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Quiet highway tire recommendations

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by ianNJ, Sep 29, 2021.

  1. Sep 29, 2021 at 3:35 AM
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    ianNJ

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    I am currently running Federal Xplora RT 35x12.5 17s on my 2019 Off Road.

    My circumstances have changed, although I like these tires they have a good bit of hum on the highway, and I will need to do some significant highway driving so am looking for a quieter tire. In that past I have run BFG all terrains on other vehicles as a go to but am looking for other options.
     
  2. Sep 29, 2021 at 3:44 AM
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    FL_TRD Sport

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    If you are looking for a pavement tire I highly recommend the Michelin Defender LTX M+S. Great handling quiet tire on both wet and dry roads, but it's a street tire so will only do light off road.
     
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  3. Sep 29, 2021 at 3:49 AM
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    ianNJ

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    Thanks, I am thinking more of an AT than a full street.
     
  4. Sep 29, 2021 at 3:54 AM
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    I suspected that might be the case but thought I'd throw it out there anyway. The other Michelin alternative would be the LTX A/T2 which is more suited to what you are looking for.
     
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    I recently put on a set of Cooper AT3 LT's and so far have been pleased all around and they are surprisingly quiet. The LT's would be overkill for what you need but would suggest looking into the AT3 4S, which are more suited for highway but still have an aggressive look.
     
  7. Sep 29, 2021 at 4:19 AM
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    Keep your tires; turn up the stereo.:p
     
  8. Sep 29, 2021 at 4:27 AM
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    Just about any modern AT tire will provide you with a much more quiet ride. Just pick your favorite.

    That being said, I am a big fan of Toyo Open Country A/T 3s.
     
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    I personally like the OEM Wrangler Kevlar. Quiet and grippy.
     
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    You could try Nitto Ridge or Falken Wildpeak AT.... both pretty decent highway tires with off road capability...
     
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    They're all quiet until you put some miles on them. Then they're all varying degrees of "what's that noise?" "Oh, it's just the tires."
     
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    Falken has come out with a tire called the Rubitrek that is less aggressive than the Wildpeak with deep lugs that are a little closer together than the Wildpeaks, making them a bit more on road than the Wildpeak but still with some off road chops.
     
  14. Sep 29, 2021 at 6:04 AM
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    Get takeoffs from a Limited, wheels and all. The Michelins are quiet, last a long time and you will get better fuel economy.
     
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    I have about 1k on Continental TerrainContact AT’s. They are as quiet as the OEM Toyos. 60k mile warranty too. I would recommend them if your a highway guy.

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    Cooper Maxx ST. Surprisingly quiet. Not much noisy than my Cooper AT3’s

     
  18. Sep 29, 2021 at 6:22 AM
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    Definitely going to second the Open Country AT3's. I have them on my 1st gen and love them. Really nice road manners, and still can take care of business off the beaten path
     
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    I have 25k on these tires. They're still in great shape with plenty of life left, but since ~20K you can hear me coming for a country mile. They get loud.

     
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