telemike
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I will be going to the less hard-core trails at Uwharrie. So the three ply sidewalls of the Cooper might be the ticket.
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Suggestions on all-purpose tires for new H3
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telemike
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Here are the Kelly TSR's in 285/75R16
This is starting to sound like the presidential debate. There needs to be some fact checks.
1 incident of unexplained cracks in a set of tires from a manufacturer that produces several name branded tires that forum users have used and had good service out of sort of sounds like this is an isolated case and suspect that the supplier's dated stock or failure to inspect the tires before shipping or mounting procedure were an issue.
I know that still sucks for TeleMike.
I got what I really wanted when I bought the MT/MTZ back in 06 and was pleased to an extent with the STT until they were well worn. They are the same carcass made by the same company as the ST/MAXX but different tread designs. Now what I really want for driving 10,000 or 12,000 miles a year on pavement and rough gravel and dirt only roads as opposed to several hundred rock crawling and occasionally deep mud and water is a 10 ply tire with reinforced sidewall, siping for wet pavement ice and snow and slick rock and a more open deep tread than most AT, but with more rubber on the road or rocks than a more open worn mud lug tire with lots of voids and less contact with the road surface or rocks.
Lack of noise was a side benefit and surprising to me in a 10 ply tire that still has an open tread design on the ST/MAXX. When I drive 10-12 hours a day sometimes for two days both directions on the pavement to go to offroad destinations the lack of noise and vibrations that MT tires develop is welcomed.
Yeah I can do the loud roar tires since it is a truck but it is a personal decision based on trying different tires for the average of all types of driving that I do.
I do not frequently drive in what I used to consider muddin in the gumbo but do on occasion.
It comes down to individual requirements and cautious buyers. I researched these ST/MAXX and found two local tire dealers that regularly stock them for farmers, Hunters, contractors in the building trade and oil and gas industry needing multi-purpose tires.
Time will tell as I have yet to have time to go muddin but from the loose gravel river bed I played in they seem to have great traction to the point I had to be careful not to dig myself in. Aired down they would utilize the strong side wall for more flotation.
Interesting discussion of tires and lots of personal opinions.
Got Mudd?
1 incident of unexplained cracks in a set of tires from a manufacturer that produces several name branded tires that forum users have used and had good service out of sort of sounds like this is an isolated case and suspect that the supplier's dated stock or failure to inspect the tires before shipping or mounting procedure were an issue.
I know that still sucks for TeleMike.
I got what I really wanted when I bought the MT/MTZ back in 06 and was pleased to an extent with the STT until they were well worn. They are the same carcass made by the same company as the ST/MAXX but different tread designs. Now what I really want for driving 10,000 or 12,000 miles a year on pavement and rough gravel and dirt only roads as opposed to several hundred rock crawling and occasionally deep mud and water is a 10 ply tire with reinforced sidewall, siping for wet pavement ice and snow and slick rock and a more open deep tread than most AT, but with more rubber on the road or rocks than a more open worn mud lug tire with lots of voids and less contact with the road surface or rocks.
Lack of noise was a side benefit and surprising to me in a 10 ply tire that still has an open tread design on the ST/MAXX. When I drive 10-12 hours a day sometimes for two days both directions on the pavement to go to offroad destinations the lack of noise and vibrations that MT tires develop is welcomed.
Yeah I can do the loud roar tires since it is a truck but it is a personal decision based on trying different tires for the average of all types of driving that I do.
I do not frequently drive in what I used to consider muddin in the gumbo but do on occasion.
It comes down to individual requirements and cautious buyers. I researched these ST/MAXX and found two local tire dealers that regularly stock them for farmers, Hunters, contractors in the building trade and oil and gas industry needing multi-purpose tires.
Time will tell as I have yet to have time to go muddin but from the loose gravel river bed I played in they seem to have great traction to the point I had to be careful not to dig myself in. Aired down they would utilize the strong side wall for more flotation.
Interesting discussion of tires and lots of personal opinions.
Got Mudd?
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telemike
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Thanks Hunner!
