JEDI87

I did a search but it's either bfg mt's and mtr's or bfg at's and Revo's.I have a 91 4runner I need to buy tires for.We just got 9 feet of snow so they have to be good in snow and ice yet last a decent amount of time.I think I want 31's.I have 265/75/15's right now.What would the size difference be actually?

terryjmatthew

Most 265/75R15's are 30.65" while most 31's are well 31".
Check JacksonPt's website for his online tire database.

jacksonpt

Go to the website of the manufacturer for your current tire, look it up, and see what the actual dimensions are on that tire. Then compare it to the actual dimensions on potential tire - that's the only way to really see the difference in size.

Most people don't compare MTs to ATs because they are very different tires - like comparing pickup trucks to SUVs - they are designed for different purposes. Most MTs will clean better than most ATs, so if you deal with a lot of deep, unpacked snow, than an MT might be a better bet for you. If you're talking about heavily packed snow, or those few inches of snow/slush you get before the plow trucks get out, then an AT is probably fine.

FWIW... The Bridgestone Dueler MT is generally considered one of the best road mannered MTs (people also like BFG MTs, and the new Firestone Destination MT seems to be getting good reviews). There have been several reports of poor tread life and balancing problems with MT/Rs, though some people have run them problem free.

For ATs, The big 3 are BFG ATs, Dueler AT revos, and the original Dueler AT (non-revo). BFGs generally tend to be better off-road than the duelers, but the duelers are better on-road.

JEDI87

I have had the bridgestone m/t's on my old truck,loved em.I have bfg m/t's on my 87 runner,love em even more.I have pathfinder a/t's on my 91 now(on it when I bought it)and they suck in snow and on ice,they just slide when I try to turn.I just want to get a better tire for mainly ice but good in deep snow as my street isn't the first to be plowed.

Sherpa

I agree with jacksonpt for the most part. I have had a set of Duellers and am now running the Dueller Revos. I got good treadlife out of the Duellers, and they stuck like glue on the pavement, at least considering what they are (All Terrain) and the vehicle (SUV). I have been pretty ginger with the Revos so far just because I don't want to wear them out and my engine isn't really healthy enough for spirited driving. I hope to solve the engine problems this weekend. Then I'll upgrade suspension and be able to give better feedback on the Revos.

If you do a lot of off highway travel, especially in sloppy conditions (mud, snow), go with the MT/Rs. I found my Duellers were an excellent compromise between the 85% road use and 15% off road use I did in Colorado. Here in Virginia, I have not gone wheeling once, so there was no way I was going to pay the extra money and possibly deal with a uneven tire (MT/Ts) and not get to use them as designed.

4RunnerFever

Revos throw ALOT of rocks - both on you and other drivers. Otherwise they work great.

JEDI87

well they will be going on my family runner so it will pretty much only be on the road with the occasional easy trail.My 87 is what I use for the off road trips.I was looking at the bfg a/t's but not sure how they would handle in snowThe tires I have now are like skis.They have no where for the snow to go so they pack up with snow.Up here I can get a set of revo's for about $750 mounted and balanced and the mtr's are,cough,202.95 a tire,that's not including mounting and balancing.I think I'm leaning towards the revo's.I have the ridge runner a/p tires on it now.

4RunnerFever

Everyone here (yotatech) raves about how good the Revos are in the snow. That is why I got them, although this winter has been essentially snowless in the Mtns. of NC. :cry:

Sac State

Revo's do throw alot of rocks.

dragr1

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For snow and ice driving get one of the AT's.

steelhead

Funny you ask this question today because tomorrow I will be switching from Revo's to MT/R's. Why? Personal preferance. I had BFG MT didn't like them, switched to Revo's great tire all around just don't have an agressive enough tread. Switching to the MT/R's because there is more good than bad about them and I am tired of waiting for Toyo to release their MT in 285/75/16.

For what you will be using your 4runner for I would go with the Revo's they do throw rocks but what AT doesn't? The are really good in the snow and ice, behave really well on the highway, are really quiet, you won't regret them.

JEDI87

Don't they have a really good warranty too?I think I am going to get the revo's on saturday.$737.49.

steelhead

50,000 miles!

FilthyRich

check costco for Revo prices.

Flamedx4

If you are really serious about traction, try these: http://www.mattracks.com/html/105_series_.htm

JEDI87

I'd love to have a set of those for my 87.I set up saturday to have the revos put on.I hope they're as good as everybody says they are,it's costing 737.00.

ChickenLover

Did you check Costco in Reno? I got mine for considerably less there.

JEDI87

I don't have a costco membership anymore and I would have to pay for gas too.so that's about 80 bucks right there.There is also a costco in carson.

MTL_4runner

HAHAHA....you ain't kidding!
Those would be a hoot to try .

Bluedog

4000 miles ago I bought my Revo's, paid $665 installed. Great tire! Just went through my first snow up to the bottom of the truck, NO problem.