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Old Feb 15, 2015 | 02:56 PM
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Going to 35". My friends run BFG 35-12.50-15 MT's which is what I was wanting to buy next. Now I hear BFG has stopped making this size. Really don't want to go with the added expense of buying 17" wheels. Running Goodyear 33" now. Might just stay with Goodyear but have lost 2 tires due to sidewall punctures. What are your thoughts? Thanks, John
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Old Feb 15, 2015 | 03:03 PM
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They still make the km2 in that size.
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Old Feb 15, 2015 | 04:39 PM
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Kenda klever KR29 M/T. They have great reviews and I just ordered a set!
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Old Feb 15, 2015 | 04:41 PM
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Treadwrights- For the buck- The guard dogs are a great tire.
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Old Feb 15, 2015 | 06:16 PM
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Treadwrights- For the buck- The guard dogs are a great tire.
This would be perfect but, he wants to stay with 15" rims.
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Old Feb 15, 2015 | 06:41 PM
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Pitbull rocker radial, there not the cheapest but well worth the money.
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Old Feb 15, 2015 | 06:44 PM
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Maxis big horns or goodyear dura tracks are priced cheaper and are both great options in a 35". The dura tracks are a heavier ply tire in that size and maxxis has a great reputation and tread design similar to the proven original mt/r
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Old Feb 15, 2015 | 06:56 PM
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I'm running 35in mickey mtzs they have been great.
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Old Feb 15, 2015 | 07:01 PM
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Keep in mind guys, he wants his best bang for the buck. Probably doesn't wanna spend 1k on tires
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Old Feb 15, 2015 | 07:03 PM
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I run mastercraft course mxt on the jeep and on my truck I just got a set of kenda klevers. Only had em for a few days but so far so good. 285/75/16s, 10 ply.. good tread pattern. The mastercrafts are 32x11.5r15 and have about 8k miles on them and they still measure factory specs on tread depth. They do very well in muck. Mild highway noise..but it's there. Not sure about snow/ice...ice sure they stink like most MTs...
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Old Feb 16, 2015 | 01:43 AM
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cooper discoverer STTs. that what i run and love them, great on the trails and great on the road and the in the rain.. mine are 33's but im pretty sure they have them in a 35

ive got near 20-25k on them and they're probably around 70-80% tread still

got them off of treaddepot.com for 172 per tire
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Old Feb 16, 2015 | 08:35 AM
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cooper discoverer STTs. that what i run and love them, great on the trails and great on the road and the in the rain.. mine are 33's but im pretty sure they have them in a 35

ive got near 20-25k on them and they're probably around 70-80% tread still

got them off of treaddepot.com for 172 per tire
They do have them in 35. It's what I run. Excellent tire. Both on and off road. I will be buying them again when the time comes.
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Old Feb 16, 2015 | 11:25 AM
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If you want bang for the buck you might check these out (Gladiator GR9000-M/T), I paid $639 for (5) 33's of them mounted, balanced, stems, out the door. As I recall they had them in 35's also here is a photo.


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I have had them on for 2 1/2 yrs. and only ruined one of them when a small tree someone had cut at an angle right beside the trail about 1 3/4" in dia. tore through my sidewall running 15 psi. Some people


These tires have preformed very well on and off road in snow, mud, rocks, loose dirt, gravel, rain. I needed a tire that did several different terrain's well not excellent and not 1 or 2 excellent at $300 a pop knowing what I run over at times where we go.


I bought these tires locally but they are sold Nationally by Friend Tire Company and they deliver in their trailers with a big Indian Head on the side of them all over the country to local dealers. The company's main office/warehouse is located here where I live. I bought mine from a dealer where I have bought tires for a long time.

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Old Feb 16, 2015 | 11:58 AM
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This will be my next set... I have no experience with them, but for the price im gona give them a shot... also with only lifting 3 inches, im thinking that a 32x11.50 may fit better that a 33x12.50...

http://austin.craigslist.org/ptd/4881764800.html

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Old Feb 16, 2015 | 12:06 PM
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What kind of terrain do you wheel in? What's your split when it comes to street vs off-road?
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