Mickey Thompson Tires Deep Dive: Off-Road Innovations and Jeep Builds with Ben Anderson

Dive into the world of off-road performance with this exclusive interview from the Jeep Talk Show! Host Tony chats with Ben Anderson, Senior Product Manager of Light Truck and Off-Road Tires at Mickey Thompson Tires, who shares his 19 years of expertise. From Mickey Thompson's legendary history as an innovator in drag racing, land speed records, and off-road (including starting SCORE and winning the Baja 1000) to their current lineup of hybrid AT tires like the Baja Boss AT and Baja Legend EXP, premium mud terrains such as the Baja Boss MT and Baja Legend MTZ, and extreme options like the Baja Pro X and Baja Boss X. Ben breaks down key tire tech: PowerPly XD for puncture resistance, asymmetric patterns for quieter rides, sidebiters for extra traction, and how to choose the right tire-wheel combo for your Jeep (JK, JL, JT, TJ, and more). We cover wheel styles like the MT Canyon Pro and Classic III, tips for rock crawling, mudding, and daily driving, plus insights on EV tire wear, sizing (up to 44s!), and why Mickey Thompson tires excel in Moab trails and beyond. Ben also teases upcoming SEMA reveals and shares stories from his diverse vehicle collection, including his Galaxy 500 and future Jeep plans. This episode is brought to you by Tyree Off-Road – Lights for people that need to get s*** done. Visit TyreeOff-Road.com (T-Y-R-I Off-Road.com) and use code JTS15 for 15% off. Support the brands that support the Jeep Talk Show! Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro & Sponsor Shoutout 02:30 - Ben's Background & Mickey Thompson History 10:45 - Tire Lineup: AT Hybrids, Mud Terrains & Extreme Options 20:15 - Tech Deep Dive: Elements, PowerPly & Sidebiters 30:00 - Wheels, Beadlocks & Recommendations for Jeeps 40:20 - Off-Road Stories, EV Tires & Future Products 50:00 - Q&A, Social Media & Closing Subscribe for more Jeep mods, interviews, and trail tips! Like if you're a Mickey Thompson fan, comment your favorite tire below, and hit the bell for notifications. Check out MickeyThompsonTires.com for products, tech bulletins, and FAQs. Follow us on social: @JeepTalkShow on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. #MickeyThompsonTires #OffRoadTires #JeepTires #JeepMods #MudTerrains #AllTerrainTires #JeepTalkShow #OffRoadWheels #RockCrawling #BajaBoss #JeepJL #JeepJK #SEMA2025 #EVOffRoad Rev up your engines, Jeep lovers— the Jeep Talk Show is here to take you on a wild ride! For 15 years, we’ve been the ultimate pit stop for Jeep enthusiasts, delivering off-road thrills, insider tips, and a whole lotta Jeep passion. With a powerhouse crew of hosts and team members, we’re dropping five action-packed episodes every week to fuel your Jeep obsession! Buckle up for our fan-favorite Chic Chat, a women-centric, women hosted episode that’s all about empowering female Jeepers. It’s the perfect space for women to dive into the world of Jeeps and off-roading, hosted by fearless ladies who live for the trail. But that’s just the start—we’ve got over 1,200 episodes waiting to rev up your day, whether you’re tearing down the highway, mowing the lawn, or pumping iron at the gym. Watch us on video or listen audio-only—your call, your adventure! Join the Jeep Talk Show family and become part of the ultimate Jeep community! Jump into our Discord chat at jeeptalkshow.com/discord, support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes at www.patreon.com/jeeptalkshow, or catch our live Round Table every Tuesday at 7:30 PM CT via Zoom (https://jeeptalkshow.com/roundtable, password: jeep). Stay in the loop with our newsletter at https://jeeptalkshow.com/newsletter and follow the action on Instagram @jeeptalkshow (instagram.com/jeeptalkshow). Head to https://jeeptalkshow.com to explore our world of Jeep madness, subscribe, and let us make your day a little more rugged and a lot more fun. Ready to roll with us? Let’s hit the trails together!#JeepTalkShow #JeepLife #OffRoad