Consumer Tire vs Commercial Tires

[sargeek]

Has anyone had experiences running a "Commercial" Grade tire vs. all the "consumer" grade tires?

You would think they would be a good fit for the expo community:

Goodyear G971 Armor Max - Link http://www.goodyeartrucktires.com/tires/details.aspx?prodline=160110

Goodyear G933 Armor Max - Link http://www.goodyeartrucktires.com/tires/details.aspx?prodline=160111

It appears that the only real problems is the limited sizes and the high costs?

 

[mortonm]

I haven't seen anyone running either of those, it looks like ey are fairly dated tread designs but are probably literally as tough as nails.

Availability might be an issue as well

Interested to hear others weigh in.

 

[quickfarms]

What size tire are you looking at?

 

[Shocker]

I have been thinking the same thing today! Not a bunch in the smaller diameter tire size though.

 

[Shocker]

Perfect for VanDOOM!

 

[aarolar]

I did a good bit of research on these not long ago and these Toyos came out on top by far.

http://m.toyotires.com/tire/pattern/m-55-on-off-road-commercial-traction-tires

 

[mortonm]

I did a good bit of research on these not long ago and these Toyos came out on top by far.

http://m.toyotires.com/tire/pattern/m-55-on-off-road-commercial-traction-tires

I agree with you there, love the look of them as well. They are also more readily available than any of the other commercial tires.

 

[UnfrozenCaveman]

I had a set of 235/85-16 E-rated BFG TracEdge on the Disco for years.

Lasted for ever, did "okay" off road, and yes, rode like an empty cement truck.

The D-rated Dunlops that are on it now are far more comfortable and seem to perform just as well off road and in the snowy bits too.