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

[ScoutVet19D]

When you say better steering are you guys meaning easier to steer or less wobble?

I’m probably getting my terminology wrong. The only way I can explain it is with the Wildpeaks I had to put a bit more effort into centering the steering when going down a straight road at 55-65 mph. It is the same description you find when talking about negative caster in relation to alignment. With the Baja Boss A/T’s it feels like it takes a little bit less effort and feels better in how it drives according to your effort.

When I am going around a corner at 20-30 mph the Wildpeaks made the steering feel a bit too easy or “loose” to turn whereas the Baja’s feel like more responsive steering.

Basically the truck turns as fast or as slow as the effort I’m applying to the steering wheel and feels more where I want as opposed to feeling kinda sloppy.

But that could easily all be just in my head and I just needed some new tires to be happier with the way it handles. So new better tread narrower and taller tires made it better in my opinion of how my truck rides.

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[johnchabin]

I recently got the falken at4w in a 35x11.5r17 so far I really like them. Was thinking about getting the Baja but they were a bit more expensive. If I go 37s I’ll probably get the Baja since they are the only ones I am aware of that have it in a 11.5 wide

Yokohama GEOLANDAR M/T® G003 SxS comes in 37x11.50R17

 

[Zerotrev]

I’m probably getting my terminology wrong. The only way I can explain it is with the Wildpeaks I had to put a bit more effort into centering the steering when going down a straight road at 55-65 mph. It is the same description you find when talking about negative caster in relation to alignment. With the Baja Boss A/T’s it feels like it takes a little bit less effort and feels better in how it drives according to your effort.

When I am going around a corner at 20-30 mph the Wildpeaks made the steering feel a bit too easy or “loose” to turn whereas the Baja’s feel like more responsive steering.

Basically the truck turns as fast or as slow as the effort I’m applying to the steering wheel and feels more where I want as opposed to feeling kinda sloppy.

But that could easily all be just in my head and I just needed some new tires to be happier with the way it handles. So new better tread narrower and taller tires made it better in my opinion of how my truck rides.

Thanks for the response.
I'm currently on ko2 37 12.5 and looking for something a bit smaller. Want a bit more MPG for trips and towing.
Don't want to get these for 2400 and then regret lol

 

[Thunderspud]

Thanks for the response.
I'm currently on ko2 37 12.5 and looking for something a bit smaller. Want a bit more MPG for trips and towing.
Don't want to get these for 2400 and then regret lol

$2400?!?!? I think I paid almost a grand less than that a month and a half ago for four. I took a chance on this site, and it worked out. Only used them once so this isn't necessarily an endorsement.

https://www.tires-easy.com/tires/255-85-17

https://www.tires-easy.com/tire-rebates/mickey-thompson-tires-rebate

https://www.tires-easy.com/deals

 

[Zerotrev]

Yea, discount tire quote with installation and tire certification

 

[DanW]

Yea, discount tire quote with installation and tire certification

Tires ain´t cheap. Especially 5 of them from a top brand.

 

[ScoutVet19D]

$2400?!?!? I think I paid almost a grand less than that a month and a half ago for four. I took a chance on this site, and it worked out. Only used them once so this isn't necessarily an endorsement.

Yea, discount tire quote with installation and tire certification

Discount tire - bought a set of 5 with 10% off (5% veteran and 5% Synchrony DT card) and waiting for the $125 rebate for a set of 5 = $1852 OTD - $125 prepaid VISA rebate = $1727 OTD for a set of 5

 

[DanW]

One good thing, though....Jeeps get lots of life out of tires, when aligned properly and rotated/balanced frequently.

 

[Thunderspud]

One good thing, though....Jeeps get lots of life out of tires, when aligned properly.

Doubly helpful that these tires have essentially mud-terrain levels of tread depth.

 

[DanW]

This will make you cry....thanks to this very forum, a few years ago I picked up two sets (10) Kenda Klever AT´s in 315/70/17 for $800+tax. Yep, you got that right. I put one set on my JK and sold it shortly thereafter and the other set is on my JT right now. GREAT tires. If they ever wear out, I will be looking for a 35x11.5x17. But they are great tires and just don´t seem to wear.

 

[Zerotrev]

Synchrony is their credit card I take it? I'm not a Vet so I can't get that one.

 

[ScoutVet19D]

Synchrony is their credit card I take it? I'm not a Vet so I can't get that one.

Yes, it's their credit card. I like it for the 12 months 0% APR they frequently run. Makes it a bit easier to budget the cost. I checked their cost per tire and they are currently a few dollars cheaper than Mopar which is doing the buy 3 get one free promo.

If I wasn't getting the 10% off from DT I probably would have gone with Mopar since the buy 3 get 1 free promo they are currently offering is a good amount off. Saves you a bit over $300 hundred on a set of four depending on size and brand. And you can still get any brand rebates the manufacturers are offering so if you go with MT Baja's its $25 per tire on a prepaid Visa card

 

[Zerotrev]

Yes, it's their credit card. I like it for the 12 months 0% APR they frequently run. Makes it a bit easier to budget the cost. I checked their cost per tire and they are currently a few dollars cheaper than Mopar which is doing the buy 3 get one free promo.

If I wasn't getting the 10% off from DT I probably would have gone with Mopar since the buy 3 get 1 free is a good amount off. Saves you a bit over three hundred per tire depending on size and brand.

Mopar dealership near me didn't include these unfortunately otherwise I would already be rolling on these

 

[ScoutVet19D]

Mopar dealership near me didn't include these unfortunately otherwise I would already be rolling on these

They can order in the Baja Boss but in that size range they only list the 35/12.5/17 size. They can get Mickey Thompson, just might not want to for whatever reason.

https://www.mopar.com/en-us/services/tire-results.html?dealerCode=52488#/TireWidget/TireDetails/MP31309001/false?searchType=size&tireSize=X&brands=MICKEY THOMPSON&pageNo=1&width=35&aspectRatio=12.50&rimSize=17&wtb=false

 

[Zerotrev]

Maybe I'll try another dealership tomorrow.

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