Reference M/T Mud Terrain review
The Reference M/T Mud Terrain tire is generally well-regarded for its aggressive aesthetic, surprisingly smooth ride quality, and competitive pricing. While many users praise its longevity and low noise levels for a mud-terrain tire, a significant subset of owners reports persistent balancing issues, particularly at highway speeds.
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Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
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The Reference M/T Mud Terrain tire is generally well-regarded for its aggressive aesthetic, surprisingly smooth ride quality, and competitive pricing. While many users praise its longevity and low noise levels for a mud-terrain tire, a significant subset of owners reports persistent balancing issues, particularly at highway speeds.
Pros
- Aggressive and visually appealing tread design
- Surprisingly smooth and quiet ride for a mud-terrain tire
- Strong tread life and durability
- Excellent value for the price point
Cons
- Persistent difficulty with balancing, especially at speeds over 70 mph
- Significant highway vibration issues reported by some users
- Inconsistent manufacturing quality control
Worth knowing
- Owners of 2023 Silverado trucks reported notable vibration and balancing failures at highway speeds.
- Users running larger 35-inch tire sizes experienced significant difficulty achieving a balanced ride compared to smaller configurations.
- Positive longevity results were noted on Jeep JK platforms, with some users reporting up to 50,000 miles of tread life.