New tires

[Boltrunner]

Its time for new tires. Ive been looking at mt simply because most of my driving honestly is through ranchers muddy winter fields cutting firewood. And low speed gravel. With occasional towing to deliver wood. Ive been kinda looking at the mickey Thompson baja mtz p3, bf goodrich mud terrain km2 or the firestone destination mt. Most likley im gonna bump up a little to a 285/75/16 from a 235. What are peoples thoughts with these tires? I shouldnt have a issue just having a 350 with the sm465 should i? And a 285 should clear everything nicely still correct? Thanks

 

[Rusty Nail]

Yep. Thinkin that clears fine.

Two thumbs WAY up for them Destinations.

 

[77 K20]

Depending on the size and offset of your wheel I'd think the 285s would fit.

I've heard good things about those Destinations, but haven't run a set.

I had 285's in the BFG KM2 for a while and liked them. Used them on a lot of gravel roads, hauling my 5th wheel, some mud, and lots of rocks. They held up really well- strong sidewalls (and by strong, resistant to cuts, punctures, blowouts). I do have to say when they were brand new I thought they felt "squishy". The tire is made to flex and maybe that was it. It seemed like after putting some miles on them they firmed up. Then when going thru deep stuff or rough trails I'd air them down and they make a great wide footprint (the flex comes in here).

I'm now running 315 BFG KM3s and like them even better.

I've seen Jeeps using those baja MTZs and they seemed to do well also.

I'd just look for the best price and go with those. Tires have come a long ways and I'm sure all three of those that you are looking at would be good for your use.

 

[Boltrunner]

So i pulled the trigger on the mickey Thompson. I know i got hosed a little because i had to use danthetireman.com but it is a nice way to get better tires. I should have them in 5 days. Ill post pics and my thoughs when i get them

 

[78C10BigTen]

So i pulled the trigger on the mickey Thompson. I know i got hosed a little because i had to use danthetireman.com but it is a nice way to get better tires. I should have them in 5 days. Ill post pics and my thoughs when i get them

Thet seem to have a great selection in my size for the type of tire im looking for.

 

[Boltrunner]

Thet seem to have a great selection in my size for the type of tire im looking for.

Yea i was pretty impressed. They definatly have a great selection. The payments for them sold me though. If it wernt for that it would of been the cheapest thing i could afford one tire at a time.

 

[78C10BigTen]

Yea i was pretty impressed. They definatly have a great selection. The payments for them sold me though. If it wernt for that it would of been the cheapest thing i could afford one tire at a time.

I was shocked that they had the tires that i really want but can only find on one website.

 

[78C10BigTen]

Yea i was pretty impressed. They definatly have a great selection. The payments for them sold me though. If it wernt for that it would of been the cheapest thing i could afford one tire at a time.

These are what im hunting for...

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[Catbox]

What is that one?

 

[78C10BigTen]

What is that one?

Gladiator xcomp mt. By far the most aggressive tire ive found. For a set of 31x10.5x15 shipped to my house with 3 year warranty was almost $800

 

[Catbox]

Gladiator xcomp mt. By far the most aggressive tire ive found. For a set of 31x10.5x15 shipped to my house with 3 year warranty was almost $800

My son would get the wrong idea when driving the truck if I were to put something that aggressive on it.
My truck is on the list for new tires some day....

 

[78C10BigTen]

My son would get the wrong idea when driving the truck if I were to put something that aggressive on it.
My truck is on the list for new tires some day....

Being mine is only 2wd i look for the meanest and nastiest tire i can find so i no ill go where i need.

 

[Boltrunner]

So here is some tire porn for everyone. Just came off the ups truck. Ordered them tuesday and was told 5 to 7 business days. Im very impressed so far. But enough for that. Here is some sexy new tires.

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[Boltrunner]

Hoping to have them mounted this weekend. Just have to buy new valve stems. I want the bolt on ones. Not the pop in ones.

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[bucket]

They are good in mud and snow, they ride well too. You should like them.