Anyone running either of these? If so, what are your experiences in ride quality, grip (snow & ice) and tread life? Your preference either way?

Now I've usually stayed away from Goodyear since everyone I've owned have seemed to wear too quick due to some of the soft rubber they use. I've had the BFG's before and loved them, but looking around and know the BFG is a fail safe for me.

Otherwise, I'm looking at the 285/65-18 (BFG) 295/65-18 (Goodyear) and 275/70-18 (both). Wierd thing is for Goodyear, the 275's have a warranty of 40K miles and the 295's have a warranty of 50K miles. While for BFG, the 275's have a 50K mile warranty and the 285's have a 40K miles warranty. Any reason you think the warranties vary for each?

Now do you think either or both (275/70 or 295/65) will require a level? I had the 285/65 on my '02 F150 and they fit fine with no rub. I'd prefer not to level it, but may go that route if need be. Otherwise if no level is needed, where do you think rubbing may occur and will there be the need to trim? Looking a this chart (Tire size calculator), the 275's actually look slightly larger than the 295's.

Suggestions on which tire to choose? Which size to choose? These will go on the stock 18" rims. Also, so far I've found the BFG 275/70-18's the cheapest of all the tires listed, but still provide the 50K warranty. Thanks!

 

I've got the Duratracs on my truck. 295/75R18. While I do have a leveling kit on the front, I do not believe that one would be required to fit these tires but don't quote me on it.

Currently I have about 40,000 kms on the tires, and while they do show some wear... it's mostly in the rear wheels. The front still look brand new. This wear can be easily caused from hauling stuff in the bed without fully inflated tires (I run at 50psi instead of the 80psi that is recommended. On a load range E tire, it helps to make the ride a little softer). Also... I do like to spin the tires every now and then. I would say that there is about 70% tread left on the rear.

As for the traction.... Awesome. This truck has gotten me through some severe winter storms (33 cars in the ditch on my 40 km drive home). These tires are not amazingsupergripnevergonnaspinout tires, but I still don't believe that one of those tires exist. But they are very nice through the snow and ice.

Mudding is also a breeze with these tires. Never gotten stuck yet, and I have been through some thick mud. There is video of this somewhere... I'll have to find it later.

Ride quality is very nice. With the lower psi, it does help with bumps in the road (and traction sometimes as well although it really isn't needed) The noise off of these tires is still incredible. My All season OEM tires made the same amount of noise as these tires. They are extremely quiet for a mud/winter tire.

I haven't had the BFG's on any of my vehicles so I can not voice my opinion on them. All I can say, is I love the Duratracs. Plus, they just look good.