Help with tire selection for East Coast wheeling

Cebby · 09-08-2005, 08:04 AM

Not another tire thread!!!

OK - I'm at a crossroads on tire selection. Somehow, MTR pricing has gotten more reasonable making the spread between BFG Mud TA's and MTRs negligible. This is for 35's. These will be used mostly in mud and some amount of rocks on the East Coast on my locked and geared 4Runner. I had a set of BFG Mud's already and liked them - I've heard that MTR's aren't all that great in the mud.

Weigh in on your selection - BETWEEN THESE TWO ONLY PLEASE!!!

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FilthyRich · 09-08-2005, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cebby

Not another tire thread!!!

OK - I'm at a crossroads on tire selection. Somehow, MTR pricing has gotten more reasonable making the spread between BFG Mud TA's and MTRs negligible. This is for 35's. These will be used mostly in mud and some amount of rocks on the East Coast on my locked and geared 4Runner. I had a set of BFG Mud's already and liked them - I've heard that MTR's aren't all that great in the mud.

Weigh in on your selection.

I love my MT/R's I have had BFG MT and liked them too. However, I believe the MT/R has a stronger sidewall. For that reason I would go with Goodyear. PLus (at least at www.tires.com) the MT/Rs are cheaper. Two reason to run them over the BFG

TRunner · 09-08-2005, 08:14 AM

Yokohamas... ;-)

Intrepid · 09-08-2005, 08:16 AM

Have you considered a TrXus MT? They are siped and have a beefy sidewall and are at least as aggressive as those two. (sidewall is 2 ply but rated as tough at a 6 ply)

http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cheroke...rco-trxus.html

Otherwise I think my vote goes to the BFG but you may consider getting it siped for winter driving and rain.

seaflea · 09-08-2005, 08:49 AM

I voted for BFGs!

AznSky · 09-08-2005, 09:10 AM

I voted for BFG Muds also, cuz from friends telling me, MT/R's do suck in the mud.

And also recommend getting them siped for winter driving.

Sporin · 09-08-2005, 09:15 AM

I second the TrXus... better in the snow too thanks to the siping.

I know a LOT of guys who run the TrXus and not a singel one is disapointed. Perfect for wet, leafy, rocky, muddy, east coast wheeling.

dwh91102 · 09-08-2005, 10:07 AM

I know cebby, kumho's aren't a choice, but they should be imo. Heres a article on them
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/products/kumho/index2.html

EDIT: I just bought a set of these 31x10.5x15, I've had them off road for about 100 mi's and on road for about 1k, and theres not 1 thing I can say bad about them. I got them at tire discounters for $610 total after taxes including alignment. thats compared to nearly $800 for the bfg

lee · 09-08-2005, 10:47 AM

mt/r's

Cebby · 09-08-2005, 02:39 PM

bump..

86 views and only 9 votes?

Flygtenstein · 09-08-2005, 02:47 PM

I would not run an MT/R where I saw regular mud.

I have MT/R's and they are not worth darn in mud, but that is not what they were made for. They are a rock tire. Pure, dry rock.

Maximum Traction Reinforced. Not Mud Tire Retards

Silver_Truck · 09-08-2005, 03:53 PM

bfgs are my vote

Ironmike4x4 · 09-08-2005, 04:57 PM

I vote BFGs. I am a little biased since I have run them before and not the MTRs but I was very impressed with the BFGs when I had them. My only problem with them was they were loud, but it's a mud tire not a street terrain. They did fairly well on wet traction, at least better than my current ATs so it's a plus.

ORB · 09-08-2005, 05:05 PM

Can't speak for the mt/r's but I love my bfg mud's!! Seems fine to me in the rain, not too loud on the road, awesome in mud...

dragr1 · 09-08-2005, 05:35 PM

I voted BFG b/c you said mud use, if it were mostly for rocks then I would go MTR.

Cebby · 09-09-2005, 06:05 PM

Looks like a win for the KM's (landslide)

I polled 3 boards. Here are the results:

KM - 25 votes
MTR - 10 votes
Other - 9 votes

That's a good thing actually, since I have one already. (I feel better

)

Scofco · 09-09-2005, 06:11 PM

I voted BFG.
I've turned mine into slicks on several occassions, but they always did a hell of a job cleaning themselves.

Gangus2006 · 09-09-2005, 06:17 PM

How bout Toyo MTs? They come siped.

Cebby · 09-09-2005, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gangus2006

How bout Toyo MTs? They come siped.

Too wide.

**waskillywabbit** · 09-10-2005, 10:36 AM

I've had one set on BFGs, wore out WAY too quick. My vote is MT/Rs

Get your prices from www.tirerack.com or discounttiredirect and your local SEARS will price match and cut them price by 10% more.

I got 37" MT/Rs for less than $170/each...beat that...and picked them pu the next day!

dragr1 · 09-10-2005, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waskillywabbit

I've had one set on BFGs, wore out WAY too quick. My vote is MT/Rs

Get your prices from www.tirerack.com or discounttiredirect and your local SEARS will price match and cut them price by 10% more.

I got 37" MT/Rs for less than $170/each...beat that...and picked them pu the next day!

