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Old Nov 30, 2011 | 01:07 AM
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Default Bfg all terrain in snow or km2 ?

Or what's the best snow/all year around tire I live in Indiana we have it all
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Old Nov 30, 2011 | 01:20 AM
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Im in OH so I know what you mean as far as weather. My friend runs KM2s on his Wrangler all year 'round and loves them in any situation he may come across.
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Old Nov 30, 2011 | 01:22 AM
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Having lived in Indiana, and having had BFG's under my rig, go for the BFG's. Have them siped (machine siping, in addition to the molded siping that comes with the tire) for gecko-like traction.
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Old Nov 30, 2011 | 01:33 AM
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Well I Have km2s now and we just got a big dose of snow today and those things were nice but I didnt know how the all terrains would compare
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Old Nov 30, 2011 | 01:37 AM
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Originally Posted by sizematters11
Well I Have km2s now and we just got a big dose of snow today and those things were nice but I didnt know how the all terrains would compare
BFG's on my 94 Chevy S10, everything stock, would push snow up over the hood.
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Old Nov 30, 2011 | 06:29 AM
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Those BFG A/T's seem to be pretty good in snow for whatever reason. One of the few terrains I really recommend them. Personally in that price category though I really like the Duratracs. It's more of a Hybrid than a AT or MT for comparison.
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Old Nov 30, 2011 | 07:46 AM
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I have only used the all terrain on my dodge diesel but they are a great tire. Work very well in the snow. They were 315/70/17 so they liked to try and stay on top if the snow, then dig in and sink to bite. But they always went.
My km2's on the Cherokee are the same size essentially and from the ing storm we've had they also seem to work very well. Good side stability and great traction.
Either tire would be good, but I would say the km would be better in deep or loose snow.
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Old Nov 30, 2011 | 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by cdawall
Those BFG A/T's seem to be pretty good in snow for whatever reason. One of the few terrains I really recommend them. Personally in that price category though I really like the Duratracs. It's more of a Hybrid than a AT or MT for comparison.
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Duratracs are designed to be good at pretty much everything except rock crawling and horendous mud. They are actually able to more than hold their own against many snow tires. I haven't personally owned a set yet, still waiting for my Yokohama ATS's to run down some more, which when machine siped were outstanding in my book.
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Old Nov 30, 2011 | 07:57 AM
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Ive had the BFGs and my dad has ran them on alot of his vehicles. Used to plow snow like a boss with them no probs at all. But ive also heard very good things about the duratracs. They look pretty bada$$ too with the tread on the sidewalls. IMO id go BFGs from my experience i know how they are. Im pretty much in kahoots as to which one im going to run as well these 2 are my only choices ill run. Likely to stick with the BFGs tho
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Old Nov 30, 2011 | 08:05 AM
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We just got dumped on here in mid Michigan last night.
I been looking at the Goodyear wrangler authoritys in 31".
Unless anyone knows of a better tire for under $650 installed.?
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Old Nov 30, 2011 | 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by timber.tiger
Having lived in Indiana, and having had BFG's under my rig, go for the BFG's. Have them siped (machine siping, in addition to the molded siping that comes with the tire) for gecko-like traction.
Have you ever run the KM2s?


Doesn't BFG make both?


I ran the ATs on my old Toyota. They were OK, didn't especially impress me. I'm running Dueller Revos right now but will be putting them on my wifes truck as soon as I can afford the KM2s. New tires just aren't in the budget right now.
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Old Nov 30, 2011 | 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by 2trackin
We just got dumped on here in mid Michigan last night.
I been looking at the Goodyear wrangler authoritys in 31".
Unless anyone knows of a better tire for under $650 installed.?

The Walmart brand?

Pretty limited tire sizes, if I'm not mistaken.

They come in 33s?
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Old Nov 30, 2011 | 08:47 AM
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I was going to go with the all terrains til I hear they didn't clean themselves well. Went with Grabber AT2's.
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Old Nov 30, 2011 | 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Gee oh Dee

The Walmart brand?

Pretty limited tire sizes, if I'm not mistaken.

They come in 33s?
Yes the ones exclusive to Walmart.
I checked em out last time I wad there. Were pretty nice. I've heard good things about them.
Sizes are limited. But the 31x10.5x15 are $150/each. Comes out to like $635 installed.
A friend of mine just bought a set of older model wrangler mtr's in that same size for $90/each from discount tire. Must have been old stock. They are awesome in the snow.
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Old Nov 30, 2011 | 09:17 AM
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I looked at them for my wifes truck. The sidewalls are really thin and flexible.

And, IIRC, no 33s or 35s.
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