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Old 07-11-2010, 04:08 PM
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Time for new tires, which ones tho?

I have Mickey Thompson MTZ's 315/70/R17 on my truck right now and they are getting low. Time for some new mud tires but which ones should I get or should I get a new set of the MTZ's? I do drive around a lot so I want a tire that will pull well in mud but also last a while. Tell me what you think.

Nitto Mud Grapplers
Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ
Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radial
BFG KM
BFG KM2
Toyo Open Country M/T
Old 07-11-2010, 06:04 PM
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I vote Nitto Mud Grapplers.
I just put on some Dura Grapplers because I don't have a need for a mud tire but I do like the Nitto muds.
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well i wasn't going to post this since your looking for 35's in the 17 rim size because they are load range D, but you have BFG's listed so here ya go. i really like the all terrain.
http://www.dickcepek.com/tires.php?item=MudCountry
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Originally Posted by rockcrawler304
I vote Nitto Mud Grapplers.
I just put on some Dura Grapplers because I don't have a need for a mud tire but I do like the Nitto muds.
Nitto mud grapplers are the noisiest tire I've ever experienced. I'd check out in the Nitto trail grappler or the Toyo MT's.
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Toyo MT's
Old 07-12-2010, 11:45 PM
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im not a fan of the trail grapplers, a couple of my friends have them and they say they suck, and the toyo mt's are nice but i do love a tire whistle
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If you choose the Toyo MT here are some things to think about..
Toyo does not make this tire in the 315/70R17...dim. 34.4 dia. X 12.7 wide

The 2 closest sizes are:
285/75R17 34.1 Dia. X 11.6 wide
or the 35X12.50R17 34.8 dia. X 13.2 wide.

You will lose a little width with the 285's but height is very close.
The 35x12.50's will be just over a 1/2 inch taller and 1/2 inch wider overall.
Hope that helps..
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thanks man, i think im going to go for BFG KM2 35x12.50R17
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