Which M/T tyre for the Grenadier? 285/70/17

[Matt P]

Hi All,

I'm looking for a little advice if you'd be so kind. I've narrowed down the choice to the following (see below) but I'd love to hear your thoughts, especially if you've got a lot of experience with the tyres below. Honest pros and cons.

We're looking for:

• A good all-rounder
• All seasons ideally
• One that is particularly focussed on off-road capabilities in a variety of terrains (Around 75% of overall use will be off-road)
• Strong side walls (Min 3 ply)
• Good longevity

I'm aware there's various A/T tyres out there but we feel we need something a little more aggressive for what we generally do. So a M/T tyre is what’s been decided.

With all that in mind, please feel free to add your thoughts on which one is the best and why. If I've missed one you strongly recommend, I'm keen to hear what and why. Thanks so much in advance!

Here's the options we're looking at:

• General Grabber X3
• Falken Wildpeak M/T
• BF Goodrich KM3
• Toyo Open Country M/T
• Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ P3

I look forward to seeing what people think!

Matt

 

[MTNDOG]

Hi All,

I'm looking for a little advice if you'd be so kind. I've narrowed down the choice to the following (see below) but I'd love to hear your thoughts, especially if you've got a lot of experience with the tyres below. Honest pros and cons.

We're looking for:

• A good all-rounder
• All seasons ideally
• One that is particularly focussed on off-road capabilities in a variety of terrains (Around 75% of overall use will be off-road)
• Strong side walls (Min 3 ply)
• Good longevity

I'm aware there's various A/T tyres out there but we feel we need something a little more aggressive for what we generally do. So a M/T tyre is what’s been decided.

With all that in mind, please feel free to add your thoughts on which one is the best and why. If I've missed one you strongly recommend, I'm keen to hear what and why. Thanks so much in advance!

Here's the options we're looking at:

• General Grabber X3
• Falken Wildpeak M/T
• BF Goodrich KM3
• Toyo Open Country M/T
• Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ P3

I look forward to seeing what people think!

Matt

Just to add extra confusion, what about R/T tires? Somewhere in between A/T and M/T

 

[IslandFalconer]

I have had Toyo Open Country on my last three trucks. They have excellent wear and tread life, they are quiet, they are well mannered and are a great all around A/T tire. But that’s just my opinion. Here’s a set on mine, 35X11.5/17

 

[Shroomy]

+1 on the RT style; I only have around 1,500 miles on them so far but no complaints on and offroad.

 

[wolftimj]

Just got BFG HD-Terrain in 285-75/17. Similar tread pattern to MT... I'd just google them for more info, a tire expert I am not. Pretty quiet (it's only a couple days since mounted, full disclosure), maybe a tad more than KO2's. On road feels better than KO2's. We shall see.

 

[Matt P]

Thanks for all the input. I hadn't actually considered R/T so will check them now out too!

 

[bigleonski]

@Matt P for where you are going and the overland traveling you will be doing I think a MT is justified.
As to which one, well I think whichever one from a major brand is readily available in the next half a dozen countries you are about to venture into. No point buying something that you can’t get a replacement for if you destroy one. RT’s are likely to be difficult to get for you.
Good luck with the research.

And post more videos!!!!!!

 

[landmannnn]

The Cooper Discoverer And Yokohama Geolander are a popular mid-price range M/T tyres, certainly in the UK. I don't think the Mickey Thompson are found much outside of North America.