Finally got around to testing them out on the road/rain/greasy mud.
They are not quiet like the AT's. You can definitely hear them but they are not as loud as a full on mud tire.
I would rate them in between the BFG AT KO's and the BFG MT's for noise.
They track straight on dry pavement and stop/corner much better than the last generation MTR in the rain/wet pavement.
Thin/wet greasy mud was good. They self cleaned very easily.
You can feel the low rumble from start to about 20mph. Of course I'm sitting above the tires so the sound/vibes are more pronounced.
Will report back after a week or so of driving them around.
Was running 38 psi on the road but found out through net research that 28-32 psi is the proper air for these guys because the sidewall is very stiff.
Today was a nice rainy day. They performed well. Hard braking and hard cornering, there was no slip n' sliding which I am very impressed with.
Overall, for road manners, I prefer the Nokian AT's.
If the Nokian's were available in central/south america and more commonly in the US, then I can honestly say that I would have not parted with them.
Those looking for a new tire, I really do recommend them for our weather here in the NW.
If you want something burly, looks mean and costs a pretty penny, these new MTR's would fit the bill.
Really, time will tell how they hold up because I plan on doing a measly 30/30/20 city/hwy/offroadin' with them.
