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I really like the Interco truxas mt's they are quite on the road and handle well. They also do awesome in the rocks.
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Goodyear MTR vs. Toyo MT Open Country, or other??
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Thanks for all the info. This has been very helpful. Much better than what tire salesmen could tell me.
I'm actually on my second set of MTR's and have been very impresssed, on and off road. They do wear quick if not rotated regularly, but I've still gotten a lot of miles oout of both sets I've had. I'd love to try the KM2's but am now a little leery of tread life, but I know I'd love them off road. Anyone else know anything about KM2 tread life on the road?
I guess I want as close to the best of both worlds as I can get....great on and off road tires. Sounds like either MTR's or KM2's are the way to go.
I'm actually on my second set of MTR's and have been very impresssed, on and off road. They do wear quick if not rotated regularly, but I've still gotten a lot of miles oout of both sets I've had. I'd love to try the KM2's but am now a little leery of tread life, but I know I'd love them off road. Anyone else know anything about KM2 tread life on the road?
I guess I want as close to the best of both worlds as I can get....great on and off road tires. Sounds like either MTR's or KM2's are the way to go.
RockMonkey
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Lots of people have been really happy with Maxxis Bighorns, and they are less expensive than Toyos, BFGs, or Goodyears. I would comment on them but my set has yet to see any miles. 
I have yet to be less than 100% satisfied with a Maxxis tire though, and I've probably run a dozen different sets, and 4 different models. I'm sure the Bighorns will be no different.
I have yet to be less than 100% satisfied with a Maxxis tire though, and I've probably run a dozen different sets, and 4 different models. I'm sure the Bighorns will be no different. 
Jinx
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i am smiling a bit,
you all know I am a big fan of Toyo's great tire but expensive, you get what you pay for.
They are a well built tire that performs well off road, balances better than most for on road performance and it is an all around a tough tire.
You will catch Creighton (from maxis) walking around comps counting side wall failures on BFGs but not Toyos.
you all know I am a big fan of Toyo's great tire but expensive, you get what you pay for.
They are a well built tire that performs well off road, balances better than most for on road performance and it is an all around a tough tire.
You will catch Creighton (from maxis) walking around comps counting side wall failures on BFGs but not Toyos.
I'm glad Jinx posted up. I like mine and have good luck with them, the traction in the rocks is slightly behind the KM2's in my opinion due to the tire conforming around the rock better with the KM2's........ but I also agree that the sidewalls are tougher than the BF Goodrich.
Each has their advantages and the Toyo's are great on the road and very quiet for an M/T. Good in the snow and ice also. Not sure I can say the same about the BF Goodrich there.
I would like to try the Creepy Crawlers........ maybe I'll try those next.
Each has their advantages and the Toyo's are great on the road and very quiet for an M/T. Good in the snow and ice also. Not sure I can say the same about the BF Goodrich there.
I would like to try the Creepy Crawlers........ maybe I'll try those next.
soda blaster
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Here is an article I found on the Interco tires. It is from off road.com
Interco's TRXUS M/T
Publish date: Nov 1, 2005
By: Emily Davis
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Interco, one of the foremost manufacturers of aggressive off-road tires, recently introduced a slightly less aggressive and more street-worthy tire to its lineup. The new TRXUS (pronounced: tracks-us) Radial Mud Terrain has been developed to meet the needs of those of us who tackle the rocks, mud, and sand yet also meet the asphalt on a daily basis.
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Construction : At first glance, the TRXUS MT appears to be a condensed relative of the Super Swamper SSR. According to Interco, although the sidewalls are only 2-ply thick, they are supposedly thicker than the 3-ply common in the BFG MT and other off-road tires. With a tighter tread pattern, multiple siping, radial design, and a softer rubber compound; the TRXUS MT should prove to be an excellent choice for both on and off-road driving. Interco?s 31x10.5? version of this tire did measure a true 31? in height. Mounted on a 15x7? wheel, the cross-sectional width of the tires measured to be about 10?. On a 15x8? wheel, the tires would probably be true to Interco?s advertised width. Using a depth gauge, both the deepest and shallowest treads were measured. The deepest section of tread measured 19/32? and the shallowest measured 13/32?.
On-Road Performance : As expected, the TRXUS MT provides a considerably smooth and quiet on-road drive. Properly balanced and running 31 pounds of pressure, only a subtle hum can be heard on the asphalt. The deceleration ?growl?, common among many other mud-terrains, is much less noticeable with the TRXUS MT. On wet roadways, traction is no worse than what I have experienced with the BFG MT. I have yet to experience any skidding while coming to a stop and have not lost control around any turns. Although I consider myself a conservative driver, the extensive siping and ?on-road design? put into this tire should keep even a more aggressive driver safe on the asphalt.
