Sticky vs. Regular Tires

Trigger · 07-08-2011, 01:41 PM

I'm trying to find out if anyone has actually wheeled on a set of non-sticky tires such as regular MT/Rs or Krawlers. I'm trying to figure out if these two are halfway decent in regular compound.

T-bird · 07-08-2011, 01:55 PM

I wheeled with a guy on 40" MTR/K that were the regular compound and he made it right up Hairpin at Slade with no front locker when everyone else had troubles. I have not wheeled with many people on stickies, but the MTR/K look to do pretty good in the rocks.

carwash · 07-08-2011, 03:07 PM

Christ, the sticky tire hype is fawking ridiculous.

gothodgie · 07-08-2011, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by carwash

Christ, the sticky tire hype is fawking ridiculous.

x2

Trigger · 07-08-2011, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by carwash

Christ, the sticky tire hype is fawking ridiculous.

That's kinda what I figured. I have just never wheeled with either tire in sticky or regular compound.

carwash · 07-08-2011, 04:01 PM

I've had both... if yer a comp guy and every 1/10th of a second counts and you get a new set of tires every 3 rides, then sure, go with stickies. If yer a wheeler that wheels, buy 2 sets of tires for what one set of stickies cost.

Trigger · 07-08-2011, 05:28 PM

I'm definitely a wheeler. I'm just looking for a good tire for the Harlan, Big Rock, Slade type terrain.

humpy · 07-08-2011, 05:52 PM

Swamper tsl or tsl/sx or pitbull rockers... Best tires for this part of the country

twiztedzuki · 07-08-2011, 07:03 PM

the more i c rockers work the more impressed i am with them!

pfreer3 · 07-08-2011, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by twiztedzuki

the more i c rockers work the more impressed i am with them!

X2

at first look, they look like they would load up and slip.... but they work well, and much tougher sidewall than swampers.

carwash · 07-08-2011, 07:31 PM

If i were in the market for a tire, it would be the 42" pitbull...

JeffK5 · 07-08-2011, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by carwash

If i were in the market for a tire, it would be the 42" pitbull...

x2 on that.

I saw how Kirbys 42" PBR's worked and became a fan...tough as hell and eatlikeasum*****!

I myself have had great luck with BFG reds.. bought a set for $1500 and sold them for $2400.

gothodgie · 07-09-2011, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by twiztedzuki

the more i c rockers work the more impressed i am with them!

yea when it comes for me to get new tires i'm 99% sure i will be going with rockers... I have always been a Swamper fan, but with the bs about production they have been having i am steering away from them unless i find a good deal...

Nuts · 07-10-2011, 07:58 PM

Ask flxratd how well stickies worked for him

yellowjacket · 07-10-2011, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Nuts

Ask flxratd how well stickies worked for him

There's a story in there somewhere...?

Flxratd · 07-11-2011, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Nuts

Ask flxratd how well stickies worked for him

nice real nice. thanks for the assist up the ledge there adam. long story short i used his stickies for traction and the kicker was they were still bolted to his rig

tjjeepjeep · 07-11-2011, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Flxratd

nice real nice. thanks for the assist up the ledge there adam. long story short i used his stickies for traction and the kicker was they were still bolted to his rig

Well that sounds entertaining....any pics?

Hope Springs Hauler · 07-11-2011, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by tjjeepjeep

Well that sounds entertaining....any pics?

Kory has video of it;) It happened

tjjeepjeep · 07-11-2011, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Hope Springs Hauler

Kory has video of it;) It happened

Hope he's bringing it to the meeting....

4wdOwnage · 07-11-2011, 11:31 PM

Flxratd · 07-11-2011, 11:53 PM

that adam is such a helpfull wheeler allways lending a hand (tire)

Nuts · 07-12-2011, 07:32 AM

That picture just looks like you beat me to the top! lol! Either way stickie tires aren't just hype, they work so good you won't understand them untill you see them work in person.

Flxratd · 07-12-2011, 11:23 AM

yeah now the truth comes out. i guess your just going to say you let me win then hahah. thanks buddy

07-08-2011, 01:41 PM	#1
Trigger Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Xenia, OH Posts: 281	Sticky vs. Regular Tires I'm trying to find out if anyone has actually wheeled on a set of non-sticky tires such as regular MT/Rs or Krawlers. I'm trying to figure out if these two are halfway decent in regular compound.

07-08-2011, 03:07 PM	#3
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	Christ, the sticky tire hype is fawking ridiculous. __________________

07-08-2011, 04:01 PM	#6
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	I've had both... if yer a comp guy and every 1/10th of a second counts and you get a new set of tires every 3 rides, then sure, go with stickies. If yer a wheeler that wheels, buy 2 sets of tires for what one set of stickies cost. __________________

07-08-2011, 05:52 PM	#8
humpy Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 573	Swamper tsl or tsl/sx or pitbull rockers... Best tires for this part of the country __________________ S10 with a few air shocks..

07-08-2011, 07:03 PM	#9
twiztedzuki Join Date: May 2008 Location: Waverly ohio Posts: 586	the more i c rockers work the more impressed i am with them! __________________ SMITH BUILT PERIOD

07-08-2011, 01:55 PM	#2
T-bird Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Centerville Posts: 123	I wheeled with a guy on 40" MTR/K that were the regular compound and he made it right up Hairpin at Slade with no front locker when everyone else had troubles. I have not wheeled with many people on stickies, but the MTR/K look to do pretty good in the rocks.

07-08-2011, 05:28 PM	#7
Trigger Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Xenia, OH Posts: 281	I'm definitely a wheeler. I'm just looking for a good tire for the Harlan, Big Rock, Slade type terrain.

07-08-2011, 07:31 PM	#11
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	If i were in the market for a tire, it would be the 42" pitbull... __________________

07-10-2011, 07:58 PM	#14
Nuts Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: middletown,oh Posts: 508	Ask flxratd how well stickies worked for him

07-11-2011, 11:31 PM	#20
4wdOwnage Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Greenville, Ohio Posts: 22	__________________ 91 Geota Exo'd on 35" Tractors etc. 06 Rhino 660 SE Courageous Offroad Ministries http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Cou...27565957345163

07-11-2011, 11:53 PM	#21
Flxratd Retired Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hamilton/Ross Posts: 645	that adam is such a helpfull wheeler allways lending a hand (tire) __________________ One of these days Zuk 2.0

07-12-2011, 07:32 AM	#22
Nuts Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: middletown,oh Posts: 508	That picture just looks like you beat me to the top! lol! Either way stickie tires aren't just hype, they work so good you won't understand them untill you see them work in person.

07-12-2011, 11:23 AM	#23
Flxratd Retired Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hamilton/Ross Posts: 645	yeah now the truth comes out. i guess your just going to say you let me win then hahah. thanks buddy __________________ One of these days Zuk 2.0