RL's Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armor Review

[Falls]

Thats good to hear , I was impressed with the tread when I saw them on a Suburban. Glad these are working out for you.

For some reason that that pic of your truck the tires looked bigger then 265's.

Have you notice any drop in milage like the other poster saw ? You have the "P" rated correct ? Do they make a "C" rated ?

Glad they were strong on didn't cut up over the sharp objects. I worry about that with my Revos , I already have a couple of little chunks out of the tread.

Thanks for keeping us updated , enjoy them and go search for deep snow

 

[RL Lemke]

For some reason that that pic of your truck the tires looked bigger then 265's.

Have you notice any drop in milage like the other poster saw ? You have the "P" rated correct ? Do they make a "C" rated ?

go search for deep snow

Yes, 265/70/17.

Mileage remains the same as all the larger profile tires.

They do make other load ratings. However, for the weight of the vehicle the P seems perfect.

 

[Kmvreter]

Glad they were strong on didn't cut up over the sharp objects. I worry about that with my Revos , I already have a couple of little chunks out of the tread.

Falls,
Can you take any good pics of this?
Thanks.

 

[Falls]

They are small chunks but I dont have a way of posting pics or a decent camera to do so . Great tires , just not a tough tire. The compound is soft and will cut or puncture easily on off road situation and are not made for that. ( this is what I was told by 2 Revo dealers ) .

 

[RL Lemke]

Due to the strike at Goodyear, it was difficult to find the SA tires when I wanted them. Sears was able to pull from different stores to get the four tires for me. When they were installed three of the pressure senders were damaged. I learned this when the dealer was performing the 90,000 mile service. I called Sears to say that the three senders were damaged, and that it had to be during their install. I gave them the Toyota Service Manager's name and number. I received a call from Sears today. They coordinated with Toyota and purchased three senders. They will replace the senders and get the 4Runner programming completed at their expense.

It isn't often that you find a company that stands behind their work. Sears has yet again proven that they are a great company to do business with.

BTW: When Sears employees in the reserves are called to active duty, Sears makes-up the difference between the active duty pay and what they were making while at Sears. They also continue the health benefits for these employee's families. Again, a great company.

 

[jharris2]

Due to the strike at Goodyear, it was difficult to find the SA tires when I wanted them. Sears was able to pull from different stores to get the four tires for me. When they were installed three of the pressure senders were damaged. I learned this when the dealer was performing the 90,000 mile service. I called Sears to say that the three senders were damaged, and that it had to be during their install. I gave them the Toyota Service Manager's name and number. I received a call from Sears today. They coordinated with Toyota and purchased three senders. They will replace the senders and get the 4Runner programming completed at their expense.

It isn't often that you find a company that stands behind their work. Sears has yet again proven that they are a great company to do business with.

BTW: When Sears employees in the reserves are called to active duty, Sears makes-up the difference between the active duty pay and what they were making while at Sears. They also continue the health benefits for these employee's families. Again, a great company.

Wow, that's great to hear this about Sears. Especially surprising since they are owned by KMart.

 

[RL Lemke]

I failed to mention before that the GY SAs are very good insulators too. When returning from Arkansas to Dallas I drove over three high voltage power lines lying across the road. While the emergency crews had elevated the 240kv transmission lines over I-40 with makeshift telephone poles, the 24,000 volt lines were left draped across the highway for later removal. Kinda exciting driving over that level of voltage.

The Oklahoma ice storm damage was as bad as I have ever seen. The forest was composed of trees broken-off at 2/3 their height. God's pruning.

 

[GasGuzzler]

stock size wrangler silent armors installed

Hello. I just put 265/65/17 Goodyear Wrangler Silent Amour Tires on my 2005 V8 Sport Edition (4x4). I can say these tires do very well in hard sand (at stock pressure) and are only slightly louder than stock Dunlops. I can also say that even when caving in the fender by backing into a tree, these tires did not slip at all. From having these tires I learned that even the best truck with the best tires, driven by an idiot, can not go very far off road!

 

[Thai]

Re: stock size wrangler silent armors installed

Hello. I just put 265/65/17 Goodyear Wrangler Silent Amour Tires on my 2005 V8 Sport Edition (4x4). I can say these tires do very well in hard sand (at stock pressure) and are only slightly louder than stock Dunlops. I can also say that even when caving in the fender by backing into a tree, these tires did not slip at all. From having these tires I learned that even the best truck with the best tires, driven by an idiot, can not go very far off road!

Sorry to see that...have you notice any drop in MPGs??

 

[MikeinCincy]

Re: Re: stock size wrangler silent armors installed

Sorry to see that...have you notice any drop in MPGs??

