M/T Baja Boss A/T Tires for the Tremor

[DLinc184]

My Tremor looks to be in need on new tires, and was thinking of going a size larger.
I bought a used 285/70R17 off Ebay and mounted it on my spare wheel (steely), drove it a few miles to see if it rubs anywhere. I could not see anywhere the tire was hitting anything...not the crash bars nor the spindle tie rod connections. I bought it used, and can find no evidence of a lift on the front, and have no wheel spacers.
So, now I'm thinking I want the M/Ts for looks and capability. I'm in New Orleans area, and very little opportunities for off roading, so most of my driving will be on road. As you can imagine, I'm worried about noise. By the way, the truck has (what looks like the original) General Grabber A/T X LT265/70R17 on it now, with 74K miles. While they still look good, I can "feel" them when rolling slowly, and in the morning, it takes a few mile before the flat-spotting sensation goes away.
Lastly, I don't really need the LT 10 ply's. since I won't do much off roading, nor trailering, I'm mainly concerned with road noise. I can seem to find definitive info when these are mounted to our trucks.
Any input on these specific tires will be appreciated.

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[Stevedbvik1]

My Tremor looks to be in need on new tires, and was thinking of going a size larger.
I bought a used 285/70R17 off Ebay and mounted it on my spare wheel (steely), drove it a few miles to see if it rubs anywhere. I could not see anywhere the tire was hitting anything...not the crash bars nor the spindle tie rod connections. I bought it used, and can find no evidence of a lift on the front, and have no wheel spacers.
So, now I'm thinking I want the M/Ts for looks and capability. I'm in New Orleans area, and very little opportunities for off roading, so most of my driving will be on road. As you can imagine, I'm worried about noise. By the way, the truck has (what looks like the original) General Grabber A/T X LT265/70R17 on it now, with 74K miles. While they still look good, I can "feel" them when rolling slowly, and in the morning, it takes a few mile before the flat-spotting sensation goes away.
Lastly, I don't really need the LT 10 ply's. since I won't do much off roading, nor trailering, I'm mainly concerned with road noise. I can seem to find definitive info when these are mounted to our trucks.
Any input on these specific tires will be appreciated.

I’m wondering if the steel spare has the same offset as the Tremor wheel. If I remember correctly the steel spare is a Bronco wheel.

 

[Buckbull]

Are you sure you really want to deal with the disadvantages of a M/T tire if you never actually need them? I have buddies that have them on their hunting rigs in the mountai west and love them. The current grabbers you have are more of a highway AT tire. I'm not thrilled with mine and will be looking to get something different.

 

[OGMix376]

Like Steve said I think the spare has a different offset.. broncos (with Sasquatch wheels) are a +30.
Tremor OeM are +42.
Ranger sport I believe +55
However the spare could also be the xl steelie which is also +55 (I think)

as far as lift.. if you have the OEM tremor fox coilovers up front.. it about 1” lift compared to a stock ranger.

you’ll likely rub with 285/70r17 on the stock tremor wheels (17x8. +42 offset).. at full lock in reverse (like backing into a parking spot, under deep articulations (like going by over a decent bump with a bit of steering angle, going into a steep drive way with a smidge of speed ((again with a bit of steering angle)).
Straight driving and slow wide turns you likely won’t see my co contact..
My original concerns with 285’s on a tremor was the inner side of the tire sidewall rubbing on the knuckle and full lock turning with any kind of bumpy situation…
Also checking do you still have any rake or is your truck sitting level..
Some will put a little 1” spacer on the top of the coilover which is covered by the mounting hat thingy.
The width of the tire is more the issue than diameter.
275/75r17’s I believe are a 10.5” wide and 33” diameter (basically a actual 33)
285/70r17’ come out to almost 11” wide and 32.5” diameter

 

[Frenchy]

Since you will be sticking to the street primarily, go with a good All-Terrain. All-Terrains are simply a All-Season geared for OffRoad use while still give good traction on the street in both dry and wet conditions.

 

[Dgc333]

Couple of points to help in choosing a tire:
1. The original Grabber ATx tires are Load Range C which is a 6 ply rating not 10 ply, 10 ply would be a Load Range E.
2. Tire rack lists there all terrain tires as;

The Grabber ATx is considered an Off-Road All-Terrain. The MT AT tire is a Rugged All-Terrain.

When the Grabbers wear out on my Tremor I will be going with an On-Road All-Terrain. Likely the Grabber HPT or BFG Trail Terrain.

