The All New Goodyear MT/R is here

**Tbars4** · 02-26-2009, 11:22 PM

...Has anybody seen these yet...Here's a pic of the new tread design...

...I went to Goodyear's site and could find nothing on them...

...The only thing I could find, was from "Peterson's 4wheel & Offroad Magazine's" website...
http://blogs.4wheeloffroad.com/64578...t-r/index.html

..."Some things are better left alone."

..."But Goodyear's new MTR is completely redesigned, with much more aggressive tread pattern, and bulletproof Kevlar sidewalls.
We tested the tires in Johnson Valley last Friday and have to say the new mud-terrain tire is a definite step above the old design.

You can read all about in the upcoming issue of the galaxies greatest off-road magazine, Petersen's 4-Wheel & Off-Road."

**Maniak** · 02-26-2009, 11:49 PM

But, did they lower the price yet? they were way too pricey before...

~Mark

**Tbars4** · 02-26-2009, 11:54 PM

...A few months back they had lowered the price of the 35's...They had an over run of product when the economy started to decline...

...

...I am guessing they will be pricey since they are "New and Improved"..

...I am curious about the thought process that went into the tread design...It looks like one section is from a factory siped snow tire, (all terrain)..

*mounty71* · 02-27-2009, 01:31 AM

Maybe it's the designer in me, but i think they're much uglier than before.

I wonder why they chose to go to a directional tread whereas the old ones were non-directional.

**IZwack** · 02-27-2009, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mounty71

I wonder why they chose to go to a directional tread whereas the old ones were non-directional.

Probably to make it more road worthy -- not that the last ones were not road worthy but GoodYear is probably just trying to cover its rear end. But yeah I can see their sales dropping a bit within the off-road world because of the directional design.

*JTX* · 02-27-2009, 03:56 AM

Last time i check the MTR was the cheapest tire available.. I may get me some 37's soon.

**IZwack** · 02-27-2009, 04:14 AM

They're now at about the same price as the Intercos.

**Tbars4** · 02-27-2009, 09:15 AM

...I am hoping the tirerackaffiliate will be able to give us some insight...I posted a link to here in his thread..

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=234920

**Maniak** · 02-27-2009, 09:19 AM

When we were looking for 33x12.50-r15 The interco's were $150 each and the MTRs were $200+ each.. For that price I went with interco..

~Mark

**Tbars4** · 02-28-2009, 04:14 PM

..

..I went to my local Goodyear store yesterday and got all excited when I pulled up and they had banner's on the drive up bay's with pic's of the new MT/R tread design...

...I went and asked about them and they just got these little flyers in and those banners...On the flyer you would think you were reading notes about the old MT/R...One little part pointed to that new section in the tire and said, "For better highway handling"..

...I could not get any more info on them but, I am hoping they will email me info and prices on the new, and old MT/R, just for price comparisons on a 35"...

Donner · 02-28-2009, 04:33 PM

Called a local shop... retail for 265/70/17 is $295.99 per... C rating.

http://www.goodyeartires.com/goodyea...ea=Light+Truck

*Premier* · 02-28-2009, 04:35 PM

i hate directional

**Tbars4** · 02-28-2009, 04:59 PM

...Thanks for the link Donner...

...I just watched that video and it was to fast to tell anything about the tire...

...On the good side, maybe they will clearance/discount the old MT/R so I can get 2 new ones and have 2 spares...

99ex22 · 02-28-2009, 05:04 PM

they remind me alot of my all terrains....

If I were to get a mud terrain tire I would want something more aggressive than the goodyear.

Donner · 02-28-2009, 05:11 PM

They are sweet! Would they be worth the money? Someone is moving to Chicago

(not me) and will need better tires... would these be good for Chicago Winters?

99ex22 · 02-28-2009, 05:13 PM

I don't think anybody really knows yet.

**Tbars4** · 02-28-2009, 05:18 PM

...I would get them the BFG All Terrain A/T KO tires...That's what I run on my Ranger and have run on every truck since the 70's...Great tire...

**Tbars4** · 02-28-2009, 05:40 PM

...This is the MT/R that a lot of us run and looks like it will still be available...
http://www.goodyeartires.com/goodyea...=Light%20Truck

...This is the new model...It upgrades from the Durawall construction to Dupont Kevlar..

...I don't know why they would change the sideall and tread design..

...I would like to see the Kevlar in the old tread design...Then I wouldn't need 2 new tires...

*mounty71* · 02-28-2009, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donner

They are sweet! Would they be worth the money? Someone is moving to Chicago

(not me) and will need better tires... would these be good for Chicago Winters?

Any mud terrain wouldn't be the best choice for the snow.

LBarr2002 · 02-28-2009, 05:59 PM

I don't like them... If I buy new (if I don't find something used) I'll be getting BFG KM2's.

