I'm still contemplating tires choices...

[07Custom]

so, I'm going to be needing at least 1 tire real soon here! I really wish that the Xtreme Terrain wasn't discontinued in 325/80/r16. If anyone has found this tire anywhere please let me know! Sooooo....I've narrowed it down to a couple tires.

Interco M16's in 37*13.5r16

or

Michelin XML in 325/85r-16

or

Nitto Mud Grapplers in 385/70r-16

Does anyone have an opinion on these? I don't care that the bullets embedded on the sidewall of the m16 looks stupid, at this point I'm just looking for similar sized tires. I've researched a bit and have found that the XMLs are up and down when it comes to preferences and the m16s are nice, but I'm looking at price and function on the road mostly. I've heard only good things about nitto as well. Will the XML or Nitto be a lot harder on my steering since it's a little wider? Sorry for the 21 questions! :giggle:

 

[MaxPF]

Well, the M16's are made in China, so that would be a deal breaker for me...

 

[08SolarFlareH3]

I would be really concerned about the weight of the XML.

 

[07Custom]

Why is china made bad other than it's not an American tire?


Nitto Mud grappler the best of the three? And if not do you have recommendations on a different aggressive looking tire in the same size?

 

[silvrzuki77]

I just bought the goodyear mtr's and very happy soo far with performance. Quieter than some AT's i had. Biggest bonus is the 3 ply wall.

 

[07Custom]

That would be good, except that they don't have a tire as big as I want in that style. Having a 16" rim limits me to what I can get. If I could find a great deal on some black wheels and 37" Mt's I'd jump on it.

 

[3Hummers]

Seems like the BFG KM2 comes in a variety of 16" sizes.

 

[06 H3]

Nitto mud grapplers are not what you want if your looking for a good street tire...

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[Trekker]

I just bought the goodyear mtr's and very happy soo far with performance. Quieter than some AT's i had. Biggest bonus is the 3 ply wall.

I second that; the MT/Rs have proved to be unstoppable on my H2. I'm impressed by my Duratracs as well.

 

[MaxPF]

Why is china made bad other than it's not an American tire?

That's not reason enough? Well, if the tire has the same Chinese quality as a Harbor Freight tool, I don't want to trust my ass to them while going around a sweeping mountain pass at 75MPH. Not saying it would happen, but why risk it when there are better, proven options.

 

[07Custom]

haha I'm just not really involved in super aggressive tires yet. My xterrains are pretty nice on the road. I will definitely take everyone's advice on here though since they have quite a bit more knowledge than I do....New Goal: Fina d good 37-38" Mud tire that also has good street handling. I guess Nitto is out of that category.

 

[Griff22usmc]

I've had the BFG KM2s on my truck for 30000 miles, looks like I still have at least another 20000 if not 30000 left. I got the 285/75/R16. Awesome tires. Can rock crawl like a champ, slings mud like a monkey in a poo fight... and I live in NC and have no trouble with them in the rain. Even during the 6in and hour downpours here. They are also my DDs where I put 110 miles per day t days a week.

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[MaxPF]

haha I'm just not really involved in super aggressive tires yet. My xterrains are pretty nice on the road. I will definitely take everyone's advice on here though since they have quite a bit more knowledge than I do....New Goal: Fina d good 37-38" Mud tire that also has good street handling. I guess Nitto is out of that category.

The 16" rim will severely limit your choices for tires in that size range. Going to a 17 opens up a LOT of possibilities. Pitbull has their Maddog in a 38.5" size for a 16" wheel. It's 13.5" wide though, which is probably too wide for your rim width. It probably also isn't the longest wearing tire ever made

 

[07Custom]

Yeah I'm running 325/80r16 now which I think is a 37x13.5 or so. It somehow fits. I would consider moving up to a 17" rim but I just don't want to spend a ton of money because tire are going to be well over 1k. I've quickly learned that 16" rims are very limiting. If I could find a tire wheel deal for the same price I would be a happy guy haha