TruXus or Dynapro

[Red Sox Cruiser]

So I was all geared up to get my Toyo's but I just cant make it happen, so I am either going to go with the Super Swamper TruXus MT or the Hankook Dynapro MT in a 35x12.5/16. My 80 will be on J springs on Friday and will have to choose at that time which tire. It is a DD for now and wheeler on the weekend here in Portland, OR. Let me know which way you would lean. Thank you in advance.

TrXus Mud Terrain Tire Reviews

Hankook Dynapro MT RT03 Mud Tire Reviews

[CreeperSleeper]

[FJBen]

IMO, I'd go with Trxus...I really liked them when I had them on. BTW: what prices are you seeing for the Trxus tires?

[CreeperSleeper]

Originally Posted by FJBen

IMO, I'd go with Trxus...I really liked them when I had them on. BTW: what prices are you seeing for the Trxus tires?

How fast did they wear out on your rig? I didn't have mine long enough to say for sure!

[baumber]

Load rating is 200+lbs on the TrXus. You also get .2 inches of real diameter, but it is hard to tell from the dimension sheets whether that is made up in tread depth.
You also get a ton of siping compared to the Hankook.
That said, I run the 295 Hankook and have been pleased everywhere except on snowy/icey pavement. If you go with the 'Kooks and deal with a good bit of snow driving, look into what it would take to get them siped.
You gonna use studs? Hankook comes ready.
I was unaware of the Trxus when I chose. I may have to look real hard at them when its time.
I went with the Hankooks for my own reasons, including gearing. Your reasons are probably different.
Baumber

[Wrench]

I put 35K on my 35 inch Trxus. Great tire on and off road.

[sigs]

Friend of mine has over 40k on his- he loves them- They are on his daily driver- 35x12.5x16- I will buy them on the next go round

[ginericLC]

My comment is look at the side and see where the tires are made and decide if you trust those countries with your life. Seriously!

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and then read about the other Chinese tires that have been recalled.

And as much as I like the Toyo MTs (made in Japan), I did not put their passenger car tires on my car as they were made in China.

[Nay]

Trxus MT. If you see snow and mud and rock you aren't going to beat this tire. Because of my climate (only July and August are reliably snow free, 8 months have the capacity for blizzard level snows), I'd buy Trxus over the Toyos at the same price.

[FJBen]

Originally Posted by Nay

Trxus MT. If you see snow and mud and rock you aren't going to beat this tire. Because of my climate (only July and August are reliably snow free, 8 months have the capacity for blizzard level snows), I'd buy Trxus over the Toyos at the same price.

You think the Trxus is better than the Toyo? I'm just wondering is it because of the siping? The strength issue I'd like to know about as I haven't heard of people tearing either up on the trails. The Toyo is a far nicer road riding tire and will balance out easier.

The price...well thats where things are different....sometimes I find the Toyo cheaper, sometimes the M/T...

Whats everyone getting for the prices on these tires?

[Nay]

Originally Posted by FJBen

You think the Trxus is better than the Toyo? I'm just wondering is it because of the siping? The strength issue I'd like to know about as I haven't heard of people tearing either up on the trails. The Toyo is a far nicer road riding tire and will balance out easier.

The price...well thats where things are different....sometimes I find the Toyo cheaper, sometimes the M/T...

Whats everyone getting for the prices on these tires?

For an offroad tire of any type to be used in all snow conditions (icy hardpack to deep offroad), I do not think the trxus MT can be beat, for these reasons:

- Soft compound that does not freeze even at very low temps;

- Large center lug siping that is perpendicular to the tread;

- A curved outer lug design that only keeps the inner 10" of tread in regular contact at highway PSI. This is the tightly packed and highly siped portion of the tread and gives the benefit of a narrow tire tread contact patch without losing the large TSL outer lug for deep (2 feet plus) conditions paddling.

- Large open center channel that supports excellent lateral traction and predictable easing to the limits.

I always look forward to snow because my 80 is so fun to drive in winter weather. My comments do not include black ice (freezing rain) as we really don't have that in Colorado and no offroad tire will handle black ice well.


The downsides are:

- A soft compound limits treadlife. Anybody getting 40K is taking them down pretty far.

- You have to care for balancing, although I've had no issues and I am about halfway into useful life (2 years and about 13K miles).

- This much siping can lead to chunking. I have had no serious issues with some pretty good rock crawling, but an every week wheeler might see more. Of course, Toyo MT's aren't going to hold up forever as they get rounded and dinged from rock abuse either.


I have abused my sidewalls big time, and they don't show any issues, but that's not a statistically relevant data pool.

I'd ask Nakman - he ran my old 33" trxus (to the statement that going from BFG AT's to trxus MT's was like being a cat and discovering you have claws ) and is now running 35" Toyos. I've been waiting for his opinion as somebody who has actually run both.

There is no question to me that the design of the Toyo delivering AT type roundness on the highway along with its offroad performance and relatively good reviews in the snow ("as good as a BFG AT") makes it a player. It has greater tread depth in a 35" size, probably has a better treadlife, is more likely to avoid day one out-of-round issues, and probably is more likely to be backed by the manufacturer if you have an issue.

I don't like the extra weight and the idea of a flat contact patch across an 13.5" wide tire, but for a guy praising Interco that's splitting hairs at best

[FJBen]

Originally Posted by Nay

For an offroad tire of any type to be used in all snow conditions (icy hardpack to deep offroad), I do not think the trxus MT can be beat, for these reasons:

- Soft compound that does not freeze even at very low temps;

- Large center lug siping that is perpendicular to the tread;

- A curved outer lug design that only keeps the inner 10" of tread in regular contact at highway PSI. This is the tightly packed and highly siped portion of the tread and gives the benefit of a narrow tire tread contact patch without losing the large TSL outer lug for deep (2 feet plus) conditions paddling.

