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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 04:28 PM
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Straight no lie what is the best mud terrain tire to get. I have been haveing so much indecision tryin to figure this out.
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 04:36 PM
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i have 31x 12.5 super swamper radial tsls... there really good. havent had much experience with anything else exept bighorns wich are ok but i never really got to try them in the mud.
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 04:47 PM
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I have been hearing alot about treadwright tires http://treadwright.com/default.aspx on this forum...Tj
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 05:51 PM
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Questions that need answers first.. What size are you wanting? What type of use will you need them for?
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 06:03 PM
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I have Pro Comp Mud Terrains, 32x11.50x15. They are a great all around mud tire. I drive on the road a lot as it is my work commuter. I also 4wheel a lot. I've had them on rocks, logs, in mud, in snow and on the dunes at Pismo Beach, Ca. These tires are quiet on the road and properly aired down they float my XJ through or over whatever I point it at. I also got a helluva deal on mine. You need to keep track of the 4x4 magazines and any tire place that carries them. I picked mine up for $500 and some change delivered to my door. I got them for buy 3 get 1 free and free shipping. It was an awesome deal. I've had them on the XJ for almost 5 years. They are starting to get wore out and I can't wait to replace them with 33x12.50x15 Pro Comp Mud terrains.
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 11:52 AM
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33x12.50r15 i using them for daily comute to school with mud n weekends.
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 12:38 PM
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The best tires i've ever seen are the round ones.
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by murphyslaw
The best tires i've ever seen are the round ones.
oh yeah those are awesome, and the rubber ones too, oh oh oh and the black ones...
ok im done
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 12:43 PM
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Read on some tires here..
http://www.offroaders.com/info/tech-...eading/mud.htm
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 02:36 PM
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Cooper STT's all the way. Dont waste you time with BFG MT's or Procomp MT's. The Cooper will out last them and is quieter on road and is nastier on the trail! I have run the STT's and the ST's which is a mix of AT and MT. You might want to check into them as well being that your rig will primarily be your DD. Good Luck!!
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 02:51 PM
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Firestone Destination M/T's are pretty good. Goodyear Wrangler MT/R's are good as well. A lot of it is personal preference.
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Originally Posted by LCFRJEEP
Cooper STT's all the way. Dont waste you time with BFG MT's or Procomp MT's. The Cooper will out last them and is quieter on road and is nastier on the trail! I have run the STT's and the ST's which is a mix of AT and MT. You might want to check into them as well being that your rig will primarily be your DD. Good Luck!!
i love the look of those coopers too, they look mean
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Yeah the Cooper STT's look sweet..Just gotta find somewhere local who sells em. I am probably going to be buying new tires soon. I am still debating between 31's and 32's...Not sure how 32's would fit on my RE 3.5 lift as I am leaning towards no trimming.
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I priced a set of cooper stt 31x10.50 at a local shop was quoted $192.00 a tire they are good tires but they aren't that good!!!!
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by LCFRJEEP
Cooper STT's all the way. Dont waste you time with BFG MT's or Procomp MT's. The Cooper will out last them and is quieter on road and is nastier on the trail! I have run the STT's and the ST's which is a mix of AT and MT. You might want to check into them as well being that your rig will primarily be your DD. Good Luck!!
huh? the bfg mt's will get just as many miles as the STT's. The bfg muds i had on my dakota lasted almost 50k. They ride nice, balance easy and are killers in mud. The tried, true, and proven mud terrain for many years.
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