A/T tires, off-road, snow, and everyday?
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From: Aberdeen, MD
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I run firestone destination m/t's as well and couldn't be happier with the tire wear. The A/Ts will see similar if not better wear - i'd definetly recommend them
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I put General Grabber AT/2's on my XJ about 2 years ago, and I'm very happy with them. They are 6 ply, BFG All Terrains are 4. After one year with these tires on my XJ, I put 2 on the back of my '91 Dodge Diesel 2wd. I also had them studded (not an option on BFG's). I would recommend the General AT/2's.
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From: Florence SC
Year: 1996
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I've always like the bridgestone revos for a nice DD type AT tire. they get a lot of flack but I used to wheel with a guy that had them and they work great off road and haven't run a better tire in the snow/wet
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From: Richfield, MN
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The BFG All terrain is a great tire, hence why its been around forever. Keep them rotated and 50-60K is realistic. If you're driving in snow, an all terrain is a much better choice than a mud terrain. I'd go with the BFG A/Ts.
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From: Southern California
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My new BFG A/T's are coming this Fri. can't wait to slap those puppies on!Idk why this guy shot down BFG's right at the start of his thread......
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i got goodyear wranger authoritys. No complaints so far. Although I probably would have gone for the BFG's if they were comparable in price.
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Year: 1996
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I've been really happy with my Yokohama Geolander A/T-S tires. They are rated for 60k miles, and I've got over 30k miles on them. They still look great with over half tread left and do a good job in snow.
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From: Cove, OR
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If you have to go with a AT the only choice if you want something that works good on the road and on the trails is BFGs KOs. They cost more because they are worth more. If you want an AT tire that is mostly for on road the Pirelli ATR is the best rated AT tire at Tire Rack.
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Good points and valid statements......
Bias
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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If you have to go with a AT the only choice if you want something that works good on the road and on the trails is BFGs KOs. They cost more because they are worth more. If you want an AT tire that is mostly for on road the Pirelli ATR is the best rated AT tire at Tire Rack.
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Firestone Destinations, General AT2, Bridgestone Revos, Yoko Geolanders, Micheling ATX, Mastercraft Courser AT2, are all rated much better by consumers who have jumped off the BFG bandwagon, and rated much better after thorough testing by larger non bias companies.
OP, your best bet would be to look at general at2's, firestone destinations, mastercraft courser at2's, and michelin atx's. I sell those faster than any other AT tires. I also have a firm customer base that is growing rapidly and anyone who has veered away from bfg has not gone back. The price does not justify the performance, there are much better for less.
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Just my 2c, I have run my Goodyear Duratracs through thick sand, watery mud, and daily driving, and have no complaints. I couldn't get myself stuck in the sand in 2wd, the puddles I went through were no problems (up to about 1/3 door lvl with 3" lift and 31s), and I can take them up to 80 on the highway with no problems. They don't sing too much either, as opposed to a mud terrain tire. I believe they're a 50k treadwear warranty, but they are a little bit pricey. I got a deal on mine through JustTires, whose road hazard warranty is not prorated. You blow a tire out and it can't be repaired, you get a new tire.
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Ok, BFG is baja champion sooooo........... yea.......... I'm sure you'll have something negative to say still. Why are you bashin' BFG, they have proven themselves haven't they? plus, where I shop the BFG's were CHEAPER than the Generals.......................................... .................................................. .......................
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Tire Rack. Where they do thorough testing, General AT2 is 8th in its class, BFG AT is 11th. Where the hell did you read BFG's are better then Generals?
Good points and valid statements......
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Generals will see 70k if properly rotated, inflated, balanced and hydrated. Bfgs, not so much. And when is performance and treadwear an opinion?
Firestone AT's are amazing tires as well. No complaints what so ever. Definitely top of the AT class.
Bias.
Hence why a new one is in the works already, first one failed DOT, the series thats out now wont pass stricter DOT testing next year. They have been changing almost every 2 years because they are not good enough. And still arent.
Duhh, Ive been so silly, net worth makes tires SOOO much better.... And the firestone is rated #1 on tirerack, cause it is.
Bias
Firestone Destinations, General AT2, Bridgestone Revos, Yoko Geolanders, Micheling ATX, Mastercraft Courser AT2, are all rated much better by consumers who have jumped off the BFG bandwagon, and rated much better after thorough testing by larger non bias companies.
OP, your best bet would be to look at general at2's, firestone destinations, mastercraft courser at2's, and michelin atx's. I sell those faster than any other AT tires. I also have a firm customer base that is growing rapidly and anyone who has veered away from bfg has not gone back. The price does not justify the performance, there are much better for less.
Good points and valid statements......
Bias
Generals will see 70k if properly rotated, inflated, balanced and hydrated. Bfgs, not so much. And when is performance and treadwear an opinion?
Firestone AT's are amazing tires as well. No complaints what so ever. Definitely top of the AT class.
Bias.
Hence why a new one is in the works already, first one failed DOT, the series thats out now wont pass stricter DOT testing next year. They have been changing almost every 2 years because they are not good enough. And still arent.
Duhh, Ive been so silly, net worth makes tires SOOO much better.... And the firestone is rated #1 on tirerack, cause it is.
Bias
Firestone Destinations, General AT2, Bridgestone Revos, Yoko Geolanders, Micheling ATX, Mastercraft Courser AT2, are all rated much better by consumers who have jumped off the BFG bandwagon, and rated much better after thorough testing by larger non bias companies.
OP, your best bet would be to look at general at2's, firestone destinations, mastercraft courser at2's, and michelin atx's. I sell those faster than any other AT tires. I also have a firm customer base that is growing rapidly and anyone who has veered away from bfg has not gone back. The price does not justify the performance, there are much better for less.
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