New Tire option for 2021- Mickey Thompson BOSS A/T

[Billynath1988]

New Tire option for 2021- Mickey Thompson BOSS A/T

Coming from Nitto Ridge grapplers that have served me well.

Looks like another choice in the Hybrid AT/MT tire category.
Some great-sounding features on paper.

3peak snowflake rating
3 ply sidewall
Nice tread depth compared to Ridge grappler and New Toyo AT3's
Very intriguing size of 35x10r17
Priced around the middle of the pack


opinions? Anyone with pics on a truck?


Mickey Thompson | Baja Boss A/T

New Baja Boss A/T Testimonials - YouTube

 

[Billynath1988]

Still looking into these. So far getting great reviews. Anyone have some Tall skinny tire pics on our trucks? I think thats the biggest hold back for me right now is whether or not 255/85/17 is "too skinny" looking. Im sure they perform great.

 

[MAST4R]

I really like my ATZ P3.

MT is a premium lineup for Cooper so they are said to have better compounds than Cooper branded tires, certainly so in ATZ P3 vs STT Maxx.

It has a great tread warranty (Boss) and the snow flake is a nice plus. The silica in LT is a big deal as well.

Looks really good to me.

 

[Billynath1988]

I really like my ATZ P3.

MT is a premium lineup for Cooper so they are said to have better compounds than Cooper branded tires, certainly so in ATZ P3 vs STT Maxx.

It has a great tread warranty (Boss) and the snow flake is a nice plus. The silica in LT is a big deal as well.

Looks really good to me.

Agreed, all the reasons this tire has my attention. Id really like to see what this 255/85/17 tire looks like on our trucks.. seems like a great compromise of height/weight but is it too skinny?

 

[Billynath1988]

Still researching before pulling the trigger.. anyone got pics and experience with super tall skinnys?

 

[montijo505]

Still researching before pulling the trigger.. anyone got pics and experience with super tall skinnys?

I stole this pic from TW of the Kenda Klever 35x10.5, they look awesome!

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[Billynath1988]

Just sourcing out the best price but it looks like I'm gonna go with this tire and this size.
Found some excellent pictures in the Skinny tire mega-thread on tacomaworld.com
The SKINNY on skinny tires | Page 214 | Tacoma World

Anyone else go this route? Id like to see more tall skinny's on 4runner pics.

 

[gimlithepirate]

Love the idea of these tires. That size seems awesome too. I should probably do y alignment work to get my 255/80r17 Wildpeaks off the body mount first xD

 

[Billynath1988]

Love the idea of these tires. That size seems awesome too. I should probably do y alignment work to get my 255/80r17 Wildpeaks off the body mount first xD

What UCA's are you running.. Im sure ill be doing more trimming beyond what I did to wheel with 285/75's

 

[Every Day OutDoors]

Kenda Klever RT tires are offered in the 35x10.5r 17 size also at a significantly cheaper price than the Mickey Thompson offering also, I would be interested in both of them, but have never ran the Kenda tire

 

[y=mx+b]

I've got the 35x10.5 kenda klevers going on soonish, I'll let you know how I like them

 

[montijo505]

I've got the 35x10.5 kenda klevers going on soonish, I'll let you know how I like them

You do keep saying that........op2:

Come on [MENTION=85520]Billynath1988[/MENTION] just pull the trigger and be the guinea pig for us lol

 

[Billynath1988]

You do keep saying that........op2:

Come on [MENTION=85520]Billynath1988[/MENTION] just pull the trigger and be the guinea pig for us lol

Dude im so close, I want the tire.. my issue right now is stuffing that diameter tire is conflicting with the body mount, even with some pretty extreme chopping..

 

[y=mx+b]

You do keep saying that........op2:

Come on [MENTION=85520]Billynath1988[/MENTION] just pull the trigger and be the guinea pig for us lol

Ok by soonish I meant today lol

Dude im so close, I want the tire.. my issue right now is stuffing that diameter tire is conflicting with the body mount, even with some pretty extreme chopping..

Took a break to get some water, but I just removed the shock and about to cycle it. I actually like the way they look on +15 wheels with no spacers. Still need to test them at full stuff, but because they're skinny, the body mount won't need to be as aggressively chopped like they would for a 12.5



this is at ride height and not fully turned because I was testing with a spacer on the other side and the tire was hitting something, so they will get closer at full stuff lock. I have LCAs all the way forward and SPC position F

 

[Billynath1988]

The Kendas look great and ive heard great things about them!

Those SPC UCA's your running really help with that extra adjustment. I'm currently running the JBA high caster arms so I will need to figure that out

 

[y=mx+b]

The Kendas look great and ive heard great things about them!

Those SPC UCA's your running really help with that extra adjustment. I'm currently running the JBA high caster arms so I will need to figure that out

I just full bumped them without the shocks in, and definitely going to need to chop body mount as I mentioned, hammer the pinch weld, and then trim the front bumper. but the skinniness does help. Might even be able to run them without spacers and still clear my UCAs. Still need to remove some plastic inside the wheel well to see. with JBA they are wider, so may need some spacing

 

[Billynath1988]

I just full bumped them without the shocks in, and definitely going to need to chop body mount as I mentioned, hammer the pinch weld, and then trim the front bumper. but the skinniness does help. Might even be able to run them without spacers and still clear my UCAs. Still need to remove some plastic inside the wheel well to see. with JBA they are wider, so may need some spacing

I run a wheel spacer now with plenty of clearance on the JBA's, but I cant adjust the caster enough to pull the wheel off the body mount. Ive chopped it up pretty good to fit the 285/75's I have, Idk how far I can go before Its an issue.

What's your bump stop setup like? Can you stuff those tires without popping body panels?

 

[y=mx+b]

I run a wheel spacer now with plenty of clearance on the JBA's, but I cant adjust the caster enough to pull the wheel off the body mount. Ive chopped it up pretty good to fit the 285/75's I have, Idk how far I can go before Its an issue.

What's your bump stop setup like? Can you stuff those tires without popping body panels?

Stock bump stop. With the wheels straight yes lol. I need to hammer the pinch weld now, so I can't turn any further to see if the edge of the tire catches the flare

With spacers, you tire will have a larger scrub radius, so you may start to hit more things

 

[Billynath1988]

Stock bump stop. With the wheels straight yes lol. I need to hammer the pinch weld now, so I can't turn any further to see if the edge of the tire catches the flare

With spacers, you tire will have a larger scrub radius, so you may start to hit more things

So maybe without spacers, assuming the tall skinnies clear the UCA's, And I believe they will... I might be better on the body mount than with them on?

 

[y=mx+b]

So maybe without spacers, assuming the tall skinnies clear the UCA's, And I believe they will... I might be better on the body mount than with them on?

yeo I just beat the pinch weld and full lock stuffed, they don't rub the body mount at all. My body mounts are untouched right now.

I also do have the wheel pushed forward with the rear cam all the way out, front cam all the way in, and SPC setting F, which is almost as far as the tire can be pushed forward. I don't know what the true caster number is, but i've been driving around like this on my baby HT tires without any issues