Baja Boss M/T

About the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss M/T

Mud-Terrain Passenger Light Truck tire. Sizes from 17 to 24-inch wheel diameters for a variety of Leveled and Lifted Pickups, Jeeps and SUV’s.

Features

* Asymmetrical tread pattern* Next generation four-pitch Sidebiters® are 50% larger than any previous Mickey Thompson radial tire* PowerPly XD™ 3-ply sidewall construction* Deep and wide voids* Stone ejector ribs* Angled shoulder scallops* Mud scoops* Silica-reinforced compound

Benefits

* Reduces noise, improves handling and on-center feel* Providing unparalleled off-road traction* Provides even greater puncture resistance, improved handling and quicker steering response than the original PowerPly™* To enhance off-road traction and forward bite* To prevent gravel from being wedged into tread grooves* For ultimate traction and self-cleaning ability* Provide a concave surface for mud traction and help create a void to prevent mud from clinging to the elements* For on-road tread wear, cut and chip resistance, and improved wet handling and braking performance

Understanding the LT285/75R16 size

In the size code 285/75R16, 285 is the section width in millimetres (about 11.2"). 75 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall height is 75% of the width, or roughly 213.8 mm. R16 means radial construction on a 16-inch wheel, giving an approximate overall diameter of 32.8".

The load index 126 means each tire supports up to 3,748 lbs — about 14,992 lbs across a full set of four. The speed symbol Q certifies the tire to 99 mph under its rated load. Always match or exceed the load index and speed rating listed on your vehicle's door-jamb placard.

Price and value

At $240.59 per tire, a full set of four costs $962.36. That is about 13% above the average of the 66 tires we stock in this size, reflecting its position in the range.