goodyear mtr's VS BFG muddies

[DassaW]

Guys, Ive got a dilemna, not sure which ones to get for the disco.

Has anyone owned both sets and can do a first hand comparison?

Ive had the bfg's on my last cars, not sure whether to try something different.

Cheers

[Ken]

If they where good enough for your other vehicle dont change em

[camel_landy]

The BFG MT & MTRs are excellent tyres both on & off road. The MTRs are probably slightly better on-road... The thing that would sway my decision is the speed rating of the tyre (MTRs are a Q rating - 93MPH) and how much use they would have on the black stuff.

HTH

M

[dungarover]

I've had both types and currently I am running 255/85R16 BFG muddies.

For rocks and most dry stuff , ther MT/R's are better andf are popular choice up here in QLD as they're well suited to the terain. Mud, sludge, etc.. the BFG's are a better option. The MT/R's have thicker sidewalls than the BF's and have had one puncture with the BF's not long after I bought them (sidewall tear, $300 in the bloody bin :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: )

The MT/R's I had on my last Rangie for 2 years and nicked the sidewall once but never needed to replace the tyre (was repaired).

Both are good, MT/R's IMO are stronger though (and more expensive :eek: ).

Trav

[DassaW]

I can get them both for roughly the same price so thats not a worry, I will probably be doing more mud stuff, considering Im up at Toolangi, And I didnt find the bfg's too bad on the road. Will have to think about it,
or toss a coin! :D

[cal415]

I have had both on my disco, tore 2 side walls on the BFG MTs, the MTR seem alot more solid. MTRs are alot better on road but not as good on the beach, I need to run lower pressures to get the tyre to bag out well because of the stiffer sidewalls.

[DaveS3]

MTR's for sure.
I've owned MTR's and borrowed sets of BFG's.
After being on countless trips where BFG's have had punctures/been staked etc I would never buy them.
MTR's have thicker sidewalls as mentioned.
I think they will wear slightly quicker but they will be worth it??

Just to throw a spanner in the works, have you looked at the new Mickey Thompson range or ProComps??
I would buy either of these over both MTR's or BFG's
Similar pricing too.

Dave.

[easo]

Plus the MT/Rs have sex apeal!

[abaddonxi]

Plus the MT/Rs have sex apeal!

Don't know about you, but my definition of sex appeal includes the possibility of getting sex while being the owner of the appealing object.

I really, really doubt there's any more chance of getting a root with either tyre, sorry.:D:D:D


Cheers
Simon

[Greylandy]

Don't know about you, but my definition of sex appeal includes the possibility of getting sex while being the owner of the appealing object.

I really, really doubt there's any more chance of getting a root with either tyre, sorry.:D:D:D


Cheers
Simon

You might get a root from Robbo down the street, the bloke with a jacked up Patrol! :wasntme:

[Phoenix]

the maxxis tyres seem to be gaining popularity. have a look at these

http://www.maxxis.com/products/automotive/product_detail.asp?id=5477

or these

http://www.maxxis.com/products/automotive/product_detail.asp?id=5476

[camel_landy]

the maxxis tyres seem to be gaining popularity

Be careful though, popular usually just means "Cheap"....

A case in point, the Michelin XZLs are an amazing tyre off-road. They're not very popular coz they're so flippin' expensive!

M

[walker]

MTR's!!!

Good price, good traction on and off road, great strength and the look sooooo sexy! :wub: :wub:

[Frenchie]

Are MTRs available in 255/85? The Goodyear website implies not.

[Rosco]

Don't know about you, but my definition of sex appeal includes the possibility of getting sex while being the owner of the appealing object.

I really, really doubt there's any more chance of getting a root with either tyre, sorry.:D:D:D


Cheers
Simon

Si

You missed the point .... he's into the latex thing ... :twisted::eek::angel:

[Phoenix]

255/85R16 has a small range of choices. BFG MT and Maxxis Bighorn are 2 that I remember. I'm sure there is a 3rd choice.

Edit, remembered the 3rd choice, cooper STT's