A/T tires, off-road, snow, and everyday?
10-20-2010, 09:39 PM
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A/T tires, off-road, snow, and everyday?
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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10-20-2010, 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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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
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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10-20-2010, 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)
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)
10-21-2010, 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.
10-21-2010, 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 $$636.00!!!!
, really deep tread depth, great on and off the road, i was trying to spin them on wet asphalt and couldn't!!!!! great tire for the price, all 4 mounted and balanced for $$636.00!!!!