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PostPosted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 2:31 pm 
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Im wondering wich M/T tire is best for pavement, well wich one lasts longer since my kj its a DD, I just go to the mud like once a month,
i'm between Goodyear MTR's or BFG AT's since I like the agressive shoulder of this ones, also if you guys know if theres some wheel spacers
cheaper than spidertrax, I want the 1.25". Thanks. :wink:

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Neither the MTR nor BFG AT's are Mud tires. MTR is Maximum traction - awesome in Moab - not in mud

This had a good MT discussion

http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=31245

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The MT-R is a fine tire. If you look at this real world test of mud tires, you'll see that the MT-R is much better than expected finishing behind the two Interco models but ahead of the other MT tires tested.

http://www.4wheeloffroad.com/techarticles/mud_tires_tested/index.html

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plus do not go cheap on wheel spacers, or maybe you do not value your life much ???? either go with proper back spacing on other wheels or get Spidertrax

If you go MTRs make sure you rotate very often

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Not a big fan of the MT/R's either. Another great resource is: http://www.offroaders.com/tech/AT-MT-Tires/MT-Mud_Terrains.htm They rate the tires on there performance in mud, snow, on the rocks, street, their price, and sizes available.

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And just for the record an MT tire is not a very good choice for a daily driver.

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suero wrote:
Im wondering wich M/T tire is best for pavement, well wich one lasts longer since my kj its a DD, I just go to the mud like once a month,
i'm between Goodyear MTR's or BFG AT's since I like the agressive shoulder of this ones, also if you guys know if theres some wheel spacers
cheaper than spidertrax, I want the 1.25". Thanks. :wink:


If you play in the mud you need MT's
neither tire you listed will be as good as a good ole swamper in the mud
now they will suck on the road
I would just go with a 245/75 ,if you are lifted, brand X Mud Terrain
They will last almost as long as the MTR but for $50 or more less per tire
These are a popular local choice seem to hold up well and only $135 each
http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?d ... 135&Achse=

or another option
http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?d ... 135&Achse=

or these
http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?d ... 135&Achse=

I like these
http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?d ... 135&Achse=


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thanks alot guys I will search the tires your're telling me. :shock:

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PostPosted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 11:01 pm 
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And just for the record an MT tire is not a very good choice for a daily driver.


Why not?

my fuel economy has not taken a dump with my 10p MT/R's over my 4p Coopers
Wet traction is livable
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I bought some 245/75/16 MT and they are nice but I think when I get new tires again Im gonna get something a little bit smaller and an AT

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