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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 05:36 AM
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315/70R17 Mickey Thompson MTZ

Just got the new tires installed yesterday! Makes the truck look like a real truck now, not just a rollerskate. They ride very well and have just a slight hum to them. I was really surprised at how quiet they are. They roll very smooth and took a normal amount of weight for a mud terrain tire. For anyone else who has these tires, what pressure are you running in them? Sorry no pics, my computer has so many virsuses on it that I can barely get onto the net.
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 07:24 AM
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I really like the looks of the MTZs, one of the best looking tires out there. I need something a little smaller than 315 to be able to get in my garage, and unfortunately these are not available in an E rating in a 33/12.5 X 17 or similar size. Thanks for the post, glad you are happy with the new tires.
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 07:57 AM
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You knew it was coming!!! Congrats on the tires!!

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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 08:19 AM
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I have these tires and HATE them. Mine took alot of balancing weights and remounting to change their placement on the wheel, and they still have a little hop to them. They are noisy, and have a rough ride. I bought mine over the internet, so I had no recourse when I complained about them. I'll never buy a tire again that, #1; doesn't come out of a store in my neighborhood, and, #2; isn't a quality brand name.
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 04:02 PM
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I have these tires and HATE them. Mine took alot of balancing weights and remounting to change their placement on the wheel, and they still have a little hop to them. They are noisy, and have a rough ride. I bought mine over the internet, so I had no recourse when I complained about them. I'll never buy a tire again that, #1; doesn't come out of a store in my neighborhood, and, #2; isn't a quality brand name.

I bet you they screwed you and stuck you with a bum set of tires knowing you wouldn't be able to do anything about it.
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 04:09 PM
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Congrats on your new tires I love mine and they do look awsome I get compliments every day,well I run around 60 in front and 54 or so in rear.
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 09:34 PM
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My 1st post. I have the 33" mtz's and like them. I even put them on the first day I got my truck! I run 45psi in all of them and it seems to be all right.
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 10:39 PM
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Congrats on your new tires I love mine and they do look awsome I get compliments every day,well I run around 60 in front and 54 or so in rear.
DITTO!

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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 10:42 PM
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I bet you they screwed you and stuck you with a bum set of tires knowing you wouldn't be able to do anything about it.
X2!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 11:26 PM
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I ran the atz mickeys for a while and took them off. they were the 35/13.50/20. the tires looked awesome on my truck but they weigh around 80lbs each and it just drove all around bad. they made the truck look good but I was afraid they were going to eat the front end up in no time.
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 11:48 PM
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I ran the atz mickeys for a while and took them off. they were the 35/13.50/20. the tires looked awesome on my truck but they weigh around 80lbs each and it just drove all around bad. they made the truck look good but I was afraid they were going to eat the front end up in no time.

My 17" Toyos weigh 77 lbs each but I don't have any problems with their ride.
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Old Jun 7, 2007 | 12:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Dan_K
I have these tires and HATE them. Mine took alot of balancing weights and remounting to change their placement on the wheel, and they still have a little hop to them. They are noisy, and have a rough ride. I bought mine over the internet, so I had no recourse when I complained about them. I'll never buy a tire again that, #1; doesn't come out of a store in my neighborhood, and, #2; isn't a quality brand name.



Like Mickey Thompson are not quality tires......
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Old Jun 7, 2007 | 12:48 AM
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Ive got about 5000 miles on mine and I love them so far. I run about 55 in the front and 45 in the rear. But Im still trying to figure out what pressure i like best. Ill maybe have to try adding some pressure.
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Old Jun 7, 2007 | 01:25 AM
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My 17" Toyos weigh 77 lbs each but I don't have any problems with their ride.
I put toyos on the truck after that. but I dont have the suspension stuff you do. I would think that would make a difference. I just have a $90 leveling kit. I want to upgrade that at some point, its on the list
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Old Jun 7, 2007 | 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by vegashd


Like Mickey Thompson are not quality tires......
i was going to say mickey thompson is one of the best out there... not sure what he meant by saying they arent quality...
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