Typical driving

[blandingslanding]

I recently have drove a couple of used Jeeps 2002 and a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Larado. I am not use to a Jeep. I owned a Ford Expidition recently and it did not have this problem. My question: Does the Jeep kinda of sway? Like the rear end is trying to keep up. Both of the used cars I drove seem to do this. Please help.

[JDPascal]

Originally Posted by blandingslanding

I recently have drove a couple of used Jeeps 2002 and a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Larado. I am not use to a Jeep. I owned a Ford Expidition recently and it did not have this problem. My question: Does the Jeep kinda of sway? Like the rear end is trying to keep up. Both of the used cars I drove seem to do this. Please help.

The JGC we are driveing now road like that when we first test drove it.

It had 10.5 x31 's on it. I told the dealer to put some stock tires on it and let us know when it was ready for another test drive. Went back and it drove like an entirely different vehicle and we love it.

Tire size and inflation will have a noticable effect on that part of your enjoyment of any vehicle.

Others may have some more ideas on this too.

JD

[ChadEbert]

Mine did the same thing after replacing the tires, I wasn't happy, so I bumped them up a size and it is very stable again. Might want to check the tire size and inflation, etc. Also, make/brand of tire is very important, some tires are very hard rubber compound, that makes a very noteable difference. My favorite tires of late for mostly on road use are the BFG Radial Long Trails. Wonderful tire. For mostly off road, try the Bridgestone Duler A/T, another personal favorite.

[JDPascal]

my current tires are michlen XW4's. The ones the dealer put on 60k miles ago. They were used with about 25% wear and are due for replacement before winter sets in.

That's not bad for a 4wd but I have rotated them about every 2nd oil change so that probably helped some. also maintain 32-34 psi

I'm probably going to go with the michlen crossterrains as replacements. The seem to have very high ratings and reviews.

The other thing that blandingslanding could have experienced is a couple of jeeps that needed rear shocks. Long shot, but possible I suppose.

JD

[ChadEbert]

Good point, I find that a lot of dealers locally put cheap tires (aka Uniroyal) on their used fleet. Makes for a horrid ride. I like Michelins, but find them overpriced, I think BFG and Bridgestone is a much better "bang for the buck" if you will. In the end, you can go to TireRack.com and look up the tire and read the reviews and see how its rated.