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Old Oct 20, 2010 | 09:39 PM
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It's time to get some new tires, and because its my DD I'm going to get A/T's. Right now I've ruled out BFG's because everything I've read and heard says the General Grabber AT2's beat them in every way, also on the list is the Hankook ATM RF10's because I've read they're really good on snow and on the road but maybe not as good off-road. Also I've liked Michelin tires for non-offroad so the Michelin AT2's are on the list also. But as much reading as i do nothing beats opinions. What do yall think about the tires on my list, and if you have any other suggestions please throw them out there. I spend about half of my driving in a year on snow/ice, and the other half on pavement, gravel, and most importantly because this is where the performance matters, offroad.
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Old Oct 20, 2010 | 09:41 PM
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Nitto Terra Grapplers.
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Old Oct 20, 2010 | 11:27 PM
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Checked em out, everything pointed to it being a good tire, but everything i've seen says they wear out real quick.
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Old Oct 20, 2010 | 11:35 PM
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Firestone destinations A/Ts great traction on and off road seam to wearing rather well i use as a DD and to play.
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Old Oct 20, 2010 | 11:36 PM
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BFG's AT tires come with a 50,000 mile warranty, and i had some on my jeep for 5 years, then gave them to my brother with tread left on them when i went to 35's
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Old Oct 20, 2010 | 11:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe18
It's time to get some new tires, and because its my DD I'm going to get A/T's. Right now I've ruled out BFG's because everything I've read and heard says the General Grabber AT2's beat them in every way, also on the list is the Hankook ATM RF10's because I've read they're really good on snow and on the road but maybe not as good off-road. Also I've liked Michelin tires for non-offroad so the Michelin AT2's are on the list also. But as much reading as i do nothing beats opinions. What do yall think about the tires on my list, and if you have any other suggestions please throw them out there. I spend about half of my driving in a year on snow/ice, and the other half on pavement, gravel, and most importantly because this is where the performance matters, offroad.
Thanks for any input

Where the hell did you read General tires are better than BFG?! that just isn't true my friend..... BFG is quality...
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Old Oct 20, 2010 | 11:40 PM
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bridgestone dueler apt 50000 mile warranty
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Old Oct 20, 2010 | 11:43 PM
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^^^ So do BFG's...AND they look WAY cooler than duelers......... IMO
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Old Oct 20, 2010 | 11:46 PM
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ive read that general grabbers are just as good as BFG's also, but for a lower price.

Check out goodyear wrangler duratracs. a lot of people seem to like them. but they are up in the price range with BFG's. I got them for my jeep, havent got a chance to test them on snow yet though, hoping I will have a good opportunity to this year. (if it snows as much as it did last year where im at, ill have a lot of fun)
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Old Oct 20, 2010 | 11:46 PM
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BFG's all the way!
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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 08:24 AM
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I have to agree with firestone I have a 93ZJ with the M/T's I drive mostly street and would stick with them
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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 08:30 AM
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General's are cheaper than BFG's, but they don't perform as well or last as long IMO. Yeah, it's a little more money, but I'd go BFG's. They're great on and off the road, dirt, rocks, snow, pretty much whatever. The one thing they're not that great in is mud. They have a hard time cleaning themselves out. They'll still get you through almost anything, but in mud you'll have to work it a little smarter and harder to keep the grip coming. If you want an all around great tire, I'd go BFG M/T. A little nosier on the road and they wear out a little sooner (last set went 40,000 before I sold them with about 1/3 tread left), but they'll get you through anything.
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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Ender
^^^ So do BFG's...AND they look WAY cooler than duelers......... IMO
mine were 150 cheaper for 4.
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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by 00XJinPA
BFG's all the way!
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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 08:52 AM
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Trail Cutter RT 31x10.50 this is what on mine when i got new tires, it is a cooper off brand and is 100 percent AMERICAN MADE, really deep tread depth, great on and off the road, i was trying to spin them on wet asphalt and couldn't!!!!! great tire for the price, all 4 mounted and balanced for $$636.00!!!!
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