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Need help choosing M/T tires!

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by kriskross, Jan 22, 2013.

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Which tire do you recommend?

Poll closed Feb 21, 2013.
  1. BFG 285/70R17, Mud-Terrain T/A KM2

    41.2%
  2. Goodyear 295/65R-18, Duratrac

    22.7%
  3. Toyo 295/70R-17, Open Country Mud Terrain

    24.7%
  4. Mickey Thompson 285/70R-17, Baja MTZ Radial Tire

    17.5%
  1. Jan 22, 2013 at 4:56 PM
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    kriskross

    kriskross [OP] Shits & Giggles

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    I think I've narrowed it down to these:

    BFG 285/70R17, Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 Tire
    Goodyear Wrangler 285/70R-17, Duratrac Tire
    Toyo 295/70R-17, Open Country Mud Terrain
    Mickey Thompson 285/70R-17, Baja MTZ Radial Tire

    I like to do a variety of offroading including snow, mud and rock. I just don't want to be limited as to what I can do by my tires without sacrificing an unreasonable amount of MPGs and daily drive-ability. What's your favorite, which ones need to be removed from the list?
     
  2. Jan 22, 2013 at 5:04 PM
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    hard2kill

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  3. Jan 22, 2013 at 5:07 PM
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    Oowen

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    Be warned toyos wear quickly but are great for traction.
     
  4. Jan 22, 2013 at 5:28 PM
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    Taco Libre

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    dura-tracs aren't a mud tire, they're all terrain. given its your daily driver its what i would recommend tho
     
  5. Jan 22, 2013 at 5:32 PM
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    ktmrider

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    completely opposite experience with the toyos, first set on this truck but on other fullsizes in the family we have gotten 40k+. I expect my toyos to outlast my last set of KM2s, both E rated.
     
  6. Jan 22, 2013 at 5:33 PM
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    Konaborne

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    He might mean MT/R's?

    OP all mud terrains will destroy gas mileage (They're heavier than road tires and offroad contact patches arent as efficient onroad), but all the ones you posted seem to have a fair following behind them; each person will tell you what they run is the best

    I ran KM2's before I picked up these MT/Rs, and toyos before that

    the km2's are super quiet onroad and have excellent grip offroad, never ran into traction issues- tread wear was great; after about 30k they still had around 50/60% tread left
    these MT/R's are a little louder onroad but still pretty quiet, excellent grip on the rocks. From what I've read the tread design doesnt offer itself as well to self-cleaning in the mud, but I absolutely hate mud anyways.... :laughing:


    the toyo's are the loudest of the bunch, but had excellent traction on the rocks as well

    I had trouble with the toyo and the KM2 in the rain, on-road, but that's to be expected with a mt
     
  7. Jan 22, 2013 at 6:13 PM
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  8. Jan 22, 2013 at 6:17 PM
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    dura-tracs!
     
  9. Jan 22, 2013 at 8:47 PM
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    Konaborne

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    Duratracs arent mud terrains, theyre all terraina
     
  10. Jan 22, 2013 at 8:48 PM
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    I liked my Hankook MT's
     
  11. Jan 22, 2013 at 9:37 PM
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    I would think the duratracs would still do just fine in the mud though, so I'm leaving it as an option.
     
  12. Jan 22, 2013 at 10:07 PM
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    I love my Duratracs if you see any snow they're a great choice as well
     
  13. Jan 22, 2013 at 10:10 PM
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    I have BFG A/T KO's and they do fine in snow and mud, grip real well on rocks and last amazingly well. But for M/T's i would go with the BFG MT's
     
  14. Jan 22, 2013 at 10:17 PM
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    X2... like muh RT03's better then muh previous KMII's

    they seem to do well in a variety of conditions.
    often surpassing the KMII's in specific conditions.
    Snow and wet road surface comes to mind.

    But I'm still breaking 'dem in ;)
     
  15. Jan 22, 2013 at 10:29 PM
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    Mickey thompson MTZ for me! My favorite tire Ive ever owned. Too bad theyre a bit pricey. I didnt like the km2s, I find them too slippery in the rain IMO.

    Currently running Maxxis Bighorn in 34s. I love it! Handled awesome in everything offroad. Good price too! Better in pavement than KM2, especially in rain.
    10ply would hurt your mpg. Stay with 8 or less.
     
  16. Jan 22, 2013 at 10:34 PM
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    I've gotten great mileage out of all my Toyos, even on my old F350 Diesel. They are heavy so your MPGs do drop a bit as stated above. I've tried KM2s and I just like the performance off road and the looks better of my Toyos. Mine are the 295/70/17
     
  17. Jan 22, 2013 at 10:59 PM
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    Toyos definetly have the longevity. I had my old set for 5 years and sold them with a lot of tread left. My dad had his first set for 3 hunting seasons then three years of daily driving and road trips. I have heard they suck in snow
     
  18. Jan 22, 2013 at 11:33 PM
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    tacoftw

    tacoftw 5100s are the same price as spacers, seriously

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    heard good things about all of the tires you've listed, i think it mainly comes down to brand preference and price. I do know that when i was looking at them, i remember the km2 being 6 or 7 lbs lighter than the toyos (which helps for mpg) but otherwise, theyre all good tires
     
  19. Jan 23, 2013 at 9:26 AM
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    I have the MT ATZ's and I can tell you in mud they are amazing.
     
  20. Jan 23, 2013 at 9:30 AM
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    Micky Thompson FTW! I love my Baja Claws! Ive put them through some shit and they are still kickin strong
     

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