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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 07:17 AM
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Default Tire Advice, need new treads!

I currently have 35" Nitto Mud Graplers that need to be replaced. I like the look and sound of them but am not impressed with the overall wear. I especially don't like the way they handle on the street in wet & snowy conditions (but knew they had low street ratings when I bought them).

That said, what's a good alternative? I'd like something aggressive looking and sounding with good street ratings in wet & dry conditions. With work and a kid, I don't find the time to off-road like I used to and have to drive 3 hours to the nearest trail. I make it out once a year if I'm lucky (sad, but true)

Thanks in advance for your help, I need to replace them soon!
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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 07:40 AM
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BFG KM2 tires are good all-around tires.

Treadwright Gaurd Dogs in their 315/70/17 size is also really popular 35" tire. These are a MTR/K tread pattern.
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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 07:53 AM
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Fierce Attitide mts. Aggressive, have a hum, have never gotten me stuck, and last set went for 60k miles!
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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 09:44 AM
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Goodyear MTR/K. Great on road, wet or dry. Great in snow as well. They are also lighter than your Nitto's.
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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 10:11 AM
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Trail grapplers or Toyo mt's
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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 10:52 AM
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Trail grapplers or Toyo mt's
I agree. I'd go with the Trail Grapplers or Toyo MT's.
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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by BlackIce
I currently have 35" Nitto Mud Graplers that need to be replaced. I like the look and sound of them but am not impressed with the overall wear. I especially don't like the way they handle on the street in wet & snowy conditions (but knew they had low street ratings when I bought them).

That said, what's a good alternative? I'd like something aggressive looking and sounding with good street ratings in wet & dry conditions. With work and a kid, I don't find the time to off-road like I used to and have to drive 3 hours to the nearest trail. I make it out once a year if I'm lucky (sad, but true)

Thanks in advance for your help, I need to replace them soon!
BlackIce,

The BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A KM2 315/70R17 are real good. Nice sound to them with an aggressive look. On the streets they have higher wet & snow condition rating too

The BF Goodrich Mud Terrain T/A KM2 35x12.50R17 are great too. They will have more of a hum to them going down the road and even more aggressive tread. Wet & Snow rating is good but not as high on the street but on the trails and in the mud they are awesome tires. It takes a lot to get stuck them a set of them on.

We have them in stock ready to ship, along with may other tire brands and sizes. Don't forget the exclusive JKF member discount, and free shipping on orders over $75. If you have any question or if there is anything I can do to help feel free to PM me, I would be happy to help any way I can.

Phil
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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by BlackIce
I currently have 35" Nitto Mud Graplers that need to be replaced. I like the look and sound of them but am not impressed with the overall wear. I especially don't like the way they handle on the street in wet & snowy conditions (but knew they had low street ratings when I bought them).

That said, what's a good alternative? I'd like something aggressive looking and sounding with good street ratings in wet & dry conditions. With work and a kid, I don't find the time to off-road like I used to and have to drive 3 hours to the nearest trail. I make it out once a year if I'm lucky (sad, but true)

Thanks in advance for your help, I need to replace them soon!
No mud tires can give the road behavior of All Terrain.
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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Wandell
I agree. I'd go with the Trail Grapplers or Toyo MT's.
Yep, what these fine gentlemen said.
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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 12:59 PM
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Toyo AT IIs. Just had them out in the snow, they were awesome (got 8 inches in Omaha). They're great on the street and look pretty sweet too. Haven't had them off-road yet but heading to CO in a week to try them out. Really happy with them so far though.
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