anyone personally run thornbirds?

[lingus]

I am wondering if anyone is currently running thornbirds. If i do decide to go with them (highly unlikely) what will work best on the 01 X. 30 x 11.5 or 31 x 11?

[Schludwiller]

You should be able to run 31's. The only problem I could forsee is the agressive outside lugs rubbing, but I really don't know how far they stick out compared to a SSR. I have not heard of anyone who visits the Xterra boards using them, but there is one truck with a dual-exhaust somewhere in the "hall of shame" board using them.

[Schludwiller]

Found it.

[superjens]

Holy crap. That truck is hideous and those tires are just sad.

It's a great way to play Spot the Poseur though, kinda like those folk who insist on running with chrome bush bars and tailight guards.

[ozxterra]

Thornbirds are cool....but off-road ONLY!!

That exhaust setup is HIDEOUS!!

[rrdstarr]

My personal experience with "Thornturds" is that they are more "square" then Super Swampers! They are great like Chad said for Off-road use only! Same reason I don't use the Swampers as daily drivers! To flippin' rough for around town driving

[wqbang]

Everything I have ever heard about "thornturds" are that they suck at everything and only excell at lightening your wallet. I think you will be happier with BFG MT's, GY MTR's, or Interco TrXus onroad and off.

[lingus]

Well after a weekend full of research into tires the local 4 x 4 clubs have recommended thornbirds for around here (canada). Everyone ssems to be having good luck with them. Just one question will the 31x11 fit with trimming. I know they run wide at 11.2" but is that including the outside lugs? Full diameter???

[superjens]

None of the 4x4 clubs here (Canada, Vancouver specifically) would pay $0.50 for them. You seem pretty determined to get them though, and in the end it's completely your choice. But there are many more tires that will give you a much better bang for your buck than Thornturds.

BC4x4.com's response to Thornturds, for example.

[Schludwiller]

I agree with Jens. We've given you lots of info. Now it comes down to what you want. Let us know how they work out.

[lingus]

It seems a little weird how lots of people say they are terrible but round here they like them. Comes down to personal preference I guess.

[Schludwiller]

Where do you live? Maybe the club does different kids of wheeling.

[Schludwiller]

50megs.com was blocking the linking to the Thornbird Xterra, so I uploaded it.

[lingus]

Alberta Canada. Round here it is a mix of just about everything from mountains, streams, sand, mud, swamp, etc.

[Synchro]

Originally posted by lingus
It seems a little weird how lots of people say they are terrible but round here they like them. Comes down to personal preference I guess.

sounds like a few people have bought them and then convinced everyone else that they are worthy. I have been on tons of 4x4 boards with people from across North America and I have yet to see a good review of those tires.

but i will almost guarantee you that you will have SERIOUS rubbing issues with those condor bills of a side lug. you are going to chew up your fender and rub the hell out of your front torsion bar anchors.