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Mickey Thompson Cepek Claw radial?

Old Sep 30, 2004 | 08:53 PM
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Mickey Thompson Cepek Claw radial?

Anyone run these tires? I was thinking Of putting these on my stock wheels size 33x12.50. It looks like a pretty nice tire but I'm worried they'd be really loud. I can handle some noise but I dont want to howl down the road.
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Old Oct 1, 2004 | 01:53 PM
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I have heard that the Claws are a little scary in wet (rainy) conditions. Not much life in them, longevity wise on a lite weight Toyota Tacoma. I would think that the weight of the Ram would eat em up pretty quick.

The Goodyear MTR's are a good looking tire, though a little pricey. Don't know if they make a 17". I also saw the Ram with the Swamper Truxus 17's, those looked real good. I would worry about the Swamper in the rain though, not much tread hitting the pavement. Can't comment on life expectantcy on the Truxus.

Just my .02

Mike
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Old Oct 1, 2004 | 08:33 PM
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Thanks for the reply. I'm also considering the GY MT/R's but the Claws look really tough IMO.
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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 06:31 PM
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I am running the Goodyears and I think about 22 k is all they will be good for. I have about 15 k on them and they are way over half worn out. My Best friend is running the Claws on a Hemi truck but early gueses are only about 19-20 k on a much lighter truck.
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PS Check the load rating on the 33's as they are only rated for 2600 lbs per tire, not enough in my opinion.
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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 07:01 PM
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Don't bother unless you like replacing tires. Buddy of mine has them on an 02. He might get 12K out of them if he is lucky. He is very **** about tire pressures and rotations and doesn't abuse them at all. Awesome tire, but lousy wear and a bit loud on the road.

Your choice though.
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