Which tires?

[90exjay]

Ok so i have talked about this in the tech threads,but asking people that don't live in our area i get way to many confusing respones,so these are the tires i'm looking at 33x12.50x15 mtr's, maxxis big horn radials, baja claw radials.

These will be daily driven and on trails in the northwest.So whats everybody's honest opinion about these tires?

p.s. i will be making a purchase within the next week or so

Thnx Sean

[IXNAYXJ]

Why reinvent the wheel?

Interco SSRs. Amazingly quiet on the highway (really...you wouldn't believe it: I can't hear them over the gears.) and all the traction you could need. Or MT/Rs.

I know you asked for opinions about those two tires, but I don't see Baja Claws on many rigs out here, for whatever reason, and I've never seen (that I can recall) the Bighorn. Good luck!

-----Matt-----

[Avanteone]

Baja claws are a joke. MT/R's are a good agressive all-terrain tire, but fill up quick /w the mud we get here. My recommendation, although you didn't list it, would be for the Interco Trxus M/T. A couple of our guys are running them and really like them on the street, in the rocks, mud, etc. I can get you some good pricing on them too.

J

[steelmen]

Baja claws are a joke. MT/R's are a good agressive all-terrain tire, but fill up quick /w the mud we get here. My recommendation, although you didn't list it, would be for the Interco Trxus M/T. A couple of our guys are running them and really like them on the street, in the rocks, mud, etc. I can get you some good pricing on them too.

J

i just got some used bajas and i like them

why dont you guys like them?

[CanMan]

Baja claws are a joke. MT/R's are a good agressive all-terrain tire, but fill up quick /w the mud we get here. My recommendation, although you didn't list it, would be for the Interco Trxus M/T. A couple of our guys are running them and really like them on the street, in the rocks, mud, etc. I can get you some good pricing on them too.

J

Ill second what John says. I got a set 31X10.50 Trxus MT's and love them. Work great on rocks, dirt, mud, sand, ect... Haven't tried them out yet on the snow, but Im sure they will do great. Quiet on the freeway. Priced just about right too.

[ECKSJAY]

Have heard nothing but good things about the Trxus M/T. MT/r is what I chose and they Do clog up a little quicker, which requires more wheel spin to clean (of course this creates more chance of axle shaft breakage in the right situation). Great on the street and I've heard they're even better when they're siped, though I haven't had mine done yet. What I have run though are the BFG MTs, which you can never go wrong with. More spacing between their lugs = cleans easier.

[WA-HCXJ]

Why reinvent the wheel?

Interco SSRs. Amazingly quiet on the highway (really...you wouldn't believe it: I can't hear them over the gears.) and all the traction you could need. Or MT/Rs.

I know you asked for opinions about those two tires, but I don't see Baja Claws on many rigs out here, for whatever reason, and I've never seen (that I can recall) the Bighorn. Good luck!

-----Matt-----


i know you havent had problems with em but i've seen quite a few cut ssr sidewalls. im goin bias tsl or LTB here in a couple weeks.

[Blkxjkrawler]

Baja claws are a joke. MT/R's are a good agressive all-terrain tire, but fill up quick /w the mud we get here. My recommendation, although you didn't list it, would be for the Interco Trxus M/T. A couple of our guys are running them and really like them on the street, in the rocks, mud, etc. I can get you some good pricing on them too.

J

2nd that I'm running 33-12.50-15 trxus mt's. they are pretty quiet, and do really well in our local terrain. I've had some balancing issues but nothing that would keep me from recomending them

[PoSxJ]

I'd go BFG M/T's all the way. I run a set of 33's and love them. I used to run swampers, and after about 9 months on the road I had nothing but a pair of racing slicks. I don't know much about they're new M/T, Trxus. From what I've heard Goodyear mtr's, Toyo m/t's and Bfg m/t's are all about the same performance, on and off road. But bfg's are cheaper. Try to find a cheap used set of the ones you think you'll like and try them out. If you don't like them your not out 800 bucks.

[90exjay]

Well it looks like Trxus m/t's are the way to go.Thank you to everyone for putting up with the newb question, and for all the helpful info.

