Which is better for daily driving?

The Roadian MTX. It is all-season rated, has a more controlled ride and is generally quieter than the Baja Boss M/T, which is built for off-road use first.

Both are Load Range E mud tires with deep tread. The Nexen publishes a 19/32 tread depth and stone ejectors; the Mickey Thompson is heavier and softer-compound in feel, so hard off-road use wears it faster. Rotate either every 5,000 to 7,000 miles.

Is the Baja Boss worth stepping up to?

Yes if you wheel in deep mud, rock or trails regularly and can accept the noise and weight. For mostly pavement with occasional dirt, the Roadian MTX is the better fit.

Will either fit my stock 20-inch truck?

Check the approved rim width. The Roadian MTX LT275/65R20 fits 7.5 to 9.5-inch rims. The Baja Boss 20-inch sizes are wider, 12.50-section tires that usually need a lift and wider wheels.

Which is better in snow and rain?

The Roadian MTX, which is rated all-season and has deep grooves for water and slush. Neither is a dedicated winter tire, so use chains or a winter set in heavy snow.

Are both loud on the highway?

Yes, both are mud terrains. The Baja Boss is noticeably louder and heavier; the Roadian MTX is quieter but still hums compared with an all-terrain.

Mickey Thompson Baja Boss M/T vs Nexen Roadian MTX Mud Terrain LT275/65R20 126/123Q E Light Truck Tire

The Baja Boss M/T is the harder-core mud tire: bigger available sizes, a more aggressive sidewall and tread, and a reputation among truck and Jeep owners for grip in deep mud and rock. The Roadian MTX is the more livable mud terrain, with a 19/32 tread depth, all-season claim and a quieter, more controlled ride on pavement. Buy the Mickey Thompson if you wheel hard and want maximum off-road bite; buy the Nexen if you want mud-terrain looks and traction with better road manners and a broader fitment range for stock 20-inch trucks.

Choose the Baja Boss M/T if you run serious mud, rock or trail terrain and want the most aggressive, durable mud tire in sizes up to 42 inches.
Choose the Roadian MTX if you want mud-terrain traction and all-season capability on a daily-driven light truck with stock 20-inch wheels.

Prices

Nexen Roadian MTX Mud Terrain LT275/65R20 126/123Q E Light Truck Tire: $405.00 at Priority Tire (checked today)

	Mickey Thompson Baja Boss M/T	Nexen Roadian MTX Mud Terrain LT275/65R20 126/123Q E Light Truck Tire
Tread aggressiveness	Extreme mud-terrain with large staggered blocks and deep sidewall lugs for maximum bite	Mud-terrain with open shoulders and staggered blocks, aggressive but less extreme
Size range	Offered from 33-inch up to 42×13.50R17LT, including wide 12.50 and 13.50 widths	Focused on metric LT sizes such as LT275/65R20, narrower fitments
On-road manners	Loud, heavy and stiff; built for off-road first	All-season rated with a more controlled, quieter ride for a mud tire
Load capacity	Up to 3,750 lbs at 35 PSI in the 42-inch size, Load Range E	Load Index 126/123, Load Range E (10-ply), rated for light commercial use
Tread depth	Deep, chunky tread built for self-cleaning in mud	19/32 inch tread depth with stone ejectors
Weight	About 102 lbs in the 42-inch size; heavy and hard on fuel and brakes	Lighter metric sizing, easier on daily driving
Speed rating	Q (160 km/h) on the 42-inch size	Q (160 km/h)
Wet and winter traction	Mud-focused; hydroplaning resistance is adequate but not its strength	All-season compound and deep grooves for wet and light winter grip

Spec	Mickey Thompson Baja Boss M/T	Nexen Roadian MTX Mud Terrain LT275/65R20 126/123Q E Light Truck Tire
Overall Diameter	41.9"	34.1
Section Width	14.2"	275
Load Range	E	E (10 Ply)
Speed Rating	Q	Q
Load Index	107.0	126.0
Speed Index	R (170 km/h)	Q (160 km/h)
Rim Diameter	20	20
Width	295	275
Available 20-inch sizes	33×12.50R20LT, 35×12.50R20LT, LT295/55R20, LT30…	—
Tire Size	42x13.50R17LT	—
Measured Rim Width	11.0"	—
Approved Rim Width Range	9.0" - 11.5"	—

Spec	Mickey Thompson Baja Boss M/T	Nexen Roadian MTX Mud Terrain LT275/65R20 126/123Q E Light Truck Tire
Max Load	3750 lbs @ 35 PSI	—
Tread Width	11.3"	—
Approximate Weight	102 lbs	—
Size	—	20″
Suited For	—	Light Commercial Vehicle
Vehicle Type	—	Light Truck
Season	—	All Season
Tire Type	—	Mud Terrain
Aspect Ratio	—	65
Approved Rim Width

Mickey Thompson Baja Boss M/T vs Nexen Roadian MTX Mud Terrain LT275/65R20 126/123Q E Light Truck Tire

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Mickey Thompson Baja Boss M/T vs Nexen Roadian MTX Mud Terrain LT275/65R20 126/123Q E Light Truck Tire

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