MTZ

[marko]

Any body use Mickey thomas Mtz? Are they any good? Are the side walls strong? Do they last?

[MUD EMPIRE]

Yes...I use them and can't fault 'em.
Sidewalls are as good or better than most....lets face it, you can destroy
anything if you try hard enough.
Roadability is their best point,... for a muddy.

[marko]

Awesome, just what I wanted to hear. Is $279each for 31'' a good price

[MUD EMPIRE]

Price is dedendant on where you are.......in most citys that would be
an OK price for full supply, fit, balancing and disposal. Don't get ripped
on the extras..........

[marko]

In in perth. pretty sure thats includes fitting

[bogged]

Awesome, just what I wanted to hear. Is $279each for 31'' a good price

I paid less for my 285 (33's)MTR's.

why not look at the other thread in the General Tech section.. plenty unhappy campers have had them...

[j-top paj]

Any body use Mickey thomas Mtz? Are they any good? Are the side walls strong? Do they last?

i beleive theres a current thread in gen tech on mtz Vs mtr

might be worth a look
unless your specifically asking about them on a Nissan or something?

[T_Diesel]

I have a GQ with a 2.5" suspension lift, no mud flaps and bushranger Flexi Flares and am due for some new shoes on the patrol. Looks like I am going to get the MTZs over Goodrich MTRs.

On another note, I am looking at either a 285/75/16 or a 305/70/16. Are there any benefits/burdens I should consider with running a 305 rather than a 285 other than the extra hole it burns in your pocket with the 305s?

[j-top paj]

its just extra width, what rims are you using?

[MUD EMPIRE]

I have a GQ with a 2.5" suspension lift, no mud flaps and bushranger Flexi Flares and am due for some new shoes on the patrol. Looks like I am going to get the MTZs over Goodrich MTRs.

On another note, I am looking at either a 285/75/16 or a 305/70/16. Are there any benefits/burdens I should consider with running a 305 rather than a 285 other than the extra hole it burns in your pocket with the 305s?

The 305's eat the 285's everywhere, all day long.....worth every extra cent.

Still just my opinion tho...........

[T_Diesel]

its just extra width, what rims are you using?

Going to be using 16 x 8" black sunnies. I am currently running 15s but have decided to go to a 16 inch rim for the better load rating in a 33" diameter as opposed to a 15" rim with the same diameter.

Decided on the MTZs as I have heard good things about them and a bloke I know just ran a set from Melbourne to the Kimberley and return (12,000 kms in six weeks) over gibber plains and a lot of dirt road driving towing a T-Van with out any issues running bitumen pressures. I have seen the tyres and there isn't a scratch on them.

I am sold on the rubber, so the only thing I have to decide is whether or not to get the 285 or 305 and whether or not I put the white writing on the inside or outside of the rim!

[j-top paj]

white writing on the inside or outside? thats up to you dude, but when they asked me that at the shop the last time i went i just laughed at them.

id got with the smaller rim size as to lessen the chance of popping a bead but also remember that if u do run the 305s that you will more than likely need the 8" rims for the tyres recomendations.

[Suspension Stuff]

I would suggest there would be less wander with the thinner tyre. No expert though.

[rvh96]

I run MTZs on both my patrols 315/75/16s and by far the best and quietest mud tyre ive driven the street .on my coil cab i only use them for road and sand as i have claws for play.i have 20000km on them including a 6500km trip accross the outback and simpson crossing only had 1 flat (screw though tyre) and are only 1/4 worn