Claws VS. ATZ's

black beauty · 11-02-2009, 12:43 PM

Down to two. lets here your vote. size will be 33-12.50/16

conditions-

60% road driving

10% mud/dirt

10% ice/snow

20% sled pullin

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1998 12valve Larmine.4gsk.s300 w/race cover.#100 plate.sb intake.FTE 435.17*timing.S&B CAI.CFM.6" stacks.studs.fire ringed head.hts extreme HD trans.tdtc. suncoast flexplate

***crazyhass84*** · 11-02-2009, 02:10 PM

I am debating between the two also. Are you looking at MTZ or claws? The claws are for off road sled pulling only in my opinion. My buddy wore his out in 15K miles!
The following comparison is for ATZ vs MTZ not claws.
I am 90% sure I am getting the ATZs. My use of the tires is about the same as you. The MT would be better for sled pulling put not worth the extra money, noise and short life. Plus, I think all the MTZ are D rated and the ATZ are E rated- in the 33in size.
I pull 15 times a yr but I put 18K+ miles on per yr. I can get 33 12.5 R17 mounted balanced and tax for $840. For me the ATZ are the best deal all around.

Plus, the MT will wear faster on the highway so they become less effective for pulling the more you drive them on road.

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Last edited by crazyhass84 : 11-02-2009 at 03:57 PM.

black beauty · 11-02-2009, 04:19 PM

Ive had the baja claws before and loved them. But Ive been told that a all terrain tire is your best bet for pullin. the claws look great. but I think Im gonna go with the atz's as well...your on a 17 where as I am on the 16. theres like a half inch difference in width between the two.

where can you get atz's for that price?????? give me there number. cheapest ive found is like 254 a tire.

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1998 12valve Larmine.4gsk.s300 w/race cover.#100 plate.sb intake.FTE 435.17*timing.S&B CAI.CFM.6" stacks.studs.fire ringed head.hts extreme HD trans.tdtc. suncoast flexplate

jl99cummins · 11-02-2009, 05:34 PM

go with atz's i have about 6000 miles don't even look like they have wore any (305/65/17 size i have)

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***crazyhass84*** · 11-04-2009, 05:59 AM

I can't sleep thinking about the ATZs I want! Does anybody have pictures of a stock 265 next to a 305/65/R17? Any installed pictures? I am curious to see how much they stick out? The 305 only come with the black side walls correct?
Any pictures of mickeys with OWL?

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2008 2500 MC 6.7L,6sp auto,3.73, Laramie,bucket seats, patriot blue, rear wheel well liners,DPF that Sucks!, firestone rear air bags, mp8 -FOR SALE1, edge juice w attitude, K&N, AIRDOG 150, under coated,440hp & 1200 Ft lbs @ the rear wheels. Banks ram air intake with scoop. SMARTY-LOVE IT. DPF DELETE-now I have a real truck!

black beauty · 11-04-2009, 06:41 PM

Go here. should be some nice pics

pics of mickey thompson atz's

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1998 12valve Larmine.4gsk.s300 w/race cover.#100 plate.sb intake.FTE 435.17*timing.S&B CAI.CFM.6" stacks.studs.fire ringed head.hts extreme HD trans.tdtc. suncoast flexplate

2002-6banger · 11-04-2009, 07:03 PM

i have 305/70/16 ATZ's. love them.... ride awsome and wear great.. have prolly 20,000 miles on them and they arent half tread yet... they are a mud terrian by anymeans but i havent had the least bit of trouble in the mud. just make sure you rotate them every 3-5 thousand miles. i paid 240 a piece for them.

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2002 24V HO Auto. 2 in coil spacers. 305 ATZ's. Sinlincer Ring MIA. S&B intake. 4" FBD turbo back. Quad Adrenaline, smarty on the way... trans upgrades next cause i know its not gunna last.

4.11 front and rear. 5% all the way around.

devildogcummins · 11-04-2009, 07:11 PM

Man i have 18,000 of hard miles on my atz's and the worst tire has 15/32 tread still left. I love them I dont have a complaint about them.

