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    I wish I could find a set of tires like this:



    I believe these were on a British military Land Rover. I like the look of them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nfpgasmask
    I wish I could find a set of tires like this:



    I believe these were on a British military Land Rover. I like the look of them.

    Bart
    Those would give a god awful ride - they are probably 10 ply tires (maybe even bias) with no carcass flex. Noisy, harsh tires! Handling would be poor, rock work would probably suck because of the stiffness, although in mud and snow they would probably do well... perfect for Reno! haha
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    Don't forget to add the fact that 99% of older(and a lot of newer too) military vehicles have extremely low top speeds of around 55-60mph, and yes, that does include the tire ratings. I can also personally attest to the noise and handling issues. I'd definitely go with the look alike or look-similar version.
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    Yeah, I just like the way they look. I know there is no way to get something like this on the VX, and I know they would be loud and hard. I will probably go with the BFG Muds next time around.

    Bart

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    Quote Originally Posted by nfpgasmask
    Yeah, I just like the way they look. I know there is no way to get something like this on the VX, and I know they would be loud and hard. I will probably go with the BFG Muds next time around.

    Bart
    They would look good on yours. I really like the mud terrains, but i couldnt beat the price i got on the All terrains i got. You should look at the toyo mud terrains, they look good too.
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    Quote Originally Posted by nfpgasmask
    I wish I could find a set of tires like this:

    I believe these were on a British military Land Rover. I like the look of them.

    Bart
    I had VERY similar tyres on my first SUV which I owned in Russia (ever heard of Lada Niva? )
    Well, they do make your car go slower, but what's worse - they start to produce that howling sound after you exceed 20 mph.. if you go faster, it feels like sitting next to turbines in an airplane
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    Quote Originally Posted by CrnCnn
    They would look good on yours. I really like the mud terrains, but i couldnt beat the price i got on the All terrains i got. You should look at the toyo mud terrains, they look good too.
    I agree, I'm looking at these for my next tires - good reviews I think.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kenny
    I agree, I'm looking at these for my next tires - good reviews I think.
    The owner of the company i work for and one of the bosses have them and LOVE them.

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    These are closer...
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    Quote Originally Posted by JHarris1385
    I really like their swamper for a look alike. http://www.intercotire.com/site33.php
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    These are my next tires Yokohama Geolander M/T+






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    I always liked the looks of the Mickey Thompson Baja Belted but they come in strange sizes (34x11.50 or 36x14.50) but not in the size I need (33x12.50). Oh well, I haven't used up the Wranglers yet.

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