Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT 255/85/17 (35" Pizza Cutters).

[Andy29847]

The 255/85R17 Baja Boss AT is not an actual 10-ply tire.

It has a 10 Ply Rating, but this only means that it has the equivalent strength to the 'old' 10-ply construction tires. The reality is that a modern Load Range E tire will usually only have 3 (or sometimes 4) ply construction. The 255/85R17 Mickey Thompson Baja Boss ATs are Load Range E with a 3-ply sidewall construction.

This misunderstanding about sidewall ply leads some people to the misconception that a Load Range E tire will be 'stiff' or result in a 'harsh' ride, especially when used on vehicles that don't require the load carrying capability (strength) of a LRE tire. The fact is that modern tire construction can produce a strong, yet very flexible sidewall. While not all LRE tire are created equal, I can say that my Load Range E 255/85R17 Mickey Thompson Baja Boss ATs are super comfortable on-road on my JK 2-door and they are super flexy off-road. They are so flexy that I now only air down to 20psi off-road, where I was going down to 15psi on my previous tires (255/80R17 KM2s).

Air carries the load. Tires hold the air. Load range E relates to load and pressure (rated 80 psi). You can get a better ride out of load range E tires if you substantially reduce the pressure below the sidewall ratings. How the tire wears and handles with the lower pressures will be governed by the design and use.

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[Jobofly]

These are on my short list of tires to buy. I am curious on how the road noise compares to the stock Mojave AT3w's.

 

[chr15m]

These are on my short list of tires to buy. I am curious on how the road noise compares to the stock Mojave AT3w's.

Similar. The Baja ATs are pretty quiet. Currently have ~6k on mine and I dont notice them.

Mopars doing the buy 3 get 1 right now. Thats how I got mine price matched thru DT for ~1300 OTD. Mickey T is also doing a rebate thru the 15th. Nows the time to buy..

 

[BeavisNRoses]

Can I run the 255/85-17 Baja Boss on a stock 2023 Willys? Or do I will I need a lift first?

 

[OliveOil87]

 

[plumber802]

Looking good Nate!

 

[mortuar]

I just got a set of the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T's installed - 255/85r17 - on my 2024 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon X with stock suspension/wheels. I've only had them for a day, but they are fantastic so far! They do look more aggressive in person, and I really like that they don't poke out past the fender. Thanks for all the info and pictures from everyone who has gone this route, it's been super helpful! Adding some pictures for folks.

Before (stock Rubicon Falken MT's):

After (Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T 255/85r17):

 

[JT_explore]

@Discount Tire @TireGet Pit Crew

Are there any other manufacturers making this size tire?

 

[AmosMoses]

@Discount Tire @TireGet Pit Crew

Are there any other manufacturers making this size tire?

Kenda klever rt

 

[OffAxis2021]

Kenda klever rt

Kenda Klever R/T are 35x10.5x17. Just a 1/2 inch yes, but not quite there.

Kenda left - Mickey right

I 100% prefer the Mickeys. Literally nothing actually wrong with the Kenda, but I myself prefer an A/T over an R/T and yes… 1/2 inch narrower.

 

[AmosMoses]

Kenda Klever R/T are 35x10.5x17. Just a 1/2 inch yes, but not quite there.

Kenda left - Mickey right

I 100% prefer the Mickeys. Nothing literally wrong with the Kenda, but I myself prefer an A/T over an R/T and yes… 1/2 inch narrower.

Oh yeah, with the picture you can clearly see the extra 1/2 inch. Thank you for catching that.

 

[Zerotrev]

What are you guys getting for mpg on these?

 

[Thunderspud]

What are you guys getting for mpg on these?

I only have about a tank and a half of fuel through them so it's a bit early for reliable numbers, but a preliminary guess would be a loss of about 1 mpg from stock size (LT285/70r17) Falken Wildpeak AT3W's. So about what I expected.

They sure do look nice though, lol.

 

[Zerotrev]

I'm swapping from some 37 bfgs so I'm hoping to pick up a couple.

 

[chr15m]

Cant speak for the 255s, but my 35x12.5 Bajas didnt seem to do too much to my fuel economy. I am a pretty relaxed (slow) driver though and see between 16-18mpg in the winter and 17-20 in the summer.

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