Cut up some military Goodyear MT's

[dafun1]

Well, I haven't posted on this site in years, but I recently got back into the game, and instead of posting over on pirate, I figure, why not on mud? I bought some 37x12.50R16.5 Goodyear MT military takeoffs from Andy at TWF. Got five of them for $313, including shipping. I bought the ideal heated knife, thinking I could rock big lug removal with it. NOT SO. Figured out an oscillating multi tool is the go to. I altered the blade, but here is the tread pattern I got to (though it took me nearly six hours per tire):

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Plan on wheeling in a lot of sand? Lugs like that probably won't last long on much else.

 

[dafun1]

No, but I won't be crawling that much either. Will be on a 2nd gen 4runner in The Ozarks. I figure, if I start ripping off lugs, then they are a $65 a piece tire, and I'm ok with that. They are definitely going to flex more. The other tread pattern I came up with, makes them more like a Simex Extreme Trekker 2. I will post that one when I get home.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

$65 is real cheap. I hated those tires when I ran them, sidewalls would blow out if you brushed them against stiff grass.

Looking forward to a trail report. Thinking about cutting up my Swampers, which knife would you recommend instead of this one?

Ideal Tire Groover | Dibujadora de Neumaticos | Retailleuse Pneu | Ideal Heated Knives

 

[dafun1]

This is the route I went. The best by far if you are removing lugs. Found mine for $18.99 at Walmart. Even cheaper than HF. The sidewall report is no bueno, but I will let you know how they do on the trail. I'm heading out for my first run this weekend.

 

[dafun1]

The other tread design.

 

[dafun1]

Well, they did not work out. This was at a local spot here in the Ozarks (Rush Springs Ranch). Tore a bunch of lugs off on a hill climb. On to some 35x12.50R15 Milestar Patagonia M/T's. Will put them on the stock 15x7's with 1" wheel spacers. Live and learn