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Tire Suggestions - Mickey Thompson Baja Boss OR Nitto Ridge Grappler

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by TailgateStargazer, Jan 17, 2024.

  1. Jan 17, 2024 at 8:01 PM
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    TailgateStargazer

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    Hello!! I need help deciding what tires to buy. I've read so many different reviews and researched...UGH. These are the days I miss my dad.

    So, I have a 2019 Tundra CrewMax (1794 Edition) - 4x4 w/TRD Off Road. Last week, the dealer told me I needed new tires at 43k miles.

    At the end of the day, I am trying to decide between Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT & Nitto Ridge Grappler, leaning more toward the MTs.

    Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks in advance!!
     
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  2. Jan 18, 2024 at 5:15 AM
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    I recently did a good bit of research and decided on some Milestar Patagonia XTs. They had a ton of good reviews and couldn’t beat the price. If you’re leaning towards an MT, they also have those as well.

    Not either of the 2 you were deciding on, but just my $0.02. 72608021236__ED4D9270-C229-4A60-AD51-F0B01F3F535C.jpg
     
  3. Jan 18, 2024 at 5:37 AM
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    What is your intended use for the tires? Looks? Loudness? Snow performance? Sand performance? Deep mud performance?

    Both tires you are considering are great all-terrains but aren't without limitations. Providing a little more detail of your needs or preferences would allow us to offer suggestions or help steer you in the right direction.
     
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  4. Jan 18, 2024 at 5:48 AM
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    Baja boss hands down.
     
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  5. Jan 18, 2024 at 6:39 AM
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    In Iowa I run nitto. Happy with them. 350 day over 2 1/2 ×years running out west .held up.but I want to try these, never in stock though around here..
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  6. Jan 18, 2024 at 8:09 AM
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    Had the MT Baja Boss AT's for 50K miles and getting ready to buy my second set. They handle great in rain, snow and mud. 275/70 18 on stock suspension no issues.
     
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    i run Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT in 297/70/18 and love them. Only downside is they are very heavy. First 2 out of 4 didn't balance but got 2 new ones and prefect since. Had them all over the east coast. Would be happy to run them again.
     
  8. Jan 18, 2024 at 10:29 AM
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    Mickey Thompson’s are produced by the Cooper Tire corp so you cant go wrong with them. Nittos are hit or miss from my experience.
     
  9. Jan 18, 2024 at 12:25 PM
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    Depends on the size I was in within 2 lbs of any other options and lighter than most.

    Very happy with them no balancing issues 285/70/17s

    Great in the wet had some light snow this week and not had to go into 4wd.
     
  10. Jun 4, 2024 at 6:45 PM
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    Anyone still watching this thread and have long term reviews?
    I'm about 99% sure I'm going Baja Boss AT for my next set of shoes just curious is anyone has an opinion 20-30 k miles in

    I'm notoriously hard on tires and prob average 30k miles before they are trash off road. Sell on CL for a bit of $ abd and then dump a boat load on a new set

    Im currently running Yoko Geo MT and they are sooo loud and torn up from rocks (pretty much trash at this point)
     
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    Have about 30k miles on my Ridge Grapplers and still love them with no issues.
     
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    Love my MT Baja Boss AT
     
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  13. Jun 4, 2024 at 8:25 PM
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    Thanks!
    How are they in wet conditions and snow?
    I'm in PNW, worn out Mud terrains are terrible
    I've never run Nittos or Toyos, great reputation, just haven't tried them
     
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    I have about 7500 miles on the Baja Boss. They still look brand new.
    Great in wet (we have had a TON of rain this year), great in snow, not terribly loud for as aggressive as they are.
    Very happy with them.
     
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    Here in Oregon with the Baja boss MT and still amazing. 30+k on mine and I’ll say it again I won’t run another tire on my rig. They do it all

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  16. Jun 11, 2024 at 11:02 AM
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    Thanks!
    $100 mail in rebate right now.
    I probably will run my yokos through Seattle summer and buy a set in the fall.
    Seems like from last years MT offer the same rebate in the fall. It's only $100 rebate but with 5 x 37" tires any little bit helps
     
  17. Jun 11, 2024 at 11:21 AM
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    I had narrowed it down to the MT Baja Boss ATs or the new Falken AT4Ws (which now have 3 ply sidewall and seen a bit more aggressive looking.
    No real long term reviews though and it's a pretty big change (compound and pattern). I always try to stay away from something until it's been around a few years.
    I haven't seen them in person, but by photos the Mickeys just look so much better.
    Since I've just run mud terrains, I still want something that is still more aggressive looking in addition to performance.
     
  18. Jun 11, 2024 at 11:32 AM
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    Mickey AT is a great tire. Few buddies of mine run them and really enjoy them.
     
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    Your eyes do not deceive you. The Baja Boss AT is the best looking AT on the market. They perform incredible too. They are pigs though. Guessing it's not a major concern for you since you're running 37s. My 295s were pigs - like 70-75lbs/tire; If they made them in a 285/70/r18 c rating I'd have them again. A C-rating is what's on my wife's 4R
     
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    I asked my local Discount tire if they could get 1 of each in the shop for me to look at but they require a $25 deposit and since I'm not going to order right away I'll lose it. I should talk to the manger though I have been paying their rent last 5 years with my business
    2 sets of 5 x 37's on my truck
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    No wonder I'm broke!! :spending:

    Yeah the Mickey's are heavy but the E-load Falkens in 37 are the same weight.
    D-load Mickey's are 80lbs,
    E-load Falken AT4W are 78lbs.
    My current Yoko MTs (D-load) are 76lbs.
    Goes to show the beef in the Mickey's they weigh more than Falken E loads with basically the same tread depth (MTs 18.5/32nds, Falken 19/32nds)

    Just had Overland Torque Tune done, I definitely won't notice 4 lbs :burnrubber:
     
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    Are the 295s E or D rating? That is Heavy for that size.
    I threw out all hope of gas mileage once I lifted, 37s, armor etc.
     
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    They were E's. Really felt it in the butt dyno. Tow/haul mode helped, but what the truck really needed was a regear. 4.88's at least.
     
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    I went with 4.88s (at the time Nitro didn't sell 5.29s :(
    Gotta say I was sceptical but the tune I had done made a BIG difference as well. It has way more responsiveness, passing speed increased. One purchase I definitely do not regret. Its not just a placebo effect, my mechanics both commented after a recent service asking if I had re-geared or something since my last visit. Also a buddy of mine who didn't know drove it a couple of weeks ago and was very surprised as well, asked what I had done to the truck.
    I'm a believer. Tow / haul is now like a "turbo-lite" :)
     
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