I am looking for a tire (in 35x12.5 16 or 16.5) that can resist the cutting action of shale rock and similar conditions.

I am looking for something maybe 6, but likely 8, or 10 ply, that maintains decent on-road manners (handling, noise, balancing, rain/snow, wear, etc...)

I am considering Super Swamper SSR's, and General Grabber MT's. I would like to have a radial.

Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.

AJV

 

The Mickey Thompson Baja Claw is the best rock tire around. It's been proven in 4 Wheel Magazine, and a few others, plus it looks awesome. Don't even consider a General tire, cause generally they suck. The Claw doesn't come in a 12.5, but a 35 x 13.50-16LT. Maybe that will work.

Here's an Excursion with the Claw in a 35x13.50-16LT.


The Claw


I guess you can't go wrong with Swampers, but too many people have those.

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[This message has been edited by mudder (edited 10-24-2000).]

 

while not as exotic as the MTs, the BFGs and Cooper tires hold up really well in loose rock. The also are very hard to puncture. Our cabin was on a 36 mile dirt road, and never had a problem with them. Even wheeling up the mountains in eastern oregon. Tons of shale rock there!