2001 Pathfinder Tires.....SE 4x4 model

[Mayhem_J30]

I am under the impression that most quiet tires do not have long tread life, and this is a trade off I am willing to make.

I've actually found quite the opposite. The stickier the louder.

Your concern with the loud tires and short life makes me think of other problems besides tire quality. Bad struts and/or unbalanced tires. Both of which can over time "feather" a tire which will greatly increase road noise and wear.

For tire selection I'm copying this thread to the suspension section so Neal from the tirerack can take a look. Enjoy the Pathfinder

[vqman]

I am about due for new tires on my wife's Pathfinder, and I was wondering what are the best ON ROAD tires for the stock 16" wheels?

I want something that is quiet, and has good traction in rain and snow.....

I am under the impression that most quiet tires do not have long tread life, and this is a trade off I am willing to make. There seems to be to much road/tire noise in the Pathfinder for my liking. I drive a 2003 Maxima, and whenever I am in the Pathfinder with her, it seems awfully noisy....

your thoughts?

-vq

[Grant@tirerack]

Neal? Neal? Okay, I'll let that slide;) What year and model is this one? Is it the 2WD or 4WD? I'm gonna guess it's a 255/65-16? If if is I'd look at the Goodyear Fortera HL or the Michelin Cross Terrain SUV in that size. Those would be the best for noise and ride comfort. Both are also very good wearing. The main thing to consider is traction vs. tread wear. In general, the longer the tread wear the more you give up in wet traction and dry traction. The longer wearing compounds are not going to grip the road especally when cooled off by rain or cold conditions. I'd be happy to go over the tire options based on your needs and the size at 1-877-522-8473 #313. Just give me a call.

[vqman]

Neal? Neal? Okay, I'll let that slide;) What year and model is this one? Is it the 2WD or 4WD? I'm gonna guess it's a 255/65-16? If if is I'd look at the Goodyear Fortera HL or the Michelin Cross Terrain SUV in that size. Those would be the best for noise and ride comfort. Both are also very good wearing. The main thing to consider is traction vs. tread wear. In general, the longer the tread wear the more you give up in wet traction and dry traction. The longer wearing compounds are not going to grip the road especally when cooled off by rain or cold conditions. I'd be happy to go over the tire options based on your needs and the size at 1-877-522-8473 #313. Just give me a call.

what year and model? 2wd or 4wd?

Grant....look at the subject of this thread....

it's a 2001 SE Pathfinder 4x4

and 255/65-16 is correct. I do not like goodyear, and I think michelin is overpriced.

Any thoughts on Dunlop? or do they not make good truck tires?

-vq

[Grant@tirerack]

My bad, I'm sorry. I totally blew past that and went right into the text of your post. The best from Dunlop in that size would be the Grandtreck TG35. For ride comfort and noise I would stick with the S rated version. While the H rated is a little better handling, the firmer sidewall will give you more road feel and slightly more noise on rough pavement. The Bridgestone Dueler HT is also a fairly good buy in that price range. Overall, the Goodyear and the Michelin are going to be better for ride quality and noise.

[vqman]

My bad, I'm sorry. I totally blew past that and went right into the text of your post. The best from Dunlop in that size would be the Grandtreck TG35. For ride comfort and noise I would stick with the S rated version. While the H rated is a little better handling, the firmer sidewall will give you more road feel and slightly more noise on rough pavement. The Bridgestone Dueler HT is also a fairly good buy in that price range. Overall, the Goodyear and the Michelin are going to be better for ride quality and noise.

ok, so I have choices of:

Dunlop Grandtreck TG35--------$$$?Bridgestone Dueler HT----------$$$?Michelin Cross Terrain SUV-----$$$?Goodyear Fortera HL------------$$$?

The quietest are the Michelin's? Right?

But for the $$ are they significantly quieter than the Goodyear's and Dunlops?

The Toyo's I have on there are awfully noisey. I don't know if it is due to the fact that they are wore out, and maybe the gradually got that loud, or if maybe they were always that loud....I don't know, but right now, it's loud.

[Grant@tirerack]

I tried to email you but the email was blocked. I can quote you some prices if you email me on the back side or give me a ring. I'll be more happy to quote you some prices that way. I just don't want to get into the habit of quoting prices here in the tech support forum. That type of activity belongs in the Buy/Sell forum we have established for that very purpose. I'm more than happy to give advice on tire models etc. just not prices. We don't want this to turn into a classified ad board for every performance tire shop out there. Thanks for your support in this matter:peace