Goodyear Wrangler MT/R

*Est. $170

Durable
Good traction on dirt and gravel

More expensive than better-rated tires
Mixed reviews on mud and rocks
No treadwear warranty
Noisy

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Our Analysis

February 2009. This older tire model no longer takes first place in most reviews, but people who own the Goodyear Wrangler MT/R say it's still great for trail use. On-road, the Wrangler MT/R is noisy but handles decently, according to reviews. Off-road, most critics say the Wrangler MT/R is a rugged tire. However, it gets mixed reviews for two terrain types that trouble most tires: Sticky mud and big, sharp rocks. Some experts and owners say the Wrangler MT/R handles those conditions well, while other owners say the tires lose traction in mud and puncture easily on rocks. There is no treadwear warranty. We found more consistently good reviews for the all-terrain Pirelli Scorpion ATR (*est. $125), which carries a 50,000-mile treadlife warranty. If you want to go mud bogging or rock crawling, reviews suggest the Firestone Destination M/T (*est. $130) is a solid choice.

Professional reviews of the Goodyear Wrangler MT/R at Off-Road.com and 4x4wire.com are several years old, but still pertinent. This older tire isn't included in recent expert tests, but owner reviews at Tire Rack, Offroaders.com and Epinions.com offer feedback about the Wrangler MT/R's real-life performance.

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Our Sources

1. Off-Road.com

Off-Road.com's Alex Parker fits a set of Goodyear Wrangler MT/R tires to his Jeep, taking them rock crawling, mud bogging and on the highway. He raves about the MT/R's prowess on mud and rocks and its quietness on pavement.

Review: Goodyear MTR: Tire Test, Alex Parker, Nov. 1, 2005

2. 4x4wire.com

This 4x4wire.com review, published when the Goodyear Wrangler MT/R first hit the market back in 1999, is still one of the most comprehensive we've found for this tire. Reviewer David Gray drives on the tires for five months, but his review mostly focuses on their performance during a Goodyear-sponsored trail run. Gray reports that he tears up his Jeep climbing rocks, but despite his attempts, he can't damage the tires.

Review: The Goodyear Wrangler MT/R, David Gray, Dec. 1999

3. Tire Rack

Nearly 800 owners have rated the Goodyear Wrangler MT/R at Tire Rack, ranking it third overall among the off-road maximum traction tires offered by the retailer. They compliment its durability and say it performs well in mud, snow, rocks and dirt. Some owners find it noisy, but others say it's fine for the highway.

Review: Goodyear Wrangler MT/R, Contributors to Tire Rack

4. Offroaders.com

Owners from Utah to Canada to New Zealand have posted reviews for the Goodyear Wrangler MT/R at Offroaders.com. Their opinions are as varied as their locations. For example, some say the MT/R is durable and good in mud, while others say it punctures and gums up easily. Overall, the MT/R gets its highest star ratings (four of five) for street and trail use, and its lowest rating (two stars) for its performance on rocks.

Review: Goodyear Wrangler MT/R Reviews, Contributors to Offroaders.com

5. Epinions.com

The Goodyear Wrangler MT/R maintains a 4.5-star rating (out of five) at Epinions, where fewer than 20 owners have posted reviews. The tires' toughness off-road is a recurring theme, with more than one reviewer calling it "indestructible." Owners are also quick to note that that the Wrangler MT/R is expensive and that it wears quickly.

Review: Goodyear Wrangler MTR Truck/SUV Tire, Contributors to Epinions.com