Teaser Shot - Treadwright/Retreads

[Ric]

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd139/Rix4rnr/2011/Mods/New%20MTR%20Tires/DSC_2436-Copy.jpg


Edit Rocko: Ric, I left it as a "teaser" for awhile, but for searches sake, I changed the title. Thanks!

[DHC6twinotter]

You got new tires I guess?

[Obi..]

Dan, that would very likely be the center lugs on a set of General Grabbers. Ric, what do I win? :D
(Although I thought the sipe channels were pointed into each other, not clocked like that??)

[YotaFun]

NorCal you are way off, check out treadwrights site.
Those are there Retread MT/Rs.

Now did he go for a 33 or a 35?

[Ric]

YotaFun, is the winner, lol MTRs or GuardDogs from Treadwright, I just got two now and next payday Ill get the other 3 :)
These are 33s with the Goodyear sidewalls.
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd139/Rix4rnr/2011/Mods/New%20MTR%20Tires/DSC_2434.jpg

[Obi..]

NorCal you are way off, check out treadwrights site.
Those are there Retread MT/Rs.


Avy, I'll just keep quiet instead, everyone here has heard my opinion on that company. Looking forward to see them mounted up and a review written. ;)

[^VooDoo^]

Those look great,,,, But I thought it was ilegal to put retreds on front/steering axel,,, Or was that only for big rigs.

[YotaFun]

Those look great,,,, But I thought it was ilegal to put retreds on front/steering axel,,, Or was that only for big rigs.


I believe that is only for heavy duty vehicles.
plenty of guys in pa have run those on there trucks

[some_odd_girl]

That first pic is pretty awesome. :D

[YotaFun]

Okay, let me try that again.
Ric, did you call treadwright directly to request the MTR sidewall or did you just put it in the order notes for the online order?

[Ric]

Okay, let me try that again.
Ric, did you call treadwright directly to request the MTR sidewall or did you just put it in the order notes for the online order?

Sorry YotaFun, I called them and asked for the Goodyear sidewalls, they did tell me that its first come first served, so I placed the order for 2 Guard dogs in a 285-70/17. they fill orders as they get the sides

[YotaFun]

Gotcha, and sorry about the "okay, let me try again" I tried posting and it never went through lol!

Alright, Note to self, when going to order these Call to make sure to get the right sidewall

[Ric]

no woories YotaFun, they did seem like good people, you just have let them know what sidewalls you want, they may not have when you call, but if you pay for them as soon as they get them in, you are first on the list, thats what I undersstood, lol

[YotaFun]

Gotcha, sounds good, next week I will have to give them a call once my check clears, my bald pizza cutter 255s are causing me braking issues lol

[troyboy162]

great! I think you will love the compound. I think they have nice rubber for our vehical weight.

[Ric]

YotaFun,
yea thats best, just call them, they were good to me.

Troyboy,
do you have the treadwrights ? sounds like you do, are they good ? Im a fan of the Firestone Dest. MT, but Im willing to try something else, lol

[04 Rocko Taco]

Local friend of mine just put a set of MTR tread (Firestone sidewalls) on his runner. he likes them so far. They aren't Treadwrights, just contributing due to a +1 for running retreads. :)

[Ric]

Local friend of mine just put a set of MTR tread (Firestone sidewalls) on his runner. he likes them so far. They aren't Treadwrights, just contributing due to a +1 for running retreads. :)

very cool, do you happen to know where he got them ? lets keep this going, the more options we have, the better

[flyfishexpert]

I have been running a set of 265/75R16's for about 5,000 miles and so far they have been great.

Ric, did you notice they are actually larger than the standard size? Mine measure about half way between 265's and 285's.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oErZcR1u9rc/TnaGvm8qx3I/AAAAAAAAD-4/D76M6VIzBKk/s640/DSC_6929.jpg

Ordering was easy, just called them up and asked for BFG AT sidewalls and Guard Dog tread.

[Cebby]

Did you mean 265's?

