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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 09:50 PM
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What are the best off-road tires

Hi guys, I am recently going to buy new tires and I hear that the Cross Terrains were the best for off-roading with out having to break principle of an on road tire.

Does anyone have any other suggestions?

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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 01:17 AM
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Goodyear MT/Rs. No disrespect to your ML, but the tires are WAY out of its league. Try them and see for yourself.
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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 02:15 AM
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Any experience with the Nitto 'Grapplers, jangy?
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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 02:34 AM
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Depends on what you're using them for.

Boggers FTW.

jangy - the ML is okay off road, it's just lacking ground clearence and driver skill. :o
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BFG all terrains are the best IMO they are relatively agressive and quiet on the road.
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by ML500 5.0L V-8
I hear that the Cross Terrains were the best for off-roading
And who told you that? Acura MDX owners?

IMHO, best off-roading would be:
BFG AT/KOs (*the* standard for the longest time)
Bridgestone Dueler Revos (lots of good reviews on Tire Rack)
Michelin XPCs (the old Range Rover tire)
Yoko Geolander

The first two, unfortunately, don't come in the right size for the ML320 (they're +0...255/70 vs. 255/65).
The latter two are in the right size, but I'm not sure whether they come in a size for your ML500's wheels. The ML430/500 isn't that good for off-roading because you can't' put that much rubber on because of the big brake calipers...
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