tomus1000

We don't seem to have too many threads about such an important component on our rigs. So, I felt that it was time that we had such a thread. I know that each and everyone of you were thinking the same thing, so here goes.


What are you running? What kind of driving do you do? How do you like 'em?

91Runner

I'm running Dunlop Radial Rover A/Ts, 31" x 10.5" (not sure on size of my rims) I've had them on since a few weeks after I bought my truck, before it had some puny 28" street tires that were almost bald, so my first mod was my tires I'm actually looking for an excuse to get a new set of tires (someone PLEASE slash my tires ) because I'd really like to get a set of BFG 32" Mud Terrains or All Terrains (haven't decided yet ) and right now I can't really justify buying them, because my current tires still have a bit over 50% wear left.

These tires have been great so far, they give great traction on and off road. My only problem with them is that they're rock magnets, it seems every little rock on the road gets stuck in the little grooves of them. But it's only a minor problem

Here's a few pics showing my tires and what they're capable of (just for your information, I didn't make it all the way up the rock And on the trail going up to this spot there is a large fairly steep hill with a lot of loose rock and dity and boulders under the dirt, with a lot of ruts and small holes, and my truck just cruised right up there with very minor tire slipping) You can't really see the tread pattern very well, but you can kind of see it.





-Braden

UKMyers

I am running BFG 31X10.50 All terrains on American Racing 15X8" rims. I drive offroad occasionally. Last time I was out I aired down to 20 PSI and there was no stopping them in the mud. They are brand new though. I hear they don't clear real well once they are worn a bit. We'll have to wait and see. Overall I am very happy. They look great too with the raised white lettering!

mtnbkr

I use 265x70x16" Bridgestone Dueler AT's on my truck. I got a good deal at Costco, so I jumped on them. I mostly drive on the street, but the few times I've gone offroad, they've performed as well as I could ask a tire to perform. They are quiet and well behaved on the street as well.

Chris

Gene

265/75/16 BFG Mud-Terrain KM on stock rims. Sweet!



I haven't yet had them off-road but that will change next weekend! I swtiched from BFG AT/KO. Geat tires, but since I am mainly concerned with off-road performance, I needed more tread.

tomus1000

Hey Gene,

Those things look pretty aggressive. I am sure they are great in the loose stuff. What did they give for an estimate of mileage before having to replace them?

swerks

Stock deuler A/T's, very happy with them !

LSUMatt1514

Bridgestone Dueler H/Ls. I do mainly highway driving and they are ten times better than the stock Bridgestones it came with. I think they were H/Ts.

Matt

Gene

I think I heard 30k to 40k. I'm not sure. What I am sure of is this; they look great, they feel great, and I'll be in the mountains Sunday! Heh-heh! Maybe someone else has heard the life expectancy of these tires?

BTOWN4RUNNER

I am running 31/10.5R15 Goodrich Long Trail Radial AT. I like them alot, because I commute alot. The only thing that I don't like is that they don't look too aggressive and the grooves in them for the rain catch alot of stones and they get thrown. The alley to get to my drive is stones and they get caught alot. I just had them rotated today. I was looking and really really really want to get the Goodrich All-Terrain TA/KOs. They look sweet. I can't wait. I will have to see how long these will last. :fireman:

DavidO06

Hey, i have 265/75/16 BFG all-terains. I like them a lot. They will last between 35-50,000 mi. Maybe even more. I just drive pretty hard on them. Im actually on my second set. Highly recomended.

Corey

iTrader: (1)

I run a Northwest tire that is distributed through Les Schwab tire centers called the Wild Country TXR.

Awesome tires.
I am on my 2nd set of these.
There was nothing wrong with my first set, but I dedicated them to be my winter tires you see on the directional type wheels.

These tires will probably see close to 60K.
I ran two sets of the milder Wild Country RVTs on my 90 truck, and they lasted a long time.

The TXRs are very noisy. I can hear them over my Magnaflow muffler at freeway speeds, but I love the loud hum from them.
Makes me feel like Mr. Macho man

They are great off road, and in the snow.
I have never skidded out with them either in the rain.
As with any tire you buy, spend $10 extra each when you buy them, and get them siped.

The siping does several things.
Adds more life to the tire by making it run cooler, handles better in ice, snow, & rain.

SLC Punk

Michelin LTX AT 265/75/16
Good for rain, snow and light off roading. I want to buy a set of MTR's for off road tires and keep the Michelin's for summer/road tires.

doink

i am running 31 x 10.5 pro comp mud terrains on 15x8 rock crawlers. the traction is great in mud, gravel, etc. so far, i have really enjoyed them.

95_4X4Runner

I recently bought 31X15.0X15's Dayton Timberline AT's from friends recommendation, and they were rated #1 in Consumer Reports. I paid about $86 apiece, and am happy with them so far.

pfdaxe

LT285/75/16 BFGoodrich All-Terrian T/As on 16"x8" American Racing w/TRD caps

jx94148

I currently have BFG ATs 31x10.5x15 on stock 15x6 JJ Toyota wheels. I finally found my reciept with the mileage at installation. It was 152,000. Now I have 197,000 miles. Im not sure the exact tread depth but when I stick a penny in the tread it covers Lincoln's hairline and the top 1/2 of his forehead. I guess that's about 7 or 8/32nds of an inch. Just about time to send them to tire heaven. They are relegated to pavement use only

In 3 weeks I'll be hooking up with Goodyear Wrangler MTRs 32x11.5x15 on 15x7 JJ Toyota wheels. I was very happy with the BFGs and still recomend them. They combine just the right ammounts of smooth, quiet ride, rugged looks, sidewall stregnth, long life, price and true all terrain traction for Colorado's variable terrain.

I'm getting MTRs cause Steve Schaefer says they are good. Seriously, I saw a whole lot of sets of MTRs on the CO4RJ in August and they really stick well to our hard, almost polished, granite rocks with sand or dust on top of them. The MTRs all did very well on the difficult obstacles. I expect great things from these MTRs, I better win all of the ice races this winter or else i'll dump them on Steve's lawn along with some old motor oil.

The plan is to preserve the expensive MTRs by running some genaric cheap AT tires on the 15x6 wheels for daily driving, maybe even 235/75/15s, then swap on the big meats for trail runs and ice racing. It'll be like bolting on a 2 inch suspension lift in 10 minutes for runs. Its all a big experiment until I see how I like what tires and how much I like or hate swapping wheels for play time.

If I were going to only own 1 set of tires for all of my driving they would be 31" BFG ATs again.

Paul H.

I'm running bridgestone duelers AT's size 155-70/15. Really good tires.

rowan

i have some 28 or 29" dunlops on there now that came with it. they are acually pretty nice, and somewhat agressive looking. i think ill be going to some 265/75R16 BFG muds or ATs. if the ATs last a lot longer, ill get those... but i am also going to keepmy dunlops on their wheels, so i can switch whenever i want. like Matt said.

i might also look around for some cheaper tires... but i will probably get BFGs. the only reason i dont want them is because EVERYONE has them. but this means they are good, right?

tomus1000

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Siping? I know nothing of siping. What is it? How is it done?