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Have a set of 285/75R16 on my 01 Tacoma w/ 3" Skyjaker lift. Put them on just befor winter, and never had to use four wheel drive. They hook up well. Just used them in the mud and did not matter if in two or four wheel, they JUST go. Very, very happy with them and tell everyone to get them. They work better the the BFG's, Dunlop's, and Swamper M/T's that I've ran. WILL BUY MORE

Rating: 10
Product Details: "Goodyear Fierce Attitude MT" by Editor - posted: Tue November 23, 2010 - Rating: ******** 7.94

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Views: 1498199

I am from southern Louisiana and when me and a bunch of others go mudding who ever has boggers go frist so they can pull out everyone out. If u r looking for a tire that will take u any wheres u want to go don't get any other tire. When I would help make mud trucks boggers can keep up whith troctor tires as long as they on a Chevy. Take it from the person who mad more money from bets mudding then what I get pade for 100 hours at 13.53 a houre

Rating: 10
Product Details: "Super Swamper TSL Bogger" by Editor - posted: Thu January 25, 2007 - Rating: ********* 9.15

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Views: 463596

i got these on my f-350 (325/65/18) and its great in mud and when i hit the deep 4ft-5ft mud/water. in my eyes ill never buy a different tire for as long as i live.

Rating: 10
Product Details: "Goodyear Fierce Attitude MT" by Editor - posted: Tue November 23, 2010 - Rating: ******** 7.94

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Views: 461132

I go all over mud to the hills!! Haven't got stuck yet. And that's with a 2wd dodge Dakota. But also I have positive traction.

Rating: 5
Product Details: "Mastercraft Courser A/T 2 Tire" by Editor - posted: Fri October 10, 2008 - Rating: ****** 5.50

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Views: 714726

I've pulled out multiple other vehicles, my 94 Suburban several times, and tons of firewood out of the woods over the course of 7 years. I finally just burned up this winch and it doesn't owe me anything. I have ruthlessly abused this piece of equipment. If I can find one today, I'll buy it today. It's worth five times the price.

Rating: 10
Product Details: "Chicago Electric 10,000 lb. Winch" by Editor - posted: Tue February 20, 2007 - Rating: ****** 5.80

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Views: 1937215

Just finishing 2nd set on a 07Jk unlimited. Run 295/70r17. I have used on all terrains and towing a trailer. They work great with a small sacrifice in milage and tread life. Probably getting a 3rd set. 1st set got 41,000 miles this set only have 36,000 miles and worn out. Been told 35,000/set is what to expect.

Rating: 8
Product Details: "Toyo Open Country Mud Terrain MT Tire" by Editor - posted: Tue January 30, 2007 - Rating: ******** 8.02

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Views: 573656

Overall it is a superb tire, It is quiet unlike others and rides extremely well. It had only given me some slight issues on the beach, but maybe I did not air down enough. I would certainly recommend this tire to a newbie.

Rating: 8
Product Details: "Super Swamper TSL Radial Mud Tire" by Editor - posted: Fri May 16, 2008 - Rating: ********* 9.37

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Views: 467668

Outside rear tire exploded while driving 50 MPH. Inside read belts separated & tire failed on same RV trip. Had to buy two replacement tires at super premium prices in the middle of the desert. After getting home my mechanic said the belts on the other two rear tires are separating.

Rating: 3
Product Details: "Hercules All Trac A/T Tire" by Editor - posted: Thu June 26, 2008 - Rating: ***** 5.06

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Views: 185400

Installed on a SAAB 900S 2.3L non-turbo.
Many things can be done to improve gas mileage. If anyone is interested, read on.


First and foremost, I installed a non-restrictive air filter. K&N is the first product I installed where I first noticed improvement in performance and gas mileage (2-3mgp). This started me on a long and beneficial relationship in looking for other improvements. I've owned nothing but the turbo versions of the SAAB 900, 1984 thru 1987, so I understand something of the relationship between extra air and performance (the turbo, conceptually speaking). So when I heard about the tornado, it made some sense.


