What is the best tire for a 2002 ford exploer?

Answer 1

The "best" tire for any vehicle depends upon a) how and when the vehicle is being driven and b) how much the owner wants to pay.

Going to an online sales site such as Tirerack.com or Discounttiredirect.com can help you find a range of tires for your specific vehicle. The sites also carry reviews by thousands of buyers on specific tires. That information can also be useful when visiting tire stores, or looking for other brands.

In general, if your Explorer is used mostly on-road, then an all-season or "highway" tread will usually offer the smoothest ride and last the longest.

If you frequently drive in snowy or rainy conditions, you'll probably want a tire with a more aggressive tread, which will do a better job of sticking to snow or shedding water.

And if you plan to do a lot of off-roading, you'll want a strong, durable tire with a very aggressive tread, for powering through mud and water or climbing over rocks.

There is, however, one rule: Any tires you buy MUST be capable of carrying the combined weight of the vehicle, passengers and baggage, also known as gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). An overloaded tire is an accident waiting to happen.