Wheel And Tire Buyers Guide

Additional information on all models available by contacting the manufacturers

BFG Mud-Terrain T/A® KM Powers Through “Any Terrain”

BFGoodrich® Mud-Terrain T/A® KM Tires conquer tough terrain. Featuring DiggerLugz™, patented upper sidewall traction bars and tread-cleaning shoulder void bars, they offer maximized grip and steering control in deep dirt, mud and sand. They achieve incredible, rock climbing and slick-surface traction through an improved high void tread design with larger footprint, interlocking tread elements and advanced compounding. Mud-Terrain T/A’s feature TriGard® sidewall construction with three plies of polyester cord for strength and durability. Available for 15, 16, 16.5, 17, and 18-inch wheels, they dominate CORR Pro Lite Series + rock-crawling circuit for UROC Legends, ProROCK Modified Stock and ERoCC Legend. The rim protector improves wheel and tire protection from off-road hazards, especially in aired down situations. Excellent wear, reduced road noise and aggressive looks, plus the Adventure Assistance Program offers U.S. and Canadian consumers 24/7, 365 days-a-year roadside assistance for up to 24 months from date of original purchase. For more tech info contact www.bfgoodrichtires.com.

Pro Comp Mud-Terrains

The M/T with its Twin Rib Center Traction Zone has interlocking, open, aggressive twin high void lugs to deliver superior traction. Its 90-degree checked siping pattern increases and maximizes wet traction and bite on rocks and hard surfaces. For more info call 866-232-0665 or Fax 310-762-6174, or check out www.procomptires.com.

Michelin LTX M/S

The highest-selling light truck tire in its class, the LTX® M/S tire provides solid all season control and excellent mud and snow traction, along with a quiet, comfortable highway ride - all inside a special casing that’s been specifically designed for longer tread life. For more tech info contact 800-847-3435 or check out www.michelin-us.com.

Pro Comp All Terrain

Pro Comp Tires All-Terrain with its, advanced tread technology, and Severe Weather Rating is setting the standards for studless mud and snow tires. The elliptical deep siping pattern runs throughout the tread and interlocking shoulder lugs providing extra biting edges for excellent all weather traction. They come with a 50,000 mile Tread Wear Warranty. Combine this with 5 rib, 50 degree interlocking center treads which maximizes smooth, quiet, even wear throughout its tread life. Pro Comp uses a Dualguard Polyester Body Plys. Pro Comp Tires has a complete size arrangement to fit most applications for light trucks, SUVs or off-road Vehicles. Available in15-inch, 16-inch and 17-inch wheel diameters. For more info check out www.procomptires.com.

Michelin LTX® A/S

For jobs that demand a lot of driving in varied seasons and conditions, LTX A/S tires provide excellent all-season traction. They also have a quiet ride thanks to a tread block pattern that minimizes road noise, and offers a variety of tread patterns designed for specific original equipment vehicle models and applications. For more tech info contact 800-847-3435 or check out www.michelin-us.com.

Michelin 4x4 Synchrony

Capable of handling both on- and off-road driving situations, 4x4 Synchrony® tires are an excellent choice for those who use their Subs for dual purposes. While on the road, 4x4 Synchrony tires offer impressive handling and plenty of traction in both wet and dry conditions. For the occasional trip off-road, Michelin 4x4 Synchrony tires provide the grip and durability necessary to traverse unpaved terrain with confidence. For more tech info on Michelin Tires contact 800-847-3435 or check out www.michelin-us.com.

Interco TrXus MT

The NEW TrXus Mud Terrain is Interco’s answer to the need of those who want a smooth, super quiet ride and tough thick sidewalls with a chip and cut resistant compound. This tire has more siping than any other mud terrain on the market; which has proven to be almost magical in icy, snowy conditions. These same traction features make this tire a serious rock climber. Each TrXus Mud Terrain tire has its individual specifications and is heavier than the original equipment tires of comparable size. Many brands of tires are made from generic specifications which means there are many “brand names” coming out of a particular factory but all the tires have a common specification basic body or casing. The only difference is the mold the tire is cured in. The tires will have different tread designs but the body of the tire is common to many others of the same size but under various names. For more info check out www.intercotire.com.

Pro Comp Xterrains 18”S & 20”S

New Xterrains now fit up to 18 & 20-inch wheel diameters. The new hybrids have three full-ply sidewalls and XTC™, Xtreme Traction Compounds in the tread. The new “TRI-PLY” construction also provides two layers of opposed-angle steel belting combined with a full layer of spiral nylon wrapping that spans the tread area. In addition to their aggressive tread pattern, there’s an extra thick side wall treatment that helps resist scrapes and cuts, and maximizes a biting edge side wall for increased traction on rocks and in mud. 18-inch sizes are available in: 33/13.50R18, 35/13.50R18, 37/13.50R18 and the 20-inch size is 40/13.50R20. For more info contact 866-232-0665 or check out www.procomptires.com.

