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Mickey Thompson MTZ vs. Nitto Mud Grapplers

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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 01:13 PM
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Default Mickey Thompson MTZ vs. Nitto Mud Grapplers

Hey I'm gonna be getting some new 35's soon. I was wondering which tires perform better on and offroad. The prices are similar too. Let me have your opinions
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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 02:40 PM
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I love my NITTO's
on road, but even more off-road
they are very noisy on the road,
I off-road with a couple of guys with mtz's and my NITTO's seem to do much better in EVERY situation.

They just grip through mud and empty very well, and grip to rocks like glue

I will definetly buy them again once these are worn out.

Plus they look way better! Are much wider and a little taller aswell.
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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 02:56 PM
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I have some new MTZ's

Have not been off road yet.

The noise level is low on the highway......very low. Lower than the OEM Goodrich Mud tires
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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 02:59 PM
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I have 35 MTZ's and they worked great at the Badlands aired down to 16 psi, I have 24K on them right now and I'd say they still have 70 % thread life on them. I should get better that 50K out of them. They balance well also, I do the 5 tire rotation every 6K. I like the looks of the Nitto's but I can vouch for the MTZ's as being a good choice.
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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 03:06 PM
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I had some Nitto's and they have to be the best off road tire I have ever had! GREAT in the mud, but like someone said above they are very noisy on the highway. If the noise doesn't bother you I don't think you can find a better off road tire?
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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 05:17 PM
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Alright thanks guys. Im not sure which ones ill go with yet though
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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 05:36 PM
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I am really happy with my MTZ'S, and they are not too loud.


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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 08:29 PM
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I Like my MTZ...
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Old Aug 10, 2010 | 04:00 AM
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my mtz's have been wearing pretty well . there 33's & can't wait to go 35's . i'm happy with them but will probably try something new next time .
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