See, he picked up the "pu"

View Poll Results: Help with tire selection for East Coast wheeling (35's)
BFG KM Mud Terrains	19	59.38%
Goodyear MTR's	13	40.63%
Voters: 32. You may not vote on this poll

09-08-2005, 08:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
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09-08-2005, 08:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
Intrepid Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ashburnham, MA Posts: 2,711	Have you considered a TrXus MT? They are siped and have a beefy sidewall and are at least as aggressive as those two. (sidewall is 2 ply but rated as tough at a 6 ply) http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cheroke...rco-trxus.html Otherwise I think my vote goes to the BFG but you may consider getting it siped for winter driving and rain. __________________ www.toyotacrawlers.com '85 4runner: 4.7's, FoxFab sliders, custom bumpers, 1" body lift, F-150 springs rear, lockright, welded third, IFS rear axle, 1.5" wheel spacers, high-steer, rears up front, Longs, 38" SX's on steelies, 12Voltguy dual battery, soft top, BMW seats. NO LONGER lacking an engine. :D :D

09-08-2005, 08:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
seaflea Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: wilmington nc Posts: 1,602	I voted for BFGs! __________________ Will WabFab Off-Road, LLC Toyota 4x4 Parts and Custom Fabrication updated website with lots of new products 87 runner with every bolt on available

09-08-2005, 09:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
AznSky Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 2,796	I voted for BFG Muds also, cuz from friends telling me, MT/R's do suck in the mud. And also recommend getting them siped for winter driving. __________________ Rob Last edited by AznSky; 09-08-2005 at 09:13 AM.

09-08-2005, 09:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
Sporin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Windsor, VT U.S.A. Posts: 240	I second the TrXus... better in the snow too thanks to the siping. I know a LOT of guys who run the TrXus and not a singel one is disapointed. Perfect for wet, leafy, rocky, muddy, east coast wheeling.

09-08-2005, 10:47 AM	#9 (permalink)
lee Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: boston, ma Posts: 6,756	mt/r's

09-08-2005, 02:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
Cebby Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,246	bump.. 86 views and only 9 votes? __________________ UZswap.com A site dedicated to sharing info for swapping the Toyota/ Lexus UZ (V8) engines into Toyota Trucks and 4Runners. My 4Runner 1993 4Runner, 1UZ (V8) auto dual ultimate crawler, double locked, 35's on beadlocked SR5 alloys, low lift, hacked fenders, tubbed firewall, custom armor TOOLandFAB.com A discussion forum dedicated to tools, fabrication & workshops. See my JD2 Bender Hydro Conversion BUY THIS 2008 CALENDAR

09-08-2005, 02:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
Flygtenstein Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 4,246	I would not run an MT/R where I saw regular mud. I have MT/R's and they are not worth darn in mud, but that is not what they were made for. They are a rock tire. Pure, dry rock. Maximum Traction Reinforced. Not Mud Tire Retards __________________ Ease on down the road.

09-08-2005, 03:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
Silver_Truck Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: B'ham, WA Posts: 1,818	bfgs are my vote __________________ -Geoff *1991 Toyota Pickup Ext. Cab SR5 4x4 V6 5 spd K&N intake, port & polished heads with OS valves, port & polished intake manifold and plenum, NWOR headers and crossover, NWOR catback, Denso Iridium plugs, Redline Fluids, 4.88s, Rear LockRight, Aisin hubs, Chevy springs, BJ spacers, 2" RB body lift, 34x10.5 Swamper LTBs, WolphisWorks Sliders and bumpers, 400,000 mi.

09-08-2005, 05:05 PM	#14 (permalink)
ORB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 83	Can't speak for the mt/r's but I love my bfg mud's!! Seems fine to me in the rain, not too loud on the road, awesome in mud...

09-08-2005, 05:35 PM	#15 (permalink)
dragr1 Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Auburn, AL Posts: 3,627	I voted BFG b/c you said mud use, if it were mostly for rocks then I would go MTR. __________________ 1985 4Runner Dual e-lockers, dual cases, yada yada 1996 4runner, lifted, 2 lockers, 315 KM2's, IFS and more '00 Suburban 2500 4x4 '07 Tacoma Double Cab 4wd TRD '02 Lexus IS300 1991 Tiffin Allegro 31' Class A

09-09-2005, 06:05 PM	#16 (permalink)
Cebby Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,246	Looks like a win for the KM's (landslide) I polled 3 boards. Here are the results: KM - 25 votes MTR - 10 votes Other - 9 votes That's a good thing actually, since I have one already. (I feel better ) __________________ UZswap.com A site dedicated to sharing info for swapping the Toyota/ Lexus UZ (V8) engines into Toyota Trucks and 4Runners. My 4Runner 1993 4Runner, 1UZ (V8) auto dual ultimate crawler, double locked, 35's on beadlocked SR5 alloys, low lift, hacked fenders, tubbed firewall, custom armor TOOLandFAB.com A discussion forum dedicated to tools, fabrication & workshops. See my JD2 Bender Hydro Conversion BUY THIS 2008 CALENDAR

09-09-2005, 06:11 PM	#17 (permalink)
Scofco Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,577	I voted BFG. I've turned mine into slicks on several occassions, but they always did a hell of a job cleaning themselves. __________________

09-09-2005, 06:17 PM	#18 (permalink)
Gangus2006 Banned Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Fitchburg, MA Posts: 1,110	How bout Toyo MTs? They come siped.

09-10-2005, 10:36 AM	#20 (permalink)
waskillywabbit Super Moderator-Sponsoring Member Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 14,546	I've had one set on BFGs, wore out WAY too quick. My vote is MT/Rs Get your prices from www.tirerack.com or discounttiredirect and your local SEARS will price match and cut them price by 10% more. I got 37" MT/Rs for less than $170/each...beat that...and picked them pu the next day! __________________ WabFab Off-Road, LLC MySpace Twitter Facebook 7th Annual South East 4Runner Jamboree, 2010 The toughest part of a Jeep is the chick driving it. WabFab Off-Road 4th Anniversary Sale

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