Mud Traction : A recent trip to Tellico, NC proved to be a rather sloppy adventure. Slick rocks, muddy hills, and fresh mud holes seemed to meet us around every turn. The unique tread pattern held its ground on the slick clay-based mud. Although the tread is considerably tight, the mud did not ?clog? the tires. The gummy mud slung out as soon as I was through and managed to make a mess out of the sides of my Jeep. I am not the type to ?jump? into a mud hole for fun, but having a tire that can man-handle mud is important no matter what type of driver you are.
On the Rocks : The considerable softness of this tire?s carcass and the hefty weight of my XJ prompted me to run fairly high pressure on the trail. At 21 pounds of pressure, I was very pleased with the TRXUS?s performance on the rocks. Although these tires could have been run at a bit lower pressure (17 to 18 pounds), 21 pounds provided a substantial footprint without the worry of losing a tire on the trail. With a controlled right foot, the TRXUS's allowed me to climb up (pretty much) anything that I could point them at. The tires grabbed the rocks with very little to no slippage the entire trip.
(tires at 21 PSI)
Conclusion : I am extremely pleased with the performance of these tires so far. I spend the majority of my time on road and often travel long distances between home and school. I do, however, go off-road quite a bit. With at least 2 trips planned per month, a tire with excellent off-road traction is a necessity. Over the next several months I plan to tackle Uwharrie, Tellico, Camp Jeep, and some of my local stomping ground. Check back for a 10,000 mile review later this year!
Interco's TRXUS M/T
Publish date: Nov 1, 2005
By: Emily Davis
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Share
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Interco, one of the foremost manufacturers of aggressive off-road tires, recently introduced a slightly less aggressive and more street-worthy tire to its lineup. The new TRXUS (pronounced: tracks-us) Radial Mud Terrain has been developed to meet the needs of those of us who tackle the rocks, mud, and sand yet also meet the asphalt on a daily basis.
(click on photo for larger image)
Construction : At first glance, the TRXUS MT appears to be a condensed relative of the Super Swamper SSR. According to Interco, although the sidewalls are only 2-ply thick, they are supposedly thicker than the 3-ply common in the BFG MT and other off-road tires. With a tighter tread pattern, multiple siping, radial design, and a softer rubber compound; the TRXUS MT should prove to be an excellent choice for both on and off-road driving. Interco?s 31x10.5? version of this tire did measure a true 31? in height. Mounted on a 15x7? wheel, the cross-sectional width of the tires measured to be about 10?. On a 15x8? wheel, the tires would probably be true to Interco?s advertised width. Using a depth gauge, both the deepest and shallowest treads were measured. The deepest section of tread measured 19/32? and the shallowest measured 13/32?.
On-Road Performance : As expected, the TRXUS MT provides a considerably smooth and quiet on-road drive. Properly balanced and running 31 pounds of pressure, only a subtle hum can be heard on the asphalt. The deceleration ?growl?, common among many other mud-terrains, is much less noticeable with the TRXUS MT. On wet roadways, traction is no worse than what I have experienced with the BFG MT. I have yet to experience any skidding while coming to a stop and have not lost control around any turns. Although I consider myself a conservative driver, the extensive siping and ?on-road design? put into this tire should keep even a more aggressive driver safe on the asphalt.
Mud Traction : A recent trip to Tellico, NC proved to be a rather sloppy adventure. Slick rocks, muddy hills, and fresh mud holes seemed to meet us around every turn. The unique tread pattern held its ground on the slick clay-based mud. Although the tread is considerably tight, the mud did not ?clog? the tires. The gummy mud slung out as soon as I was through and managed to make a mess out of the sides of my Jeep. I am not the type to ?jump? into a mud hole for fun, but having a tire that can man-handle mud is important no matter what type of driver you are.
On the Rocks : The considerable softness of this tire?s carcass and the hefty weight of my XJ prompted me to run fairly high pressure on the trail. At 21 pounds of pressure, I was very pleased with the TRXUS?s performance on the rocks. Although these tires could have been run at a bit lower pressure (17 to 18 pounds), 21 pounds provided a substantial footprint without the worry of losing a tire on the trail. With a controlled right foot, the TRXUS's allowed me to climb up (pretty much) anything that I could point them at. The tires grabbed the rocks with very little to no slippage the entire trip.
(tires at 21 PSI)
Conclusion : I am extremely pleased with the performance of these tires so far. I spend the majority of my time on road and often travel long distances between home and school. I do, however, go off-road quite a bit. With at least 2 trips planned per month, a tire with excellent off-road traction is a necessity. Over the next several months I plan to tackle Uwharrie, Tellico, Camp Jeep, and some of my local stomping ground. Check back for a 10,000 mile review later this year!
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