Interco SSR

The SSR Series of Super Swamper Radial/TSL tires are the next generation of light truck radial tires. This series has many of the OEM sizes for Sport Utility Vehicles and 4 Wheel Drive light trucks for those who do not want to modify their vehicles but still need the performance of Super Swampers. The design incorporates a slightly tighter tread pattern, siping for wet pavement traction and icy conditions, greater sidewall protection with traction features and is quieter running. For more info check out www.intercotire.com.

Toyo Tires® Open Country A/T™ For Dual-Purpose P/U and SUV

Open Country A/T tires include OE replacements as well plus-sizes for custom wheel fits. Sizes available as upgrades for OE wheels include: P235/75R16 106T, P235/65R17 103H, P245/65R17 105T, P275/60R17 110T and a 275/60R20 114T (popular on new Dodge trucks). Three new plus sizes, that give the ultimate in appearance and performance, include: 305/50R20 120S, LT355/60R20 125R (27x14.0X20) and an LT325/50R22 122R (35x13.0x22). Open Country A/T’s are M + S rated to resist aquaplaning while increasing traction in snow, sand and dirt. Service life is extended and handling benefits from the high bead filler coupled with an open shoulder design. These tires are available for wheel sizes including 14-, 15-, 16-, 17-, 18-, 20- and 22-inch diameters. Flotation sizes are available up to 37-inches in diameter for lifted trucks, while load ranges are available up to “E” for duallys and HD pickups and vans. For more tech info contact www.teamtoyo.com.

Interco Bogger

The Super Swamper TSL/BOGGER is built primarily for the professional mud bogger. The tire is versatile, D.O.T. approved and street legal. It’s easy to modify for the cut, open, and pro stock classes. It’s a new design for a new generation of competition performance. For more info check out www.intercotire.com.

BFGoodrich Krawler™ T/A

Designed for the toughest terrain these tires feature a specially formulated tri-polymer tread compound, tuned for exceptional traction and toughness, and to provide optimized grip and control on rocks and hard-packed dirt. It maintains extreme traction whatever the obstacle. Featuring huge, aggressive lugs in the tread and sidewall areas built for traction and resistance to punctures and bruising. Available in two sizes, 35x13.50R15 and 37x12.50R17, the tire can be customized for preference. The 17-inch is available in two ways: One version can be ordered with about 50 % of the tread area left blank for “custom-grooving.” The other 17-inch version, (like15-inch) features a full tread design made up of huge, aggressive lugs for maximized traction. Run it “as is,” or fine tune it for specific applications. It’s equipped with a 4-ply, nylon carcass with slightly angled alternate plies for excellent puncture resistance. During aired-down situations, the tire offers improved wheel and rim protection to avoid off-road hazards. For more tech info contact www.bfgoodrichtires.com.

BFG’s Baja T/A® Tires Produces Winners In Baja

BFGoodrich Baja T/A’s offer off-road racers a professional-grade ultra-high performance tire, with TriGard® Plus construction, for exceptional strength with bruise and puncture resistance in the sidewall. Equipped with an aggressive, self-cleaning tread design, they boast excellent off-road soft-surface traction, great side bite and lateral traction. Baja T/A’s durable bead construction allows for precise steering response and predictable cornering. Last year, BFG won its 18th consecutive at the SCORE Baja 1000. Also, teams using BFG Tires finished first in 13 of the 14 classes in which they competed. Available in seven sizes, it features two strong steel belts with two full-width nylon cap plys for puncture and bruise resistance in the tread area. For more tech info contact www.bfgoodrichtires.com.

American Racing Mojave With Simulated Bead Lock®

The Mojave features a traditional off-road eight-hole design with a deep lip. The polished version features racing style bolts that are placed in the flange of the wheel. Anodized bead locks can be ordered separately; Available colors are black, blue and red. Bead locks are also available in polished and chrome finishes. The Mojave is the perfect combination of off-road tradition in modern day sizes: 16x8, 17x8, 18x9.5 and 20x10. For more tech info contact 310-761-4068 or check out www.americanracing.com.

Interco TrXus Sts

The STS stands for Three Stage Sidewall and is a new concept in all terrain tires. These tires are not intended to be a substitute for the Super Swamper or Bogger tires but a tire for you if you spend a lot of time on the street. Besides working well on the street it has good off road performance and excels in snow and sand. It is also very much at home in the rocks and will impress anyone with its all around performance. Interco says this tire is going to set a new standard in the all terrain category. For more info check out www.intercotire.com.

American Racing Victor Coated With Teflon®

The Victor is a one piece, six spoke design that is machined and then coated with a Teflon clear coat. Its unique features include an exclusive black anthracite Teflon coated center with machined lip. The dark center highlights the machined lip and gives this wheel its rugged appearance. The Victor is one of three wheels in the new American Racing ATX Series that are coated with a Teflon clear coat which makes them more resistant to brake dust, dirt, road film and high temperatures. Available in 16x8, 17x8 and 18x9.5-inch sizes. For more tech info contact 310-761-4068 or check out www.americanracing.com.

