hey, i just got a new to me 1990 jeep cherokee, the tires are older that *** on it. i need to replace them asap. i was looking at goodyear wranglers, but from what i have read they  suck. anybody have any suggestions for me?  

I hear ya, man.  Too bad our favorite Jeep magazine couldn't put some effort into comparing a slew of tires and include the results in an all-inclusive tech article.  Too bad, as well, they couldn't post them on this site for free for all the cheap- a55es that won't buy the magazine and help pay their salaries.  That sure would be cool of them.  What?  Really?  They DID?  No Shat??!!  I'll be. 

http://jpmagazine.com/techarticles/154_0503_ring/

96ZJ - see what I mean?

Really, BFG all-terrains should do the trick for street-driven XJ, with mild trails and inclement weather use.  For more hard-core use, get more agressive rubber.  Stick with Radials! 

I'm now running 235's on my 96 ZJ. The tries are from Walmart and are called super sport. I really like them. Cost me 120 CND each.