Sean

[Avanteone]

From what I've seen, the Trxus and the BFG M/T's are very comparable in strength, performance, etc. I think the BFG has SLIGHTLY better road manners and may last a hair longer, but you can buy FIVE Trxus for less than FOUR BFG's. That's a deciding factor for lots of people, and probably the reason they've been on and off of national backorder for the last couple of months :)

J

I'd go BFG M/T's all the way. I run a set of 33's and love them. I used to run swampers, and after about 9 months on the road I had nothing but a pair of racing slicks. I don't know much about they're new M/T, Trxus. From what I've heard Goodyear mtr's, Toyo m/t's and Bfg m/t's are all about the same performance, on and off road. But bfg's are cheaper. Try to find a cheap used set of the ones you think you'll like and try them out. If you don't like them your not out 800 bucks.

[2xtreme]

i just got some used bajas and i like them

why dont you guys like them?

I have never personally had claws. However, I have been around several rigs with them. The ONLY thing that I have seen them do OK, is climb in the dirt. They clog in our mud, they slide everywhere in our snow, and they do not do well in the wet roots we have.

Just my opinion and only provided as information requested.

Michael

[XJCasper]

I have heard good things from the guys that use HighTechRetreads.

I have BFG MT's. BUT as the tread wears out, I am converting to Truxus.

Heard Great things about Truxus.

Not going to get there AT's but the sure look cool.

Jason

[tinbender]

toyo mt best thing i got for my jeep. I wheel brown's camp and play in the sand my jeep is my work truck so i drive it alot last set of toyo's i got about 30,000 miles out of them now i run 33 13.5 17 toyo's

[KarlVP]

Toyo's rule.

If you want more agressive though. A TSL is the way to go out here. Either radial, or SX, they cant be beat in the PNW. Buddy of mine has 33 X 10.50 Swamper TSL Radials and whoops ass on the trails.

If it's a daily driver / weekend wheeler, I would go with the Toyo or BFG MT.

[mojojojo]

i vote BFG's on my 3rd set. love em'.

[CanMan]

Just a quick price comparison from 4 Wheel Parts.

BFG M/T= $169.99 I had them, worked great. Quiet, lasted long.

MT/R=$227.99 Cheaper at Wal Mart or PM ECKSJAY, he may be able to point you in the right direction with these.

Baha Claw=$171.99 Herd from numerous people they are teh suck.

Trxus MT's=$149.99 Cheapest so far. Good durability. I also see the price has gone up about $10-$15 bucks for most sizes. I went in and ordered them from 4WP, picked them up like 4 days later. They should have them in stock.

Toyo Open Country MT=$186.99 They are 13.50" wide, but I do like the tread lay out, and wideness of them. I hear good things about them.

Just a quick jaunt of prices and such for ya.

[XJLaredo]

What would we do without you Eli?:D

Seriously though, have you got to put those truxus to the test yet?

[CanMan]

What would we do without you Eli?:D

Seriously though, have you got to put those truxus to the test yet?

You would be better off without me. :D

Yea, They work well on rocks, throught a river, in sand in E. WA, Mud(eck) on some private property, and on pavement. ;) Thinking about a quick run to Tahuya this saturday morning.

[XJLaredo]

If i wasn't going to be in seattle all day. i'd go with you. Sounds like fun.

[Sniggs]

I have heard good things from the guys that use HighTechRetreads.

I have BFG MT's. BUT as the tread wears out, I am converting to Truxus.

Heard Great things about Truxus.

Not going to get there AT's but the sure look cool.

JasonHey! How do those BFGs do on the road?

[ECKSJAY]

Hey! How do those BFGs do in the snow?

:shhh:

[XJCasper]

Quieter than most. Nothing bad to say, I've just always liked Han's tires.

[XJCasper]

Quieter than most. Nothing bad to say, I've just always liked Han's tires.

Nothing bad to say except of issues due to snow and I love the way the Truxus tires work in snow.

