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Hazieview · 11-19-2010, 08:01 AM

Hey guys! I do a lot of driving through red dirt, mesquite trees, and CACTUS! Not just any cactus though. In Texas we call it Horse Crippler Cactus and for good reason!

The thorns on these things are literally as tough as nails!

I've heard of kevlar lined tires, boggers, etc.

Most of the time if you put a lot of air in the tire it keeps it up off the side wall and your okay. However I'd like to get the toughest tire I can for the time being. Nothing like changing a flat in the middle of rattle snake country!

Here are a few rattlers killed in Tx. Not sure where.

Davidmichael · 11-19-2010, 09:59 AM

could wait till these come out:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13639_3-10098240-42.html

thirdstreettito · 11-19-2010, 12:40 PM

Goodyear MT/R w/ Kevlar

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....FR+with+Kevlar

I dont know of any others, a high ply sidewall tire should do well, at least 3-4 ply.

Also, the HMMWV tires are pretty puncture proof. But you need 16.5 wheels and clearance for 37's. If you clear larger tires, there is always the Michelin XL, XML.

Also the Cooper Discoverer ST/C.

http://www.offroaders.com/reviewbox/...hp?product=602

Also, DAMN those snakes are huge!

Hazieview · 11-19-2010, 03:44 PM

Hey thanks for the replies. I think those honeycomb tires would be a little out of my price range. Plus man they are wierd looking!

I guess I'll just have to way out my options on the kevlar tires and what not. It's still a toss up if I'm going to get 44's or 38's... I'm kind of new to the huge tires.

Oh and yeah those snakes are some big dogs. I popped a 4 footer last year with my pistol but it didn't rattle! Something new everyone is noticing. The rattle snakes aren't letting you know that they are there. They dont rattle. They just strike...

I'll have to dig a little more on them tires. Thanks again!

**special-K** · 11-19-2010, 09:37 PM

How about Goodyear MTRs?They have what they call "Tri-Guard" sidewalls that are supposed to be pretty tough.

I had a timber rattler strike at me this summer without rattling.I figured I startled it and there was no time.I'm just glad it struck too soon and I was nowhere near striking range.I spun around and just kept saying,"Oh boy...Oh boy...Oh boy...",while pacing around.It really shook me up!

Blazer1970 · 11-20-2010, 07:19 AM

You need bias plys for the strong sidewalls. I assume those don't go through the tread?

kSStamp0182 · 11-20-2010, 01:56 PM

i run the BFG KM2's on my Z71, in tx too an never had any problems with em. idk how cactus proof they are but they are supposed to be able to take one hell of a beating, an are popular for rock crawling.

11-19-2010, 08:01 AM	#1
Hazieview Building Dreams out of Dimes! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bonham, Tx Posts: 892	I need cactus proof tires. Got any? Hey guys! I do a lot of driving through red dirt, mesquite trees, and CACTUS! Not just any cactus though. In Texas we call it Horse Crippler Cactus and for good reason! The thorns on these things are literally as tough as nails! I've heard of kevlar lined tires, boggers, etc. Most of the time if you put a lot of air in the tire it keeps it up off the side wall and your okay. However I'd like to get the toughest tire I can for the time being. Nothing like changing a flat in the middle of rattle snake country! Here are a few rattlers killed in Tx. Not sure where. Last edited by Hazieview; 11-19-2010 at 08:10 AM.

11-19-2010, 09:59 AM	#2
Davidmichael Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 686	Re: I need cactus proof tires. Got any? could wait till these come out: http://news.cnet.com/8301-13639_3-10098240-42.html __________________ 86 Suburban 2WD = rolled it and totaled it 83 LWB STD Cab 4x4 = went to the scrapper. Was my baby. 84 Suburban 2WD = stripped it/ scrapped it 81 8 foot bed made into a trailer 86 Suburban going to be made into a trailer 91 Suburban 4x4 = that's my baby 00 S10 Xtreme STD Cab 01 S10 ZR2

11-19-2010, 12:40 PM	#3
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: I need cactus proof tires. Got any? Goodyear MT/R w/ Kevlar http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....FR+with+Kevlar I dont know of any others, a high ply sidewall tire should do well, at least 3-4 ply. Also, the HMMWV tires are pretty puncture proof. But you need 16.5 wheels and clearance for 37's. If you clear larger tires, there is always the Michelin XL, XML. Also the Cooper Discoverer ST/C. http://www.offroaders.com/reviewbox/...hp?product=602 Also, DAMN those snakes are huge! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck Last edited by thirdstreettito; 11-19-2010 at 12:49 PM.

11-19-2010, 03:44 PM	#4
Hazieview Building Dreams out of Dimes! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bonham, Tx Posts: 892	Re: I need cactus proof tires. Got any? Hey thanks for the replies. I think those honeycomb tires would be a little out of my price range. Plus man they are wierd looking! I guess I'll just have to way out my options on the kevlar tires and what not. It's still a toss up if I'm going to get 44's or 38's... I'm kind of new to the huge tires. Oh and yeah those snakes are some big dogs. I popped a 4 footer last year with my pistol but it didn't rattle! Something new everyone is noticing. The rattle snakes aren't letting you know that they are there. They dont rattle. They just strike... I'll have to dig a little more on them tires. Thanks again!

11-19-2010, 09:37 PM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: I need cactus proof tires. Got any? How about Goodyear MTRs?They have what they call "Tri-Guard" sidewalls that are supposed to be pretty tough. I had a timber rattler strike at me this summer without rattling.I figured I startled it and there was no time.I'm just glad it struck too soon and I was nowhere near striking range.I spun around and just kept saying,"Oh boy...Oh boy...Oh boy...",while pacing around.It really shook me up! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 11-20-2010 at 02:18 PM.

11-20-2010, 07:19 AM	#6
Blazer1970 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Old Mission, MI, USA Posts: 2,510	Re: I need cactus proof tires. Got any? You need bias plys for the strong sidewalls. I assume those don't go through the tread? __________________ Tim

11-20-2010, 01:56 PM	#7
kSStamp0182 LSX addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 262	Re: I need cactus proof tires. Got any? i run the BFG KM2's on my Z71, in tx too an never had any problems with em. idk how cactus proof they are but they are supposed to be able to take one hell of a beating, an are popular for rock crawling.



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