For those of us who are on the search for higher quality mud tires (and rims), here is a starter list of various styles and where to source them:

Here's a breakdown on where to get them and how much they might cost:
I put these under Knowledge Base for reference for others who are searching but don't know what to ask for.
These are NOT for sale or trade, PLEASE DO NOT ASK. This is why I did not put these in the "I Need This" forum.
It has taken me alot of work and money to collect what I have and they are all dedicated to planned builds.
I hope this helps those of you who are searching (this would have saved me a lot of money!)

Smallest ones: Losi

Where to find them: I found them in my local hobby shop attached to a miniature radio controlled car.
Cost: The LHS sells them in a pack of 4 for $8.50.
These guys are a little undersized for a "lifted" truck, but if you are looking to build a 4x4 with normal sized tires but need aggressive mud tread, soft rubber and tons of detail, they will fit the bill.
They are not mad for plastic models so a bit of fabrication will have to be done to fit them to a models axles but shouldn't take too much work for an experienced kit basher or scratch builder.

Aoshima Super Swamper:

Where to find them: They used to be available aftermarket but now it appears you will have to kit bash one of three Aoshima Toyota kits (The long bed 4x4, the Four door 4x4 and the 4Runner).
Cost: cost I've found is around $27 at my LHS or $20 online and $7 S&H.
These are highly sought after because of the correct scale, the realistic rubber (soft and flexible), and accurate detail on the tread, sidewalls and bead.

SoReal Mud Boggers and Super Swampers:

Where to find them: Online at SoReal's website or rob them from Metal prebuilt trucks.
Cost: I believe I paid about $10 or so for each 4 pack, plus S&H. SoReal was very prompt in getting my order out.
The SoReal tires are resin but look very realistic and and have incredible detail. The rims are some of the best I've seen for aftermarket truck rims.

Tamiya Tractor Tire:

Where to find them:Online or at LHS. I can't find them at my LHS but they do order items like this for me when I ask and bring them a model number. Several Chinese vendors sell them online as well as some European vendors.
Cost: Online costs range from $10 (plus S&H) to $15. I think I paid about $16.00 in my LHS.

Tamiya's rim will require alot of scratch building to make it work, but it is far more realistic than most of the plastic or hard rubber "monster truck" tires available.

Some more detailed shots:

R0tti, Great info. Mind if I add this tread as a link to my off road tires chart?
http://links.blazertech.com/redirect.asp?http://www.magazinepublisher.com/models/tires
John

Those Team Losi tires are from the 1/32 Rc "Dezert Truck", and they also make them for a 1/18. I believe Losi is the only one that makes a truck like that in that scale. There are plenty of 1/18 scale vehicles out there to get tires from. They also make foam and rubber slicks for their sprint car, and other on-road cars. Team Associated, and Pro-Line also have some pretty cool tires. Hope this helps.

coopdad said:
R0tti, Great info. Mind if I add this tread as a link to my off road tires chart?
http://links.blazertech.com/redirect.asp?http://links.blazertech.com/redirect.asp?http://links.blazertech.com/redirect.asp?http://www.magazinepublisher.com/models/tires
John

John, please do add to this! My hope is that we will all have an easier time finding what we need from this. I've spent the last 6 months or so coming up with the ones I have.

If people contribute what they can in terms of 1) what they are, 2) where to find them, and 3) how much they MIGHT cost, it would be a great resource for all of us. It would be good to see a list like this for Drag and Race tires as well.

Here's another one:
Formula Desert Dog's (mud tire)
Where to find it: AMT's 1984 GMC Pickup (4x4)
Cost: $10 to $20 depending on source and shipping. I got this on ebay for $6 appx. and paid about $6 in shipping, so: $12 for mine. There are other current models with this tread type (Jeep Commando, I think).

This is a great thread. Thankyou ROtti for letting BMC know where you received all your tires. As a truck builder as well, I also am having a hard time finding nice looking after market tires. Most of my options are buying a kit just for the wheels.

Thank you for the very helpful info ROtti.

Your welcome guys. Like Coopdad did, you can add to this (and please do!) to make it a big old list of mud tires.

Oops! I meant to add a photo to that last one. The Desert Dog's that is. One is stock, the other is "weathered". I use a dremel sanding wheel (fine grit) to slightly wear down the tread and then I buff the side walls with a piece of scotchbrite pad (chucked into a dremel bit) to take down the unrealistic shine. Last, I roll the tread thru a small bed of gravel and sand to allow it give the tread that last detail. I cut into the tread a little to sipe the tread blocks (those fine lines you see on the main tread blocks).

Thanks for the wonderful info! I have some sets of (aftermarket) big 4x4 tires as well, I'll take a look and see if I can contribute to more information.

r0ttisaid:

john, please do add to this! my hope is that we will all have an easier time finding what we need from this. i've spent the last 6 months or so coming up with the ones i have.

if people contribute what they can in terms of 1) what they are, 2) where to find them, and 3) how much they might cost, it would be a great resource for all of us. it would be good to see a list like this for drag and race tires as well.

here's another one:
formula desert dog's (mud tire)
where to find it: amt's 1984 gmc pickup (4x4)
cost: $10 to $20 depending on source and shipping. i got this on ebay for $6 appx. and paid about $6 in shipping, so: $12 for mine. there are other current models with this tread type (jeep commando, i think).

r0tti, to clarify something i have heard misinformation about before... there are two formula desert dog tire sizes; the large one you mention and another smaller version:
Formula Desert Dog
Where to find: AMT 1/25 1981 Ford Bronco and AMT 1/25 Dukes of Hazzard Daisy's Jeep
Cost: kit price $15-20 plus shipping