Baja Widetrack AT

jminz · 04-11-2007, 10:08 AM

Anybody runnin these? My buddy works for a tire shop and get them for $66 apiece, and I'm due for a new tire. Its either these or the General Grabber AT2s. What do you think?

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One_96TR4 · 04-11-2007, 10:14 AM

If i'm not mistaken the baja widetrack's are made by Firestone. There actually a pretty good tire. I don't have the at's on my truck but I have some widetracks on my car and they have been great so far. The tread on them looks pretty mean too. For 66/tire I'd definitely try them out.

huskres · 04-11-2007, 10:49 AM

I had those on my jeep and had horrible balance problems which in turn made death wobble happen more often..if youve had a solid front axle rig before you know what im talkin about. I ended up changing tires out.

CJM · 04-11-2007, 10:57 AM

THe general grabbers AT2 seem really goof according to tire rack..

jminz · 04-11-2007, 11:21 AM

ok, scratch the baja's. What do you guys think about the Kumho Road Venture MT KL71?

ukfan_1 · 04-11-2007, 11:35 AM

i just ordered the general grabber at2's a couple days ago...a couple buddies run those and really like them...they say they ride similar to the bfg at's and wear well...we'll see how they work soon!

also, does anyone run mastercraft tires such as the courser c/t? what do you think about them?

Whitey13 · 04-11-2007, 12:26 PM

MY GRABBER AT2'S ARE GARBAGE!

Do with this advice what you will, but I am EXTREMELY disappointed in my General tires. After 700 miles, HUGE bubble in the left front. Couldn't believe it held air long enough to get to the dealer. 1000 miles later, ANOTHER BUBBLE! Right front maybe? I don't remember. Mind you these are 100% street miles. Now I have a small bubble developing on the drivers rear after about 4000 miles or so...trying to get that one replaced also, but they are saying that it is "normal". I had pics but my comp crashed. They might still be up on the thread I made about it last year.
Just a bad run of tires perhaps, but enough of a pain in the ass that I wish I threw down the extra $$ for some Duelers.

CTRJ · 04-11-2007, 04:56 PM

I had a really good experience with my AT2's on my Jeep Cherokee. They wore well, were quiet, and did well when the Cherokee saw dirt or snow. It is possible to get bad batches of tires. I see it often where I work. Don't judge a tire based on one person's experiences.

norcalsvx · 04-11-2007, 05:13 PM

sport king a/t (made by michelin) are a good tire for the $$
i sell the widetracks only to people who want the "cheapest tire"

what size do you need?

Joshs98Runner · 04-11-2007, 06:55 PM

Those bubbles are separation of the steel belts, which means the tire is doomed when that starts...sounds like you got a bad batch for sure.

Elton · 04-11-2007, 07:07 PM

i have these been a great tire so far and pretty cheap too
http://www.prostreetonline.com/z/mer...-lxt-tires.asp

fenrisx · 04-11-2007, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jminz

ok, scratch the baja's. What do you guys think about the Kumho Road Venture MT KL71?

^^

Those were made for larger rim diameters, but they offer them in normal diameters too.. they look great.. and the few reviews on tirerack were favorable..

I'd like to see some on a 16" rim.. instead of the picture on tirerack where it's on a large rim..

CJM · 04-11-2007, 08:21 PM

You got a bad batch man, cause the people at tire rack say otherwise. Sure you didnt get the ameritrac TR or grabber AT's...the AT2 is a different tire.

jjrgr21 · 04-12-2007, 06:06 AM

you can run sport kings for about 80k, they wicked hard, and suck in snow or anything wet. but they will last a while, and i never had any problems with flats or balancing. i also had a set of perilli scorpions and they were horrible, never balanced, sucked in the sand and mud. shell out the cash now for some bfg a/t's and they will last a pretty good while.

Whitey13 · 04-12-2007, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CJM

You got a bad batch man, cause the people at tire rack say otherwise. Sure you didnt get the ameritrac TR or grabber AT's...the AT2 is a different tire.

I'm pretty sure I know what tire I have on my truck.
http://yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=93387

CJM · 04-12-2007, 03:54 PM

Funny you mention that, not arguing but like i said in the original post-looks to me like installer error.

Course it could be a bad batch, but a lead like in your picture is def. installer error.

