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Pit Bull Rocker Tires Review

Sasquatch Research With Pit Bull Tires

By Fred Williams, Photography by Fred Williams

We all use our 4x4s in different ways, but we often need a single truck tire that will work in a variety of ways. Some of you are into rockcrawling or mud bogging exclusively. Others like camping, hunting, and exploring and need a tire to take them wherever their front bumper leads them. We find that a well-rounded truck tire can do a lot of things. For example, the radial Pit Bull Rockers are great for loose terrain, mud, rocks, and hauling a heavy load, such as four guys Bigfoot hunting on a weekend trip in northern California.

If you are looking for the perfect set of tires for Bigfoot hunting (and we assume most of you are), then might we suggest the Pit Bull radial Rocker? We outfitted our 1-ton truck with a set of 35/12.50R17 LT Rockers that measured every bit of 35 inches tall. For wheels we scrounged up a set of used Dodge Power Wagon 17-inchers—some of our favorite wheels with their forged aluminum strength, 8-on-61⁄2 bolt pattern, and made-in-the-USA quality.
If you are looking for the perfect set of tires for Bigfoot hunting (and we assume most of

In case you’ve been hiding from humans in a cave, we’ll catch you up to speed. Bigfoot is a wild hairy manlike creature known to stand 7-15 feet tall, with red eyes for seeing in the dark. He eats deer and beef jerky, lives in every state in the nation (but only in the most secluded parts), has big feet, and generally hides from humans. At least that is what people who believe in Bigfoot mostly agree on.

We figured that if we could find and possibly photograph Bigfoot we could remove any doubt, sell the photos for millions of dollars, and spend the rest of our lives goofing off and going four-wheeling. Our plan was foolproof, so we rounded up some buddies, bolted on some new load range E Rockers, packed up the truck, and headed to the north woods.

Specifications
Make & Model: Pit Bull Rocker
Size tested: 35x12.50R17
Type: Radial
Load Range: E
Maximum load (lb): 3,195 @ 65 psi
Tread: 3 polyester, 2 steel, 1 nylon; 10-ply rating
Sidewall: 3-polyester
Approved Rim Width (in): 10
Tread depth (in): 22⁄32
Tread width (in): 10.6
Section width (in): 12.4
Overall diameter (in): 35
Weight (lb): 85
Sizes available (in): 30-411⁄2

  • If you find and capture Bigfoot you will need plenty of load capacity to haul him home in the bed of the truck. The Pit Bull Rockers are a Load Range E and rated at 3,195 pounds at 65 psi, great for a heavy truck that has to haul cargo off-road. Also, when you take four guys to the woods on a Bigfoot hunt you inevitably end up with a few tons of gear in the back of the truck, such as multiple coolers full of beverages and ice.
    If you find and capture Bigfoot you will need plenty of load capacity to haul him home in
  • Some people would say the Pit Bull Rocker is a loud tire when running down the highway. But those people do not realize that Bigfoot (or Sasquatch, as is his pseudo–Native American name) is actually attracted by loud howling sounds similar to those made by the over-the-shoulder lugs and large aggressive tread block design. We spent a lot of time in the woods howling for Bigfoot on our trip, but he did not reply.
    Some people would say the Pit Bull Rocker is a loud tire when running down the highway. Bu
  • On the long weaving dirt roads of the northern California woods where Bigfoot likes to hide, the Rockers worked flawlessly. The traction was great and the tires did not fling an exceptional amount of gravel. Prior testing has shown the Rocker as a great rockcrawling and mud tire, and now we can add Gigantopithecus-like creature hunting tire to that list.
    On the long weaving dirt roads of the northern California woods where Bigfoot likes to hid
  • At times during our hunting expedition we had to haul into the woods on our back all our camping gear, night vision gear, camera gear, nets, glow sticks, food, rain gear, bug spray, rope, water, radios, satellite receivers, computers, infrared units, inflatable mattresses, scuba gear, silent hunting clothing, deer scent, mountain lion defense (aka Rambo) knives, bear spray, solar camping stove, knocking sticks, and various other top-secret Sasquatch research equipment. This part of the trip reminded us that (A) we are out of shape, and (B) we think Pit Bull should make hiking boots with the same high traction capability as the Rocker tires.
    At times during our hunting expedition we had to haul into the woods on our back all our c
  • The Rockers are very aggressive; however, they still work well in a variety of terrain. The large sidewall lugs offer additional traction and protection in severe terrain (just the type of terrain where Bigfoot likes to hide). We can’t deny that we are proud to see Old Glory on the side of these American-made tires.
    The Rockers are very aggressive; however, they still work well in a variety of terrain. Th
  • Even though we didn’t come home with Bigfoot, we did have a good weekend of camping, hiking, four-wheeling, exploring, laughing at stupid guy jokes, and general outdoor mayhem. This is not unlike what most of you do, though you are probably not as scientific in your pursuits of a possible mythical man-ape creature as we are. As you can see, a tire like the Pit Bull radial Rocker could fulfill your needs whether you are a seeker of elusive bipedal humanoids or simply looking for a tire that can support heavy loads both on and off road.
    Even though we didn’t come home with Bigfoot, we did have a good weekend of camping, hikin
SOURCES
Pit Bull Tires
1815 Locust Street
St. Louis
MO  63103
800-645-2006
www.pitbulltires.com
By Fred Williams
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