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useRc10 · 07-24-2005, 02:41 AM

i just got mickey thompson baja claw radials...havent had a chance to mud test them but they arent too bad on the road...you do feel more vibrations than with the BFG A/T though...we'll see how long they last

**special-K** · 07-24-2005, 07:05 AM

I didn`t mean I carry different sets with me.I just have a variety for what the intended use is.All these tires are fine for the hiway.

stan79chevy · 08-07-2005, 09:11 AM

im sure all those other tires are fine, but if your mainly interested in playing in the mud get the swampers. allterains just seem like a waste of money to me.

stan

Mudder · 08-07-2005, 11:03 AM

A/T's are not even close when it comes to mud against Swampers.

CyberRanger · 08-07-2005, 01:00 PM

Try runnin' Swampers in sand & see how far ya get. They're also worthless on ice, as are BFG M/Ts. Great in deep soft snow & thick mud, but in hard packed snow or real wet snow they're almost useless as well.

ATs are almost too aggressive for sand & are pretty decent on ice if they're siped. They're decent on many types of rock, as long as the rock is dry. In deep snow & mud, they're pretty well useless.

It all depends on what ya do & where ya wheel.

4x4Poet · 08-08-2005, 04:47 AM

For my 4x4 burbs, I gladly run radial ATs or MTs and carry chains for muddy forest roads in hunting country. I leave the chains on the whole time off-road. Helps me tread lightly as well. Keep 'em on if towing on snowpacked roads, too. Safer that way.

For my FJ40, I run agressive tires and still carry chains for deep mud & snow. Not much stops the Cruiser with chains on. As the saying goes, if your stuck with chains on, you're really stuck.

uncle_handsome · 08-08-2005, 03:58 PM

What kinda tread and tire size works the best on wet grass?

4x4Poet · 08-09-2005, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by uncle_handsome

What kinda tread and tire size works the best on wet grass?

BFG Radial Golf Cleats.

Mudder · 08-09-2005, 02:48 AM

LMAO........Thats like driving on slime.

uncle_handsome · 08-09-2005, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4x4Poet

BFG Radial Golf Cleats.

I know golf cleats are best. LMAO

I've actually only driven on wet grass with all-seasons tires before. Would a/t's or mud's make it easier? Do people lose grip on grass when they run a really wide tire, like 12.5" or more?

4x4Poet · 08-10-2005, 04:50 AM

No wet grass driving experience, u_h.

**special-K** · 08-10-2005, 05:56 AM

Swampers get rid of the grass real quick.

74Jimmy · 08-11-2005, 06:45 AM

I sware by these tires...
http://www.desertrat.com/cavalier_tires/cavalier.htm
Need a spare tire & Wheel ? $40.00 it's yours....

Come pick it up.....

Lathrop, CA 95330

uncle_handsome · 08-11-2005, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4x4Poet

No wet grass driving experience, u_h.

Thanks anyways. I have a buddy who has a few acres who has 3-day long Canada Day parties. People camp out at his place from Friday until Sunday. Anyways most people have to park in his front yard. Last year 13 automobiles were parked there including 3 mid-size RV's. I've camped there in my parents 1993 Grand Caravan. I can go anywhere in his yard with it because it fortunately has barely enough ground clearance, but because it has all-season tires it often slips a bit and I have to rev the engine quite a bit to make it up some of the off-camber hills.

I don't have a truck yet, but I might be buying one soon and when I do I want some tires that'd grip better offroad. (and in his yard, lol)

Re swampers; I don't think he'd appreciate me removing his sod...

Hoods69BadBowTie · 08-12-2005, 03:50 PM

^ LOL, can just picture uncle with his swampers as he removes most of the sod from his buddys yard. A/T's would work good.
-Later

uncle_handsome · 08-12-2005, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hoods69BadBowTie

^ LOL, can just picture uncle with his swampers as he removes most of the sod from his buddys yard. A/T's would work good.
-Later

I know, and with several other cars in the yard, half the sod I rip up would be thrown on top of the other parked cars!

