Tire suggestions for medical issue

[D.P.R.]

Happy to hear you have some freedom to drive !!!! Must have been a long haul for you ... CONGRATS !!!!! I don't know which tire to get, I was just happy to hear you get to DRIVE after 2 long years. Must have been a lot of physical therapy...CONGRATS !!!!!!!!

Thank you so much. This is why I love this site so much...nice, mature, well-meaning members.

I am blessed to have survived and to have recuperated almost entirely. I appreciate your well wishes.

 

[D.P.R.]

Also don't over inflate tires. I run 33 psi on my tires when at road temp. Sticker says 35 cold but it is too stiff for my comfort.

I did this already and noticed a slight improvement in terms of stiffness but not in terms of vibrations. Hence looking for smoothness. Thanks.

 

[walterjay]

Michelin is probably the smoothest from my experience.

 

[Rand]

Michelin is probably the smoothest from my experience.

maybe, sometimes those 100k mile tires are not the quietest/best riding(defender)

Goodyear Assurance Comfortdrive?

Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack?

 

[Sequoiasoon]

I don't know long term but one of last TR tests the comments from them on the new Goodyear WeatherReady 2 still has me thinking about them as an option for people (and myself).

They really seemed to like them and they did well in testing. Add in that they are a 3PMSF could benefit many.

 

[nthach]

Michelin is smooth but positive for feel. Pirelli and Conti is also smooth, I feel Pirelli is more cush. The Japanese brands, mainly Yokohama are also “smooth”.

 

[edyvw]

maybe, sometimes those 100k mile tires are not the quietest/best riding(defender)

Goodyear Assurance Comfortdrive?

Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack?

I have never had Bridgestone that is not stiff. They are also known as “Stonebridges.”

 

[CKN]

Of course there's the Crown Vic option....

Yea-that way you will feel every bump, every vibration through the (full frame) chassis-since the frame is one piece and 20 year old technology.

 

[CapriRacer]

I did this already and noticed a slight improvement in terms of stiffness but not in terms of vibrations. Hence looking for smoothness. Thanks.

To get rid of as much vibration as possible, RoadForce balance them. You'll need to find a Hunter balance machine, which most car dealers will have. Be sure to tell them you want the lowest road force values possible. Good enough isn't good enough.

Go to Hunter Engineering is website to locate one.

 

[D.P.R.]

To get rid of as much vibration as possible, RoadForce balance them. You'll need to find a Hunter balance machine, which most car dealers will have. Be sure to tell them you want the lowest road force values possible. Good enough isn't good enough.

Go to Hunter Engineering is website to locate one.

Thanks. Good suggestion.

 

[TomYoung]

They will be marginal. CC2 is already a well-rounded tire.
Considering it is September, CC3 is supposed to be out a month ago. I would say they are skipping this winter in the US.

"Well-rounded tire." That's a good one!

 

[D.P.R.]

maybe, sometimes those 100k mile tires are not the quietest/best riding(defender)

Goodyear Assurance Comfortdrive?

Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack?

Thanks. I've been looking at these 2 based on the name. Seems the Continental CrossContact LX25 is a prime candidate as per TR test/reviews as well as other posts here.

 

[K-Man]

maybe, sometimes those 100k mile tires are not the quietest/best riding(defender)

This. The high-mileage tires have hard rubber compounds, so they might be stiffer than a tire that isn't rated for so many miles.

Ironically, certain performance tires have soft compounds to allow better grip in cornering, especially on tracks. That's one reason why race tires wear so quickly.

 

[JimPghPA]

As already pointed out, ya gots to have smaller wheel rims to begin with if you want absorption of bumps in the roads. And the smaller the better.

Be aware, smaller dia. wheel rims may not fit if the brakes don't clear.

Also, in general, the more you pay for shock,absorbers / or struts, the stiffer the ride.

And if you get a different vehicle, anything that says sport or sports is going to have a very stif ride.

 

[camrydriver111]

This. The high-mileage tires have hard rubber compounds, so they might be stiffer than a tire that isn't rated for so many miles.

Ironically, certain performance tires have soft compounds to allow better grip in cornering, especially on tracks. That's one reason why race tires wear so quickly.

That may be true for the rubber, but the tire carcas should be firmer on performance tires.

So personally wouldn't automatically exclude the long treadlife tires.

 

[mrsilv04]

Goodyear Assurance ComfortDrive. Only tire that I've owned three sets of, on two different vehicles.

https://www.goodyear.com/en_US/tires/assurance-comfortdrive/24385.html

 

[CharBaby]

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tire...ewall=Blackwall&partnum=255VR9SASP3&tab=Sizes

This is the smoothest & quietest tire I could find for my 2023 Toyota Venza LE.
My VENZA has the 18” size but the size you have(225-55-19) is the optional size for my SUV.
Watch the whole TireRack video on 8 of the most popular tires in this segment. I love them thus far and bought them on this criteria.

 

[CharBaby]

Thanks. I've been looking at these 2 based on the name. Seems the Continental CrossContact LX25 is a prime candidate as per TR test/reviews as well as other posts here.

Don’t overlook the Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus3
In the test, these are the ones that you’re looking for.
The Pirelli’s were compared to the other tires that you are considering. ^^^

 

[Nukeman7]

These Goodyear Reliant tires are available in your stock size and are super soft, quiet, and compliant. While they may not last 50,000 miles, they are extremely comfortable. It is a WalMart exclusive model and it typically goes on sale along with free installation and road hazard warranty during WalMart's annual Black Friday sale.

 

[Propflux01]

Thanks. I've been looking at these 2 based on the name. Seems the Continental CrossContact LX25 is a prime candidate as per TR test/reviews as well as other posts here.

If you can get the lx25 in a H rated tire, rather than the V rated tire, you’ll be happy with them.