"MS Jordan" > wrote...

> My 98 is in need of new tires, the last two sets I put on were Michilin
> XLT's.
>
> Just not wanting to be blind is there a online source that rates the
> different brands or is there a concensus on a brand and type.
>
> My only complaint witht he XLT's is road noise and would like to find
> something a bit less noisy.
>
> BTW road driving only, very limited off road, only to drive up a gravel
> road from time to time
>
> Thanks

I'm on my 2nd set of Michelin LTX M/S tires and from what I read here,
they're the most popular. Discount Tire should have them for $120 (plus
balancing, road hazard, etc. fees). Figure $600-700 out the door with the
hazard guarantee.

Craig