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11-02-2009, 12:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
black beauty Cummins Nut Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: good ol' Indiana Posts: 315 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts black beauty's Truck Pics	Claws VS. ATZ's Down to two. lets here your vote. size will be 33-12.50/16 conditions- 60% road driving 10% mud/dirt 10% ice/snow 20% sled pullin __________________ 1998 12valve Larmine.4gsk.s300 w/race cover.#100 plate.sb intake.FTE 435.17*timing.S&B CAI.CFM.6" stacks.studs.fire ringed head.hts extreme HD trans.tdtc. suncoast flexplate

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11-02-2009, 02:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
*crazyhass84* Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: peoria,IL Posts: 291 Thanks: 15 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts crazyhass84's Truck Pics	I am debating between the two also. Are you looking at MTZ or claws? The claws are for off road sled pulling only in my opinion. My buddy wore his out in 15K miles! The following comparison is for ATZ vs MTZ not claws. I am 90% sure I am getting the ATZs. My use of the tires is about the same as you. The MT would be better for sled pulling put not worth the extra money, noise and short life. Plus, I think all the MTZ are D rated and the ATZ are E rated- in the 33in size. I pull 15 times a yr but I put 18K+ miles on per yr. I can get 33 12.5 R17 mounted balanced and tax for $840. For me the ATZ are the best deal all around. Plus, the MT will wear faster on the highway so they become less effective for pulling the more you drive them on road. __________________ 2008 2500 MC 6.7L,6sp auto,3.73, Laramie,bucket seats, patriot blue, rear wheel well liners,DPF that Sucks!, firestone rear air bags, mp8 -FOR SALE1, edge juice w attitude, K&N, AIRDOG 150, under coated,440hp & 1200 Ft lbs @ the rear wheels. Banks ram air intake with scoop. SMARTY-LOVE IT. DPF DELETE-now I have a real truck! Last edited by crazyhass84 : 11-02-2009 at 03:57 PM.

11-02-2009, 04:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
black beauty Cummins Nut Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: good ol' Indiana Posts: 315 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts black beauty's Truck Pics	Ive had the baja claws before and loved them. But Ive been told that a all terrain tire is your best bet for pullin. the claws look great. but I think Im gonna go with the atz's as well...your on a 17 where as I am on the 16. theres like a half inch difference in width between the two. where can you get atz's for that price?????? give me there number. cheapest ive found is like 254 a tire. __________________ 1998 12valve Larmine.4gsk.s300 w/race cover.#100 plate.sb intake.FTE 435.17*timing.S&B CAI.CFM.6" stacks.studs.fire ringed head.hts extreme HD trans.tdtc. suncoast flexplate

11-02-2009, 05:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
jl99cummins Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nc Posts: 213 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post jl99cummins's Truck Pics	go with atz's i have about 6000 miles don't even look like they have wore any (305/65/17 size i have) __________________ 99 cummins 4" exhaust, comp, smarty revo, bhaf w/ heat shield, airdog 150, autometer gauges, silencer ring mia, hbs leveling kit, 125's, ready for trans and turbo

11-04-2009, 05:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
*crazyhass84* Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: peoria,IL Posts: 291 Thanks: 15 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts crazyhass84's Truck Pics	I can't sleep thinking about the ATZs I want! Does anybody have pictures of a stock 265 next to a 305/65/R17? Any installed pictures? I am curious to see how much they stick out? The 305 only come with the black side walls correct? Any pictures of mickeys with OWL? __________________ 2008 2500 MC 6.7L,6sp auto,3.73, Laramie,bucket seats, patriot blue, rear wheel well liners,DPF that Sucks!, firestone rear air bags, mp8 -FOR SALE1, edge juice w attitude, K&N, AIRDOG 150, under coated,440hp & 1200 Ft lbs @ the rear wheels. Banks ram air intake with scoop. SMARTY-LOVE IT. DPF DELETE-now I have a real truck!

11-04-2009, 06:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
black beauty Cummins Nut Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: good ol' Indiana Posts: 315 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts black beauty's Truck Pics	Go here. should be some nice pics pics of mickey thompson atz's __________________ 1998 12valve Larmine.4gsk.s300 w/race cover.#100 plate.sb intake.FTE 435.17*timing.S&B CAI.CFM.6" stacks.studs.fire ringed head.hts extreme HD trans.tdtc. suncoast flexplate

11-04-2009, 07:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
2002-6banger Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: VA Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts 2002-6banger's Truck Pics	i have 305/70/16 ATZ's. love them.... ride awsome and wear great.. have prolly 20,000 miles on them and they arent half tread yet... they are a mud terrian by anymeans but i havent had the least bit of trouble in the mud. just make sure you rotate them every 3-5 thousand miles. i paid 240 a piece for them. __________________ 2002 24V HO Auto. 2 in coil spacers. 305 ATZ's. Sinlincer Ring MIA. S&B intake. 4" FBD turbo back. Quad Adrenaline, smarty on the way... trans upgrades next cause i know its not gunna last. 4.11 front and rear. 5% all the way around.

11-04-2009, 07:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
devildogcummins Cummins Nut Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: mesquite Posts: 348 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts devildogcummins's Truck Pics	Man i have 18,000 of hard miles on my atz's and the worst tire has 15/32 tread still left. I love them I dont have a complaint about them. __________________ 07 5.9 2500 qcsb 4x4, 664.9 hp 1200+tq