Hearing about it is one thing, but once it was installed, I had a completely different vehicle. I had maybe 2-3 mpg more in gas mileage but my 2.3L 4cyl engine had much more torque and horsepower and even SAAB mechanics would rave over how such an old car ran so good. Great response, great acceleration, simply fun to drive. You can't make this up.


Other notes, on smaller cars, even if not required, I have only used premium fuel, you also have to change your O2 sensors as recommended by the manufacturer. As it was something not previously considered.
One thing I hadn't approached, as my car reached 182,000 miles (yes you heard me) was O2 sensor importance. Once these were changed my mileage was up to 31-33 (5+ mpg )and I was beside myself over the results.


As to the naysayers and the people who say "the tornado does not work" and "the tornado restricts air flow" I have some other comments. Based on my knowledge and understanding, air in a vacuum cannot be restricted anymore with the tornado than without. If there is restriction, it's can only exist at the beginning of the chain, and that starts with the air filter.
Based on my results, once the K&N non-restrictive air filter was installed
I had a air flow system to work with. My statement that "you can't restrict air flow within a vacuum with the tornado" must have some truth to it based on the hp and mpg gains, otherwise the opposite result would have been produced. Having more air to work with the tornado does allow for more concentrated air flow, so I would recommend people to get a K&N or similar air filter first.


Also, think of the tornado as fins on a GPU, CPU or memory chips in computers. Without a doubt, just by coming in contact with air flow within a computer case or chassis, the fins create wisps of air that cool the metal and the air it comes in contact. Cooler, concentrated air, even if by a few degrees is also beneficial to the air intake system of car (for eg. intercoolers in turbo vehicles).


Albeit the tornado is a very limited conceptual cousin of a turbo engine, and based on the mfr science, I can't argue with the concept as I see the results.


Lastly:
First step is to get that non-restrictive air filter installed. Second, make sure you are losing no vacuum (check all your air hoses), Third, install the tornado as recommended, Fourth, make sure you are replacing your O2 sensors at mfr recommended intervals, fifth, use high octane fuel (benefits can only be seen after several tanks), sixth, change your spark plugs/wires.


Step by step you will see improvements, but don't knock this tornado. I did an experiment two months ago -as the tornado has been in my car since 160K mark- I took it out and I could not believe the difference. Boring, almost unimpressive acceleration, I hated it. The tornado will never be again removed from my vehicle. At 250K miles, I believe my SAAB 900S is at it's best performance state, and no matter who drives it, they all find it impressive and fun to drive.


I have a theory, that it's never the car but the owner that makes or breaks a vehicle. Don't knock the fads or trends that come along and say your car can be better than it is. The tornado works, the K&N Air filters work, its all about costs to the car manufacturers and you wish they would be keen to adopt anything if not everything to help save fuel. Do not forget the U.S.A's economy has been fueled by the oil industry, and no car can run without fuel for the most part. So car manufacturers have little interest in biting the hand that feeds them. Oil companies have the ability to develop fuel that gets better mileage and burns with little or no emissions but this would cut into profits. Until car manufacturers and oil companies dedicate their efforts to providing the best mileage possible you got to stay on top of things.

Rating: 8
Product Details: "Tornado Fuel Saver" by Editor - posted: Fri April 20, 2007 - Rating: ***** 5.23

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Views: 680695

I have put a lot of miles on my pick-ups in Colorado. Highway, city and off-road. I have gone through several sets of BF Goodrich TA's in the past and have liked the tires. I have a 1992 Ford Ranger that has 304000 mi. I am on my 3rd set of Revos. My main truck is a Ford F150 supercrew 4x4. I am about to put my 3rd set of Revos on that as well(it has 313000 mi)I do a lot of off roading and every set of Revos has performed very well. I'm not sure what these other people are talking about but I would guess there might be something else wrong. I have 50000 on the set now and they need replacing before this next hunting season in a couple of months. So for someone who has ran numerous sets of these tires and will buy them again should tell you something.

Rating: 9
Product Details: "Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo All Terrain Tire" by Editor - posted: Fri June 27, 2008 - Rating: ******* 7.18


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