I would have gone with a set of MT/R's, but I was running
low on the funds, so I decided to go with a less expensive tire.
I had read the review on the Mud Rovers and noticed that they stacked
up quite well against the MT/R's. Now the Mud Rover does give up
some things to the MT/R tread depth, and overall diameter. When
they arrived I got to see the tags on them. Made by GOODYEAR, I
like that. They run surprisingly quiet for something their size,
I expected a lot more noise than my MT/R's, but there wasn't. The
tires still felt very solid underneath, but you could tell that a few
bumps were smoother. Oh I did decide to go with the 315's vice the
305's. Price difference wasn't that much, just a couple dollars
so I figured I would.
Size
Load
Range
Max Load
Max. Inflation Press.
Tread Depth
Rim Width Range
Meas. Rim Width
Sect. Width
Tread Width
Overall Diam.
Revs Per Mile
Goodyear Wrangler
MT/R
LT305/70R16
D
2,910
@ 50
50psi
19/32nds
8-9.5"
NA
12.2"
NA
33"
NA
LT315/75R16
D
3,195
@ 50
50psi
19/32nds
8-10"
8.5"
12.3"
NA
34.8"
NA
Dunlop
Radial Mud Rover
LT305/70R16
D
2910
@ 50
50psi
17/32nds
8.5-9.5"
9"
12.5"
9.6"
32.9"
666
LT315/75R16
D
3,195 @ 50
50psi
17/32nds
8.5-10"
10"
12.5"
9.8"
34.5"
634
Goodyear Wrangler MT/R
Dunlop Radial Mud Rover
The
Goodyear Wrangler MT/R (Maximum Traction/Reinforced) was developed
to meet some of the most punishing conditions found in America. From
the rock beds of Moab, Utah to the mud pits at Goodyear’s San Angelo
Proving Grounds, the Wrangler MT/R has earned the right to be called
Goodyear’s toughest Wrangler Off-Road Maximum Traction radial. However,
conquering mud is only one weapon in the arsenal of this tire, withstanding
daily driving abuse is another.
On the outside, the Wrangler MT/R uses an aggressive tread design made
up of independent lugs which even reach far over the tire’s sidewall,
giving this tire a rugged look and added traction when you need
it the most. Inside, advanced silica compounds combine with Goodyear’s
patented Durawall construction (the three body plies of high modulus
polyester cord used for the tire’s carcass) provides cut, tear and
puncture resistance that can take you where you want to go with
freedom from worry. Finally, the Wrangler MT/R features a wider
footprint, an advanced tread design and new mold shape technologies
to provide a much longer life than the previous MT.
The
Dunlop Radial Mud Rover is Dunlop's ultimate off-road tire.
Features:
. Super-aggressive lug pattern delivers maximum forward and side grip
. Wide, open shoulder design
. Center tread bars
. Alternating shoulder lug scallops
. Six full plies under tread
. High ply turn-up
. Variable-pitch tread design
. Outline white letters with black serrated letters on the reverse
Benefits:
. The ultimate in off-road performance
. Exceptional self-cleaning capability
. Outstanding lateral stability and directional control on-road and
off-road
. Increased lateral grip and stability
. Greater tread block stability and overall tire durability
. Responsive handling and increased lower sidewall durability
. Breaks up noise frequency cycles for a surprisingly quiet ride
. Stylish look
Additional
Parts:
None
Tools
Needed:
Lug Wrench
Installation:
1. Now I don't think this could be any simpler. Let someone else
do it for you. Okay I will need to take them back off and put
the spidertrax spacers on. Didn't want to have any issues with
the tire place about them. Here is the 35 installed, kind of
fills up the gap, still plenty of flex room left in there.
Just
a little bit of tire size comparison between the 315/75R16 Dunlop
and the stock 245/75R16 Goodyears.
I relocated my brake light and mounted up the spare
tire. You can see how I did that here.
