Tire choices
02-15-2011, 03:46 PM
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Tire choices
About to purchase new tires and want to know what everyone thinks. Right now I have Dunlop Mud Rovers but want something that looks a little more....extreme.
Looking for size 315/75/16 or close. Rather go bigger than smaller.
Want something that looks great and performs well on rocks and desert conditions. I do a lot of highway driving so want a radial but tread life isn't as big of a deal for me, I swap through tires a lot.
Leaning towards the Nitto Mud Grapplers in 315/75/16 or Super Swamper TSL radial in the 36x12.50/16 size.
Any thoughts, suggestions, expierence or pics would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Donny
Looking for size 315/75/16 or close. Rather go bigger than smaller.
Want something that looks great and performs well on rocks and desert conditions. I do a lot of highway driving so want a radial but tread life isn't as big of a deal for me, I swap through tires a lot.
Leaning towards the Nitto Mud Grapplers in 315/75/16 or Super Swamper TSL radial in the 36x12.50/16 size.
Any thoughts, suggestions, expierence or pics would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Donny
02-15-2011, 04:13 PM
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What made you consider these two options? One is a low-end price-point tire based on 2 decade old technology, while the other is a high end pretty expensive tire.
Personally, I'd look for other options. Swampers need to be aired down below 6 PSI to get any reasonable sidewall flex for rocks and they're not that great to begin with. The Nitto's make quite a bit of road noise when on the street, if that's important.
Other people will chime in with opinions, but it sounds like you want a tough looking tire that can perform across different conditions.
Personally, I'd look for other options. Swampers need to be aired down below 6 PSI to get any reasonable sidewall flex for rocks and they're not that great to begin with. The Nitto's make quite a bit of road noise when on the street, if that's important.
Other people will chime in with opinions, but it sounds like you want a tough looking tire that can perform across different conditions.
02-15-2011, 04:19 PM
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Nitto cause they look great. Swamper just because of their history. I have had swampers in the past, but for mud.
I want a tough looking and tough tire. Loud is not a problem, that's why I installed a great sound system.
I want a tough looking and tough tire. Loud is not a problem, that's why I installed a great sound system.
02-15-2011, 04:22 PM
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Nittos over swampers! I do run swampers on my trailer however - and their siped...