 

[DLinc184]

I do realize that my tires are currently Load rated C tires. Tire Rack tells me they weigh approx 50#'s.
The M/T Baja Boss A/T tires I want to use have the following specs ( Once again...from Tire Rack):

• Size:285/70R17
• Service Description:116TService Description
• Load Range:SL Load Range
• Eco Focus:N/A
• UTQG:600 A B UTQG
• Max. Load:2,756 lbs
• Max. Inflation Pressure:44 psi
• Tread Depth:16/32"
• Tire Weight:48 lbs
• Rim Width Range:7.5-9.5"
• Meas. Rim Width:8.5"
• Sect. Width:11.6"
• Tread Width:9.3"
• Overall Diam.:32.8"

I know I don't want or need higher load rated tires. These are not higher load rated tires.
I was just asking anyone on the forum what their own personal experience with this particular tire.

 

[Friday yet?]

Couple of points to help in choosing a tire:
1. The original Grabber ATx tires are Load Range C which is a 6 ply rating not 10 ply, 10 ply would be a Load Range E.
2. Tire rack lists there all terrain tires as;

The Grabber ATx is considered an Off-Road All-Terrain. The MT AT tire is a Rugged All-Terrain.

When the Grabbers wear out on my Tremor I will be going with an On-Road All-Terrain. Likely the Grabber HPT or BFG Trail Terrain.

If memory serves BFG Trail Terrains were the OE tire on my Frontier NISMO (POS). I barely got 30K miles out of them. And I typically get high mileage out of tires. Do not recommend them. Just my 2 cents.

 

[Frenchy]

If memory serves BFG Trail Terrains were the OE tire on my Frontier NISMO (POS). I barely got 30K miles out of them. And I typically get high mileage out of tires. Do not recommend them. Just my 2 cents.

Not quite. The BFG Trail Terrain is considered a light duty version of the KO2/3. Thankfully I still have one of the original BFG Tires you are talking about on my spare steel wheel for my 2012. I'll take a look and let you know what it was

 

[Friday yet?]

Not quite. The BFG Trail Terrain is considered a light duty version of the KO2/3. Thankfully I still have one of the original BFG Tires you are talking about on my spare steel wheel for my 2012. I'll take a look and let you know what it was

I stand corrected. Just went down the Google rabbit hole. OE tires would have been the BFG Rugged Trail T/A.

And now back to our regularly scheduled program.

 

[lariat]

MT Baja Boss A/T 265/70/17 is one of the lightest tires you can find, across brands, that fits, and are awesome. Outstanding off-road and solid on-road. MADE IN THE U.S.A TO BOOT!

 

[lariat]

Are you sure you really want to deal with the disadvantages of a M/T tire if you never actually need them? I have buddies that have them on their hunting rigs in the mountai west and love them. The current grabbers you have are more of a highway AT tire. I'm not thrilled with mine and will be looking to get something different.

Disadvantages? M/T = Mickey Thompson.

 

[Frenchy]

MT Baja Boss A/T 265/70/17 is one of the lightest tires you can find, across brands, that fits, and is awesome. Outstanding off-road and solid on-road. MADE IN THE U.S.A TO BOOT!

Yes and no on the weight. In that size you have the standard P rated XL and then the LT. The P rated XL is 44 lbs a piece. The LT is 57. The Firestone Destination XT in that size(LT BTW) is 45 a piece.

 

[lariat]

Yes and no on the weight. In that size you have the standard P rated XL and then the LT. The P rated XL is 44 lbs a piece. The LT is 57. The Firestone Destination XT in that size(LT BTW) is 45 a piece.

I wouldn't even put the Firestone Destination XT in the same category as the MT tires. XL is 44# and runs amazing. Again, one of the lightest tires for a high quality, off-road capable AT tire.

 

[Frenchy]

I wouldn't even put the Firestone Destination XT in the same category as the MT tires. XL is 44# and runs amazing. Again, one of the lightest tires for a high quality, off-road capable AT tire.

Remember that the Mickey Thompson you are referring to is simply an All-Terrain. It's the same for the Firestone Destination XT. Now I haven't tested the tire above, but I have had the XT on 4 different vehicles and I have been impressed with the capabilities OffRoad and on the pavement. This includes wet and winter weather driving as well. How would the MR BAJA AT compare? Without a side by side comparison it would be hard to say that said it is still a heavy tire in the P Rated form. Perhaps there is a good reason, but who can say.

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