Tire selection

[ramdough]

So, I did a search for this particular topic, but only found comments in other people's threads.

What are your preferred tire for different road and terrain conditions for your FMTV?


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[coachgeo]

A search via your favorite search engine for XL, XML, XZL "best tire" will net you many threads from many forums on this topic. Also check out XM45 ... aka..... chevron pattern. here is an older thread on them http://www.benzworld.org/forums/unimog/1655512-chevron-type-tire-treads.html

Places with good info would be threads that the search turns up from here, Benzworld, and Pirate4x4 to name a few.

 

[TNriverjet]

Michelin XML is the knobby tire best for rough terrain


I like the Goodyear MV/T as a compromise between off/on road


The Michelin XZL is another tire with decent road manners

 

[BKubu]

I'm a Goodyear MV/T fan based upon looks, admittedly. I have the Michelins on my truck, though, because that is what it came with.

 

[gimpyrobb]

I've had the XML and the XZL in 395. My XML tires didn't wear as well as the XZL and made more noise(driving down the road). The XZL goes anywhere the XML went. I'd like to try the MVTs next.

 

[DiverDarrell]

I've had all three, currently running xzl's on the front and mv/t on the rear, until I can get mvt on all 4 corners. I have 14 of the good years so I'll be running them for a while.

 

[Reworked LMTV]

I like the ones that don't blow out, even if the date codes are old : )

 

[TNriverjet]

I like the ones that don't blow out, even if the date codes are old : )

Yes, those are the best in any flavor. I would not want to change a tire on the side of the road... or my driveway for that matter.

 

[Suprman]

From what I have seen, and some of this is m939A2 based, the Goodyears seem to age a bit better than the Michelins. I think the Michelins have rubber that's designed to be a bit more aggressive. The Goodyears are a bit more streetable.