[WVBartMan]

Myself and 2 other Mavericks are running the Carnivores 15x32 on 5/2 offset here in WV with 1,000 miles each and no issue with punctures. They seem to be a good combo tire for our diverse terrain/conditions. Something to consider, the stiffer sidewall tires create a harsher ride, its like 9 psi verses 12 or 15 psi in your tires. The tree roots, baseball-size rocks and chug holes, where we ride, make many select a tire that has some sidewall flex to absorb the hits, thus removing/limiting the feedback in the suspension and steering wheel. Another thing to consider is tire pressure such as if I'm running with the guys its 12.5 or 13 psi and if its the wife I'm running 11.5, the ride difference is very noticeable as well as the high speed cornering limitations at 11.5 but the smoother ride for her is worth it. One more consideration, we all are running 2 seaters and not 4-seaters like yours and if you have 4 adults in the MAX the increased weight may require running a higher PSI or a stiffer sidewall tire to carry the weight.

Now if I lived out west, I would not recommend this tire due to the different terrain, speed, and application. Based on what I have read I would not recommend 4/3 offset, they say the feedback in the steering wheel is huge compared to 5/2. If you went with 30-inch tires you could go with 6/1 offset which would be like your stock setup from the factory but with 32-inch it is recommended for best results to run 5/2. The Carnivores are not made to run on the highway, they will wear out quickly, probably around 1,000 miles. I hope this helps but this is only my opinion, there are a lot more experienced riders on this forum who have a lot more miles running different tire combo's than I have hair on my head.

 

[Sandman_73]

Could you elaborate a bit?

I'm trying to justify going from 30" to 32" sand tires on my 18.5 RSR 72" WS170 as many advise, and looking and both performance and handling, not too concerned about ground clearance.

I know someone who runs 29" paddles on his stock 18 X3 RSR and sometimes out performs many of us at times with 30"-32", it seems to be related to rotating mass, ratio (due to smaller size) etc... also less belt failure in our unforgiving Oregon Dunes with very steep, soft sand holes to constantly pull out from, many times from a dead stop.

If you run anything less than a 32” tire on these cara your not getting all your suspension travel. You will bottom out the belly of the car before bottoming out the suspension.

Paddle weight is not really an issue with 32”+ sizes as long as you stick to BUFFED ties. Stay away from the heavy molded crap.

 

[Sandman_73]

How do you like the Rt 320’s? I have a set of 35’s to mount up for a AZPT ride in April that’s like 800 miles In 5 days.

I’ve burned up 2 sets of the tensors 35, I only get about 1,000 miles per set on the tensors.

The 320s are a great high speed desert tire. Very comparable to the BFGs. BUT Im not going to buy them again as they give up more straightline traction than I like. Im going back to MRTs on my next set. They do better in the rocks, mud, and snow

 

[HPnMORE4J]

If you run anything less than a 32” tire on these cara your not getting all your suspension travel. You will bottom out the belly of the car before bottoming out the suspension.

Paddle weight is not really an issue with 32”+ sizes as long as you stick to BUFFED ties. Stay away from the heavy molded crap.

That may be the problem, the Oregon dunes with the side roads which are covered with roots and branches typically eat up buffs like milk and cookies.
Many use and believe in the STU 1300s with tributes out here but I believe they run at 31" and I'm on the fence with those.

 

[Sandman_73]

I’ve heard people say that about Oregon but I’ve never had an issue there running buffed.

Sandcraft haulers hold up pretty well. They are not buffed as much as some others