MTR vs TSL Radial?

[jeep-N-montero]

Which should I get for my next set of tires? I have been impressed with the TSL's in Moab, should I change?

 

[Tacoma]

Mine didn't last worth a damn on the street. Govern yourself accordingly.

I think the MTR's will be a better choice.

 

[jeep-N-montero]

Only time they see street is in Moab, I run BFG A/T's for my daily tires.

 

[Rot Box]

I've ran both and would choose the MT/R's in the long run. Surprisingly the TSL's did much better for me on slickrock, but the MT/R's were the best everywhere else. Here is my opinion...

MT/R was best in:

Snow
Less highway noise
High speed (for a 20R pickup ) dirt
Loose Rocky sections
Better sidewall

TSL Radial was better in:

Deep mud
Slickrock
Sex appeal
Available in unique sizes
Typically cost less

Both tires wore very well on my Toyota pickup.

 

[TheJeepGuy]

I agree with Rot box mostly, I just purchased the new SS M-16's and have ran them in Moab and in the Deep snow and I have to say I like them a lot better than my MTR's.
and they have good sex appeal as well.

 

[jeep-N-montero]

Yeah, as I said, tire wear isn't an issue for me. These sit in the garage unless I am hitting the trail, I have BFG A//T's for daily driving which is about 4k miles a year at most anyway.

 

[GOAT]

Which should I get for my next set of tires? I have been impressed with the TSL's in Moab, should I change?

MTR kevlars without a doubt. IMHO, Interco has fallen decades behind the rest in tire design.

 

[_Auzzy_]

I second moabYJ2! my bud runs a set of 37X13.50X18 SSM-16's on his 77 Highboy and he has bout 18,000 on them already and they have barely phased in tread! if they came any bigger I would get a set.

 

[ID Bronco]

Maddogs

 

[jeep-N-montero]

Maddogs

huh?!

 

[Mope]

huh?!

 

[LT.]

If your tires are not going to see the street then I would suggest the Pitbull Rockers. If you are not comfortable going with a set of tires you are not familar with then I would go with the TSL's over the MTR's any day of the week. IF street performance is not one of your concerns.

LT.

 

[jeep-N-montero]

Do those come in 33x12.50?

 

[BlackDog]

yes-ish

www.pitbulltires.com

 

[jeep-N-montero]

yes-ish

www.pitbulltires.com

Their website is freaking slow!

 

[JL Rockies]

The MT/R is pretty much the best tire ever conceived by mankind. I do acknowledge however that they are only for the serious enthusiast.

 

[jeep-N-montero]

The MT/R is pretty much the best tire ever conceived by mankind. I do acknowledge however that they are only for the serious enthusiast.

I have owned my Jeep over 10 years and did 95% of the work myself with a paralyzed left hand, even paid cash for every part on it. Nope, I'm not serious at all....

 

[schaeferNsons]

if it is a lite vehicle i would go with mtr but if it is over 4000 lbs tsl for sure but if i were buying new tires pit bull rockers

 

[jeep-N-montero]

if it is a lite vehicle i would go with mtr but if it is over 4000 lbs tsl for sure but if i were buying new tires pit bull rockers

I wish it was light, ha ha! Loaded weight is around 4900.

 

[ID Bronco]

The maddogs are really great tires, so are the Rockers. I still run SX swampers and love them too. I guess you have to wheel to wear out your tires. lol