Goodyear Announces a new variant of the MT/R

[TCM]

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]

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

 

[Beowulf]

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]

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

 

[Pskhaat]

Is it directional?

 

[milo12]

Here is a link to the datasheet.

http://www.goodyeartires.com/goodyeartireselector/display_tire.jsp?prodline=Wrangler+MT%2FR+with+Kevlar&mrktarea=Light+Truck&treadwidth=&aspectratio=&rimdiameter=&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/goodyeartireselector/display_tire.jsp?prodline=Wrangler+DuraTrac&mrktarea=Light+Truck&treadwidth=&aspectratio=&rimdiameter=&sidewall=

 

[Pskhaat]

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]

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

 

[spressomon]

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]

Honestly the Dura Trac seems like the PERFECT tire :drool: 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.... :Astrologist: I'll just have to settle for the BFG KM2's until I can afford 16" rims.

 

[Beowulf]

GY is just going to have to make these in 255/85R16.

 

[Redline]

The DuraTrac does look tire like a great tire to compete with the Cooper ST.

I want them to make it in a 255/85R16 'load range D'

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

 

[Backwoods Rambler]

I sent an email to Goodyear requesting mileage warranty & addition future sizing information, since I couldn't find it on the website. Hopefully I'll hear something back soon.

I think I might buy some inexpensive 16 steel rims just to run this tire in the 285/75R16 size (p/n: 312005027), but that's an E load range tire so I'm concerned about the sidewall being too stiff and giving a rough ride??

 

[Beowulf]

I hope they actually reply to you with actual information. I usually get the form letter "The requested information is not available at this time"

 

[Beowulf]