Offroad often ... Really?
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Offroad often ... Really?
So, I need new tires. 35x12.50 tires are not cheap. I am not sure if I would really use mud terrain tires. Is the added cost worth the three times a year I go offroad? I always say or even think I should go mudding more often but things always come up.
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I've asked myself this exact question, I do need a 4x4 for traveling in the snow and to and from muddy/snowy jobsites and sand camping, but I could get by with a good a/t. I suspect many are buying mud tires when an a/t will work just as well. Others buy the muddys because they like the look (like me), nothing wrong with that.
Look at the cooper stt's, I got a set for barely more than the all terrains.
I went to the tire store looking for a/t's but my low self esteem talked me into the muddys.
Look at the cooper stt's, I got a set for barely more than the all terrains.
I went to the tire store looking for a/t's but my low self esteem talked me into the muddys.
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From: nicholasville, ky
i had a set of bfg all terrains they di pretty good. i have a set of 33x12.50 mastercraft mud tires, they do pretty good and are relatively cheap. i didnt buy mine tho so im not sure what a 35 would cost.
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Your low self esteem talked you into mud terrains. That's so true. I should really know better then to buy M/T but I do it anyway. I can get 50,000 miles out of a A/T and they are cheaper. But, how cool would my truck look with those big knobby meats? So what if it rides like crap and I can't hear myself think?
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How much more are the tires? My Coopers were only about thirty dollars more for all four, and the store would have to order the a/t's so I got the mudders, I'm happy with them, they do really well in the snow. And not any louder than the worn out wild countrys I had on there before.
Your truck WOULD look so cool with those big knobby meats, go get em!
Edit: where do you live? snow performance may not be real important to you?
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To me its more than worth it, I go mudding everytime it rains enough to play in the mud!!!
Im rocking a set of 31X10.50 mickey thompson baja claws, but will be looking for a reason to step up to some 34X9.50 interco Narrow SS... they look perfect for mudding!!!
Well once I get the truck running proper again!
Im rocking a set of 31X10.50 mickey thompson baja claws, but will be looking for a reason to step up to some 34X9.50 interco Narrow SS... they look perfect for mudding!!!
Well once I get the truck running proper again!
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I use these TreadWright Inc - 37x12.50R16.5 Guard Dog for the price and long lasting rubber compound they are more than worth the price!!!
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At to MT comparisons aren't that much more expensive...maybe $25/tire tops (unless you're comparing A/T's to Swampers). And when comparing life out at's to mt's...I don't see much difference there either. I'm a BFG fanatic on my street rigs, and find tread life difference to be negligible, I can get 45-50k out of either tire. So then yeah, I'll go with the cooler looking tire and the more capable tire. That said, typically, A/T's are better snow and sand tires.
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I live in Seattle and everyone is talking about a bad winter this year because last year was so mild. The news was talking about snow this Weekend. I figure with all the rain I should get a A/T. I have a Jeep Wrangler with 33's. They are Pro Comp Xtreme's and they actually suck in the rain and ice.
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i have a set of goodyear mtr's on my 04 f-150 and i have roughly 20,000 miles on them with little wear so far. these tires are awesome in the mud and snow as well. they are starting to howl just a little now but it is tolerable. they are a mt but they do well on ice, snow, and mud.
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The problem I've been running into is getting a A/T tire in the larger sizes. 35x12.50x15. My '77 has a 4" lift and anything smaller then a 35 is going to look dumb. Like Bigfoot when it sports those little donuts right before it gets loaded in the trailer.
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I've had BFG Mud Terrains, All Terrains and Trail Terrains. I've also had Mastercrafts, Gerneral Grabber MT's and AT's, Nittos, Coopers and Firestones. I've also had several off brand tires. The best by far were the BFG's. I currently have a set of 305's that have over 50k on them and will still make it though the winter this year without any problems. My last set of BFG MT's lasted over 40K and then I put them on my farm truck. The key to any tire is good rotation and making sure your trucks running gear is in good shape. My suggestion is go with the BFG's. If you spend $200 a tire now and run 50k with them you will save yourself some cash in the end.
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Im up here in Everett. My unbiased opinion would be....if your only going to be offroad three times a year....dont waste your money on mud tires. I have a set of BFG A/T's and they do great in everything but mud. Im on my second set of BFG's and Im sold on them. I did run mud tires before I switched and I felt that only going into the goo a few times a year didn't justify having mudders all the time. Oh...and dont let the weather man scare you. My personal feeling is they are blowing it out of proportion. Just my .02 worth. Maybe you can find a set on CL just for going offroad.