Go4Lo · 01-31-2009, 07:08 PM

ive got the grabber's i love them! they look great too!

4RKidd · 01-31-2009, 08:26 PM

i assume you are looking for wheeling tires.. i have the baja widetrack on my 4runner, they seem to do very well in all conditions.. the awesome thing about them is the wear on the isnt near as bad as most.. i still have 60% tread on them and ive ran them for 12k. i like them. but id go grabbers if i had the spare change and wheeled a lot.

X-AWDriver · 02-01-2009, 05:58 AM

I hope he decided by now since this thread is over 8 months old.

emptypockets · 02-02-2009, 05:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X-AWDriver

I hope he decided by now since this thread is over 8 months old.

Try more like 2 years! What's with all the noobs in here resurrecting old threads lately???

04-11-2007, 10:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
CJM Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 4,561	THe general grabbers AT2 seem really goof according to tire rack.. __________________ 96' T100 SR5 4x4, ISR mod, Custom ABS snorkel, KC 57's Hella optilux el cheapo backup lights. Cobra 19III CB, Firestick 4ft antenna, Bilstein shocks. Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

04-11-2007, 11:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
jminz Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 144	ok, scratch the baja's. What do you guys think about the Kumho Road Venture MT KL71? __________________ 2000 Black 4Runner, K&N Filter, Smitty Nerfs, 99" 5 spoke wheels powder coated metalic silver, Kenwood KDC-MP 2035 MP3 Player, 265/70/16 Peerless Widetrack Baja AT, 99" OEM Springs, KYB Monomax shocks Buckner, Ky

04-11-2007, 11:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
ukfan_1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: big stone gap, va / lexington, ky / sebring, fl Posts: 21	i just ordered the general grabber at2's a couple days ago...a couple buddies run those and really like them...they say they ride similar to the bfg at's and wear well...we'll see how they work soon! also, does anyone run mastercraft tires such as the courser c/t? what do you think about them? __________________ RIDES: 1998 Toyota 4Runner Limited - Mastercraft Courser C/T 265/75/16...Removed running boards...99 front coils/downey rears 1973 Toyota Landcruiser FJ40 - Bought by my dad in 1973 from a Toyota dealer in PA. We finally finished complete frame-off restoration (took 10 years)

04-11-2007, 04:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
CTRJ Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upland, CA Posts: 244	I had a really good experience with my AT2's on my Jeep Cherokee. They wore well, were quiet, and did well when the Cherokee saw dirt or snow. It is possible to get bad batches of tires. I see it often where I work. Don't judge a tire based on one person's experiences. __________________ RJ 1997 Toyota 4 Runner SR5 V6 5 speed \| Old Man Emu 881 coils with Old Man Emu N91S shocks \| Old Man Emu 891 coils with Old Man Emu N86 shocks \| 285/75/16 BFG MT KM2's on Land Cruiser alloy wheels \| Surco roof rack \| TJM-17 front bumper \| Bud Built Skids \| (2) Hella 500's \| Silvania Silver Star headlamps \| Cobra 75WXST \| Sirius Radio \| Alpine CDA-9883 \| Scan Gauge 2

04-11-2007, 05:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
norcalsvx Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Alpine--GRASS valley, CA Posts: 2,132	sport king a/t (made by michelin) are a good tire for the $$ i sell the widetracks only to people who want the "cheapest tire" what size do you need? __________________ 1994 toy 22re- http://www.yotatech.com/f86/nocalsvx-s-94-toy-104593/ 2006 Subaru Forester XT -some mods/awd 5spd 1994 Subaru SVX- hwy runner 84 RX7- drag car build

04-11-2007, 10:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
huskres Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 69	I had those on my jeep and had horrible balance problems which in turn made death wobble happen more often..if youve had a solid front axle rig before you know what im talkin about. I ended up changing tires out.

04-11-2007, 12:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
Whitey13 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: MA Posts: 1,115	MY GRABBER AT2'S ARE GARBAGE! Do with this advice what you will, but I am EXTREMELY disappointed in my General tires. After 700 miles, HUGE bubble in the left front. Couldn't believe it held air long enough to get to the dealer. 1000 miles later, ANOTHER BUBBLE! Right front maybe? I don't remember. Mind you these are 100% street miles. Now I have a small bubble developing on the drivers rear after about 4000 miles or so...trying to get that one replaced also, but they are saying that it is "normal". I had pics but my comp crashed. They might still be up on the thread I made about it last year. Just a bad run of tires perhaps, but enough of a pain in the ass that I wish I threw down the extra $$ for some Duelers.

