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#1 ·
I am looking into replacing the Fusion tires on my Jeep.. I'm not looking for anything with deep tread, just a good all around quite tire on the highway that is also good in the snow..
 
#3 ·
Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armor.

I used to have them and was very happy with them. They will serve you well in Maine. They are an All Terrain tread. IMO a good All Season tire is the Goodyear Assurance.
 
#6 ·
There are lots of good highway tires. You might want to read some reviews on TireRack.com or DiscountTire.com. I'm not sure how much feedback you'll get on this site concerning those kinds of tires. Most members here are enthusiasts who like to use their Jeeps for offroading. Maybe someone who just tows a boat or trailer may have an opinion on what you're looking for. But don't be discouraged from asking questions.

The Forteras come stock on the XK and are a decent on-road tire. I mentioned the Assurance because I had them on an old Subaru Outback, and they did very well on both wet and snowy/icy roads. They are pricey, though. You get what you pay for.
 
#10 ·
Right. ...and they are snowflake rated for those nasty Maine winters!
 
#13 · (Edited)
duratracs to bfg rugged terrains

i had duratracs on mine. loved them at first. when they got worn down about half way, they started to make my whole dash sound like a bee hive on fire (45 mph on blacktop the worst; 65 on hwy they were ok, but still humming)...finally could not take it anymore and went back to discount and was convinced on traded them in for some bfg rugged terrains, not as mean looking, but unbelievably quieter and told they "should" stay that way. posted two pics with them on. actually look pretty good....imo.

here is a look at one from a link, http://www.propickupmag.com/bfgoodrich-rugged-terrain-review/
 
#14 ·
nittos all the way. not aggressive the ones i have are highway tire.
 
#15 ·
I was really disappointed in my nitto terra grapplers. Traction and grip was great but noisier than I expected and they wore extremely fast. Much faster than they claim. I've had them for maybe 10k miles and they're pretty much ready to be trashed in about another 5k. I probably won't do terra grapplers again. I recommended above pirellis and I think im gonna go that route. Much quieter and they're aggressive enough for what I'd need them for.


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#17 ·
Atsah. Wow that's a good price. What's the name of your local shop where to purchased the tires? Thanks Steve.
 
#19 ·
Well I decided to try the Silent Armor's because my buddy bought my Fortera's from me for what I paid for them because were I bought them ran out and the new order was going to be $30 a tire more.. I put the Armor's on and I like them alot.. Little to no noise, handle well on the highway.. Can't wait to see what they do in the snow..
 

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#21 ·
Just wanted to give an update on the armors since I have had three months or so driving in snow with them.. They are great on ice, wet snow, powder and deep snow.. We have three feet on the ground which is normal for us this time of year.. I don't think I have even felt the Commander slip.. The combination of Jeeps QT1 and the Good Years makes for an awesome snow machine.. They will be my next set of tires as well..
 
#23 ·
Those look great.

They're in top few choices of tire that I'm looking at getting.
Jordan you won't be disappointed at all, they look nice and aggressive have no noise, handle great on hardtop and wear well.. They had I think an $80 mail in rebate at the time, make sure you check whatever tire manufacture your looking at's website for rebates..
 
#29 ·
That's a good way to offset the expense, sell your old tires and get the rebate.

I've bought so many tires for my 4X4's over the years and I have to say that the Silent Armors are really a nice tire - worth the cost.

Just remember to rotate and get the mileage out of them.

I'd buy 'em again in a heartbeat.
 
#30 ·
I'm liking the toyo open country ATII's. awesome tire. You can get a few choices on ply and they are working great on ice. I got mine for around $197 a tire.
 
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