Need your opinion

05WhiteZ71 · January 11, 2006

I'm about to do the whole Ford key, torsion bar level deal and I'm stuck on which 285/70/17 tires to put on the Pro Comp Series 6001. In everyone's opinion what has been the best tire in styling, function, and wear. I've pretty much narrowed it down to four.

Cooper Discoverer STT

BF Goodrich Mud Terrain T/A KM

Goodyear Wrangler MTR

Maxxis Buckshot Mudder

Thanks everyone

Worktruck · January 11, 2006

I have the BFG's mounted on steel wheels for winter use and had the Coopers on alloy for the warmer salt free months. The BFG's have about 50K on them and are about ready to be replaced. The Coopers have maybe 25K and they are shot, a much softer compound tire and won't get anywhere near the tread life. Sorry no experience with the Goodyears or the Maxxis.

Freyguy · January 11, 2006

I can't say much about the Cooper or Maxxis other than they look cool. I have BFG MT's on mine and am just a bit over 50k on them. They need replacing since it's the winter, but I prob could get more out of them. My buddy has the Goodyears, and they are a bit louder than the BFG's. Also, I think they may be a bit softer which makes them a great rock tire, but I don't think they will last as long as the BFG's.

95Blaze · January 15, 2006

On my two past turcks I had BFG ATs and never had a problem with them. They lasted about 50K and worked great in the dirt and lght mud. Needless to say I just ordered a new set of 285/65 18 for my new truck.

95Blaze · January 15, 2006

Sorry I overlooked that you were asking about the MT.

My bad.

Ch2500HD · January 18, 2006

imo, if you are looking to save money go with the Maxxis Mudders. I had 265/70/17's on my '95 Z71. I had them for about 25,000 miles and they wore very well. Easily could have gotten another 45,000 miles. You have to rotate them though. They were easily balanced and are not very loud comparably speaking for a mud tire. I'm going with BFG M/T 285/75/16's on my new 2500HD but only because I found a set on ebay for $540.00. I'll let you know how they perform. btw I work in construction and the Mudders never left me stuck and they perform well on the street.

05WhiteZ71 · January 25, 2006

Hey has anyone heard of the Summit Mud Dawg? I found a thread about it last night but can't find much about them. They look identical to the Goodyear MTR but I'm guessing a lot cheaper. It appears they are only sold in the south (AL, MS, FL, GA); at least thats the only place I'm seeing. Haven't found a price. Let me know you any of you either run them or have seen them.

juicy · February 13, 2006

goodyear mt/r's seem to be all the rage now a days i see them all over, i personally dont like them, they are loud, and soft, buddy had a pair, the wore like s**t, i currently have the bfg mt's and seriously one of the best i ever ran, ive run parnelli jones, super swampers, and bfg-at's, the mts are seriously the best tires ive ran, remeber black out

94redZ · February 16, 2006

definitely the BFG MTs. I run 35x12.5R16s on my truck, they are awesome, just remember to rotate on schedule. My buddy put no S**t on this one 70K + on his f150 2wd, and about 60K + on his 86 F250, ran them til they were almost cheater slicks but they still pulled like a mother from those side DiggerLugz. They are a little loud sometimes, but very reliable and awesome looking too.

rob