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Hey, just heard that a new design Mickey Thompson Claw is going to be released in June? Anyone have more info on this?

I've heard that they are more aggressive, they also have sipes, they come in a 54", and also they will have a different tread pattern to combat slippery side slopes, something about alternated tread blocks or something.

Any more info appreciated.

Cheers, Dano.

be good if they did them in smaller sizes under 54"

Sorry, what I should have said is that they come in upto 54".

LOL

Cheers, Dano.

Would be keen to see such a change, I rate Claws well except for their ability to go sideways

they look awesome. nice tred depth!!!

i wonder if they come in 31x10.5 and if they measure up to size or larger (smaller sucks).

Baja Claw TTC

The new 54-inch Baja Claw TTC is an ultra aggressive off-road performance tire with an advanced bias belted construction specially designed for rugged off-road use including rock crawling, mud, snow, sand, dirt and gravel.

* Directional Sidebiter's
* Deep Shoulder Lugs and Integrated Concave Blades to Disperse Mud
* Durable and Cut-Resistance T5 Compound
* Decoupling Elements and Multi-Angled Sipping for Maximum Flexibility and Traction on Smooth Rock Surfaces




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Part # Size Appx.
Weight Load
Range Max Load Max
PSI Approved
Rims Measuring
Rim Sidewall
Width Tread
Width Overall
Diameter Tread
Depth Buy
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2828 19.5/54-20LT 208 C 3,650 30 12.0-16.0 12 20.7 15.2 53.8 26 buy

Nice!

I thought the redesigned tread would have been a little more sideways friendly.....

Anyway looks like the change will make a better tyre! Looks like I might keep buying.....If there available in radial?

Cheers, Daniel.

Anyone else see the similarity?

So is the whole range going to be the same as the TTC? It has been around for a year or two now, tread pattern only available in the 54s. Think it even has the Top Truck logo in the sidewall.

Interesting if they use that pattern across the range. It's a cool tyre.

I dont think these are a "new tyre", werent they a special build for TTC in USA few yrs ago??
Massive market for 54inch tyres....

the TTC was released in June last year, not new. But it only came in 54" at the time. Maybe your rumour was about them?

http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/pres ... .php?id=94

Yeah, looks like 54" only.

http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/truc ... ajaClawTTC

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in the pic above looks like they've ripped off a few lugs? just below the hammer in the blokes hand.

Maybe these aren't the new ones, as I was told by someone in the know that they were a new/revised tread pattern. Something about having stepped blocks in the centre or something, by the way he was explaining it, they must look like a km2 in the middle of the tread....if you get what I mean??? He did mention directional sidewalls as well, and he told me that they can be put on my car (3" lift GQ runs 33's) so no chance of a 54 under there!!!!

Cheers, Dano.

Yeah, almost sure their not the new ones, as the new apparently have sipes in the tread......

Cheers, Dano.

dano80 wrote:Maybe these aren't the new ones, as I was told by someone in the know that they were a new/revised tread pattern. Something about having stepped blocks in the centre or something, by the way he was explaining it, they must look like a km2 in the middle of the tread....if you get what I mean??? He did mention directional sidewalls as well, and he told me that they can be put on my car (3" lift GQ runs 33's) so no chance of a 54 under there!!!!

Cheers, Dano.

sounds like this bloke knows more than MT themselves

pics for proof

I'd still rather treps...

bogged wrote:

dano80 wrote:Maybe these aren't the new ones, as I was told by someone in the know that they were a new/revised tread pattern. Something about having stepped blocks in the centre or something, by the way he was explaining it, they must look like a km2 in the middle of the tread....if you get what I mean??? He did mention directional sidewalls as well, and he told me that they can be put on my car (3" lift GQ runs 33's) so no chance of a 54 under there!!!!

Cheers, Dano.

sounds like this bloke knows more than MT themselves

I know some one who used to work for their distributor......he has given me the lowdown

Cheers, Dano.

GRPABT1 wrote:I'd still rather treps...

Bias or radial? I don't that the radial Treps would do the same job as a radial Claw......but the bias ply trep would prolly kill a claw...at least the old one!!!

Cheers, Dano.

dano80 wrote:

bogged wrote:

dano80 wrote:Maybe these aren't the new ones, as I was told by someone in the know that they were a new/revised tread pattern. Something about having stepped blocks in the centre or something, by the way he was explaining it, they must look like a km2 in the middle of the tread....if you get what I mean??? He did mention directional sidewalls as well, and he told me that they can be put on my car (3" lift GQ runs 33's) so no chance of a 54 under there!!!!

Cheers, Dano.

sounds like this bloke knows more than MT themselves

I know some one who used to work for their distributor......he has given me the lowdown

Cheers, Dano.

Thats odd there's zero mention of any new claws in any of the U.S 4x4 mags that I read. But I hope you right, see if you can get more info or pics.

SIM79 wrote:

dano80 wrote:

bogged wrote:

dano80 wrote:Maybe these aren't the new ones, as I was told by someone in the know that they were a new/revised tread pattern. Something about having stepped blocks in the centre or something, by the way he was explaining it, they must look like a km2 in the middle of the tread....if you get what I mean??? He did mention directional sidewalls as well, and he told me that they can be put on my car (3" lift GQ runs 33's) so no chance of a 54 under there!!!!

Cheers, Dano.

sounds like this bloke knows more than MT themselves

I know some one who used to work for their distributor......he has given me the lowdown

Cheers, Dano.

Thats odd there's zero mention of any new claws in any of the U.S 4x4 mags that I read. But I hope you right, see if you can get more info or pics.

Pics, out of the question (as he no longer has anything to do with 'em) but info is a maybe, will see if I can get anymore.....

Cheers, Dano.

SIM79 wrote:Thats odd there's zero mention of any new claws in any of the U.S 4x4 mags that I read..

thus why I feel its all manure.

No manure here my mate, I'll double check with old mate to make sure, but lets just say that he's high enough up the ranks to have good info!
Maybe it's a timing thing, might be later than June?....maybe they were to be released in the states in June???? Let me check......

Dano.

last I heard they were making a 60" claw that can fit on a standard patrol

anzac wrote:last I heard they were making a 60" claw that can fit on a standard patrol

Yeah standard with portals and 18" lift

dano80 wrote:maybe they were to be released in the states in June???? Let me check......

Yes if this new tyre does exist it will be released in the U.S. first and then it normally takes a year before they arrive here.

I e-mailed MT in the U.S. and got sent this below.



We are looking in bringing the TTC in smaller sizes. Can’t release any details at this time. Check back in a few months.





Thanks,



Shaun Sparks

Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels

Avon Motorcycle Tires North America

Technical Support

PH: (800)-222-9092 EXT: 3155

Local: (330)-928-9092

Fax: (330)-928-0503

SIM79 wrote:I e-mailed MT in the U.S. and got sent this below.



We are looking in bringing the TTC in smaller sizes.

37,38, 39, 40s probably for 20inch rims