Scott...I originally planned to run the 29x10 Goodyear, but was not sure how the D3 (harder) compound would work. Have made several attempts to reach a Goodyear rep and they will not return my calls. After starting this thread, I think the general consensus is that a taller tire would be better. I have run a 29.9 tall MT that rubbed the front fenderwell sometime during the run due to growth. I have moved the rear-end back slightly and feel sure I can run this size again with no problems. I do not want to purchase new rims, so I am leaning toward something close to 30" tall and 9" wide. I can fit a 10" tire, but it is snug. Narrowed it down to MT or Goodyear radials. I like the MT measurements at 29.6x 9.0 THey should be stiff and not require tubes. If I feel the need to stiffen more, I can always add tubes later and test. If I don't go with radial slicks, I think I will be forced to run tubes. As far as price is concerned, the radials are more, but the price of tubes for the non-=radials would more than offset the difference.Like the idea of getting 150+ runs out of the Goodyears. I wonder if the MT's don't last longer because no one has followed the recommendation of MT to do only light burn-outs?
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