Toyo Open Country MT vs. Mickey Thompson MTZ? Which one ?
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JK Newbie
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Toyo Open Country MT vs. Mickey Thompson MTZ? Which one ?
Hey guys i was wondering in your opinion which one of these tires are better? Which is gonna last longer, make more noise, and which will perform better off road? Thanks
JK Newbie
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there are a ton of tire comparisons on here try a search...or some one might chime in.
from what i know the open country is mostly an E rated tire and rougher from what i hear
i have only seen the mtz on a hummer (much heavier than are jk's) but i know some people on here run em.. i really dig the look of both tire tho.. wear on the other hand i cant imagine is as good as the km2 or mtr kevlar but to each his own
from what i know the open country is mostly an E rated tire and rougher from what i hear
i have only seen the mtz on a hummer (much heavier than are jk's) but i know some people on here run em.. i really dig the look of both tire tho.. wear on the other hand i cant imagine is as good as the km2 or mtr kevlar but to each his own
JK Super Freak
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They may be a heavy tire but they kick ass! 
I love my Toyos. These things have performed great! They are grippy on the rocks, never had any problems with flats or chunking. The noise isn't so bad for what they are...actually pretty quiet for the amount of lugs it has. Or maybe I'm just used to it. 
Although, I do off-road quite a bit so they stand up to the test for me. It may be different if you drive more on pavement then off. But I highly recommend them.
I love my Toyos. These things have performed great! They are grippy on the rocks, never had any problems with flats or chunking. The noise isn't so bad for what they are...actually pretty quiet for the amount of lugs it has. Or maybe I'm just used to it. Although, I do off-road quite a bit so they stand up to the test for me. It may be different if you drive more on pavement then off. But I highly recommend them.
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I have a friend that runs both of these tires on his 3/4 ton trucks. The Toyos on his personal truck 38x15.50x18 and it seriously takes 2 people to lift the tire comfortable, these ride well, wear well and are quiet. He has MTZ's on his work truck. these seem to be eqaully good. I will note that he is a dairyman so his work truck is in mud and $hit daily with the MTZ's.
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From: jackson,ms
Toyos hands down a better tire. Chunks less and last longer on the road. It is comparable to the km2 for tire wear. The sidewalls are considerably stronger than the mtz. Toyos are my pick of tire for rocks, they stick like glue.
Also have almost 20,000 miles on mine and alot of offroading and they have plenty of tread left............ unfortunately.
Also have almost 20,000 miles on mine and alot of offroading and they have plenty of tread left............ unfortunately.
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I have the Toyo MT's (35X12.5X17) . Only 3600 miles so far but happy with them. First Jeep so can only compare to tires on 4X4 trucks I have had. Not that noisy but I like a little "big tire roar" (not my DD). Ride isnt bad but again nothing else to compare too other than stock. Best part is they look good....IMO......
. Only 3600 miles so far but happy with them. First Jeep so can only compare to tires on 4X4 trucks I have had. Not that noisy but I like a little "big tire roar" (not my DD). Ride isnt bad but again nothing else to compare too other than stock. Best part is they look good....IMO......
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From all accounts, the Toyo's are the easiest to balance larger diameter mud tire made. On a vehicle that is suspect to death wobble to me that is a HUGE upside and ONE of the reasons I am thinking of going that way when I make a change. 