I'm wondering the same thing. It's between the Silent Armors or the Michelin LTX A/T-2's for me.

 

[GasGuzzler]

wrangler silent armor mileage

I previously averaged 15.5 mpg using 91 octane. I

 

[Falls]

Re: Re: Re: stock size wrangler silent armors installed

I'm wondering the same thing. It's between the Silent Armors or the Michelin LTX A/T-2's for me.

I kinda ruled out the Michelins , I know its silly , but dont like the looks of them. Look like an all season tire , I'm trying to find a happy medium and the GY SA is what I'm learning to.

 

[MikeinCincy]

Re: Re: Re: Re: stock size wrangler silent armors installed

I kinda ruled out the Michelins , I know its silly , but dont like the looks of them. Look like an all season tire , I'm trying to find a happy medium and the GY SA is what I'm learning to.

You know, Falls, I feel EXACTLY the same way. Looking at the Michelins puts me to sleep. But I know it will be good in the snow and will last a long time. The Silent Armors are definitely more rugged looking and more ofa happy mediium like you said. I am just really worried about the gas mileage loss.

 

[Falls]

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: stock size wrangler silent armors installed

You know, Falls, I feel EXACTLY the same way. Looking at the Michelins puts me to sleep. But I know it will be good in the snow and will last a long time. The Silent Armors are definitely more rugged looking and more ofa happy mediium like you said. I am just really worried about the gas mileage loss.

Its a tough call , some say no change and others say a little . I've never run 265/65/17's on my truck so I don't know how they are , but my Revos have been great on fuel (P)rated and are also a happy medium tire.

I dont know if the Mich would give any better snow traction or off road . IMO there is no way of ever telling that dispite what tests are done. Just WAY to many variables to do something like that no matter what the tests say, it's gives you a ballpark idea , just like the gas milage states on a window sticker.
As far as longevity goes that has never been a concern to me since I won't run tire to 60+ k anyway. Usually I switch at 40 / 50k max. no matter what. The thing that will make it run longer is usually a harder compound I would guess.

 

[MikeinCincy]

All good points. I'll probably just end up flipping a coin

 

[Falls]

All good points. I'll probably just end up flipping a coin

Actually , thats not so bad if you think about it , its all a crap shoot weather you like the tire or not.

If you go off road at all them I would go with something more aggressive than the LTX . The mild tread pattern just would not give me the comfort. Thats just me though , probably way off base.

 

[GasGuzzler]

The stock tires do look too small for the truck, but I stayed with them since all of the electronics are programmed for that size. As RL pointed out in his review, the Wranglers have good contact with the ground for the full width of the tread, and I saw this clearly in the sand.

Rather than flip a coin to decide what to get, I would recommend you base you decision on highway travel. If you spend most of your time going over 65 mph, the Wranglers would become annoying. Other than that, they would be the way to go.

This picture shows the 4runner with both Dunlop GrandTrek AT20 & Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armors, both in P265/65/17

 

[MikeinCincy]

The stock tires do look too small for the truck, but I stayed with them since all of the electronics are programmed for that size. As RL pointed out in his review, the Wranglers have good contact with the ground for the full width of the tread, and I saw this clearly in the sand.

Rather than flip a coin to decide what to get, I would recommend you base you decision on highway travel. If you spend most of your time going over 65 mph, the Wranglers would become annoying. Other than that, they would be the way to go.

This picture shows the 4runner with both Dunlop GrandTrek AT20 & Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armors, both in P265/65/17

Highway travel makes up about, ummmmm, 1% of my driving. So, I will probably just get the Silent Armors. They look great in you picture! I was just worried about the loss in gas mileage but lately people have been putting my worries to rest by telling me that the gas mileage doesn't really change all that much. Silent Armors it is!

 

[CannondaleMan]

You also have to remember that the GY SAs are also severe weather rated.

I know Ohio can get some hellacious snow and ice storms and this is something to take into consideration.

If you do not drive like an animal on the highway you will be fine with the mileage. They are more aggressive, but that is what they were designed for.

 

[Falls]

The stock tires do look too small for the truck, but I stayed with them since all of the electronics are programmed for that size. As RL pointed out in his review, the Wranglers have good contact with the ground for the full width of the tread, and I saw this clearly in the sand.

Rather than flip a coin to decide what to get, I would recommend you base you decision on highway travel. If you spend most of your time going over 65 mph, the Wranglers would become annoying. Other than that, they would be the way to go.

This picture shows the 4runner with both Dunlop GrandTrek AT20 & Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armors, both in P265/65/17

What about the hiway driving ??
I've bread reviews and ( like I said about the crapshoot ) some people said they are quiet , others say they can here them but not loud .

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