Dunlop MT

[NIT2WN]

I ordered a set Saturday for my f250. I was wondering if anyone else has run them and what they liked or disliked. The exact ones are 285/70/17 Donlop Rover Maxx Traction tires. They were $195 a tire so I thought it was pretty good deal on the price. The pics [sorry Discount, on Tire Rack] seem to suggest it will be a great rain tire too. P.S. I did order from Discount, I just used the rep from SVT Performance, Matt.

[Goose350]

I guess you can be the guinea pig

[NIT2WN]

I got an email back from Dunlop that they would be starting production again after Thanksgiving. The top of it said was a Goodyear account so I guess Goodyear owns them or vise versa. I can be a pig even the little one. If there's a bad design or weak spot I'll find it. I used to destroy anvils with rubber mallets.

[purplehorn1977]

Well my cousin has you beat there he could tear up an anvil with a powder puff. lol let me know on them tires when you get them. i was looking at the same thing just dont need them right know.

[cndrm]

I had a set of these tires on a service truck that I used to drive. The tires held up well, and had plenty of traction. (until they wore down, but that's no different from any other tire) Eventually, the tread portion of the tire ended up peeling off like a big rig tire. I would not say this was due to a tire failure, but more due to the fact that the company I worked for was way stingy, and refused to buy new tires. So, with lord knows how many miles on them, one came apart at highway speed. I highly doubt you would ever do this with your own vehicle, so I wouldn't worry.

mike

[NIT2WN]

I feel a little better knowing Goodyear is in with them. I actually don't 'need' the tires either. I probably could have waited a few months since I don't drive the truck more than once or twice on the weekend. I'm just sick of having a 4wd that can't climb an ant bed. The Long trail at from Bfg have lasted a long time but they aren't keeing up on the dirt side of their job.

[cndrm]

Well, please don't let my earlier comment discourage you. I don't know how many miles were on the tires, but they were completely bald, and should have been replace long before the tire failed.

With that being said, here is what I've found in regards to my truck at least.

When I bought my truck, the previous owner, had just put on a brand new set of Bridgestone Dueler Revo A/T's. They're great on the highway. Very smooth rolling. But put them in dirt, and they suck, HARD. They couldn't transfer the power of a diesel (even an older one) to the ground. They just dug. (and that's dry ground) They had to go. I'm not bashing all A/T's, I'm just saying that the Bridgestone's couldn't hook up. (and with an unmodded 7.3L, that's not real impressive, as my fiance's F150 w/ 4.6L V-8 has more hp than my truck)

If you're looking for an affordable M/T, then I wish you the best of luck. Actually, there was another forumite on here, that had just ordered a set of Nexen M/T's for his truck. (I've dealt with Nexen's A/T's, which were fine, but I didn't even know they made an M/T). I think his cost was under $100 per tire.

The Dunlop's will be kinda expensive, though certainly not the worst by any means. Personally, I would say that if you can get into an M/T that appeals to your eye, for under $200 a tire, then it's a good deal. My Hankook's were about $190 a tire when I bought them in Ca.

mike

[NIT2WN]

My only real concern would be they are load range d tires and not e. I think I will be fine, It just not what the truck came with and probably should have on it. I justified them on the fact that it's not a dd, the truck doesn't have a gooseneck hookup or anything, anf the biggest trailer I have is a 16' utility deal. The most it's ever pulled was an over weight bobcat. I don't know the size of it but, it was the heaviest thing I ever dragged. I pulled a Kabota 28hp 4x4 and it seemed a lot lighter.

[cndrm]

Well, a skid steer w/ appropriate equipment trailer is well within the standard tow ratings for our trucks.

D-rated tires aren't optimal, but if it's what you can get, then so be it. Maybe just air em up a little bit more if you're going to be towing. (obviously staying within the stated cold psi range for the tire). They should be just fine.

mike

[Goose350]

Originally Posted by NIT2WN

My only real concern would be they are load range d tires and not e. I think I will be fine, It just not what the truck came with and probably should have on it. I justified them on the fact that it's not a dd, the truck doesn't have a gooseneck hookup or anything, anf the biggest trailer I have is a 16' utility deal. The most it's ever pulled was an over weight bobcat. I don't know the size of it but, it was the heaviest thing I ever dragged. I pulled a Kabota 28hp 4x4 and it seemed a lot lighter.

You will be just fine with "D" range tires