I have a 1973 F-250 4x4. I currently have 33x12.5x16.5 Cooper Radial LT's. I'm stepping up to 35x12.5x16.5.

I would like hear from anybody who has run the A/T's and the M/T's.
In rainy or snow conditions did the A/T perform signifinitely better than the M/T's. Or did you not notice enough difference between the two to warrent using the A/T's over the M/T's.

I want to run the M/T's for off-road, but I'll spend enough time in wet and snow to stick with the A/T's if they outperform the M/T's by a larger enough margin.


Thanks.

Eric

 

I have had both in the same size (31x10.50.15) on an old truck and the only difference I saw was the muds did a lot better off-road.

The A/T will probaly last longer though.

 

>I have a 1973 F-250 4x4. I currently have 33x12.5x16.5
>Cooper Radial LT's. I'm stepping up to 35x12.5x16.5.
>
>I would like hear from anybody who has run the A/T's and the
>M/T's.
>In rainy or snow conditions did the A/T perform
>signifinitely better than the M/T's. Or did you not notice
>enough difference between the two to warrent using the A/T's
>over the M/T's.
>
>I want to run the M/T's for off-road, but I'll spend enough
>time in wet and snow to stick with the A/T's if they
>outperform the M/T's by a larger enough margin.
>
>
>Thanks.
>
>Eric


IMHO, with tires that size, it won't matter what you have on when you hit the packed snow or ice, you'll be all over the road when compared to a narrow tire like a 235/85/16. At's will out perform a Mt by a large margin for the simple fact of siping, but like I said earlier your tire size is so large that it probably wouldn't be noticeable.

I'd prolly get the M/t and park the rig when it gets lousy (Icy) out.

my .02

 

i have the bfg at's in a 35" and they seem to do well in the rain.As far as snow goes im not sure yet im staill waiting to try it not much snow here yet.

 

here check this out

http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/bfgapp/servlet/Controller/site.catalog.Comparison?tire1=templatedata%2fcatal og%2ftires%2fdata%2fAllTerrainTAKO&tire2=templated ata%2fcatalog%2ftires%2fdata%2fMudTerrainTAKM




i hope this link works.. i don't nkow how to put one in.

John

 

The M/T does pretty well in the snow because of the tread design. I like them better than an AT. AT's are not as soft as an M/T, the soft compound is much better on ice. The M/T does better in deep snow and moderately packed snow. It also is better on ice over an A/T. The A/T does a better job on the slushy snow. My M/T's are ok in the rain, not special and not horrible, 1-10 I give it a 7. I would guess the A/Ts are a little better in the rain because of the sips. I love my M/T's and wouldn't buy A/T's. The M/T's will wear a little faster than the A/T's because they are softer. I was faced with the decision of A/T vs M/T and the BFG m/t got excellent reviews in all areas of the magazines I read. When I got them last year when there was a lot of talk about them by magazines.

Primary rig is Green Thunder:
95' F-150 XLT 4x4, 302, 5 spd, MSD 6A, Flowmaster Exhaust, Sunroof, Clear corners w/ Diamond headlights, CD player with 2 10" subs and some 32" BFG Muds .

Check out my Gallery for a look-see.


Justin - One Happy FTE Member

 

I had the BFG A/T on my Bronco for 50,000 miles. I wore them down pretty good. Personally I would NEVER buy them againg. Don't waste your money, the A/T tires perform very badly off-road. They stink in mud. The only thing they are good for are those tire swings. Go ahead and get the M/T. They are AWESOME off-road in any condition. They also provide a very smooth ride. Also they are not that noisey at all compared to other mud tires. On a noise rating of 1-10, 10 being the loudest i give them a 6!! Hope this helps. GET THE M/T!!!!!!

 

>I had the BFG A/T on my Bronco for 50,000 miles. I wore them
>down pretty good. Personally I would NEVER buy them againg.
>Don't waste your money, the A/T tires perform very badly
>off-road. They stink in mud. The only thing they are good
>for are those tire swings. Go ahead and get the M/T. They
>are AWESOME off-road in any condition. They also provide a
>very smooth ride. Also they are not that noisey at all
>compared to other mud tires. On a noise rating of 1-10, 10
>being the loudest i give them a 6!! Hope this helps. GET THE
>M/T!!!!!!

I Agree.

Primary rig is Green Thunder:
95' F-150 XLT 4x4, 302, 5 spd, MSD 6A, Flowmaster Exhaust, Sunroof, Clear corners w/ Diamond headlights, CD player with 2 10" subs and some 32" BFG Muds .

Check out my Gallery for a look-see.


Justin - One Happy FTE Member

 

Thanks for all the replies. I'm going to go with the M/T's. I just wish tires didn't cost $250+ just to step up to 36x14.5x16.5 and that BFG actually would make them. Pernalli Dirt Grips look good but are too much $$$.




Eric

 

I had a set I ran them on my dodge for a while then on my f-250 35-12.50 on 10 inch wheels snow the went great wore good lasted a long time on the pavement the only problem I had was in thick gooyy mud I couldn't get them to "clean out" and I had that ol'e dodge wound tight in 3 gear (4 speed) just wouldn't clean out but going to work 80 miles round trip in 2 ft of snow the ol truck was straight as a arrow dug good

FORDS always look better when pulling a CHEVY

 

I got mine (see gallery) here in detroit for $796 balanced, installed and all. Try Discount Tire. Mine are 35 x 12.50 x 16.50. LOVE EM!!! My 3rd set o BFG muds. The new KO look WAY cooler too.

 

What is the difference between the M/T's and the M/T KO's? I don't really pay much attention to tires, because I don't need them right now, but this info would be nice to know.

 

It is A/T ko, and M/T km.

It is the new tread pattern BFG is using on their all-terrain and mud-terrain tires. don't worry about the ko/km thing as it is just to tell the difference between new and old tires.

Eric

 

 

Well, I've had the M/T's for all of 200 miles now and I don't feel that thay are any louder than the old Coopers I had on there.

I can't wait to get the front drive shaft made and go wheeling





Eric