Goodyear Announces a new variant of the MT/R

**TCM** · 02-03-2009, 07:01 AM

http://bajasafari.blogspot.com/

It looks promising, a more siped version of the BFG MT KM2. With any luck they will offer a 255/85R16.

**adventureduo** · 02-03-2009, 08:22 AM

Interesting. The GYMTR has always been my favorite all around tire... i can't wait to see the reviews on this version.

**Beowulf** · 02-03-2009, 07:14 PM

The side lugging is definitely more stylized. What I liked about the original MTR was just basic blocked "U" shape side lugs.

This tire reminds me of a Pro Comp.

**MattScott** · 02-03-2009, 07:33 PM

Maybe they'll break the "Good-for-a-year" stereotype with this one.

**pskhaat** · 02-03-2009, 07:38 PM

Is it directional?

**milo12** · 02-03-2009, 08:03 PM

Here is a link to the datasheet.

http://www.goodyeartires.com/goodyea...ter=&sidewall=

These may be a good replacement for my Toyos. The only complaint I have about the Toyos is they are load rating E so they are kinda stiff. These Goodyears come in a C and D rating for a 35 inch tire.

There is also this tire that looks interesting for more snow driving.
http://www.goodyeartires.com/goodyea...ter=&sidewall=

**pskhaat** · 02-03-2009, 08:20 PM

Good call on this size: LT285/75R18

Wonder if they're hiring down at the local Kwik-E-Mart

so one could pay for them.

**durango_60** · 02-03-2009, 08:26 PM

I like the looks of the DuraTrac, looks like competition for the Cooper ST which is what I think suits my usage best.

**spressomon** · 02-03-2009, 10:53 PM

I like everything about the MT/R's I've run except the fact GY can't seem to make them round. I finally gave up after 3-complete sets of MT/R after experiencing the same out of round/difficult to balance/keep balanced issues and went to Toyo. Others I know have witnessed the same issues.

If they actually take care of the manufacturing issues described above this new version could be a great tire. And ditto above: Hope they offer them in a 10.5/11.0" x 35 diameter (16 or 18 wheel) AND 255R85 16!

**Backwoods Rambler** · 02-05-2009, 03:22 AM

Honestly the Dura Trac seems like the PERFECT tire

for my driving needs. 90% street commuting in Colorado with occasional heavy winter snow/ice & spring rain with the remainder of my driving on (usually dry) mountain dirt track and some, but very little, rock crawling. But alas no 33x10.5x15 offered

If only I had 16" rims, the 285/75/16 Load 'E' is right on the money....some day....

I'll just have to settle for the BFG KM2's until I can afford 16" rims.

Thread: Goodyear Announces a new variant of the MT/R

Thread Tools

Display