I think I am down to the Kelly TSR or Cooper ST/MAXX.
I think I am down to the Kelly TSR or Cooper ST/MAXX.
I will give my endorsement to the DuraTracs, since I've had them almost 3 years and they have served me very well in all types of terrain (plus they look amazing).
I don't think anybody has mentioned the Mickey Thompson Baja ATZ's yet. They are an aggressive AT tire as well.
I don't think anybody has mentioned the Mickey Thompson Baja ATZ's yet. They are an aggressive AT tire as well.
telemike
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My favorite tire store quoted me:
$988 for either Cooper ST/Maxx or BFG A/T KO in 285/75R16
Another store in town quoted $1069.20. for ST/Maxx
$988 for either Cooper ST/Maxx or BFG A/T KO in 285/75R16
Another store in town quoted $1069.20. for ST/Maxx
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I run the BFG A/T KO's. I bought on price and availability (my oem's were shot). When these wear out I will most likely move to Duratracs or KM2's. Still haven't made up my mind on upsizing to 315's.
You may consider looking a 305's as well they are the nearly the same diameter as 285's but I believe are about 2" wider. Correct me if I'm wrong
telemike
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Going to stick with 285. Just can't decide whether to get Cooper or Kelly tires
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I did you a mud test in the gumbo clay.
and now I remember why I hate mud. In this sticky stuff the tires loaded up just like my MTZ and STT. Maybe Boggers would have been the tire for this!!
However this kept from digging me down to the axles.
Might have to start carrying the anchors?
A little extra throttle and they cleaned out.
This is where I take people that say, "I nver ben stuk" you can get stuck on top of this stuff.
by the way I'm sitting here by the home computer and I did not walk home! lol
and now I remember why I hate mud. In this sticky stuff the tires loaded up just like my MTZ and STT. Maybe Boggers would have been the tire for this!!
However this kept from digging me down to the axles.
Might have to start carrying the anchors?
A little extra throttle and they cleaned out.
This is where I take people that say, "I nver ben stuk" you can get stuck on top of this stuff.
by the way I'm sitting here by the home computer and I did not walk home! lol
telemike
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Awesomeness
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I hate it when people say they never get stuck. I can take people to a place that during the drought at the end of August, you can get stuck. I had 40's and got pulled out with front and rear lockers. I had no fear and would hit it hard and let it eat. The tall skinny loggers were the best there. One guy actually replaced the front axle and ball joints in the mud. Just to say he never needed to be pulled out. But still got pulled by the Deere.
I like the duratracs if your going to be around snow. I have the nitto trail grapplers and they work well so far.
I like the duratracs if your going to be around snow. I have the nitto trail grapplers and they work well so far.
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telemike
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Going to stop by tire place tonight and look at Cooper and kelly side-by-side and make a choice.
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I just installed a set of Cooper A/T 3's (went from 285 to 315) and so far I am pleased with them. They have a 55,000 mile warranty, an aggressive tread pattern for an A/T, perform well offroad and have a nice ride with a bit more noise than the stock Bridgestone's.
telemike
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chose the Kelly
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No one mentioned Nitto Trail Grapplers ...?!?!? ---> http://www.ebay.com/itm/XD-Monster-Black-18-Nitto-Trail-Grappler-MT-295-70-18-/220629287928
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I tried to mention them, but my phone auto corrected incorrectly. Da## smart phones. LOL.
He wanted an aggressive AT tire, not a MT, which is probably why nobody mentioned them.
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I initially changed mine for Mickey Thompson ATZ 5 Rib and they were great. They lasted a long time, were quiet, great onroad, good offroad except heavy mud. I just went up to 35" tyres and this time went with Mickey Thompson ATZ but this time the 4 rib design to be a better balance on/off road. If I wanted more offroad like the others I would go the KM2's (there has been offroad tests to show the KM2 easily pull better in mud than any other tyre)
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I know you said they are out of your price range but our KM2's are awsome on/off road dry wet and even wet pavement they work surprisingly well. Deff highly recommended and I have had the wide range of tires over the years to base my recomendation on.