02-26-2009, 11:22 PM	#1
Tbars4 Offroad Moderator anaheim hills,california 95 ranger 4x4/ 91 X 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 21,871 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	The All New Goodyear MT/R is here ...Has anybody seen these yet...Here's a pic of the new tread design... ...I went to Goodyear's site and could find nothing on them......The only thing I could find, was from "Peterson's 4wheel & Offroad Magazine's" website... http://blogs.4wheeloffroad.com/64578...t-r/index.html ..."Some things are better left alone." ..."But Goodyear's new MTR is completely redesigned, with much more aggressive tread pattern, and bulletproof Kevlar sidewalls. We tested the tires in Johnson Valley last Friday and have to say the new mud-terrain tire is a definite step above the old design. You can read all about in the upcoming issue of the galaxies greatest off-road magazine, Petersen's 4-Wheel & Off-Road." __________________ I have Rocks in my head. What's in yours? '95 ranger xl 4x4 2.3L std cab, 2 sticks Ranger RegistryThe Squirrel '91 4x4=To much to list, much more to add.. Project "X" and more Pics & Mod's List How to: Wheels,Tires, & Lifts... Buy Explorerforum.com Items here

02-26-2009, 11:49 PM	#2
Maniak Moderator-Stock 91-94 Vail, Arizona 1992 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 10,716 Vehicle Specs	But, did they lower the price yet? they were way too pricey before... ~Mark __________________ Click HERE to see our Explorer Specs

02-26-2009, 11:54 PM	#3
Tbars4 Offroad Moderator anaheim hills,california 95 ranger 4x4/ 91 X 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 21,871 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	...A few months back they had lowered the price of the 35's...They had an over run of product when the economy started to decline... ......I am guessing they will be pricey since they are "New and Improved".. ...I am curious about the thought process that went into the tread design...It looks like one section is from a factory siped snow tire, (all terrain).. __________________ I have Rocks in my head. What's in yours? '95 ranger xl 4x4 2.3L std cab, 2 sticks Ranger RegistryThe Squirrel '91 4x4=To much to list, much more to add.. Project "X" and more Pics & Mod's List How to: Wheels,Tires, & Lifts... Buy Explorerforum.com Items here

02-27-2009, 01:31 AM	#4
mounty71 It's green, not gray. San Francisco, CA '00 Mountaineer Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,081 Vehicle Specs	Maybe it's the designer in me, but i think they're much uglier than before. I wonder why they chose to go to a directional tread whereas the old ones were non-directional. __________________ MATT SCHWARTZ 2000 MOUNTAINEERINATOR REGISTRY 1991 FORD EXPLORER (IN EXPLORER HEAVEN) REGISTRY

02-27-2009, 03:56 AM	#6
JTX Rollin... New Mexico 94 xlt Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 2,508 Vehicle Specs	Last time i check the MTR was the cheapest tire available.. I may get me some 37's soon. __________________ -=Elite Registry=-

02-27-2009, 04:14 AM	#7
IZwack Germantown, MD Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 22,390 Vehicle Specs	They're now at about the same price as the Intercos. __________________ »»»»»...how'd the moon get there, how'd the moon get there?

02-27-2009, 09:15 AM	#8
Tbars4 Offroad Moderator anaheim hills,california 95 ranger 4x4/ 91 X 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 21,871 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	...I am hoping the tirerackaffiliate will be able to give us some insight...I posted a link to here in his thread.. http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=234920 __________________ I have Rocks in my head. What's in yours? '95 ranger xl 4x4 2.3L std cab, 2 sticks Ranger RegistryThe Squirrel '91 4x4=To much to list, much more to add.. Project "X" and more Pics & Mod's List How to: Wheels,Tires, & Lifts... Buy Explorerforum.com Items here

02-27-2009, 09:19 AM	#9
Maniak Moderator-Stock 91-94 Vail, Arizona 1992 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 10,716 Vehicle Specs	When we were looking for 33x12.50-r15 The interco's were $150 each and the MTRs were $200+ each.. For that price I went with interco.. ~Mark __________________ Click HERE to see our Explorer Specs

02-28-2009, 04:14 PM	#10
Tbars4 Offroad Moderator anaheim hills,california 95 ranger 4x4/ 91 X 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 21,871 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	....I went to my local Goodyear store yesterday and got all excited when I pulled up and they had banner's on the drive up bay's with pic's of the new MT/R tread design... ...I went and asked about them and they just got these little flyers in and those banners...On the flyer you would think you were reading notes about the old MT/R...One little part pointed to that new section in the tire and said, "For better highway handling".. ...I could not get any more info on them but, I am hoping they will email me info and prices on the new, and old MT/R, just for price comparisons on a 35"... __________________ I have Rocks in my head. What's in yours? '95 ranger xl 4x4 2.3L std cab, 2 sticks Ranger RegistryThe Squirrel '91 4x4=To much to list, much more to add.. Project "X" and more Pics & Mod's List How to: Wheels,Tires, & Lifts... Buy Explorerforum.com Items here

