tire recommendations needed (1 Viewer)

[Sam Stewart]

I'm leaning toward AT's myself after witnessing Woody take his FZJ80 on BFG AT/KO(1) up this obstacle at Hot Springs.

Those AT tires are fine when it's dry. Not so good when there is any mud. When we went to WR last time there was a 3x locked 80 with us that struggled a little because the tread doesn't void the mud. In fairness the 80 with us didn't have much wheeling experience. So I'm sure that was a factor. After a little coaching and spotting he did really well. I also had some ATs on my Tundra (Nittos) and they basically were slicks in the mud. Did some (not) awesome unintentional low speed drifting at GSMTR a couple years ago. Luckily didn't hit any people or vehicles.

Still, if you plan to do any wheeling I'd go with a hybrid AT/MT like a Duratrac or go full MT if the vehicle doesn't see much street time. For a DD/wheeler I have been massively impressed with the Duratrac. Everyone that I know that has run them loves them. They are a bit noisy on road but that's to be expected with the tread design. Off road they are fantastic.

 

[Sam Stewart]

Also to @jynx's point, any fully off road truck I own will have the KM2s. I had them on my crawler and they were amazing. The ones I had were pretty worn out too.

 

[TeddyBoy]

Thought I would resurrect an old thread despite some flaming by Ted that I know is coming.
...was getting ready for the new years trip and was able to put a screw driver through without any effort on one of them. Basically an accident waiting to happen.

Any input would be appreciated (size is 255/85/16)

Often I only put a voice what the masses are already discussing.

This begs the obvious question: Why would anyone intentionally put a screw driver through their own tire? I mean come on Andrew, you're a perty smart guy for such a move!
Input: Don't put a screw driver through your own tires, that's what ex-wiv..., oh wait that might be in bad taste.

You knew this was coming...

 

[pillguy]

Ha ha! It was a real concern of mine for a while. Since I drive to trails the side wall durability was important as well as traction.
My ex was always jealous of the truck. Now it's me, my dog and my truck.

 

[pillguy]

Speaking of which, just got back from the tire shop and found my radiator hose leaks. But at least I got my new tires and they are sure quiet compared to the Maxx is Bighorns. At least Sam approves

 

[AuburnFJsexy]

Good choice Andrew! Those have a very similar tread pattern to the Cooper STTs that I use to have. When are you going to test them out?

 

[robustbambi]

Good choice

 

[jynx]

This isn't your DD is it? I will be interested in the long term reports.

 

[Elbert]

I have some toyo 35's MT on my 60...I like the tires, plenty of great reviews floating around and in my view a good choice for a truck that is not a hard core trail rig.

 

[rjs78]

Now it's me, my dog and my truck.

And an 8-track of Boxcar Willie's greatest hits?

 

[FJCRAWLER]

WoooooWooooo .