Mastercraft, IROK or Federal LT265/75R16E MT...

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Mastercraft, IROK or Federal LT265/75R16E MT...

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Tire time on one of the work trucks. Will be running a 16x7 alloy wheel (got them free). Lots of clearance with the raggedy LT285/75R16D ATs that came on the wheels.

Co-op Grip Spur 9.00-16 bias ply would have been preferred, but... the modern version (Power King) is a maybe 15K mile tire in mixed driving. Cheap Chi-com junk.

I can't afford name brand tires, so, no need for suggestions on them. I might be able to swing the Mastercrafts through the Co-op. Or Federals at another semi-local shop. IROK through 4 Wheel Parts cost less, but, have an "iffy" reputation (as do the Federal Couragias).

Looked at Mastercraft MT and MXT. Made in Red China.

The Federal Couragia is made in Taiwan.

No idea where the IROK is made. They have to be ordered in from a Texas warehouse.

Yes, I need at least an E rated tire. Farm and community bad weather/recovery truck. The front bumper is all 3/8" or thicker, with a dual fairlead, dual drum, pillow block mounted stainless steel winch. And an all steel "stinger" with dual cable pulleys. Tires need to handle flooding, snow, ice, mud, logs, wrecks, sheared utility poles/trees, stuck tractors, etc. Class 5 receiver hitch is the rear crossmember, solid steel (4" schedule 40 iron half pipe, steel filled, with 1/2" thick hitch plate) rear bumper. Frame is in the process of a full wrap, and box plating.

330hp, full time 4wd, front lsd, rear is locked.

Come to think of it, is an E heavy duty enough? This thing lights all 4 bald 285s up w/o breaking a sweat...
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http://www.universaltire.com/
Look under truck tires. Made in USA. Tube and Tubeless
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A/C, HD Gauges

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IROK's tend to be a softer fast wearing rubber that is best suited for off road vehicles.

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I had a set of Mastercraft tires on one of my trucks. They gave me a constant
vibration to the point of the back of the bench seat shaking. I spoke with a
service manager from the dealership the truck was purchased from and his
comment was "I wouldn't even put a set of Mastercraft tires on my lawn mower".
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Can't believe how high traction tires have gotten. Or the cost of lift kits and coil boosted shocks. At least gasoline prices have gone down again, even ethanol free is under $3/gallon right now.
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WD,
To be fair to Mastercraft..... my lousy experience was only with one of their
mud traction tires. They may very well have another tire that would suit
your needs. :thinking Another brand to look into is Hercules. I had a new
set of their M/T tread pattern tires put on a '92 W250 Power Ram I used
to own and they were real decent. You might also take a look at possible
offerings from Dunlop or Kelly.... :idea :2cents
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Went to another shop that carries Hercules. Read the reviews on the Trail Digger MT. Less expensive, Mississippi made, better reviews. And the store has free towing for repairs (need a transmission rebuilt in one of the trucks), and the Subaru needs to be fixed also. Store offers free replacement, no questions asked, up to 50% tread usage on the MTs they carry.

I've had my own bad luck with Mastercrafts when they were made in Mexico. Belting came through the tread, which was at 50%, and the outer sidewall buckled, even though I ran the tire at 40psi (sidewall maximum of 44 psi). Was on a highway tread 14 inch Ranger wheel/tire combo. Granted, I'd already put 60K plus on a 40K mile rated tire, but...

I really want the STA Super Traction, 12 ply rated 9.00-16, however, $205 plus shipping, plus mount and balance on a bias ply tire is insane. Out the door would end up in the $1500+ range. That kind of money is insane, considering I basically bought a transfer case, and the rest of the running gear, chassis and body were thrown in for free (and it runs great, drives decently, and is not rusted away to nothing).
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