Goodyear Announces a new variant of the MT/R

[Beowulf]

 

[Beowulf]

 

[Darren]

Sizes listed here. No 255/85/16.

They still list the existing model on their site, and the article wording makes it sound like the the new version is a lineup addition, as the thread title also suggests, as opposed to a replacement. Can this be confirmed?

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

I'm guessing this was your personal stereotype, and not one that is generally shared. I've gotten at least 45,000 miles on my previous three sets of MT/Rs, and 55,000 on the last. I don't think one can complain at all about tire life with a tread type like this.

 

[rionorte]

Almost like the Dunlops Radial Rover RT:

 

[Life_in_4Lo]

Which is this? looks pretty good

I like the new MTR tread design better than the old one but the sidewall looks too trendy. Maybe it looks better in real life.

 

[Bighead]

I'm guessing this was your personal stereotype, and not one that is generally shared. I've gotten at least 45,000 miles on my previous three sets of MT/Rs, and 55,000 on the last. I don't think one can complain at all about tire life with a tread type like this.

I hope I am able to get that type of mileage out of mine.

 

[Beowulf]

Which is this? looks pretty good

I like the new MTR tread design better than the old one but the sidewall looks too trendy. Maybe it looks better in real life.

That is the Dura Trac.

Your thoughts on the looks are mine as well. Tires today seem to be going towards this trend fad. I just want a straight Michelin XZL, or similar with could side lugging and be done with it.

 

[Backwoods Rambler]

Almost like the Dunlops Radial Rover RT:
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The dunlops appear to be offered in a very small selection of sizes.

These are all I could find:

1. LT215/85R16
2. LT235/85R16
3. LT235/75R15
4. LT245/75R16
5. LT265/75R16
6. LT225/75R16

Source

 

[Backwoods Rambler]

I'm guessing this was your personal stereotype, and not one that is generally shared. I've gotten at least 45,000 miles on my previous three sets of MT/Rs, and 55,000 on the last. I don't think one can complain at all about tire life with a tread type like this.

I've actually heard the same with the MT/R's; However, the set I owned sw very little trail or street use before I sold them to get out of rock crawling and into expedition style 4wheeling/camping. I will say that I really liked them on the trail though.

 

[Backwoods Rambler]

I talked to Goodyear PR the other day and was told that there is NO TREAD WARRANTY for the Dura Trac tire. Not sure if this would be a deal breaker for anyone, or if it really matters at all? Anyone ever gotten anything from a treadwear warranty? No final pricing yet either.

 

[Beowulf]

I've never had a tire NOT last as long as I expected when it came to tread wear. And especially when it wasn't something unrelated to alignment. I figure the way I treat my tires I'm quite happy when I get 40K miles on them.

Now for the Volvo, I would expect to get more miles and usually do.

 

[haven]

The folks at Pickuptrucks.com had a chance to test the new MT/R
tires. Their report is here
http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2009/03/first-roll-goodyear-mtr-with-kevlar-offroad-tires.html

The reports says the tires are pretty quiet on the highway, clear
mud quickly, and didn't suffer any punctures or sidewall cuts after
crawling across jagged granite, deflated to 12 psi.

 

[Beowulf]

Not a bad little article. Only time will tell. I hate to say, but based on looks alone I don't think it will sell as well as the New BFG MT KM2.

 

[Pskhaat]

Sooo... again are they or are they not directional? Clearly looks so?

And...pickuptrucks don't appear to be treading lightly:

 

[Beowulf]

Here are some pics I found over on Jeeps Unlimited.