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I had the original GY MTR's on a work truck and I agree --- they're at the bottom of my list. I never tried the REVO, but regular Bridgestone Duelers were the overall worst tire I ever used; a friend with REVO's on his 4Runner liked them though.
But, after 15 trucks, these new generation GY MTR's with Kevlar are the best overall tire I've ever used. No joke. I never had an aggressive tire that was so sticky on wet cement.
I haven't used them but came close to buying a set of Summit Mud Dawgs; they are rebranded Bighorns and you can get them for alot less at the tire shop on GA-9 in Alpharetta (the one between Old Milton and Windy Hill that looks like a barn). I've wheeled with lots of people who ran Bighorns and the only complaints I saw/heard was about traction on packed snow and wet asphalt. Some folks tore sidewalls too but I never saw that on the east coast.
That is between Old Milton Parkway and Windward Parkway. Shop is called Campbell Tire. They have an old Federal tow truck out front.
Thanks, I meant Windward...
The Mud Dawgs are insanely less expensive than their identical twin Bighorn.
The Mud Dawgs are insanely less expensive than their identical twin Bighorn.
smittycrusher
"Hey big guy, you a golfer" - Roger Dorn
Andrew,
I picked up my set of 5 Maxxis Bighorns today from Performance Tire & Auto (Goodyear Alpharetta) 770.667.9847. First impressions are great...as they always are. I like the 315/75/16 for the size of the 80. I went ahead and had Dave give me his Out The Door price for the 255/85/16 for you. 4 tires = $750 OTD (mounted, balanced, tax), 5 tires $908 OTD. These are lower than their regualr prices since they give a GA Cruiser discount. Just ask for Dave and tell him that you are with the GA Cruisers. My 315's were $1055 for five tires OTD. I couldn't find a better deal besides online and then by the time I pay to have them mounted and balanced, I would spend more. I just wanted to pass this info on. I will have the tires in the dirt (mud) this weekend and give a report. I was happy that they did not take much weight to balance either. The expedition portal sight has some very good reviews of this tire and they test them pretty well off road. I hope to get 35k-40k with the 5 tire rotation.
Smitty
I picked up my set of 5 Maxxis Bighorns today from Performance Tire & Auto (Goodyear Alpharetta) 770.667.9847. First impressions are great...as they always are. I like the 315/75/16 for the size of the 80. I went ahead and had Dave give me his Out The Door price for the 255/85/16 for you. 4 tires = $750 OTD (mounted, balanced, tax), 5 tires $908 OTD. These are lower than their regualr prices since they give a GA Cruiser discount. Just ask for Dave and tell him that you are with the GA Cruisers. My 315's were $1055 for five tires OTD. I couldn't find a better deal besides online and then by the time I pay to have them mounted and balanced, I would spend more. I just wanted to pass this info on. I will have the tires in the dirt (mud) this weekend and give a report. I was happy that they did not take much weight to balance either. The expedition portal sight has some very good reviews of this tire and they test them pretty well off road. I hope to get 35k-40k with the 5 tire rotation.
Smitty
TeddyBoy
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Should I scold you now or wait for later for not inviting anyone. Rumor has it you're hanging out with Rover guys, pass the Gray Poupon.
Oops, Raffle ticket sales this weekend at the ACC party in case you missed it.
These are the tires I have been looking into getting in the near future COOPER DISCOVERER STT LT..I have read some pretty good reviews of them on MUD and online...treadepot.com is the cheapest place I have found the 315's, so I am assuming they have a pretty good price for the size you would need. Also Kauffman Tire will price match (I am sure other place do too)
smittycrusher
"Hey big guy, you a golfer" - Roger Dorn
I looked long and hard at those as well. I think it is a great tire all around. I did find more people than I would like that did not get many miles out of them (20K-25K). I thought it was because of the heavy 80s they were on but there was also a D90 here in GA that had the same issue. I guess that is the trade off...a nice soft, grippy tread off road and reduced hwy wear. Where is that perfect tire?
oh and Ted, I was the the invited for this weekend. I couldn't have a herd of GA Cruisers showing up and taking over the trails the only way a Cruiser knows how. Don't worry, I will represent us well!
Smitty
TeddyBoy
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6 months, 2 pages, 50 posts, 1 meeting and a partidge in a pear tree all dedicated to Andrew's new tires, does he have them yet??
NOOOOOOOOO!
NOOOOOOOOO!
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The humiliation....
OK, OK..... you know the saying we will sell no wine before its time....but you have to admit, its been a great post and I am learning a lot. I might try mounting one of your tires up and see what happens. Then I will
OK, OK
..... you know the saying we will sell no wine before its time....but you have to admit, its been a great post and I am learning a lot. I might try mounting one of your tires up and see what happens. Then I will
6 months, 2 pages, 50 posts, 1 meeting and a partidge in a pear tree all dedicated to Andrew's new tires, does he have them yet??
NOOOOOOOOO!
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THis is a really good price, maybe it will get me off the fence...
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I will call tomorrow and check out.
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The tire fairy paid me a visit
Well finally I get off the fence, toilet, etc. and finally make a tire decision. Went with Maxxis Bighorns, 255-85-16. Everywhere I called, I could not pass up the deal, $841 for 5 tires installed, with road hazzard and lifetime balancing. I had to lose my mud flaps
and I might have to ratchet up my front lift to minimize any rubbing and or do the modification everyone is talking about.
I took a ride with the
up at Amicaloca over the weekend to test them out.
A
Well finally I get off the fence, toilet, etc. and finally make a tire decision. Went with Maxxis Bighorns, 255-85-16. Everywhere I called, I could not pass up the deal, $841 for 5 tires installed, with road hazzard and lifetime balancing. I had to lose my mud flaps
and I might have to ratchet up my front lift to minimize any rubbing and or do the modification everyone is talking about.
I took a ride with the
up at Amicaloca over the weekend to test them out.A
smittycrusher
"Hey big guy, you a golfer" - Roger Dorn
Andrew,
I think you are going to love your decision. I tested my new 315 Bighorns two weeks ago at a slippery Beasley and they worked great. The price is right and the performance seems to be very high as well. I still don't have much personal experience with them but many out west swear by them. I am happy that they handled the slick mud well as that was my only concern. We will both be testing these out together so now let's get them out on the dirt together soon!
Smitty
I think you are going to love your decision. I tested my new 315 Bighorns two weeks ago at a slippery Beasley and they worked great. The price is right and the performance seems to be very high as well. I still don't have much personal experience with them but many out west swear by them. I am happy that they handled the slick mud well as that was my only concern. We will both be testing these out together so now let's get them out on the dirt together soon!
Smitty
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Smitty,
I am looking forward to trying them out and am looking forward to going to Beasly or back to Morris Mountain where I got stuck the first time. THe only other thing left to do is build the rear bumper and tire mount since I can no longer mount under my existing bumper.
Andrew
I am looking forward to trying them out and am looking forward to going to Beasly or back to Morris Mountain where I got stuck the first time. THe only other thing left to do is build the rear bumper and tire mount since I can no longer mount under my existing bumper.
Andrew
TeddyBoy
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Nice, Andrew.
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LOL!!!!
