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Best mud-terrain with on-road handling?

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Old 02-22-2009, 03:38 PM
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Default Best mud-terrain with on-road handling?

I realize there are a lot of discussions and opinions on this based on what people have tried but am hoping to get some input on buying some mud terrains. I am wondering which one has offered good on-road handling, especially on wet roads, as well since this is my daily driver. Thx.
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Not sure about best but MTZ seem to be very good on road and mud. Maxxis trepador are also awesome along with ProComp Mud Xtreme.
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Click on a tire on the left. Hope this helps
http://www.off roaders.com/tech/AT-MT-Tires/index.html

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Hankook Dynapro MT....good off road, somewhat aggressive looking, quiet & handles good on road also.

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i would second the hankook, they are a great riding tire. the toyo m/t also has excellent on-road manners for what it is. slightly more aggresive than the hankook. if you get the toyos, since you deal with a lot of rain, i would highly recommend having them siped. your tire dealer should be able to do it for you when you buy em.
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Originally Posted by rodney
Click on a tire on the left. Hope this helps
http://www.off roaders.com/tech/AT-MT-Tires/index.html
Thanks, that was a great summary of the the available tires!

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Originally Posted by norcalJK
i would second the hankook, they are a great riding tire. the toyo m/t also has excellent on-road manners for what it is. slightly more aggresive than the hankook. if you get the toyos, since you deal with a lot of rain, i would highly recommend having them siped. your tire dealer should be able to do it for you when you buy em.
Good info. I have always wondered about siping and a little nervous about cutting into a good factory tire, does it degrade the lifetime or reliability of the tire?
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I am running the Pro Comp Xtreme Mud Terrains and have been very happy with there "road manners". I have also heard good things about the Nitto Mud Terrains, but I have not personally tried them.
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i have 35x12.50 Nitto Mud Grapplers and so far no complaints from me
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Originally Posted by MaloCS
My vote goes to the new BFG KM2s. Great off road tire with a very quiet on road ride.



i second this...my top makes more noise then these tires in 35" going 65mph..i cant hear them at all.


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