Mickey Thompson Baja Legend EXP | Best of Both Worlds

In this video we do a 10,000 mile review of our 35" Mickey Thompson Baja Legend EXP Tires. We bought these tires in May of 2022 and have put 11,000 miles on them in both on road and off road conditions. We let you know what we think so far!
www.prodigaloverland.com

[@Jtmojave]

Running these on my JT for 5k so far. Low noise, no vibrations and the lightest 35inch hybrid I could find at 64 lbs same as the FWP ... will buy again for sure. Glad you made this video, the Baja legend exp is underrated as the Baja Boss gets all the attention ... for unsprung weight sensitive people like myself. These are perfect!

[@ProdigalOverland]

Thanks for watching!

[@jeffreymceloryjr4155]

I do like that they’re lighter… BUT they also run about a 1/2” smaller in height vs most others. Not a big deal but they do run small, height wise.

[@Jtmojave]

Yes! that was a disappointment for sure ...

[@4xfortuner812]

@@jeffreymceloryjr4155 i replaced my 285/70/17 KO2s with same size Mickey Baja Legends and the Mickeys run big vs the KO2s. Much taller maybe 1/2-1” taller than the KO2s.

[@jeffreymceloryjr4155]

@@4xfortuner812 we’re talking about a specific size in a specific model tire here. I can’t speak for any other size, I just know the 35” Baja Legend EXP runs small. Not really sure of the relevance

[@markc6207]

Great review nice trail pictures and driving to let us hear the tire noise. Good job.

[@BoCoOverland]

How timely. I just put a set of Mickey Thompson Baja Boss' on my 2018 WK2 Trailhawk and just returned from Baja, AZ and UT. So far, I'm a big fan. They're super quiet on the road and give a great ride. They've been great on rock, dirt and did great in deep sand. They were just okay in the mud I encountered on Elk Ridge and the Abajos.

[@off-roadingexplained8417]

Yep. Cooper AT3 4s are rock prone too. My wife has the falken wild peak AT3 on her compass Trailhawk and what I like about them (falkens) is that they ride like a performance tire. They're great tires. REALLY good grip on gravel. My cooper's have good grip and all of that but I'm not convinced that they're tougher than the falkens. I doubt they are.

[@cleveland53015]

23k miles on my 35x12.5r17 Dick Cepek EXPs. I see why Mickey Thompson decided to keep the design after absolving Dick Cepek. I utilized them on 7 Jeep Badge of Honor trails. Great on and off road tire!

[@gavush]

Did you get 40k out of them?

[@cleveland53015]

@@gavush Yup!

[@jamesnm21]

They ride just as smooth as the highway tires I replaced. Slight hum of course but nothing bothersome. I was surprised how smooth they were and they feel very stable.

[@MrKozanitis]

Good review, Brad. I need to get a new set of tires (about 26,000 miles on my 2016 KGC Overland Trail Rated) but I can't get them here in Greece. So, I'll stick to my OEMs which are more than adequate to the "milder", less technical nature of the majority of the trails I off-road on.

[@kylehankes530]

"The white lettering looks a little blue" Really hard watching this video 1:34 in because every tire with white lettering has blue wax to protect the lettering during shipment, how does he not know that? Having said that, it's tough to judge this guy's tire judgement, or offroad judgement when he hasn't experienced any other tires, let alone those with white lettering. I'm getting these tires but white "blue wax lettering" facing out. Remember it's a 2ply not 3ply, so riding sidewalls on rocks may cost integrity.

[@zh9119]

1:22 How can you post a video about tires and don't know that the white letters come with a blue coating to protect these surfaces during tire storage, handling, and installation? I stopped the video right there.

[@TRUTHISABSOLUTE777]

Your audio is coming across great. If you add just a little bit of bass to your voice it will make it that much more listenable.

[@AmboyChamblis]

Nice tires but I'm sticking with MAXXIS RAZR MT's, I find them to be an all around better, long lasting & performing tire...

[@FoLlOwThEwHiTeRaBbIt1]

Have you ran both Tyres on the same vehicle before?

[@tobysshades]

Lol I have 65k miles on my baja Atz. Just now about to replace them and looking at these because I'm doing a lot more highway driving

[@gamrkidd]

Im looking to buy these for my 2003 Jeep Wrangler X “TrailHawk Rubicon 392 Boss 4Xe Edition”

[@friskywildthing]

Very informative review. I need new tires for my WK2 soon. May go larger than OEM. Would like to lift it it couple inches, but that's tricky with the Quadra-Lift suspension.

[@GS-re9iv]

I went up to a 31.5" tire (265 65/R18) on my Trailhawk (with the air suspension) and I'm very happy with the size and tires (Mickey Thompson Deegan 38, which I don't think they make any more). In my research it seemed to turn into a bit of an engineering project if you even go to a 32" tire (275 65/R18). I didn't want to get into trimming wheel wells or messing with offsets. Just my experience, for what it's worth, not saying I'm an expert.

[@friskywildthing]

@@GS-re9iv Much obliged, sir. 😎👍 I was thinking 32" too, but like you I don't want to do any panel trimming.

[@talalals348]

Baja boss A/T it’s the best

[@GoldenTroutBFS]

They sure look a lot like the Cooper st maxx with a tread variation.

