Thread: mud tyre comparision

Originally Posted by Drover

Micky's MTZ.

Picked up a set of 285/75/16 for $355ech.

Just did 9000k's, NSW Central Coast to Cape York, across to Karumba and home via Central Queensland.

No punctures, chipping or side wall damage.

Started new with 14mm of tread, came home with 13mm on the front 12mm on the rear.

Drover are you running these on 7" or 8" rims?

Originally Posted by Mr Ploppy

I am surprised by that price for the Maxxis. I just picked some 235/85/16s for $250. Different tyre size and state but thats a big difference.

I'm with you, I paid $260 fitted and balanced for mine, same size as yours.

I've just bought some Summit Mud Hogs as a second play set for the Disco. $220 each for 245/75R16 from a place along Canterbury Rd in Bayswater.
They're very very similar to the old Goodyear MTR.
Haven't really used them in anger yet, but for the price can't complain so far

Dan

you want 33", options are 33x10.5R15 or 255/85R16 or 285/75R16.

only the 255/85R16 will fit the standard 16 x 7 rim. Thus need to factor in new rims for the other 2 options. You will lose steering lock with the standard 7" rim unless you add spacers or go to a zero off-set. Thus all options will cost you more than the cost of the tyre.

I have BFG KM2's in 255/85R16. Great tyre. I run them at 14 psi on disco series 1 rims and yet to pop a bead. They don't bag as much as the 33x10.5R15 but handle the road better.

All 255/85's are a low volume import and thus will cost more on a per unit basis. The prices quoted are consistent with what I found out when I bought mine.

Others I drive with have the maxxis and speak highly of them. MTZ's have a good rep too but don't know anyone with them.

don't go the swampers unless you have them as play wheels only.

my opinion for what it's worth.

MLD

X2 for the mudhogs .Dont be fooled , this are made by Kanati who make tyres for agricultural and army vehicles for over 50 years .They just happen to be new in Australia .After Km2's , Mtz's and Coopers ,i finally happy to drive on a fantastic tyre and not be paying for a million dollar advertising campaign . Dont get me wrong all the above are great tyres but no better then the mudhogs and they are far dearer for the above reason .
George

KM2's are rubbish, I hated mine, after coming from MTZ's

Next tyres, if radial muds will likely be pro comp

the 6 KM's I have now, will likely be the victim of Duramax and a silly driver, then onto the next set, not KM2's

Originally Posted by Grimace

So you have an options;

MickyT MTZ @ $355

Maxiis Bighorns @ $365

BFG MTs @ $385

or

wait for it

Silverstone Sports at $285... and possibly with the best mud performance of the lot...

Hi what size were the Silverstone Sports in for that price?
Cheers Peter

Originally Posted by flyreels

Hi what size were the Silverstone Sports in for that price?
Cheers Peter

285/75 R16