02-28-2009, 04:33 PM	#11
Donner Wannabe Elite Explorer Natomas/Irvine 01 Sp 03 XLT 4x4s, Scion Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 6,844 Vehicle Specs	Yeesh Called a local shop... retail for 265/70/17 is $295.99 per... C rating. http://www.goodyeartires.com/goodyea...ea=Light+Truck __________________ http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=240001 For Sale stuff

02-28-2009, 04:35 PM	#12
Premier Panzerfaust™ Utah 96 sport Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 5,925 Vehicle Specs	i hate directional __________________ Rollover Posse Registry CV Death Toll: 4 33x12.50 ProComp Mud Terrains on 15x8.5 Centerline Rims 6" Suspension, Locked Front/Rear, 1354 Manual T-case ARB Snorkel, and Custom Pinstriping

02-28-2009, 04:59 PM	#13
Tbars4 Offroad Moderator anaheim hills,california 95 ranger 4x4/ 91 X 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 21,871 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	...Thanks for the link Donner... ...I just watched that video and it was to fast to tell anything about the tire... ...On the good side, maybe they will clearance/discount the old MT/R so I can get 2 new ones and have 2 spares... __________________ I have Rocks in my head. What's in yours? '95 ranger xl 4x4 2.3L std cab, 2 sticks Ranger RegistryThe Squirrel '91 4x4=To much to list, much more to add.. Project "X" and more Pics & Mod's List How to: Wheels,Tires, & Lifts... Buy Explorerforum.com Items here

02-28-2009, 05:04 PM	#14
99ex22 Wannabe Elite Explorer Wilsonville, Oregon 2000 5.0L 4x4 Eddie Bauer Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,423 Vehicle Specs	they remind me alot of my all terrains.... If I were to get a mud terrain tire I would want something more aggressive than the goodyear. __________________ 2000 Eddie Bauer 5.0L Mac, Cat Back, BW 4406, SOA, Sloped body lift , TT, 33x12.5 BFG A/T's http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=302807 Lift your explorer!- http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=238214

02-28-2009, 05:11 PM	#15
Donner Wannabe Elite Explorer Natomas/Irvine 01 Sp 03 XLT 4x4s, Scion Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 6,844 Vehicle Specs	No prob... They are sweet! Would they be worth the money? Someone is moving to Chicago (not me) and will need better tires... would these be good for Chicago Winters? __________________ http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=240001 For Sale stuff

02-28-2009, 05:13 PM	#16
99ex22 Wannabe Elite Explorer Wilsonville, Oregon 2000 5.0L 4x4 Eddie Bauer Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,423 Vehicle Specs	I don't think anybody really knows yet. __________________ 2000 Eddie Bauer 5.0L Mac, Cat Back, BW 4406, SOA, Sloped body lift , TT, 33x12.5 BFG A/T's http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=302807 Lift your explorer!- http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=238214

02-28-2009, 05:18 PM	#17
Tbars4 Offroad Moderator anaheim hills,california 95 ranger 4x4/ 91 X 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 21,871 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	...I would get them the BFG All Terrain A/T KO tires...That's what I run on my Ranger and have run on every truck since the 70's...Great tire... __________________ I have Rocks in my head. What's in yours? '95 ranger xl 4x4 2.3L std cab, 2 sticks Ranger RegistryThe Squirrel '91 4x4=To much to list, much more to add.. Project "X" and more Pics & Mod's List How to: Wheels,Tires, & Lifts... Buy Explorerforum.com Items here

02-28-2009, 05:40 PM	#18
Tbars4 Offroad Moderator anaheim hills,california 95 ranger 4x4/ 91 X 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 21,871 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	...This is the MT/R that a lot of us run and looks like it will still be available... http://www.goodyeartires.com/goodyea...=Light%20Truck ...This is the new model...It upgrades from the Durawall construction to Dupont Kevlar.. ...I don't know why they would change the sideall and tread design.....I would like to see the Kevlar in the old tread design...Then I wouldn't need 2 new tires... __________________ I have Rocks in my head. What's in yours? '95 ranger xl 4x4 2.3L std cab, 2 sticks Ranger RegistryThe Squirrel '91 4x4=To much to list, much more to add.. Project "X" and more Pics & Mod's List How to: Wheels,Tires, & Lifts... Buy Explorerforum.com Items here

02-28-2009, 05:59 PM	#20
LBarr2002 Wannabe Elite Explorer Leesville, SC '91 XLT 4x4, '92 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,507 Vehicle Specs	I don't like them... If I buy new (if I don't find something used) I'll be getting BFG KM2's. __________________ '87 Samurai, Dana 44's, 5.89's, spooled '92 XLT and '91 XLT 4x4, both SOLD '04 LJ '01 Chevy 2500HD Duramax 4x4 - The Toy Hauler