I'm impressed with BFG A/T's, both from good reviews and because it's one of the few all-terrain tires with a mountain snowflake symbol meaning it's rated for severe snow use. I'm also open to other a/t tires. (ie. pro comp, high-tec retreads etc.)

uncle_handsome · 08-13-2005, 09:57 AM

Would I feel a difference in grip on wet grass getting wider or narrower a/t's like 235/75R-15 vs. 33x12.5-15?

*1FaastC10* · 08-13-2005, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mudder67

BFG's are the worst rock throwing tires I have ever had. You should see the sides of my ZR2.

put an all season on it if it really bothers you that much. tires with large tread voids are going to pick up larger stuff and throw it.

al's71gmc · 08-17-2005, 01:09 AM

i've got the 33/12.50/16,(305/70/16), pro comp mudders. haven't really put them to the test yet, but with a few k miles all looks good so far. they have extra siping in the tread that is supposed to keep them from getting clogged as easy as others..i bought them on ebay from nikkiw0212 for under $700 including free shipping. much less for 15's.

Chevy_Truck_Fan · 08-19-2005, 09:06 AM

Im running 35x12.5x15 BFG All-Terrain KO's on my 91 and I love them. They get good traction in the mud or snow. But the are really quite on the highway un like mud tires and they are rated higher in wet weather. Mud tires most of the times want to hydraplane in the rain. These tires also are rated almost the same in the mud and snow as the BFG Mud-Terrains. I researched quite awhile before buying these tires looking at stats and ratings, along with other peoples thoughts before buying them. One guy at my work runs them also and has over 100,000 miles on his set and the still look preety new tread pattern and all. Well hope this helps go to the BFG websight and look at those and compare them like I did. The cheapest place I found to buy them was Sams Club I only paid $700 for all four mounted and balanced and that included my membership also.

07-24-2005, 02:41 AM	#26
useRc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mechanicsville, VA, 23111 Posts: 1,138	i just got mickey thompson baja claw radials...havent had a chance to mud test them but they arent too bad on the road...you do feel more vibrations than with the BFG A/T though...we'll see how long they last __________________ -'02 Chevy Avalanche, 5.3L, 4x4... needing a small lift and bigger tires -'72 Chevy C-10(350, bored 60 over)dual flowmasters, 3 on the tree -'85 K5 Blazer,305 NO MORE...350 is in,2" lift,33" Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radials -dads '70 burb (red, 5-7 drop, 350...) www.geocities.com/userc10/truckhome.html AIM: Auntjoedadda

07-24-2005, 07:05 AM	#27
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	I didn`t mean I carry different sets with me.I just have a variety for what the intended use is.All these tires are fine for the hiway. __________________ "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 ~

08-07-2005, 09:11 AM	#28
stan79chevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: COVINGTON GEORGIA Posts: 477	just buy swampers im sure all those other tires are fine, but if your mainly interested in playing in the mud get the swampers. allterains just seem like a waste of money to me. stan __________________ 79 chevy k20 350/350/205/D44/14bFF 4.56 gears rock LWB pimer black 01 S-10 ZR2 extended cab 4.3/4L60E/233 3.73 gear 31" DICK CEPEK CRUSHERS

08-07-2005, 01:00 PM	#30
CyberRanger Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: North Central Colorado Posts: 38	Try runnin' Swampers in sand & see how far ya get. They're also worthless on ice, as are BFG M/Ts. Great in deep soft snow & thick mud, but in hard packed snow or real wet snow they're almost useless as well. ATs are almost too aggressive for sand & are pretty decent on ice if they're siped. They're decent on many types of rock, as long as the rock is dry. In deep snow & mud, they're pretty well useless. It all depends on what ya do & where ya wheel. __________________ '71 K20 Custom Deluxe - 1 owner - Original 350 & 4 spd, Rams horn dual exhaust, Centerforce clutch, K&N 4"x15", factory tow hooks, 4" Skyjacker Softride, Rancho RSX9000s, custom Firestone AirRide overloads, 36" 305/85R16 10ply Buckshot Mudders, 4.11 gears