[XJourney]

I love my Truxus M/t ALMOST as good as my TSL on my old truck, but better on the road. 12gauge your price on Truxus seems high. I paid less then $500 for four shipped to my door step. And they where 265/75r16 (32") which are more expensive then a equal size on a 15" rim. I got them from Tyres International. Check in a 4x4 mag.

With that being said I have 35k on mine and 50%-60% tread left, BUT i am having balance issue on two of them.

Hans

[HilltopXJ]

Nothing bad to say except of issues due to snow

What issues did you have in the snow? Because i've had 32's and now have 35's and have had no issues in the snow. Hard packed ice is a diffrent story though. Get a set of snow chains with cleats, problem solved.

[XJourney]

What issues did you have in the snow? Because i've had 32's and now have 35's and have had no issues in the snow. Hard packed ice is a diffrent story though. Get a set of snow chains with cleats, problem solved.

His problem was when the snow turned to ice. He needs siping. I am sure someone will drag that picture up for me:jester:
Another plus for the Truxus M/T is the great siping

[HilltopXJ]

How thick are the sidewall on those Truxus M/T? just wondering if they have
3 plies like the BFGs or if their 6 like MTRs

[Blkxjkrawler]

Interco advertises most of the popular 15 inch sizes as a 6 ply. It breaks down as 2 polyester and 2 steel on the tread, and 2 polyester on the side wall, some of the metric and larger 16 in sizes are advertised as 8 and 10 ply, but I dont know the breakdown .

[PoSxJ]

Hey! How do those BFGs do in the snow?

This is how well they do!!

http://www.geocities.com/jackoffroading/bad_times0003.jpg




Sorry thought that fit.....

They really do good in the snow, this wasn't the tires fault. It was the guy you see in the background who caused it (Dvipercop). I would have made it up just fine.

[Avanteone]

I like MY BFG's in the snow: :shocked:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v637/Avanteone/1e73608d.jpg

[XJourney]

I think I see a trend with BFG M/T and snow/ice
http://tinypic.com/hx67vd.jpg

[XJCasper]

I might have to get them siped between now and winter, but here is the shot I have to add:

http://www.geocities.com/jmotorsprt/jpnov05e.jpg

[XJCasper]

Every time we tried to correct the situation, it got worse until she got hooked up to a winch.

[HilltopXJ]

I might have to get them siped between now and winter, but here is the shot I have to add:

http://www.geocities.com/jmotorsprt/jpnov05e.jpg


Get some good snow chains

[2xtreme]

A few comments:

The BFG MT and Goodyear MTR are both a 3 ply sidewall, not 6 ply.
I believe that the truxus has a 2 ply, but it is thick and has not been an issue for most people.

Jason's problem in the snow was not the tires. Siping will help any tires on the ice, the Truxus do have reasonable stock siping.

Usually the reason things get worse before they get better in many of the photos we just say is because we did not take the time to analyze the situation completely and just took a chance to try to correct it quickly.

When you travel alone this is exactly why it can get VERY dangerous.

Michael

[PoSxJ]

When I got stuck we took more time taking pictures then getting me out. We put some tire chains on Dvipercops rig, hooked up the tow strap and yanked me down a little bit, then I crawled the rest of the way out. Although I have been on some trips like that.

Started with this
http://www.geocities.com/jackoffroading/TURN_0011.jpg

About 2 hours later
http://www.geocities.com/jackoffroading/TURN_0020.jpg

[HilltopXJ]

A few comments:

The BFG MT and Goodyear MTR are both a 3 ply sidewall, not 6 ply.


doh! my bad, thought I read that MT/Rs where 6ply.:doh:

[WA-HCXJ]

When I got stuck we took more time taking pictures then getting me out. We put some tire chains on Dvipercops rig, hooked up the tow strap and yanked me down a little bit, then I crawled the rest of the way out. Although I have been on some trips like that.

Started with this
http://www.geocities.com/jackoffroading/TURN_0011.jpg

About 2 hours later
http://www.geocities.com/jackoffroading/TURN_0020.jpg


been there in my cherokee, got out by myself (not just the only rig, the only one in the rig) with floormats and my 12 guage case. it was awesome.