Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 76 · 64 reviews analysed Road tests 59 · 1 test
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The Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T is widely praised by users as a top-tier all-terrain tire, successfully combining an aggressive, rugged aesthetic with surprisingly civilized on-road manners. Reviewers frequently highlight its exceptional traction across diverse conditions—including mud, sand, snow, and heavy rain—along with a ride quality and quietness that often exceeds expectations for such a robust, deep-treaded tire.
Owners rate it 17.3 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
76/100From 64 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
59/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T specs & sizes
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| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 16 - 19/32″ |
| UTQG | 600 A B |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | 44 - 80 psi |
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 64 owner reviews found online.
The Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T is widely praised by users as a top-tier all-terrain tire, successfully combining an aggressive, rugged aesthetic with surprisingly civilized on-road manners. Reviewers frequently highlight its exceptional traction across diverse conditions—including mud, sand, snow, and heavy rain—along with a ride quality and quietness that often exceeds expectations for such a robust, deep-treaded tire.
Pros
- Exceptional off-road and all-weather traction (mud, sand, rock, snow, and rain)
- Surprisingly low road noise for an aggressive, deep-treaded all-terrain tire
- Aggressive, visually striking aesthetic featuring robust side biters and thick sidewalls
- Smooth and comfortable ride quality on-road, even in heavier load ranges (E-rated)
- Strong performance compared favorably against popular competitors like the BFG KO2 and Nitto Ridge Grappler
Cons
- Shorter than expected tread life for some users, with a few reporting replacement needed around 30,000 to 33,000 miles
- Tires are notably heavy, which can negatively impact fuel economy
- Some users experienced high-speed balancing issues or vibrations around 70 mph
- Road noise can increase noticeably as the tires accumulate mileage
Worth knowing
- Heavy-duty truck owners (such as Ram 2500 and F-350 service rigs towing heavy loads) appreciated the tough 3-ply sidewalls and stability, though some noted accelerated wear due to high torque and weight.
- Mid-size truck and Jeep owners (like Toyota Tacomas, 4Runners, and Jeep Wranglers) reported great clearance, minimal rubbing, and excellent low-pressure performance when aired down for off-roading.
- Drivers running larger 35-inch D and E load range sizes noted that while the tires are heavy, they maintain remarkable composure and comfort on long highway road trips.
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1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2025 Tire Rack All Terrain tire Test · 265/70 R17
3rd of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 9 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 4th of 9 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 3rd of 9 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 3rd of 9 | |
| Subj. Noise | 3rd of 9 |
Source: Tire Rack
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