FilthyRich

I found a set of used 285/75/16 MT/R's with 15/32 treads left. I was told by the local goodyear dealer the 305 and 285 both have 19/32 to start. Anyways, these have 15/32 and roughly 8-10K miles. They are owned by a guy that works for Goodyear. One tire had a nail, but has been fixed. They are mounted on a fullsize Dodge.

He is asking 160 a tire, but is negotiable with cash. I can get them new for 200 a piece m&b. I would be looking at 800 plus tax installled.
I might be able to pick them up for $500. I would be buying used tires and still have to pay for M&B.

any thoughts?? I ask b/c ususally I buy new tires and sell them with the majority of their tread.

shazaam

I had MT/Rs after about 15-20k miles they run like crap, and are really loud on the street. Also look to see if there are chunks missing from the tread. If I were you, I'd just get them new

FilthyRich

thanks.
did you rotate them regularly and check the balance?? I hear they require more attention than other tires ( Yes I understand they are not a passenger tire)

shazaam

rotate and balance every 6k miles .. if your going to buy used, throw them on a second set of some cheap rims and just put them on when you go wheeling. They're good tires for about 20k miles, then they need to be replaced.

good luck

firemedic

I don't think that is a very good deal, when another $160 gets you all new tires. I got mine for my last rig for $200 m&b, tax included.

Road Head

I agree, I think you could either find a better used price, or just sport out for new. BTW, I am on my second set of 35" MTRs on my jeep, and I love them. I think they wear great and arent that loud (of course, I dont have my top on half the time....and it IS a jeep, which are pretty loud to begin with). I havent ever had trouble with chunking or anything.

Crux

I priced these out for $186 at Discount Tire and there's also a Goodyear $60 rebate if you buy 4 mtrs

leebee

send bamachem a short message and ask him, he has them on his rig and loves them.

lee

lee

yea, 2 tire places here quoted me 176 and 185 per tire.

no way id pay 160 for used.

FilthyRich

I am going to stick with the new tires. I hate used anyways (I am too picky)
$800+tax out the door mounted and balanced.

BruceTS

So far I've got over 38,000 miles out of my 35" MT/R's, they did get louder and I've chunked them in the rocks quite a bit. Finally had to re-balance and do plan on replacing them soon. I'll get another set, since I like the way they work offroad. Though about trying the Nitto Mud Grappler next as well.....

4RunnerKid

buy new. Tire Rack

Silver_Truck

I don't know what that comes out to in inches...but 33x12.5s at discount are 155

firemedic

Those are probably for 15" wheels, versus 16" wheels.