We need another tire thread!
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GunniPWguy
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We need another tire thread!
I am always searching for more info on tires. Still waiting impatiently for my Mickey T ATZ's to wear out. They are a pretty solid tire so far but they have decided to develop a bit of a left pull. Anyways, next set is going to be an MT. Tired of all the left pull/ right pull BS I have been reading about Toyos and Nittos so those are out. I was set on Mickey T MTZ's. Thinking I like the looks of the Dick Cepek Mud Country now. They now come in a 35 x 12.5 x 17 load range D or E. Made by Cooper/Mickey Thompson. (what I read somewhere) Not a bad review to be found on the internet so far. Anyone had any experience with these?
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2005 Black Pow Wagon mods: DT Profab Steering Brace, Gibson superflow catback single exhaust system, Locker Bypass, Moog ball joints (see how long they last), New OEM track bar bushings, T-steering upgrade w/ Bilstein 5100 steering damper, Power everything, Heated leather seats, (keeps the better half happy), Rear window defrost, Bilstein 5100 shocks, 35x12.5x17 Toyo AT2 Extremes, Customized H2 alloy wheels, Original rock rails with family friendly steps welded on, Tri fold tonneau, Hi-lift extreme jack, Tool box along with all the essential PW gear. New winch cable, Winch TPS bypass, Cardan joint grease zerk discovery. New front grille assembly. Magnesium Chloride under coating.
If you ever happen to see me running somewhere, you should start running too.
If you ever happen to see me running somewhere, you should start running too.
Re: We need another tire thread!
I just got a set of the Nitto Trail Grappler MTs in 35 12.50R 17 put on mine just before the Rausch Creek trip...they have been working great on my truck so far. Nothing negative to say about 'em. A good number of the guys on that trip had that tire, too. I know there has been some negative reviews out there, but I haven't had any problems out of mine. They balanced out super easy and dug through everything encountered up at Rausch. Lots less expensive than the Mickeys....you might want to at least give 'em another look.
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2011 PW. AFE Full Metal Power Stage 2 CAI. Readylift T6 Billet leveling kit. Yakima Load Warrior bed rack on crossbars (reinforced). Hi-Lift w/ Baja-base, Powertank PT-10 w/ Monster Regulator, shovel, and axe mounted on bed rack. Radioshack CB. 5 x 35" Nitto Trail Grappler MTs on PW wheels. UWS truck bed box with tools and recovery gear. Bed-mounted Billet 4x4 Fuel and H2O Jerry cans w/carriers. Rausch Creek Limited Edition Modified Ranch Hand Grille Guard (currently undergoing radical surgery and modification). Carli front diff guard. Custom rock sliders and custom rear diff skid plate fabbed by Iron Pig Off Road.
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Cactus Red
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Re: We need another tire thread!
I'm also running a set of the Nitto Trails. Bought'm used with about 4000 on'm, and now at roughly 10K, I'm still pleased with them. Looks like they are wearing real well too. They take very little weight, are round, but they are heavy. Going from the BFG KM2 to the Nitto dropped my MPG by about 1.5. In fact, they are 18.5 lbs heavier apiece!
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GunniPWguy
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Re: We need another tire thread!
Interesting.. Was just reading specs and a load range D Dick Cepek MT is 78 lbs and a load range E is 68 lbs? How does that work?
2005 Black Pow Wagon mods: DT Profab Steering Brace, Gibson superflow catback single exhaust system, Locker Bypass, Moog ball joints (see how long they last), New OEM track bar bushings, T-steering upgrade w/ Bilstein 5100 steering damper, Power everything, Heated leather seats, (keeps the better half happy), Rear window defrost, Bilstein 5100 shocks, 35x12.5x17 Toyo AT2 Extremes, Customized H2 alloy wheels, Original rock rails with family friendly steps welded on, Tri fold tonneau, Hi-lift extreme jack, Tool box along with all the essential PW gear. New winch cable, Winch TPS bypass, Cardan joint grease zerk discovery. New front grille assembly. Magnesium Chloride under coating.
If you ever happen to see me running somewhere, you should start running too.
