Mickey Thompson adds 42-inch Baja Boss X tire

LAS VEGAS — Mickey Thompson announced two 42-inch size additions to its Baja Boss X line at the SEMA Show.

The Boss X, also known as the “Sticky Mickey,” is a non-DOT certified extreme-terrain race tire.

Mickey Thompson, a Goodyear brand, said the products are a result of successful launches of 42-inch sized Baja Boss M/T tires.

Ben Anderson, senior product manager of light truck and off-road, said when the 42-inch Baja Boss M/T hit the market in summer, customers immediately started asking for a Boss X addition.

“So, we have the 42x13.50R17 and 42x13.50R20 coming in the Boss X, slated for January – one month before the King of Hammers,” he said, adding that the annual California event is the first big off-road race of the year where vehicles will use Boss X tires.

The Baja Boss X, which was first introduced in 2020, is built with Mickey Thompson’s “Sticky Mickey” compound and PowerPly construction for extreme off-road traction.

Anderson said when the Boss X debuted it was “basically the Boss M/T with the sticky compound,” but the tire are evolved since. 4-ply construction was added in 2021, and the compound has ben updated twice (2022 and 2023). Last year, Mickey Thompson also added more rubber to the sidewalls.

“Although I’d say that this product was best-in-class when we launched it, Mickey Thompson isn’t the type of company to rest on our laurels,” Anderson said. “From the moment we launched it, we asked for continuous feedback from competitive off-road racers that push these tires to their limits. And we continued to push the envelope, tweaking the tire design to improve upon its already impressive traction and durability.”

These two new sizes, 42x13.50R17LT and 42x13.50R20LT, expand the product line to include a total of four in-demand sizes.

“This Baja Boss X line extension demonstrates Mickey Thompson’s focus on being first-to-market with new sizes and our commitment to empowering off-road enthusiasts to Defy Limits” said Matt Arko, general manager, marketing.

“Enthusiasts have relied on Mickey Thompson tires and wheels to conquer racetracks, rugged off-road trails, and everything in between — with confidence and head-turning style.