Mojave Coated With Teflon®

The Mojave features the hottest new finish available for custom wheels, a black anthracite Teflon coating. Up until now if you wanted a black wheel you had to go with a heavy steel wheel with a glossy black finish. The Mojave offers the benefits of a lighter aluminum wheel along with the easy clean up of a Teflon coating, so you can spend more time getting dirty and less time cleaning it off. They are available in 16x8, 17x8, 18x9.5 and 20x10 sizes. For more tech info contact 310-761-4068 or check out www.americanracing.com.

BFGoodrich® Tires All-Terrain T/A® Ko Merges Off-Road Performance With Street Style

BFG recently added three sizes to its All-Terrain T/A line: LT285/55R20LRD, LT325/60R20LRD and 37X12.50R20LRD that offer distinctive style and substance to SUVs and pickups. (GM offers these tires as OE on Hummer H2s.) The tire gets its good looks from unique shoulders and tread design, from ShoulderLock™ technology, featuring upper sidewall traction bars and 40% wider shoulder grooves. ShoulderLock provides maximized “aired-down” traction and steering in deep dirt, mud and sand. It also reduces noise and minimizes hydroplaning. These All-Terrain T/A tires also feature: Excellent traction + durability on/ and off-road; improved stress distribution for increased tread life up to 12%; and stiffer tread area for precise response and better cornering control, to protect wheel and tire from on/ off-road hazards A rim protector also helps protect the wheel during aired-down driving. For more tech info contact www.bfgoodrichtires.com.

Extreme Alloy Wheels

Pro Comp’s Series 1069 Xtreme Alloy Wheels utilize the most advanced technologies in the industry including: Their R&D department uses ProE, ProMechanica and Magma engineered software, counter-pressure-casting technologies, precision CNC machine tools and state-of-the-art coatings facilities to create the finest finishes available. Series 1079 with its beadlock look provides superior strength, value and beauty in custom wheels. It combines light weight, good styling, fully polished face and a high offset brake clearance necessary for today’s trucks and SUVs. Aerospace alloys use counter-pressure-casting technology for unsurpassed wheel strength. For more tech info contact 866-232-0665 or check out www.procomptires.com.

American Racing Diamond Lock II With Teflon® Series

The Diamond Lock II is a deep-dish design with a unique mechanical flange treatment that simulates bead locks found on today’s race trucks. The wheel features a machined face and lip which are coated with a Teflon® clear coat, so your wheel will look as bright two years down the road, as the day you bought it. American Racing‘s ATX Series of wheels are coated with a Teflon® clear coat. They are the only wheel company that offers this finish. The benefits of Teflon® include its resistance to brake dust, weather, dirt and road film. The Diamond Lock II comes in 15x8, 16x8 and 16x10 inch sizes. For more tech info contact 310-761-4068 or check out www.americanracing.com.

Toyo Tires® Open Country M/T™ Available In 35-Inch Sizes

Toyo Tires introduces two-new 35-inch sizes of their Open Country M/T tire. Originally launched in a 38x15.50R18 size, the new sizes include a 35x13.50R15 and a 35x12.50R18. The new 35x12.50R18 provides a broad fitment solution for late model trucks and SUVs. Toyo’s DSOCII™ (Dynamic Simulation Optimized Contact) computer assures a roadworthy design that provides optimum traction in hostile environments. Its precision construction makes it easier to balance and its load rating provides the correct load rating index for today’s large pickups and SUVs. Toyo’s new 35x13.50R15 size M/T appeals to hardcore off-roaders. The bruise and abrasion resistant sidewall compound helps to protect tires from damage, while its hook-shaped tread blocks and scalloped shoulder blocks deliver maximum traction at nearly any attitude. For more tech info on new sizes check out www.toyo.com or www.teamtoyo.com.

Weld Pro-Loc Series Truck Wheels

Weld Wheel Industries introduces new Pro-Loc Series truck wheels for the lifted, up to 50-inch tire equipped truck. This series includes: Battle Star, the Tucson, the Torque-Loc, and the Dune. These wheels feature forged, one-piece construction, crisp styling and supreme durability. The addition of an optional Pro-Crusher “simulated bead-lock” to the outer rim gives them the ultimate off-road appearance without the legal and maintenance hassles of true bead-locks. This optional Pro-Crusher ring kit is available in polished and gold anodized finishes. Available in 16, 17, 18 and 20-inch versions up to 12 inches wide, new PRO-LOC wheels are built in widths and offsets to fit many popular import and domestic trucks, and Jeeps, even those with hard-to-find 8-lug bolt patterns. For more tech info contact 800-488-9353 or check out www.weldracing.com.

Michelin LTX A/T

Designed to handle the rigors of off-road driving, LTX® A/T tires are the choice for those who are eager to venture off the beaten path. Along with their strength and durability, Michelin LTX A/T tires also give drivers reliable traction in harsh conditions, including mud and snow. These tires also offer a surprisingly smooth and quiet ride on paved roads. For more tech info on Michelin Tires contact 800-847-3435 or check out www.michelin-us.com.