Comparing Tires - Recommendations.

[rguest3]

I want to install some 33s on an EB. Has Cut fenders with Flares, Soft Top and Off Road Bumpers. Mostly street driven and not very much, but want to add a little attitude to the overall look.

Here is what I am looking at in a 33x1250x15 to be mounted on Mid 80s Bronco, Steel, 8" wheels painted Black with Factory Center Caps and Rings. Pictures of same install are very welcome.

BFG Mud Terrains - Km2s - Great Looks

ProComp Xtreme2 Mud Terrains - Have Xtreme ATs and Like them - 40K warranty - Maybe the closest to an AT than the other 2.

Kuhmo MT KL71s - Great Looks

I like the looks of all of these. Any of you guys had / have these tires? Pros / Cons / Comparisons?

Preferred Tire Dealer?

 

[Seattle66]

I use to run 33X12.5 BFG Mud Terrains from about 1998 - 2003 on my full size Bronco. Loved them back and all I hear are the newer versions (KM & KM2) are even better. Great street manners and solid off-road. I will buying these as my next set of tires.

Right now I am running MT Baja Claws. I wouldn't have bought them, but my Dad had a solid set sitting in storage, so I got them for free. I have to say I am surprised how well they actually handle on road. They are a little noisy, but not too bad. Anything was better than the bias ply Super Swamper TSL's that use to be on my EB.

I have friends that rave about the Goodyear Wrangler MTR's with Kevlar. I have also read some very positive reviews of the MT Baja MTZ Radial's.

 

[americanhorses]

I'm considering these. 50k warranty and claim low road noise. Open Country M/T

 

[Timmy390]

I loved Mud Kings......but sadly not made anymore......

I like the MasterCraft M/T....don't think you can go wrong with BFG's or Procomp's

Tim

 

[Apogee]

The Toyo M/T's are good tires, although maybe something a little more A/T-M/T-ish like a Goodyear Duratrac would be a good compromise for your application: http://www.goodyear.com/en-US/tires/wrangler-duratrac

 

[Rustytruck]

I have the BFG KM2 and they are quiet run smooth and easy to balence. but if your going for looks the Micky Thomson Baja Mtz are a bad ass looking tire.

 

[landshark99]

I have the BFG KM2 and they are quiet run smooth and easy to balence. but if your going for looks the Micky Thomson Baja Mtz are a bad ass looking tire.

just a heads up on those MTZ's they are a soft tire.. and will wear out pretty fast especially if your on the road allot.

 

[rguest3]

I actually have had the MTZs before and did not care for them.

I have had the Toyo MTs and they are a good looking tire - They are not quiet as they may claim.

 

[carter2772]

I have had the Toyo MT, Pro Comp Xtreeeme MT, BFG KM 2 all on a DD that sees a little off road, a lot of towing and tons of street time. I really liked all the tires! Honestly they all seemed pretty much the same on and off road. To me between all three, it comes down to cost. Which one you can get cheaper... I am actually looking for tires right now for another eb I am working on, and trying to decide as well... FORD dealerships (at least up here) will match any online price of tires. For example, I find any online price and my ford dealer will match it, mount and balance. Nothing crazy, but at least I know its done right, and I save on shipping!

 

[americanhorses]

I actually have had the MTZs before and did not care for them.

I have had the Toyo MTs and they are a good looking tire - They are not quiet as they may claim.

Good to know..TY

 

[NYLES]

Nitto..........................................

 

[Hank_]

So far my KM 2's have been great on the road and were very good in the sand.

Henry

 

[bronconut73]

Another vote for the Mickey Thompson MTZ.
Quiet for a mud tire. Killer in the mud. And long wearing.

My Buddy has an '02 Ranger with 33x12.50 MTZ's on 10" rims. They actually still look ok after 57,000
hard work truck miles. Just today we discussed how he'll be needing some soon. He can/will wait until atleast March (tax return time) but he can't see buying anything else now.
He'll have well over 60,000 miles on them when he's done.
I put about 40,000 miles on some 38" MTZ's on an F-250 I had and they still looked great.
MTZ's will be the next tire for my eb.
I just need to wear out these damn BFG's but they actually wear really well too, they are just not as knarly as the MTZ's.

 

[DirtDonk]

...33x1250x15 to be mounted on Mid 80s Bronco, Steel, 8" wheels painted Black with Factory Center Caps and Rings. Pictures of same install are very welcome...

Which specific wheels are you looking at? Do you mean factory wheels?
Probably not too many choices in the 8" range, so I was curious.
I thought most of the factory steelies were in the 6.5" to 7" range. .

Paul

 

[Mountain Ram]

I'm considering these. 50k warranty and claim low road noise. Open Country M/T

I am running these in the 37x14.5 R15 size and love them! I have always been a BFG MT guy- the old MT, I don't like the newer style, but I am old school.

 

[BoulderBronco22]

I ran these Yokahoma Geolander AT/S tires on both my Dodge Ram and 4Runner and were by far the best tire I have ever driven on. I had these on my Ram almost 80k miles. I saw you were in FL so I won't mention how great they are in snow (but they are also great in snow).

http://www.yokohamatire.com/tires/detail/geolandar_a_t_s

 

[nickgp]

Im not a fan of Pro comps. Had them on my 97 F350 Crew Cab. They were ruff ridding, even for a mud tire. I had one develop a bubble and it could have been ugly on the highway. Ive had BFG All Terrains on it since then and the are great. Have them on the Bronco, also.
Yes, you have to consider what the majority of your driving is going to be, otherwise its just a compromise. My advice is stick with the bigger names. You will pay more, but you are better off in the long run.

 

[nickgp]

I had 35 inch Pro Comp Mud Terrains on my 97F350 crew Cab. It was a rougher ride(not a smooth riding truck to begin with) than any other tire it ever had. The last two times its been BFG All Terrains. Its a good riding tire and does what they need to on this rig. The Pro Comps developed a nasty bubble on the driver side front. Lucky it didnt blow. Was so gun shy, I pulled all four and took them in to be changed! The Bronco also has BFGs. So does the Roush. Guess im biased, but I know what they are capable of. Whatever you decide, stick with one of the bigger names and choose a tire that accomodates the majority of your driving habits. My buddy has a big bad Dodge w 37 inch Toyo Mud Tires. The damn truck never sees the dirt, much less mud. Hell, a loader rides better!