Ever since my high school days, I have been customizing vehicles for off-road adventures. Among all the components I consider for these vehicles, tires are the ones on which I conduct the most extensive research. Various factors such as fitting, performance in different weather conditions, ride comfort, and road noise all play a role in shaping the overall driving experience, whether on or off the road.
For ten years, I relied on General Tire’s Grabber AT/X tires for my 2005 Toyota 4Runner. While I appreciated their performance both on and off-road in all situations, after going through three sets and covering over 200,000 miles, I decided to try something new.
That journey led me back to Mickey Thompson, a brand I trusted in the past for the burliest mud-terrain tires I could find for an old Bronco—the now-famous but discontinued Bear Claws (replaced by these beasts). However, this time around, I didn’t need oversized, off-road-only mud-terrain tires. I was in search of a tire that could deliver both on-road and off-road performance that I had grown to love and depend on. It didn’t take me long to decide that the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/Ts were the ideal choice for me.
After covering 998 miles, I can confidently say that these tires fulfill all my needs and are the top choice available.
In essence: If you seek a high-performing, all-terrain tire to enhance your overall driving experience, look no further than the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T.
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Size
LT 265 70 17 (32×10.5×17) -
Speed rating
121Q (Up to 99 mph @ Max Load) -
Severe snow service rated (3PMS)
Yes -
Max load
3,085 lbs. @ 80 psi -
Weight
58 lbs. -
Treadwear warranty
50,000 mi. -
Price
$295
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Sidebiters -
Quietness -
Water and mud shedding -
Smooth riding on- and off-road
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They kick up a lot of rocks
Review of M/T Baja Boss A/T Tires
About the Brand
Mickey Thompson (M/T) is recognized as an “enthusiast tire brand” known for producing tires tailored for spirited driving and conquering challenging trails. Since 1963, it has been at the forefront of developing a diverse range of street, drag racing, and truck tires.
The company boasts numerous achievements, such as being the first tire to surpass 400 mph successfully, pioneering the production of a quiet on/off-road light truck tire, and introducing many other industry-first innovations.
Although now owned by Cooper Tires, Mickey Thompson often gets overlooked in favor of trendier tire brands for off-roaders, overlanders, and those seeking all-terrain tires. However, overlooking these tires for your next set would be a mistake.
Having previously owned BFGoodrich, Nitto, and General Tires, I