[Crinale]

Did you mean 265's?

haha, i hope so, cuz his pic doesnt look anywhere near 365.. :P that would be like a 38x14.5 tire.. thats huge

[Ric]

Ric, did you notice they are actually larger than the standard size? Mine measure about half way between 265's and 285's.

Im not sure, seems like Ive been running these little baby tires for so long now, lol Ill fell like Im driving a monster truck when these are mounted, lol

[troyboy162]

I had the 285/75/16's in the MTR pattern with MTR sidewalls. I liked the tires alot and only bought the KM2 because they didnt offer a 35" at the time. My 33" treadwright ran tall for the size. I am leaning toward treadwrights for my next set of tires unless I can find something more agressive at a reasonable price.

[YotaFun]

Troy how many miles did you get out of your retreads?

[troyboy162]

Its hard to say between rock abuse weekly and running them out of balance. I never wore them out completely. I wore the set of four down about %50 combined in about 15k. I'd say they are every bit a +40k tire if cared for like normal. Road warriors will probably see greater then 50k, but I like to leave a pile of rubber at the bottom of waterfalls myself haha

[YotaFun]

Gotcha

[Ric]

I placed my order for the other tires yesterday, can't wait to get them mounted

[YotaFun]

I will be making my order either tomorrow or friday

[Ric]

very nice..
Got the tracking # I should have them Fri. with a little luck, Ill have them mounted, balanced and the alignment done on sat :thumbup:

[troyboy162]

Avy did you go 315?

[Ric]

Nope not me, I went with 33s

[flyfishexpert]

Did you mean 265's?


Yep, fat-fingered it.

[YotaFun]

No I am going 285, I was planning on 315, but since in the winter I still use my truck to commute 70 miles a day I need something manageable till I regear.

[YotaFun]

AND i'll have to wait till next week to order mine, truck need new rotors, pads, drums, shoes, spring set and an axle seal. That alone my cost for aftermarket parts even has put me over half what it will cost me to get the tires with shipping....

I hate having two vehicles sometimes and having the cost of keeping them up.

[Ric]

another teaser:
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd139/Rix4rnr/2004%204Runner-new/Mods/33-TreadWright%20MTRs%20Oct%202011/2011-10-21_16-58-31_897.jpg

By the time I got them mounted and balanced, it was about 6 and I was STRAVING, so when I got done eating it was dark, so Ill get some shots tomorrow after work.

So far, I have nothing but praise, for Treadwright.com, customer service is A+, price is A+, shipping is A+ and so far the ride and quailty of these tires are another A+, I honestly cant tell any difference.

[YotaFun]

Damn they look good!
I have always heard good things from guys here on the east coast so.

[Ric]

Thanks, the pic was taken from the cell phone, I need to get it aligned, but ill try and snap a few pix today

[Ric]

FINALLY, got them all on and time to snap a few pix :shake:
well the fronts were to close to the A-arms but thats cause it needs to be aligned, and thats Tues at 8am, lol but I called ToytecLifts (damn I love that place, lol) on fri having a feeling Id need these:
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd139/Rix4rnr/2004%204Runner-new/Mods/33-TreadWright%20MTRs%20Oct%202011/DSC_2443.jpg
got them all mounted and rolling, Im loving my rig again:
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd139/Rix4rnr/2004%204Runner-new/Mods/33-TreadWright%20MTRs%20Oct%202011/DSC_2449.jpg
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd139/Rix4rnr/2004%204Runner-new/Mods/33-TreadWright%20MTRs%20Oct%202011/DSC_2448.jpg

[DHC6twinotter]

Looks great! :thumbup:

[04 Rocko Taco]

Pssstttt.... Ric!! What's that on your front bumper tube?

[Ric]

Chris,
thats a Hi-Lift mount
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd139/Rix4rnr/2011/Hi%20Lift%20Mount/DSC_1917.jpg
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd139/Rix4rnr/2011/Hi%20Lift%20Mount/DSC_1918.jpg
Heres the link:
http://www.hi-lift.com/accessories/index.html