When you want a tire brand (and tire) designed for enthusiasts by enthusiasts with an impeccable never-give-up, constantly improving reputation, the only answer surely is Mickey Thompson’s Baja family of extreme off-road tires.
Like their namesake found, these tires are constantly pushing the envelope for bigger, better, faster results. MT’s tires started off in the performance sector but easily migrated into the off-road racing world thanks to Mickey’s desire to push boundaries.
“I hereby solemnly swear, to stand on the gas leaving all others in my dust, undisputed, forever, until the end of time,” reads the brand’s website, which gives you an idea of how seriously Mickey Thompson takes tires–and we are absolutely here for it.
Named for the Baja 1000, an extreme and prestigious off-road motorsport race held annually on the Baja California peninsula, the Baja line of Mickey Thompson tires are engineered for extreme performance and the most rigorous conditions. Forget mild all-terrain tires ideal for daily driving, these premium babies are meant to shine on unpaved surfaces.
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MICKEY THOMPSON BAJA BOSS A/T
Tough. Prepared for anything. Universally acclaimed by customers and enthusiasts across the globe. Yes, that’d be the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T.
Quite close to being the most perfect all-terrain tire (by many accounts), the Baja Boss A/T is a premium hybrid all-terrain tire that delivers endless performance and tread life. It’s backed by an unusual 50-60,000-mile warranty and carries the three-peak mountain snowflake severe weather designation.
It features a tough asymmetrical tread pattern that minimizes noise (always a plus when you’re on the asphalt) while boosting traction. Powerply™ XD construction boosts puncture resistance, steering and stability too for overcoming obstacles and rough terrain confidently. Extreme Sidebiters® yields amazing off-road traction, protection and not to mention aesthetic. This tire looks and acts like it knows its business.
All-terrain tires also must be concerned with service life and Mickey Thompson reduces wear with a silica-reinforced compound for road wear while resisting cuts and chips. Bonus: it boosts wet handling and braking performance, so your journey between trailhead to trailhead is secure.
Frequent customers cite the Baja Boss A/T’s superior grip in nearly any terrain, be it sand, mud, dirt, rocks or even snow. They are also notoriously quiet (for an all-terrain) and lighter weight than many in the same category.
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The Mickey Thompson Baja Boss M/T is our top choice for our best mudding tires blog for a reason!
Mud is an especially challenging obstacle in off-road environments because it’s simultaneously slippery, heavy and sticky. It also hides a multitude of nasty bits like rocks, logs and other debris. Rocky terrain can give you a foothold once your tread finds a way to push against it, but mud can circumvent this and before you know it, you’re stuck in a mess.
That’s not really an issue with the Baja Boss M/T. This tire has serious off-road clout with powerful grip via mud scoops and angled shoulder scallops to clear off your tread and propel you forward. Mud, sand and rocks are no issue. Even though it does not feature a winter designation or rating, customers have noted its competence in snow.
Its asymmetrical tread pattern also delivers a pleasantly unexpected on-road driving experience, too.
The silica-reinforced tread compound yields cut and chip resistance while combating uneven treadwear. These tires are further protected against stone drilling and punctures from Sidebiter® shoulder lugs and stone ejector ribs.
This is purely a mud-terrain tire without most of the bells and whistles of an on-road tire. However, it makes sure you make it safely between trailheads with smaller, closely packed tread elements to boost weather traction. It comes in a wide range of sizes and boasts the Baja Boss updated PowerPly XD construction for boosted toughness.
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The Mickey Thompson Baja Legend EXP is an all-terrain tire with a hybrid tread pattern to make on and off-road performance a little more equitable. It’s designed for full throttle off-road thrills by combining a mud tire’s performance with an all-terrain’s comfort.
Mickey Thompson’s done this by blending premium materials with their legendary design. You’ll notice large “Baja inspired” tread elements and styling that allows for aggressive traction and appearance, cut and chip resistance, plus long lived treadwear. Its T4 Silica-Reinforced Compound also delivers great wet handling and braking. Large shoulder blocks, scoops and divots bite into difficult terrain like mud and sand.
Optimized tread geometry helps reduce road noise, giving you that highway comfort you’ve been wishing wasn’t so uncommon in an all-terrain tire. Inner tread blocks provide an excellent balance between on and off-road handling and grip.
Tough but lightweight, the EXP utilizes a high-tensile body ply construction for smooth on-road driving that also keeps unsprung weight low, improving your suspension’s ability to do its job. Many customers note how lightweight this tire is compared to others in the same category. It still works beautifully as an off-road or towing tire.
The Baja Legend EXP also includes a 50,000-mile treadwear warranty, a real rarity for an all-terrain tire.
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The name of the Baja Legend MTZ’s game is: premium versatility. Mickey Thompson’s website states that the MTZ has “excellent traction both on and off-road” and customers eagerly agree. Coming from a mud tire, that’s impressive.
The Baja Legend MTZ is the ideal mud-terrain tire for those that need dependable on-road handling and traction without sacrificing any off-street performance. Its T4 Silica-Reinforced Compound fortifies it against on-road wear, boosts wet performance and durability all at once. Its optimized tread design and geometry also reduces noise, making it a more comfortable driving experience while on paved surfaces.
The four-pitch Sidebiters® are variable in length and depth, providing off-road grip and traction while PowerPly 3-ply construction gives you enhanced puncture resistance and even more responsive handling. A self-cleaning high void tread pattern uses angled shoulder scallops for easy mud and debris removal and terrain traction.
Available in over 35 LT sizes, the Legend MTZ is an easily accessible mud-terrain tire whether you have a GMC Sierra Denali, vintage Ford Bronco, Hummer H3, or Toyota 4Runner TRD PRO.
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