If you ever happen to see me running somewhere, you should start running too.
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TwinStick
Re: We need another tire thread!
Yup, sho nuff. Maybe it is a misprint ? Maybe buyers were complaining about mpg loss & they lightened it up for that ? Maybe they use new materials/rubber compound that are as strong/stronger yet lighter ? The load rating is MORE on the LIGHTER tire ! Plus, the lighter tire has deeper tread depth.
Hmmmm, right now, i'm leaning towards a misprint, but thats subject to change. I like this tread design & tire as well.
Hmmmm, right now, i'm leaning towards a misprint, but thats subject to change. I like this tread design & tire as well.
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GunniPWguy
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Re: We need another tire thread!
[quote="TwinStick"]Yup, sho nuff. Maybe it is a misprint ? Maybe buyers were complaining about mpg loss & they lightened it up for that ? Maybe they use new materials/rubber compound that are as strong/stronger yet lighter ? The load rating is MORE on the LIGHTER tire ! Plus, the lighter tire has deeper tread depth.
Hmmmm, right now, i'm leaning towards a misprint, but thats subject to change. I like this tread design & tire as well.[/quote]
It must be the other way around 68 lbs D 78 lbs E
Hmmmm, right now, i'm leaning towards a misprint, but thats subject to change. I like this tread design & tire as well.[/quote]
It must be the other way around 68 lbs D 78 lbs E
2005 Black Pow Wagon mods: DT Profab Steering Brace, Gibson superflow catback single exhaust system, Locker Bypass, Moog ball joints (see how long they last), New OEM track bar bushings, T-steering upgrade w/ Bilstein 5100 steering damper, Power everything, Heated leather seats, (keeps the better half happy), Rear window defrost, Bilstein 5100 shocks, 35x12.5x17 Toyo AT2 Extremes, Customized H2 alloy wheels, Original rock rails with family friendly steps welded on, Tri fold tonneau, Hi-lift extreme jack, Tool box along with all the essential PW gear. New winch cable, Winch TPS bypass, Cardan joint grease zerk discovery. New front grille assembly. Magnesium Chloride under coating.
If you ever happen to see me running somewhere, you should start running too.
If you ever happen to see me running somewhere, you should start running too.
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bstefanic
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Re: We need another tire thread!
Pitbull rockers come in load range E if you want something really gnarly...I think powerwagonmark is running a set. probably what i'm going to go with next
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'13 Cummins - 4.56s, front ARB locker, Thuren Alien Arms, Stage 6 king 3.0's, LT leafs, 40"s on Trail Ready's
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Powerwagonmark
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Re: We need another tire thread!
bstefanic wrote:Pitbull rockers come in load range E if you want something really gnarly...I think powerwagonmark is running a set. probably what i'm going to go with next
Yup Load range E 37 x 12.5 x 17 Pitbull Rockers. Awesome tire offroad. Loud on the road and a little bit rough. But great in deep mud
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Power Wagon= 12000lb Warn winch, Electronic Disconnecting Swaybar, Front and rear lockers, 4.56 gears
Upgrades= BDS 4" long arm lift, JBA Shorty headers, Custom MBRP Y-Pipe, MBRP Custom exhaust, Stainless Steel front and rear brake lines, Thuren Adjustable track bar with Fox Racing Steering Stabilizer, Thuren/Atlas custom leafs, Thuren 6" Coil Springs, Thuren Adjustable Shackles, Redhead steering box, Carli front diff guard, Airflow Snorkel, Vent Tubes Extended, Custom Rock Rails(made by me), Custom rear tube bumper(made by me), Rockcrusher rear diff guard, Bushwacker pocket flares, Trimmed fenders, DT Profab Steering Box Brace, Borgeson steering shaft, 1 Ton Tranny cooler, Mickey Thompson 17x9 Sidebiter Wheels, Pitbull Rockers 37x12.5x17, Road Armour front bumper trimmed for extra clearance with lightbar and 4 KC lights and 4 Piaa's, Procomp Explorer Lights mounted on backrack, Wireless winch remote, Tints, clear cab lights, WeatherTech Floor Mats, HighLift Jack, Tool box, RBP gas cover(piece of junk). Line-xed from head to toe. More straps, shackles and pulleys than I actually need.
