Mickey Thompson tires

BumperJumper · 02-06-2006, 04:03 AM

To ease the financial burden of the extra stuff (axle turning or new preturned axle, wheels & tires, new gears, 3rd member rebuild supplies and shop time) I'll need when I do the SOA, I'm going to go ahead and get the new 15x10" wheels (that I'll be putting the 35s on) when I replace my worn Toyos. I'm looking at Mickey Thompson 31x11.5 Baja Radials on Summit and was wondering how they behave for a DD that sees a lot of highway time (I live in Spokane, WA and frequently visit my family and fiance just north of Seattle). Summit's the only place I've looked so far. Haven't checked the local tire places to see what else is available, but I'm just wondering if the Mickey Thompsons are a viable choice for a DD rig.

Thoughts, opinions?

blk87K5 · 02-06-2006, 07:45 AM

I would say no. I had them on my old rig for a while and they sucked on the street. The did aweful on wet pavement, and in Washington, I dont think it ever stops raining. I have heard the sidewalls on the radials were weak, mine were bias. The tread design is just not condusive to street driving.

ginericfj80 · 02-06-2006, 08:00 AM

SOA and then going with 31s?

BumperJumper · 02-06-2006, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ginericfj80

SOA and then going with 31s?

No, going 35s after the SOA, but 31s because I'll need new tires before then and they'll easily fit.

02-06-2006, 04:03 AM	#1
BumperJumper Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Member # 19465 Location: Fairchild Air Force Base, WA Posts: 777	Mickey Thompson tires To ease the financial burden of the extra stuff (axle turning or new preturned axle, wheels & tires, new gears, 3rd member rebuild supplies and shop time) I'll need when I do the SOA, I'm going to go ahead and get the new 15x10" wheels (that I'll be putting the 35s on) when I replace my worn Toyos. I'm looking at Mickey Thompson 31x11.5 Baja Radials on Summit and was wondering how they behave for a DD that sees a lot of highway time (I live in Spokane, WA and frequently visit my family and fiance just north of Seattle). Summit's the only place I've looked so far. Haven't checked the local tire places to see what else is available, but I'm just wondering if the Mickey Thompsons are a viable choice for a DD rig. Thoughts, opinions? __________________ Fully desmogged '88 FJ62 w/ 222K miles; Flowmaster exhaust, Mallory ignition, Tuffy center console, '88 Mazda MX6 front seats, fully Dynamat'd, four wheel discs USAF Active Duty, proudly serving

02-06-2006, 07:45 AM	#2
blk87K5 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Member # 15393 Location: In a library. Posts: 1,129	I would say no. I had them on my old rig for a while and they sucked on the street. The did aweful on wet pavement, and in Washington, I dont think it ever stops raining. I have heard the sidewalls on the radials were weak, mine were bias. The tread design is just not condusive to street driving. __________________ -Bryan Gillespie

02-06-2006, 08:00 AM	#3
ginericfj80 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5767 Location: IDaho Posts: 1,774	SOA and then going with 31s? __________________ Eric V. 99 built UZJ100 FJ68 Project 74 FJ15 www.WildWildWestArt.com

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