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#1 ·
Our Overland with the ORA II package was delivered with Michelin Latitude Tour tires, which are characterized by Michelin as an All Season SUV/Crossover tire. :mad:

The Jeep info, and the window sticker clearly state "P265/60R18 OWL On/Off Road Tires". I was expecting something like the LTX A/T 2, which is a much more expensive tire.

Are the Latitude Tours what everyone else with the ORA II package received? I'll be following up with the dealer Monday.
 
#130 ·
If one read the words "Off-Road Adventure II Package Tires", what could it mean? Well, when I read the word, Off-Road, I define it as a road not made out of asphalt and concrete. Taking the word Adventure, means taking the 2011/12 Jeep Grand Cherokee to go boldly where a regular SUV would have trouble, to defeat the snow and to part waves with the rain. So now I do the math, Off-Road + Adventure = A tire that has the capabilities of On/Off Road Terrain Tire.

We do not need an overly aggressive All-Terrian Tire, that in itself has a special category within tires.

As a consumer, did we get that tire with our upgraded package Chrysler/Jeep/Fait ?

So far, this is my only complaint about the Grand Cherokee.

Best for now. :)
 
#132 ·
I just gave up asking to get them replaced ... went off road and they got torn up and had them warr them out at Discount tires -- and got some Yokohama Geolanders AT 285 60 18..--
 
#134 ·
There's no question in my mind that the Latitudes' primary function for Chrysler is increased MPG, along with on-road comfort and extra-quiet operation as side benefits. They are perfectly good tires for what they are, although questionable for an off-road package. The wife has them on her 2006 Lexus RX 400H and they are a big improvement over several other brands she's gone through in terms of a noticeable MPG increase and on-road quietness. But then she never leaves the pavement!

Seems to me, however, that Chrysler could retain their higher CAFE rating that comes from using the Latitudes by offering AT tires as an extra-cost (slightly), special order option, while still being able to claim the higher CAFE/MPG rating that comes with the STOCK factory package for ALL vehicles. Surely the percentage of vehicles sold in this manner with AT tires would be very small, and the lawyers should be able to figure out language exempting them from being averaged into the CAFE standards.

When my new Overland arrives in a few weeks, I plan to drive right over to Discount Tire and have the Latitudes switched to 265/65/18 Michelin M/S2s, as they have offered me $300. credit for the take-offs. I just figure it as another aftermarket add-on, along with floor mats and other accessories.
 
#135 ·
I went to my local tire shop, and had them swap out the Michelin Latitude Tour all-season tires for a set of Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V1 snow tires. My Latitude Tour tires have 150 miles on them and will probably go onto Craigslist soon. I plan to do some light duty off roading during the summer and am still torn between going with 18s or 20s. I'm leaning toward 18s with Michelin LTX A/T2 all-season tires.

I've seen at least a couple of posters who said that they went with Michelin LTX M/S2 all-season tires. If you're one of them, why M/S2, instead of A/T2? No dedicated snow tires and/or you have 20s?
 
#136 ·
If you check the TireRack's ratings for all-season and all-terrian SUV/truck tires you will notice that the LTX M/S2 is rated a bit higher for both snow and ice traction than the LTX A/T2. Also quieter and with a longer lasting tread. I believe they will also deliver somewhat better MPG than the more aggressive A/T2s. And a number of posters on these forums have commented favorably on their off-road ability, as long as they're not used for extremes, rock-crawling, etc.

I live in northern Idaho and have found the Blizzaks to be excellent winter tires, even approaching the traction of (noisy!) studs in most conditions short of extreme ice. However, when I get my new Overland with the 18" wheels in several weeks, I'm going to install the M/S2s and test them out, hoping that they will serve well as year-round tires. If I don't feel totally comfortable with them in our winter conditions, the Blizzaks will soon follow.
 
#137 · (Edited)
Good to see the passion from Jeepers about this factory failure with the OR groups. Maybe Jeep will eventually hear the chorus.

As for the Michelin A/T 2s they have an aggressive enough tread for snow, mud and rocky roads (not true razor rock), and can be used year round with the usual quiet Michelin highway ride. Driving Jeeps for over thirty years, I just don't want to go back to swapping tires twice a year. That makes them my choice, though I know there are lots of other great choices out there.

The Michelin M/S is a great winter tire also, but I prefer a more aggressive tread.
 
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#140 ·
A/T2 per Discount Tires. After I chewed up my stock tires I went down to get the AT2 and they told me that I should hold off for at least 3 months if that is the tire I want. You may want to check with them.
 
#144 ·
I have a 2011 Overland with the Off Road package and the 18" Michelin Latitude tires. I now have a little over 30,000 miles (bought Dec 2010) and the tires need to be replaced.

I am quite disappointed with the milage out of the tires and their poor performance in snow / ice conditons. I also had a sidewall blow out and Michelin would not stand behind the tire. Who blow's out a sidewall these days?? Very disappointed in the Latitudes.

I plan to replace them with another Michelin product (LTX M/S2) but I wonder why I don't find a different brand of tire. :rolleyes:

It does sound like the LTX M/S2's get some good reviews and wear pretty well.
 
#146 ·
I have a 2011 Overland with the Off Road package and the 18" Michelin Latitude tires. I now have a little over 30,000 miles (bought Dec 2010) and the tires need to be replaced.

I am quite disappointed with the milage out of the tires and their poor performance in snow / ice conditons.....
Agreed on the poor treadlife of the Latitude tires, in addition to the other issues already well discussed.

The Michelin treadlife warranty in Canada is 110,000 kms (69k miles), but mine were on track to not even achieve 65,000 kms (41k miles) even when used only on-road, well inflated and with good alignment. So the Latitudes have the poorest treadlife of any Michelin tire I have ever owned going back 20 years. All just to save 300 litres of fuel over the life of the tires, according to Michelin's web site.

Latitudes, good riddance!
 
#147 ·
Just picked my new Overland up a week ago. My original plan was to replace the 18" Latitudes with the Michelin M/S2s, with a set of Blizzaks for winter. But I wasn't too excited about spending the money for two sets of tires and a set of winter wheels. After more research, I decided to go with Goodyear Silent Armors (265/65/18). They are an all-season, all-terrain tire carrying the mountain/snowflake symbol of a dedicated winter tire. I've only put a few miles on them so far, but their handling and quietness (on pavement) seem roughly comparable to the Michelins. Their all-terrain appearance looks much more Jeep-like, however. And I don't have to change tires twice a year!
 
#151 ·
Need comparisons on how grand Cherokee Overland rides with Quadra Drive ii 18 inch off road package ii vs. lower models ie limited, laredo. Do you feel the road more as the Laredo feels too cushy and not like the real grand Cherokees with solid axles. Hoping for a more enjoyable more jeep like road and off road feeling ride with overland and off road package ii, thanks!
 
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