2:26 am
Ok, some of you know what happened to my tires from the fordyce run. But for those who don't, there are chunks of tread missing. It turns out those tires are from '98 😯 . One of them is from '01 and it is in decent condition so i am going to use that as my spare. It has 35" BFG MT's on it now, but i need to get some new tires.
I was going to get the Goodyear MTR's, but it turns out that there was something wrong with the mold in the 35" size, and they havent been made for a year. They are just starting production again, but the soonest i would get any would be about a month. I need to get new tires before the Sierra Trek, so i need to make a decision fairly quickly.
They need to be somewhat streetable tires, not boggers or anything. I know that the MTR's are what most people reccommend, but are there any other choices out there or should i just wait for the MTR's to come in stock? Or should i just get the BFG's again? I didnt really like the traction they gave on dirt, but it might just be the truck.
I have also been thinking of possibly getting the new BFG mud terrains, that look like the Krawler tire. Any opinions on those? Thanks for reading.
Oh, or should i just ditch the offroad stuff and lower it?? I mean, why not just pave the rubicon... all those big rocks are always getting in the way of my truck! 
2:30 am
My only advice would be that tires are pricy because they're worth it. Limp by until you can get the tire you want. Don't do it twice.
I've never been disappointed by my MTRs - well, only by the size. I would like them better if they were 40s. 😀
2:38 am
May 4, 2004
Offline I would have suggested the MTR's but it doesn't sound like they're readily available right now. Another tire that has worked well for some of the guys in the club is the Toyo's.
3:22 am
February 5, 2003
Offline the BFG sidewalls are nothing compared to MTR sidewalls.
Closed Mondays.
7:43 am
Club Member
July 10, 2003
Offline MT/Rs are the best all-around tire on the market.
BFGs are okay but don't hold up as well.
Toyos are better in the snow but don't grab rocks as well as MT/Rs.
Don't buy anything that says Super Swamper on them 
I used to wheel a lot. . .
3:02 pm
I have waited since January for my 35 MTR's. I ordered them from Big Zero and they kept saying they were on National Backorder. I called around many times and finally Americas Tire said they located 4 in Phoenix that just arrived there so I jumped on them. Bummer is they arrived here at the shop the day I took in the Jeep to get the short block installed at the stealership. 😥 But I got them! 😀
3:58 pm
Ok i think ill just wait for the MTR's. Les Schwab had like 48 of them.. then some jeep company bought all of them. 😡 I could have had them in 2 days. One of the other places i checked can get them in a few weeks but they are more expensive. I think i am going to have to go with that place though.
8:17 pm
Club Member
July 10, 2003
Offline I'd also look into the BFG Krawlers...
They hook up really well in the rocks and look cool as all get out.
The drawbacks are; low milage and they dig too much in the snow.
I used to wheel a lot. . .
8:20 pm
Club Member
July 10, 2003
Offline Another good tire is the ProComp X-Terrain...
They hook up GREAT in the rocks and were one of the best highway tires I've run.
The big downfall of the X-Terrain is they suck in the snow 👿
I used to wheel a lot. . .
8:26 pm
May 4, 2004
Offline "JohnDF" wrote: Another good tire is the ProComp X-Terrain...:
Anyone know anything about the Procomp Xtreme M/T's? They look kind of like the Toyo's and MT/r's.
12:05 am
July 15, 2005
Offline "JohnDF" wrote:
The big downfall of the X-Terrain is they suck in the snow 👿
I don't think they would be all that bad aired down to around 4 or 5lbs.
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12:21 am
Yea, i forgot to mention one of the big things i need is to have a somewhat decent lifespan, as i cant afford be buying tires very often.
I looked at the BFG Krawlers, but they are quite a bit more expensive than the MTR's, about $50 a tire from what i saw. The Xterrains are about the same price as the MTR's. One of the tire dealers MIGHT be able to get some MTR's in about 2 weeks, so i will see what he says when he calls me back. I dont plan on any wheeling in the next few weeks, so that would work out.
I guess the MTR is the best tire out there.. so i think i will just wait for them. The latest it would be before they came in is about a month and a half, about sierra trek time. But i think i will be able to get some before then. Thanks for all the help! 🙂
12:23 am
Club Member
July 10, 2003
Offline Can't go wrong with the MT/Rs 8)
I used to wheel a lot. . .
1:13 am
My 35" Toyo's go right behind those MTR's. Once I found the air pressure that works best, I went through Fordyce and now Rubicon with no trouble. I was sticking to the same rocks as everyone else. I don't know about longevity, but you can't argue with MTR's success. If I got a new pair, it would likely be MTRs.
3:00 am
May 4, 2004
Offline Chuck's had the Toyo's on his Jeep since he lifted it, maybe 3 years now. I've been pretty impressed with their performance both on the rock and on the snow. Of course, he does have the Staun beadlocks so I'm sure that helps a bit.
4:06 am
"1tom2go" wrote: My 35" Toyo's go right behind those MTR's.
Those Toyo's are pretty sweet, They belong on a Toyota tho 😛
1:38 am
Well, look what showed up today. 😀 The tire dealer got the tires in super fast, and got them all put on so im ready to roll now. I am still not sure if i will make the hell hole run or not though. 🙁
2:00 am
Club Member
July 10, 2003
Offline Looks good. You're going to love them 8)
I used to wheel a lot. . .
4:32 am
Club President
April 2, 2003
Offline "1tom2go" wrote: I am jealous
of what? His passenger mirror and windshield?
5:12 am
i like the front bumper. very 8) that makes me jealous. how bout u howdy?
p.s.
seriously, nice toy.
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