Kenda Klever R/T v Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T

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Houndoc

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Looking for tall skinny tires for my Land Cruiser project.

Main options at this point (share if you have other suggestions) are Kenda Klever R/T in 35x10.50R17 and Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T in 255/85R17.

Would appreciate experience with either tire or their close relatives.
 
I have the Klever R/T on my new truck. I only have have about 3000 miles on them and have not had the opportunity to drive them on anything but asphalt yet. I have a personal bias to Kenda for no other reason than I have not had to buy a single motorcycle or UTV tire for the last 8 years due to the off road support we have from the. That is not the entire reason I bought them, but it played a factor in my decision. When buying a 37" tire to fit a 20" rim, there was a wide price variance and the Kenda fell at a price I was comfortable with. On the highway they are a fairly quiet tire and seem to handle pretty good on highway. I know this is not your primary use and may not be any meaningful input for your final decision since you are not looking for pavement princess traction.
 
anderson750 said:
I have the Klever R/T on my new truck. I only have have about 3000 miles on them and have not had the opportunity to drive them on anything but asphalt yet. I have a personal bias to Kenda for no other reason than I have not had to buy a single motorcycle or UTV tire for the last 8 years due to the off road support we have from the. That is not the entire reason I bought them, but it played a factor in my decision. When buying a 37" tire to fit a 20" rim, there was a wide price variance and the Kenda fell at a price I was comfortable with. On the highway they are a fairly quiet tire and seem to handle pretty good on highway. I know this is not your primary use and may not be any meaningful input for your final decision since you are not looking for pavement princess traction.
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Highway manners are always important in my book.
How they do over time with wear is one question that I guess you will know eventually.
 
anderson750 said:
I have the Klever R/T on my new truck. I only have have about 3000 miles on them and have not had the opportunity to drive them on anything but asphalt yet. I have a personal bias to Kenda for no other reason than I have not had to buy a single motorcycle or UTV tire for the last 8 years due to the off road support we have from the. That is not the entire reason I bought them, but it played a factor in my decision. When buying a 37" tire to fit a 20" rim, there was a wide price variance and the Kenda fell at a price I was comfortable with. On the highway they are a fairly quiet tire and seem to handle pretty good on highway. I know this is not your primary use and may not be any meaningful input for your final decision since you are not looking for pavement princess traction.
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I'd do the same thing in your situation 100%. Buuuut I'm surprised you say they're quiet because my Kenda A/T's have to be the loudest A/T in existence. They sound like M/T's on the highway. I know, not even the same tire.

The price was right though
 
N-Smooth said:
I'd do the same thing in your situation 100%. Buuuut I'm surprised you say they're quiet because my Kenda A/T's have to be the loudest A/T in existence. They sound like M/T's on the highway. I know, not even the same tire.

The price was right though
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They are not silent, but they are not by any means loud.........or maybe the new Fords are really sound proof. 🤷‍♂️ Like a lot of tires, they may get a little louder as they wear, but out of the box, they have not jumped out as being loud to me.
 
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