- Large open center channel that supports excellent lateral traction and predictable easing to the limits.

I always look forward to snow because my 80 is so fun to drive in winter weather. My comments do not include black ice (freezing rain) as we really don't have that in Colorado and no offroad tire will handle black ice well.


The downsides are:

- A soft compound limits treadlife. Anybody getting 40K is taking them down pretty far.

- You have to care for balancing, although I've had no issues and I am about halfway into useful life (2 years and about 13K miles).

- This much siping can lead to chunking. I have had no serious issues with some pretty good rock crawling, but an every week wheeler might see more. Of course, Toyo MT's aren't going to hold up forever as they get rounded and dinged from rock abuse either.


I have abused my sidewalls big time, and they don't show any issues, but that's not a statistically relevant data pool.

I'd ask Nakman - he ran my old 33" trxus (to the statement that going from BFG AT's to trxus MT's was like being a cat and discovering you have claws ) and is now running 35" Toyos. I've been waiting for his opinion as somebody who has actually run both.

There is no question to me that the design of the Toyo delivering AT type roundness on the highway along with its offroad performance and relatively good reviews in the snow ("as good as a BFG AT") makes it a player. It has greater tread depth in a 35" size, probably has a better treadlife, is more likely to avoid day one out-of-round issues, and probably is more likely to be backed by the manufacturer if you have an issue.

I don't like the extra weight and the idea of a flat contact patch across an 13.5" wide tire, but for a guy praising Interco that's splitting hairs at best

fair enough, I was honestly just not sure. Having run the Trxus I really really like those tires. Actually moreso than the MT/R's I've run in the past. The Toyo's intrigued me and it's definitely between those two.

I agree on the wideness of that tire, that to me is a con.

The weight is the same, 76lbs for both tires, according to their own websites. decisions decisions

[Nay]

Originally Posted by FJBen

fair enough, I was honestly just not sure. Having run the Trxus I really really like those tires. Actually moreso than the MT/R's I've run in the past. The Toyo's intrigued me and it's definitely between those two.

I agree on the wideness of that tire, that to me is a con.

The weight is the same, 76lbs for both tires, according to their own websites. decisions decisions

I'm not sure either - the Toyo is the one tire that intrigues me because of its design elements, and really it's a better value because it's almost certain to last longer.

I just wish Interco would come out with a 36x12.5 trxus and then I would have the perfect tire

[CreeperSleeper]

To be honest, I liked my Trxus over my Toyos as far as off road. On road they are about the same. The Toyo's def wear better, but that due to the lack of off-road worth. The Toyos took no weight to balance on my steal wheels, where the Trxus took upwards of 6 oz (that a lot!)... Guess it all depends on whats important to you... My next tire is a 37x14.00 bias Irok!

[concretejungle]

I had the truxus in a 33" and loved them. Now i have a set of nitto terra grappler AT's in a 315 and like them, but i really want to go back to something agressive. I rode in jfz80's rig the other day and he has the truxus on his in a 35". I was really suprised at how quiet they were.

I'm just trying to decide if i want to go back to the truxus or go with a SSR.

[ginericLC]

Chad,

Just drop your Toyos off at my place on your way to Moab. I'll put them to good use on the project. Actually, for the project I'm thinking of just going with a Swamper TSL Bias. For under $800 I can get a set of 4 from Summit Racing. And since road manners don't matter it seems like a no brainer.

The only thing I have bad to say about the TRXus is they don't seem to last in Idaho. Our wheeling is sort of hard on tires in this area. The TSL and the SX are the really good tires out here if you are wheeling only. The lava rock crumbles and leaves sharp edges that rip lugs and sidewalls. I've seen many a TRXus lose lugs in Idaho. I think it the softness of the rubber combined with the treadblock design.

But since you aren't in Idaho, they might be a grand tire.

I'm glad to see folks aren't jumping on the Hankook band wagon.

Eric V.

[CreeperSleeper]

Hmmm... We could probably work something out for the Toyos. I would love to see them on your project!

[LukeO]

I'm running 37/12.50/16 Trxus MT now. Compared to the 36/12.50/16 TSL/SXs they replaced they're a damn good compromise now that the 80 is my DD again. Only been on a week, not balanced, way, way,way quieter, way, way, way smoother(almost no wobble) on the road and so far have done just fine in the red mud too. We'll see how they work out down the road...

[Red Sox Cruiser]

So I went TrXus. AND I LOVE THEM!!!!!!!

Went on my first wheeling trip yesterday. We went to Sand Lake, OR and did some sand wheeling and then hit up the Tillamook State Forest (Browns Camp) and wheeled on some rocks and a lot of snow and they did absolutely amazing. I have to thank everyone for their suggestions. Also, anyone looking into tires for their 80 and I will steer them in the direction of the TrXus.

[Nay]

Originally Posted by Red Sox Cruiser

So I went TrXus. AND I LOVE THEM!!!!!!!

Went on my first wheeling trip yesterday. We went to Sand Lake, OR and did some sand wheeling and then hit up the Tillamook State Forest (Browns Camp) and wheeled on some rocks and a lot of snow and they did absolutely amazing. I have to thank everyone for their suggestions. Also, anyone looking into tires for their 80 and I will steer them in the direction of the TrXus.

Glad to hear it. Shocking Interco put out a tire this good, isn't it?

[Wrench]

Originally Posted by Nay

Glad to hear it. Shocking Interco put out a tire this good, isn't it?

LOL!!!!