[Olivier02]

Hi


I have a question for you. Anyone have LT205/75r16 installed on their Safari/Astro? Is this overkill? i want a softer smoother ride and i assume that more tire height is better? But i don't know if the build of LT tires makes them tough on the road. What are your thoughts about it!

I need a all weather tire set. I have the WRG4 SUV for almost 3 years but i am considering michelin crossclimate SUV. Stock size (215/70r16). I don't want to change my rim size.

Bridgestone weather PEAK
Michelin crossclimate SUV
Nokian Rootivaa, outpost ( but i don't make outroad)
Toyo celcius LT Cargo

thanks a lot for you input

 

[Ericglo]

I went with the General Altimax RT43. They are highly rated passenger tires that work on the Astro.

 

[tungtide]

Me stock size general grabbers. LT more stable and still quiet.

 

[Rod's Trucks]

Hi


I have a question for you. Anyone have LT205/75r16 installed on their Safari/Astro? Is this overkill? i want a softer smoother ride and i assume that more tire height is better? But i don't know if the build of LT tires makes them tough on the road. What are your thoughts about it!

I need a all weather tire set. I have the WRG4 SUV for almost 3 years but i am considering michelin crossclimate SUV. Stock size (215/70r16). I don't want to change my rim size.

Bridgestone weather PEAK
Michelin crossclimate SUV
Nokian Rootivaa, outpost ( but i don't make outroad)
Toyo celcius LT Cargo

thanks a lot for you input

'LT' means Light truck. They are good for the Astros, but I do not know if they would give you a 'smoother' ride.
They have more rigid sidewalls than the 'P'-rated tires, so they handle a bit better, in my opiniom. You will need to use higher air pressure than the P-rated tire, so it might not be for your application.
In general, I think A/W and smoother ride may not go well together. A/W tires also seem to be a bit noisier in general.

Just one opinion...
Rod J
Issaquah, WA

 

[MechBob]

There is only a .5" difference in the 2 sizes you listed.
I run LT or comparable tires,as I live in the mountains, and travel rough roads.
"Comparable" because things are changing again about how they list and mark tires.
Any LT tire will ride harsher. But,at the same time, most Astro owners notice it gives the van a better steering "feel", because of the stiffer sidewalls.
Any LT tire can affect mileage=heavier.
Any all season, mud, snow, winter traction tires will cost you gas mileage.

 

[Olivier02]

Thanks a lot again. Very nice forum. I went with Michelin Crossclimate SUV. I will keep you up to date with its performance

Olivier