Tire reviews

[Baron Von Crowder]

Super Swamper Bogger.

It's like driving a four engine prop plane down the highway. I just remember at night, coming up I45 from Houston, and everyone at the rest stops staring, trying to figure out what the hell was coming up the highway.

i had some on mt cj5 for a bit. I wore earplugs driving it.

I think the mud grapplers might be just as loud.

[kingjason]

Yeah, those highways are getting pretty haggard around here, better get the loudest fucking tire on the planet, the mud grappler.

Super Swamper Bogger.

It's like driving a four engine prop plane down the highway. I just remember at night, coming up I45 from Houston, and everyone at the rest stops staring, trying to figure out what the hell was coming up the highway.

[jluv]

Ya, Discount may have stopped carrying them. Strange.

[Chili]

I got my Toyos at Discount Tire n a 35x12.5x20.

Hmm.. Not seeing any Toyos on either of Discount's sites. Wonder if they stopped carrying them.

BTW, I am looking for 285-70-17. Slightly smaller than 33" x 11.5". Probably can't do any bigger / wider than that without a lift.

I'd like to throw a lift on it, and 35's, but not worth the money to me right now.

[Chili]

You said earlier that you didn't want a mud tire, but it sounds like you do.

Very true. I'd prefer something in the middle, but there aren't many options I'm finding that fit that. So yeah, I will likely end up with MTs.

You know very well what types of terrain I will be in up there. I figure the MT tread will probably be my best bet to give the bite I need. Especially when it's wet out.

[jluv]

Not seeing them on Discount (direct or normal), where did you get yours?

Hmm.. Looking at Toyo's site, I'm not sure they make them in my size.

I got my Toyos at Discount Tire n a 35x12.5x20.

Price is definitely good on those, but I really want deeper, wider lugs. Maybe the "trails"...

Terra:


Trail:

You said earlier that you didn't want a mud tire, but it sounds like you do. The Trail Grapplers and the tires you put in the OP are mud tires. Deeper, wider lugs - that's a mud tire. But if you're like me, you won't use them for mud. Most do well on rocks, and are just more aggressive all the way around.

I've heard mixed reviews on the Nittos, as in they may not last as long as some others. But we have testimony in this very thread that they last a long time, so you just never know. We put Terra Grapplers on Tiff's 4Runner, and they are fine on the highway. We probably have 30k miles on them, and still lots of tread. We've never taken them offroad, though, so I can't say how good they perform there.

I like the Toyo M/Ts. I'm on my 3rd set. Durable, but heavy tire. Most are E rated, although I think my 37s are D rated...I'll have to look. If you keep up with the rotations and your alignment stays within spec, the tire drone stays at a minimum. 4Wheel Parts carries them.

I keep mine balanced and rotated, and also keep the alignment right. While they aren't as loud as a lot of other mud tires, they are a little loud for me as compared to the ATs. I guess that's just to be expected. They also wandered just a tad when they were new, but not noticeable anymore. The internet is full of stories of them pulling to the right, but I haven't had that problem. I really can't get over how long the tread has lasted.

Here is the Open Country Xtreme AT2 I was talking about earlier.

Very aggressive, but still an All-Terrain. Tread life is supposed to be better than their normal AT or the MT, and I would guess they are a little quieter than the MT. That's definitely my next set of tires for the F250.

[Chili]

No sand dunes in my future, good lookin' out though!

[Baron Von Crowder]

[motoman]

I have these Cooper Discoverer ATP's on the Explorer and they've served me well.

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/tires/cooper/product/byName.do?r=TDMINT%7Cpc%7C75063&tmn=Discoverer+ATP&typ=Truck%2FSUV

[Chuck]

I like the Toyo M/Ts. I'm on my 3rd set. Durable, but heavy tire. Most are E rated, although I think my 37s are D rated...I'll have to look. If you keep up with the rotations and your alignment stays within spec, the tire drone stays at a minimum. 4Wheel Parts carries them.

Nitto Trail Grappler was the only other tire I considered when buying another set. Has a slightly softer compound than the Toyo, so will get better traction. Good sidewall protection against punctures and durable.

I wouldn't recommend those Goodyear w/Kevlars. I've watched too many friends puncture those things. Grippy and ride good, but make sure you buy a spare.

[Baron Von Crowder]

https://www.treadwright.com/individu...265-70R17.00-E

I had these on my old f150 and they were great. Just take them to discount Or SAMs and get the warranty and rotation plan on them.

Ive always wondered about those, and first hand experience is hard to come by.

[Venom]

https://www.treadwright.com/individual-product/242/CLAW-265-70R17.00-E

I had these on my old f150 and they were great. Just take them to discount Or SAMs and get the warranty and rotation plan on them.

[lowthreeohz]

I ran Falken Rocky Mtn (MT?) on my 06 Fx4 and loved them. Good wear, long life, not loud.. i absolutely DESPISE howling tires.

[Baron Von Crowder]

Good to know, thanks!

I cant stand BFG AT's. Ive never thought they were worth a fuck for anything. While I havent been to colorado playing in the hills, creek crossings and wet fields getting trailers out of the pasture havent been an issue. In fact, I dont even have the front drive shaft in my truck, and havent needed it.

[Chili]

I just put these Hankook's on my '95 PSTD 4x4, I drive it 600 miles a week and use it on the farm. They DO NOT make a lot of noise and the ABSOLUTELY DO NOT ride rough. I went from Dick Cepek which are load range E as well, and those fuckers felt like they were filled with concrete...and terribly noisy.

These tires turned my old truck into a stealth Cadillac. Recommend without a doubt.

Good to know, thanks!