Both mud tires were compared under the similar size of LT 285/70R17, where Pro Comp has a tread depth of 18/32″ and Mickey’s MTZ has 19/32″ (slightly more).
Pro Comp Xtreme is a good solid mud terrain tire, with a good tread wear capability designed for full-size trucks and SUVs. It is known for its outstanding performance in all off-road conditions. They are safe and intended for serious off-road drivers who crave the dirt, mud, and rocks of nature. It has a 40,000-mile tread life warranty for all sizes.
Mickey Thompson MTZ, on the other hand,(50k mile warranty) is a tough tire built on the legacy of a legendary and proven construction design. It has company’s proprietary compound which helps to deliver versatile mud terrain performance and excellent off-road traction. They are quite capable of providing reliable performance in mud, rocks, snow, and very aggressive off-road environments.
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Comparing Baja MTZ with Pro Comp Xtreme MT2
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The tread pattern of Pro Comp is aggressive and is optimized using computer modeling to deliver unsurpassed grip and control without excessive noise. It has a big lug with a big space in between to give maximum traction and also clean out any mud that might otherwise get built up in the tire. The lugs have built-in sipes with a self-cleaning ability to keep the tire more flexible and to perform reliably in mud and snow. Moreover, it has two steel belts and a spiral-wound nylon overwrap that help in carrying heavier loads and give extra protection.
Thompson MTZis designed with a silica tread compound to deliver optimum performance in wet and snowy conditions. The innovative design with a four-pitch side biter pattern ensures a versatile mud-terrain performance with additional traction both on-road and off-road. It is packed with three-ply sidewall construction for extra sidewall protection and powerful handling. Variable draft angles and stone ejectors are used to reduce stone retention.
Tread Pattern Detailed Comparison
Comp Xtreme has an aggressive open tread design, optimized using computer modeling to deliver strong grip and control. The lugs are big with built-in siping, making them more flexible so they can grip well and give the maximum contact patch for maximum off-road traction. The lugs and the tread pattern does extend around onto the sidewall of the tire, again to give more strength, more durability, more traction, and also the tire’s ultimate mud-terrain look. Pro Comp is packed with tri-ply construction of the sidewall to ensure that it can handle even the most rugged terrain.
Thompson M/T z is a pretty comparable tire with really big tread blocks with a lot of depth and also a very large void in between these blocks. Mickey is a true mud terrain tire, capable to perform in muddy and rocky terrains. The typical construction has decoupling grooves, added to the buttress area between the side biters and the tread to provide additional flexibility while aired down. This strong structure makes it louder on highways for an extended period at high speeds. The tire’s durability and protection are supported by the enhanced side-biters in the tread blocks.
Which tire has a better traction?
Xtreme MTz is designed to offer maximum grip in the harshest environments with an aggressive tread design to provide superior control in off-road driving conditions. It has got self-cleaning big lugs, so if you are in the mud and you end up with a bunch of mud stuck to the tire, the big spaces between the lugs get you a little bit of wheel speed up, and it’s going to eject all of that mud, restoring all of the traction. The tread down the sidewall gives a lot of traction especially if you are going to be off-road, climbing on the rocks. The well-designed built-in sipes and angled shoulder scallops play a vital role while aired down, they give maximum contact patch and additional off-road traction.
The strong and fairly aggressive tread design of Mickey helps in providing really good traction even in slippery thick mud and deep snow. They manage to dig down and grab rocks nicely to perform well in rough off-road terrains and clear the tread well. The big voids in the tread blocks keep the traction going on rocky and sandy surfaces.
ON AND OFF-ROAD DRIVE:
The Pro Comp seems to be an obvious choice for full-size trucks and SUVs that see a combination of on and off-road use. It is equally capable of hauling heavy loads and exploring rugged terrain with an exceptional amount of toughness and traction.
Mickey can deliver well in different off-road terrains including deep mud and thick snow. They delivered maximum traction and keep the vehicle going under these harsh conditions. They bite well and grab rocks quickly to provide a safe and controllable ride.
Comfort Comparison
Comp Xtreme is preferred for people who go off-road regularly, but need a tire to handle normal road surfaces without any hassle too. The technology used to create Pro Comp ensures that they can be driven in light snow with minimal performance degradation. They suffer from noise but are better than most other competitor tires. They offer the toughness and traction needed to get the job done in a variety of off-road situations.
Mickey is a strong M/T tire with power-ply sidewall construction, it provides responsive handling and, the four-pitch side biter pattern grips terrain for additional traction. The tire is comfortable to use as it has a high-void tread pattern that is self-cleaning and stone ejectors to reduce stone retention. Because of the massive tread blocks and big voids, Mickey makes a fair amount of noise on highways at high speeds.
Which tire is more Durable?
Comp Xtreme is made up of great construction, solid and responsive driving with durability in a variety of terrain. It comes with 40,000 miles tread life warranty for all sizes. The more aggressive shoulder lugs and a triple-ply sidewall combined with two layers of opposed-angle steel belting along with a seamless layer of nylon that spans the tread surface ensures even better off-road traction and protection against sidewall damage. Pro Comp is known to be thicker and more puncture-resistant than its contemporaries.
Mickey is strong enough to operate on dirt, mud, and snow. The advanced construction is to provide comfort and even tread wear over a longer time. The deep shoulder lugs provide solid grip and traction combined with self-cleaning high voids to evacuate snow and mud and making it an extremely reliable and durable tire. The decoupling grooves are to provide extra flexibility and at the same time help get rid of some heat in the tire.
Which is more cost effective?
The cost will depend upon the size of the tire itself and also the size of the wheel that you are mounting it on. Mickey M/T 2 are known for their off-road capabilities, they have aggressive tread design, superior construction, and deliver a decent on-road performance too, but for extreme off-road traction and sidewall protection, Pro Comp Xtreme with its superior qualities is a winner.
Quick Summary:
M/T tires have been designed to be compatible with all off-road terrains under all weather conditions. They are tough, resistant to punctures, more durable, and offer excellent off-road traction. They both are available in different size options with different specifications.
However, we have jotted down some important points below to compare the effectiveness and performance before using any of them.
- Pro Comp Xtreme M/T 2 is redesigned with the sidewall treatment, and they gave it a more radical and contemporary look.
- The other significant features include double step-down tread blocks and scalloped shoulder lugs which give maximum traction in mud and snow.
- It has got full-length elliptical siping which ensures maximum capability in wet slushy and snowy conditions.
- The tire also has a Pro comp rock ejector system which ejects blocks from the tread blocks, maintaining a longer tread life and good on-road drivability.
- Mickey on the other hand specializes in the sidewall area with its four pitch side biter sequence with four different designs that alternate throughout the sidewall to help to maneuver while you are off-roading.
- The decoupling grooves added to the buttress area between the side biters and the tread allow some additional flexibility while aired down, and at the same time help get rid of some heat in the tire.
- The tread area and siping are relocated centrally within the lugs for additional ice performance.
- Packed with great traction for bumpy as well as slippery roads, Mickey happens to be a good fit for anyone who enjoys driving off-road on exciting muddy and rocky terrains but is a noisy companion on highways.