[@user-ij7re9uj7g]

How are these road wise? Do they have the vibration of the baja boss or the balancing issues as some other? Above 20k miles?

[@jsintegra]

My rubi. Has Nitto. But hella slips on rainy day specially when I make a turn. How's your MT legend? Or any recommendation for wet road for jeep wrangler?

[@Joeshmofoshoyo]

Thank you for the detailed review. Im so tempted to buy a set for my Tundra. Its a toss up between these and K02's. Im assuming K02s are quieter on road and winter rated. Ive been running Nitto Grappler G2.

[@ProdigalOverland]

I have 25000 on them now. I really like them.

[@Tydy_Owl]

I ran KO2 on my F150 and they are not very good on wet pavement and snow. The Falken AT3W Ive been running now for 30k does better in rain/snow for a daily in my experience. KO2 rides better, and looks better though. Ive got no input on the MT Baja Legend EXP. Maybe my next set...... Just my input if it helps.

[@shadwetzel4282]

@@ProdigalOverlandhow many miles on them now? I just bought a set last weekend! What pressure do you recommend on normal road driving? Any issues at all? Noisy?

[@spencerwarren9219]

Windrockkkkkkk my place buddy i love in knox andme and my TJ bodie love the trails. Getting All Terrian (aka just jeeps and more ) in knoxville doing total 4.ol overhaul and these tires in 33/12.5/15r with mickey thompson blakc side bitter 2 wheels. Trust me use all terrian in knoxville. They are the beverlyhills jeep neruo surgeons of jeeps. Jeepers come from all over the country to get reapirs and upgrades here. They are incredibale. Ask for josh manager

[@littletonybekind]

Where do you like. I have some 315 scorpions for sale on 17s if you're interested. And do a review. I got wildpeaks on my xj

[@calebdavidson7475]

Do you live in Tennessee? I go to the mountain bike park in wind rock. How are the off-road trails there?

[@ProdigalOverland]

We live in western North Carolina. The trails are windrock are great 👍🏻

[@justinbrandon1552]

Have you had any issues with rubbing with your setup? I have same truck and thinking about going the same direction as you.

[@ProdigalOverland]

no issues at all1

[@justinbrandon1552]

@@ProdigalOverland awesome thanks for responding

[@gaebrielaustria9568]

Good day, I am planning to get the same tires for my gladiator…. Is the road noise that bad?

[@gaebrielaustria9568]

How are you liking them after using them for awhile? Thank you

[@jamesnm21]

There's a slight hum but nothing obnoxious. They ride very smooth and handle very stable. Only thing they're not great at is winter driving.

[@nightfallgrayrs1601]

What is the color called on your Jeep?

[@ProdigalOverland]

Stingray grey

[@nightfallgrayrs1601]

@@ProdigalOverland Thanks!

[@r.b.8626]

33’ 20inch starting $430 😢

[@mattbrew11]

How is the ride with them being D2 rated? I have 39” KM3s on my diesel JT and while they are phenomenal off road, at $3000 a set I think id like to get these in 37s for a smoother, longer lasting tire to daily. The 37s are $1450 at discount right now. The main positive to the km3s being C rated is they just eat up bumps on the road and off road they are great even at 40mph running 12 psi on method 701s (I have the Rustys 4” lift with some great shocks)

[@ProdigalOverland]

I have no issues with them, still happy and will probably get them again when these wear out.

[@matthewbergeron1251]

How is the ride on these tires?

[@ProdigalOverland]

I think it’s good. I have 20000 on them now. Very happy

[@michaelwalas5948]

How’s the road noise now after 20,000 miles? I need a set for my campervan. I’m looking for the aggressive look without being noisey. Also.. weighing nearly 3000 pounds… I don’t want a tyre that lets go in the rain. My falken WP’s let go in the rain quite often I will be going on dirty muddy trails to get to campsites, but I definitely won’t be taking my van off roading, because it’s just not practical as things fly around in the cabin. The thing im also trying to avoid is that vibration or transfer of road chatter. Would you say that the compound is soft enough and side walls being 2 ply, that it helps ? I’d love to hear back from you! 🙏🏻 Great review 👌🏼👌🏼

[@hollywood4n6]

All your information is wrong. The MOPAR lift is only 2” not 2.5”. Original equipment tire include Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure with Kevlar, Bridgestone Dueler A/T RH-S, or Bridgestone Dueler H/T 685. Which tire depends on options. The Rubicon and Rubicon 392 trims have 17-inch wheels and BFGoodrich K02 All-Terrain tires sized at LT285/70R17…. WildPeaks are and have never been an option.

[@MeetTheSLAYER]

Funny how I could pick one up from the Jeep dealership with Wildpeaks. The lift, yeah it is only a 2" lift, it is advertised as a 2.5" which is where they are coming from.

[@mattbrew11]

Nope. Your information is wrong. While the mopar lift may be called a 2” lift, its 2.5” on every single rubicon gladiator and on other trims its 3” You could not possibly be any more incorrect on your tire knowledge rubicon gladiators come ONLY with Falken tires, either all terrain or mud terrain. For a guy with an ego large enough to try and call someone out, you sure don’t have any knowledge at all. Do better

[@kgries]

My 2022 gladiator rubicon came stock with 285/70/17 wildpeak MTs. Not added by the dealer. Literally stock from thr factory