08-08-2005, 04:47 AM	#31
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	For my 4x4 burbs, I gladly run radial ATs or MTs and carry chains for muddy forest roads in hunting country. I leave the chains on the whole time off-road. Helps me tread lightly as well. Keep 'em on if towing on snowpacked roads, too. Safer that way. For my FJ40, I run agressive tires and still carry chains for deep mud & snow. Not much stops the Cruiser with chains on. As the saying goes, if your stuck with chains on, you're really stuck. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup. Last edited by 4x4Poet; 08-08-2005 at 04:49 AM.

08-07-2005, 11:03 AM	#29
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,339	A/T's are not even close when it comes to mud against Swampers.

08-08-2005, 03:58 PM	#32
uncle_handsome Uncle H. is this cartoon Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mississauga, SC (I wish! lol!) Ontario Posts: 797	What kinda tread and tire size works the best on wet grass?

08-09-2005, 02:48 AM	#34
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,339	LMAO........Thats like driving on slime.

08-10-2005, 04:50 AM	#36
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	No wet grass driving experience, u_h. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.

08-10-2005, 05:56 AM	#37
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Swampers get rid of the grass real quick. __________________ "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 ~

08-11-2005, 06:45 AM	#38
74Jimmy Bone stock beater Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Nor*Cal Posts: 112	I sware by these tires... http://www.desertrat.com/cavalier_tires/cavalier.htm Need a spare tire & Wheel ? $40.00 it's yours.... Come pick it up..... Lathrop, CA 95330 __________________ 1974 GMC Jimmy 4X4 Tough ain't enough Nextel DC # 11620422154 Last edited by 74Jimmy; 08-11-2005 at 06:54 AM.

08-12-2005, 03:50 PM	#40
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	^ LOL, can just picture uncle with his swampers as he removes most of the sod from his buddys yard. A/T's would work good. -Later __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

08-13-2005, 09:57 AM	#42
uncle_handsome Uncle H. is this cartoon Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mississauga, SC (I wish! lol!) Ontario Posts: 797	Would I feel a difference in grip on wet grass getting wider or narrower a/t's like 235/75R-15 vs. 33x12.5-15?

08-17-2005, 01:09 AM	#44
al's71gmc 4 eyed fever Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Eureka, Nevada Posts: 500	i've got the 33/12.50/16,(305/70/16), pro comp mudders. haven't really put them to the test yet, but with a few k miles all looks good so far. they have extra siping in the tread that is supposed to keep them from getting clogged as easy as others..i bought them on ebay from nikkiw0212 for under $700 including free shipping. much less for 15's. __________________ 1971 GMC 2500 4x4 1972 GMC Sierra Grande 1/2 t 4x4-#1 son's truck. Recently completed resto. 4 YO daughter," Daddy, I like your truck better than Mom's." (2000 F350-ranch truck) Smart kid!!

08-19-2005, 09:06 AM	#45
Chevy_Truck_Fan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 83	Im running 35x12.5x15 BFG All-Terrain KO's on my 91 and I love them. They get good traction in the mud or snow. But the are really quite on the highway un like mud tires and they are rated higher in wet weather. Mud tires most of the times want to hydraplane in the rain. These tires also are rated almost the same in the mud and snow as the BFG Mud-Terrains. I researched quite awhile before buying these tires looking at stats and ratings, along with other peoples thoughts before buying them. One guy at my work runs them also and has over 100,000 miles on his set and the still look preety new tread pattern and all. Well hope this helps go to the BFG websight and look at those and compare them like I did. The cheapest place I found to buy them was Sams Club I only paid $700 for all four mounted and balanced and that included my membership also. __________________ The Punisher-1991 Chevy K-1500 Ex. Cab-7" Lift, 35X12.50x15 BfGoodrich Tires & Eagle Wheels. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/833690 email: michael.hamden@us.army.mil



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