Looking to get new tires for 2002 Ford Escape
Want a very quiet and smooth ride. Live in area with a lot of potholes and rain. We do have snow but last couple of years has been very mild. Mostly drive back roads and roads with a lot of lights so a lot of stop and go. I also have young kids so I'm looking for safety. The last thing I want is to get stuck in the middle of nowhere with children. Any suggestions
Check out 'General Altimax' series of tires. We have a set of Altimax HP's on our Malibu. Very smooth & quiet, excellent wet traction, and pretty good in the snow too.
The tread pattern is different but they work well.
The new April 2017 issue of Consumer Reports magazine has an entire section on recommended tires, based on their extensive testing and evaluations. The magazine should be in stores and newsstands in the next few days.
Does your 2002 Ford Escape come with 225/70R15 or 235/70R16 sized tires? Depending on which your choices will slightly vary.
Let's say you need the larger 235/70R16 sized tires. Within that size the Michelin Premier LTX and Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza Plus would be your best overall quality choices currently available.
Either would be ideal for the driving situation you have described. Smooth, comfortable, quiet and long lasting. Please be aware that with top quality you are going to have to pay a premium price.
If you need to try to keep costs down but still want a very good quality tire also consider the Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015 or Firestone Destination A/T. Both are a bit more rugged and less smooth riding compared to the the Michelin or Bridgestone but their prices are very reasonable and they would deal with your back roads quite nicely.
Tire rack has loads of reviews
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