Power Wagon= 12000lb Warn winch, Electronic Disconnecting Swaybar, Front and rear lockers, 4.56 gears
Upgrades= BDS 4" long arm lift, JBA Shorty headers, Custom MBRP Y-Pipe, MBRP Custom exhaust, Stainless Steel front and rear brake lines, Thuren Adjustable track bar with Fox Racing Steering Stabilizer, Thuren/Atlas custom leafs, Thuren 6" Coil Springs, Thuren Adjustable Shackles, Redhead steering box, Carli front diff guard, Airflow Snorkel, Vent Tubes Extended, Custom Rock Rails(made by me), Custom rear tube bumper(made by me), Rockcrusher rear diff guard, Bushwacker pocket flares, Trimmed fenders, DT Profab Steering Box Brace, Borgeson steering shaft, 1 Ton Tranny cooler, Mickey Thompson 17x9 Sidebiter Wheels, Pitbull Rockers 37x12.5x17, Road Armour front bumper trimmed for extra clearance with lightbar and 4 KC lights and 4 Piaa's, Procomp Explorer Lights mounted on backrack, Wireless winch remote, Tints, clear cab lights, WeatherTech Floor Mats, HighLift Jack, Tool box, RBP gas cover(piece of junk). Line-xed from head to toe. More straps, shackles and pulleys than I actually need.
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Alakablamo
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Re: We need another tire thread!
Damn, that's a lot of tread void, Mark.
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GunniPWguy
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Re: We need another tire thread!
Go big or go home!Powerwagonmark wrote:bstefanic wrote:Pitbull rockers come in load range E if you want something really gnarly...I think powerwagonmark is running a set. probably what i'm going to go with next
Yup Load range E 37 x 12.5 x 17 Pitbull Rockers. Awesome tire offroad. Loud on the road and a little bit rough. But great in deep mud
2005 Black Pow Wagon mods: DT Profab Steering Brace, Gibson superflow catback single exhaust system, Locker Bypass, Moog ball joints (see how long they last), New OEM track bar bushings, T-steering upgrade w/ Bilstein 5100 steering damper, Power everything, Heated leather seats, (keeps the better half happy), Rear window defrost, Bilstein 5100 shocks, 35x12.5x17 Toyo AT2 Extremes, Customized H2 alloy wheels, Original rock rails with family friendly steps welded on, Tri fold tonneau, Hi-lift extreme jack, Tool box along with all the essential PW gear. New winch cable, Winch TPS bypass, Cardan joint grease zerk discovery. New front grille assembly. Magnesium Chloride under coating.
If you ever happen to see me running somewhere, you should start running too.
If you ever happen to see me running somewhere, you should start running too.
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Throttle 8
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Re: We need another tire thread!
I am still very happy with my Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ's a year in. Mickey Thompson, Pro Comp, and possibly Dick Cepek are all owned by Cooper Tire.
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Re: We need another tire thread!
OUCH!!! Going from the stock BFG ATs to the BFG KM2s cost me 2 to 3 MPG. Your MPG must be a negative calculation!Cactus Red wrote:I'm also running a set of the Nitto Trails. Bought'm used with about 4000 on'm, and now at roughly 10K, I'm still pleased with them. Looks like they are wearing real well too. They take very little weight, are round, but they are heavy. Going from the BFG KM2 to the Nitto dropped my MPG by about 1.5. In fact, they are 18.5 lbs heavier apiece!
2006 Power Wagon - Carli ball joints, control arms and adjustable track bar; T-style steering conversion; Bilstein 5100 shocks; Bilstein steering stabilizer; Dodge Off Road steering brace; AirLift Loadlifter 5000 Ultimate air springs with Daystar cradles; Toyo Open Country A/T II Extreme LT285/75R17; Transfer Flow 30 gallon refueling tank/toolbox combination.
Re: We need another tire thread!
I was thinking same thing.. I wondered how much my km2's were costing me... would be sweet to have a spare smaller street set for towing and trips...
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