Goodyear MTR tires.....?

[muttandjeeps]

I've got a set of MT's on the truck now, all about 80 or better percent there, question is, are the MTR's an upgrade ?
Looking for a quieter ride while staying with the 16.5 rim, thanks

 

[NDT]

My understanding is the newer MTRs with Kevlar are more prone to blowouts.

 

[muttandjeeps]

Thanks, referring to the non Kevlar version,...trying to determine if swapping will result in less road noise, thank you

 

[Coug]

Depends on your driving habits.

The MTs will last you longer but don't have the best traction on road.

The MTRs have a bit better traction but wear out faster.

For road noise, on my M1123 I can't hear the tires much because everything else is too loud

 

[muttandjeeps]

Mostly on the road, some trails, no serious mud or anything. My 1123 is pretty quiet, seems like most of the noise is from the chunky MT,s....thanks

 

[springer1981]

The problem is the 16.5 in a 37" tire. There are no good road options unless you change to a 17" rim.

 

[juanprado]

I like the BFG baja's which are available in load range d or e. Good traction and equally good ride even with the run flats at 35 psi. YMMV

 

[Coug]

I like the BFG baja's which are available in load range d or e. Good traction and equally good ride even with the run flats at 35 psi. YMMV

Tradeoffs though are a short lifespan and no mud/snow rating.
Probably the best on road traction of the options though.

 

[muttandjeeps]

Thanks for the replies.....

 

[jrtoffroad]

Are you able to get any of these tires new in a 16.5? I've been planning on swapping to 17's as I couldn't find anything available for 16.5's.

I've seen some surplus tires but worry about the age. Wish they'd put the date code in the pics on govplanet.

 

[muttandjeeps]

Got a new set from:
Dustin Feltz, Sales
715-305-3853

Dustin is great to deal with.....