04-11-2007, 06:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
Joshs98Runner Contributing Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 300	Those bubbles are separation of the steel belts, which means the tire is doomed when that starts...sounds like you got a bad batch for sure. __________________ 98 SR5- Desert Dune 3.4 auto 265/75/16 BFG A/T My Ride

04-11-2007, 07:07 PM	#11 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,644	i have these been a great tire so far and pretty cheap too http://www.prostreetonline.com/z/mer...-lxt-tires.asp __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

04-11-2007, 08:21 PM	#13 (permalink)
CJM Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 4,561	You got a bad batch man, cause the people at tire rack say otherwise. Sure you didnt get the ameritrac TR or grabber AT's...the AT2 is a different tire. __________________ 96' T100 SR5 4x4, ISR mod, Custom ABS snorkel, KC 57's Hella optilux el cheapo backup lights. Cobra 19III CB, Firestick 4ft antenna, Bilstein shocks. Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

04-12-2007, 06:06 AM	#14 (permalink)
jjrgr21 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,520	you can run sport kings for about 80k, they wicked hard, and suck in snow or anything wet. but they will last a while, and i never had any problems with flats or balancing. i also had a set of perilli scorpions and they were horrible, never balanced, sucked in the sand and mud. shell out the cash now for some bfg a/t's and they will last a pretty good while. __________________ 2003 4WD TRD Tacoma 1986 4Runner

04-12-2007, 03:54 PM	#16 (permalink)
CJM Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 4,561	Funny you mention that, not arguing but like i said in the original post-looks to me like installer error. Course it could be a bad batch, but a lead like in your picture is def. installer error. __________________ 96' T100 SR5 4x4, ISR mod, Custom ABS snorkel, KC 57's Hella optilux el cheapo backup lights. Cobra 19III CB, Firestick 4ft antenna, Bilstein shocks. Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

01-31-2009, 07:08 PM	#17 (permalink)
Go4Lo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: From Nevada, no i live in Utah. Posts: 5	ive got the grabber's i love them! they look great too! __________________ 01 SR5 Sport Volant CAI, Spintech Exhaust, Magnaflow Tip Hunter brush guard, PIAA 520 fogs, Rola Roof Rack/Thule for the winter, Westin nerf bars Asweet system/ipod connection OEM trd stickers, de-pin-striped, Pro Comp 7089 wheels wrapped in grabber AT2's laminx for corners and blinkers Gonna get it down the road: daystar 2.5 lift, TR4.org sticker (lol) intierior lights switched to LED, black pearl OEM emblems, HID headlights, volant power core filter

01-31-2009, 08:26 PM	#18 (permalink)
4RKidd Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: COLORADO Posts: 90	i assume you are looking for wheeling tires.. i have the baja widetrack on my 4runner, they seem to do very well in all conditions.. the awesome thing about them is the wear on the isnt near as bad as most.. i still have 60% tread on them and ive ran them for 12k. i like them. but id go grabbers if i had the spare change and wheeled a lot. __________________ 99 SR5 4x4 4R - Herculined rock boards,Custom steel F&R bumpers,ISR Mod,Drilled and Modded Intake Box, TRD Tundra Coils, 3/4" Top Out Spacers, Bilstein Height Adjustable Fronts, FJ80 Fronts on Rear, Sky Jacker Shocks, Fabbed Front Swaybar links, 3" Panhard Drop,LSD Rear (found out the hard way),305/70/r16 Cooper Discoverer STT's, Hella 500's.

02-01-2009, 05:58 AM	#19 (permalink)
X-AWDriver Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Littleton,CO Posts: 10,174	I hope he decided by now since this thread is over 8 months old. __________________ '99 4Runner Highlander 4wd E-locker,rear diff and deckplate mod * 265/75/16 Nitto TerraGrapplers * Yakima Load Warrior rack * clear corners/signals * Tacoma skidplate * Silverstar lamps/fogs Alpine CDA-9831,Bazooka EL Series 250w amp,MTX 10" sub

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