Post#6 » Sat Feb 28, 2015 12:39 pm
I think we all understand that the tire needs to work to be chosen. However, you don't see heavy duty use vehicle fleets running these Pro Comps very often. Maybe because Pro Comp can't meet the volume requirements...? Or maybe because they don't meet the quality requirements. We may never know.
What I do know is, Pro Comp is not a top tier tire manufacturer. Therefore it is surprising to see them on a vehicle like this, from Mercedes. So what's the differentiator? Why would they not go with a Michelin, BFG, Goodyear, or Bridgestone? They had to look right for the intended customer base, I'm sure. Something wild looking to go on a wild truck. I am willing to bet it was an aspect of their decision on which tire to use. They probably work well enough, and don't need to be made with the quality needed for high speed high heat use. They need the tread to grip and durable enough to last in the rough. Pro Comp may be a great choice in that regard. I don't like em, personally.
I would much rather have seen a 6x6 G with the aura of a mil spec vehicle. That has been one of the major attracting features of G's for years. Not this gaudy bullshit.