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Mud Terrain Tires

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by htowntaco23, May 21, 2013.

  1. May 21, 2013 at 9:52 PM
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    htowntaco23

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    What are some good quality mud terrain tires that are on the cheaper side? Don't have a lot of money so I can't really break the bank on tires, but I need an upgrade over my all-terrains that I have.
     
  2. May 21, 2013 at 9:56 PM
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    YotaOverAll

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    Only mud tire I've ever had is Toyo. So I have no experience with "cheaper" mud tires.
     
  3. May 21, 2013 at 10:01 PM
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    It's hard to find something good that's cheap, only if it's used?
     
  4. May 21, 2013 at 10:21 PM
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    i disagree.

    many of the big brands reuse last year's tread patterns in tires with brands less well known.

    if you're ok without the latest silicon compound, sticks to vertical cliff face rubber compounds, you can find good tires at lower prices.

    that all being said, actual brand names escape me.

    i'd try tire rack and search for tires by proce, then compare tread patterns to more expensive tires. some will be very similar, and that tread pattern could be what makes that tire quieter.

    then i'd also check out some jeep forums. jeepers are notorious for seeking bargains. ;) i know because i used to be one. :)
     
  5. May 21, 2013 at 10:28 PM
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    Janster

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    Why do you need a Mud Tire?

    Like others have said...it's hard to find a good mud tire that's cheap.

    And cheap tires can & will lack in durability, construction, & overall performance.

    I've owned many BFG Mud Terrain tires over the years.... and their tire technology just keeps getting better and better.
     
  6. May 21, 2013 at 10:33 PM
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    I agree with that but I think his price range is low low. Maybe retread tires?
     
  7. May 21, 2013 at 11:02 PM
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    Looks like he goes mudding. Second hand tires are a good way to go. I know a guy who is sponsored by mickey thompson. He sells his barley used ones for $100 a tire, but they are 15" so I cant use em.
     
  8. May 22, 2013 at 6:54 AM
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    Retreads could totally be an option. Fact is, we're all guessing unless he tells us what he thinks is cheap. ;)

    I'm guessing he has some money to spend, judging by the investment already made in window antlers... :)
     
  9. May 22, 2013 at 6:57 AM
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    Fierce Attitude Mud-Terrains. Great reviews, and inexpensive compared to the big dogs.
     
  10. May 22, 2013 at 7:01 AM
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    Hercules Trail Digger, good or a cheaper tire
     
  11. May 22, 2013 at 7:34 AM
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    :rofl:
    Bur really op what's the budget like $100 a tire or?
     
  12. May 22, 2013 at 7:47 AM
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    aren't those made by Firestone?

    also, i see a lot of Couragia mud tires around here. i don't know anything about them,but they look decent and I'm sure they are cheap since so many people have them and i never heard of them before.
     
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    Hankook Dynapro MT was voted the #1 mud tire one year by one of the off road magazines... comparing it with a dozen other big names in MT tires, like BFG and Mickey Thompson, etc.

    I had a set of Cooper Discoverer STT tires for neary 45,000 miles on my '05... never got stuck in the mud with those.
     
  14. May 22, 2013 at 8:07 AM
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    My next set will be gaurd dogs coming from treadwright.com. Great reviews and a very good price.
     
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    Goodyear makes 'em. They're basically a Duratrac on steroids.
     
  16. May 22, 2013 at 9:36 AM
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    true. ever heard anything about them? positive or negative?

    you're right. there is a Goodyear service center not far from the Firestone. I'm pretty sure they also make Kelly tires, but I'm not sure they have a mud terrain under that name.

    OP, I've also heard good things about the Goodyear MT that they only sell at Walmart, but i can't remember the exact name of it either.
     
  17. May 22, 2013 at 9:58 AM
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    Thanks for all the input guys. My budget is at or a little below $200
     
  18. May 22, 2013 at 10:02 AM
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    TOTAL?!?! You better be looking for used then.
    Even if you go with treadwrights, you will probably be looking at $100 or more per tire.
     
  19. May 22, 2013 at 10:13 AM
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    What did I say?
    Your best bet is look locally for used
     
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