BFG Rugged Terrain
Hotshot
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Pa
They are a nice looking tire. By looking at the tread pattern it doesn't look like it would clean very well and turn into basically a slick in snow, mud, dirt and etc. The lack of siping in the tread blocks sure doesn't help either. Probably a good tire if you live in the desert where it gets hot with little rainfall.
Cargo Master
Joined: Apr 2010
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I have 2 BFG commercial T/A A/Ss on the rear that are about done. These are on my short list. Sams Club has them for $178. They also have the commercial T/A traction for $175.
The BFG commercial line has been great for me so far. The handling under load is fantastic.
The BFG commercial line has been great for me so far. The handling under load is fantastic.
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Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Medina Ohio
What bumper guard is that?
Elder User
Joined: Sep 2011
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From: Millstone, NJ
I'm not sure what bumper guard it is. I bought the truck with it already on it and it also had 2 KC lights mounted to the top of it which I removed. I'll look around today if I have the time to find out. I have more pics of it if you want to see what it looks like.
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Joined: Sep 2011
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From: Millstone, NJ
Raidscsi, the bumper guard is called a Waag Frontrunner. It didn't have any labels on the bumper itself, but I did a little research on google and found it. At least now I know what it is as well. 
MMNC (SS)(Ret)
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: SE Georgia
I'm surprised you guys like the Rugged Trail. That was a OEM tire for the 04-08 F-150. Nothing but problems. Ford had to replace who knows how many thousands of them. Uneven wear, cracking, couldn't balance. Tire couldn't handle the weight of a 1/2 ton.
Unless there is something different from the C rated vice the E rated
These rugged terrain look much better, but I'm interested in their long term report. Hopefully BFG kept from translating those issues into this new tire.
Unless there is something different from the C rated vice the E rated
These rugged terrain look much better, but I'm interested in their long term report. Hopefully BFG kept from translating those issues into this new tire.
Cargo Master
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Stillwater, OK
Unless there is something different from the C rated vice the E rated
MMNC (SS)(Ret)
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 11,606
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From: SE Georgia
*insert snide comment that is guaranteed to start a pissing match...that I removed to prevent*
The basic rubber charicteristics will be the same. The Rugged Trail is/was a worthless tire in the Load range C and Passenger series. Is the E rated that much different in material composition? Yes I know it has more steel belts and whatnot.
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From: Whittier, CA
Owner opinions vary so much on tires, I don't think anyone can say, this tire is worthless, or that tire is crap. All you can say is that they didn't suit your needs. Obviously, a tire that suits nobody's needs is not going to remain on the market. Some people even like Contitracs.
I was completely satisifed with the factory Rugged Trails on my truck. And if they had made them in more sizes with an E rating, I would have bought them again. In fact, I bought one for my spare. But they didn't make one in the 18" size that I swapped in. Now that I own these Rugged Terrains, it appears to me that they are a little more aggressive than the Rugged Trail. The manufacturers photos didn't do them justice, IMO. But make no mistake, they are not a T/A and they are not a M/T, so don't expect them to be. But they are much less expensive than the T/A, and will behave better on the road and last a lot longer than the M/T.
I was completely satisifed with the factory Rugged Trails on my truck. And if they had made them in more sizes with an E rating, I would have bought them again. In fact, I bought one for my spare. But they didn't make one in the 18" size that I swapped in. Now that I own these Rugged Terrains, it appears to me that they are a little more aggressive than the Rugged Trail. The manufacturers photos didn't do them justice, IMO. But make no mistake, they are not a T/A and they are not a M/T, so don't expect them to be. But they are much less expensive than the T/A, and will behave better on the road and last a lot longer than the M/T.
Mountain Pass
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Tennessee
My new F250 has the E rated Rugged Trails. I only have 2k miles on them so no opinion yet. My 03 F150 had a set of BFG All Terrain TA/KOs when I traded it. I both loved and hated those tires. They wore pretty well. I had 35k miles on them and they had another 10k or so of wear left. Snow traction was very good, mud was ok. They have a pretty hard rubber compound and were quite slick on wet pavement. Also, the road noise steadily increased as the tires wore. I kept them rotated and balanced but they still got noisier. I would consider owning a set again but will definitely shop around when the time comes to replace my current tires.
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Joined: Feb 2011
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From: maine
I'm surprised you guys like the Rugged Trail. That was a OEM tire for the 04-08 F-150. Nothing but problems. Ford had to replace who knows how many thousands of them. Uneven wear, cracking, couldn't balance. Tire couldn't handle the weight of a 1/2 ton.
Unless there is something different from the C rated vice the E rated
These rugged terrain look much better, but I'm interested in their long term report. Hopefully BFG kept from translating those issues into this new tire.
Unless there is something different from the C rated vice the E rated
These rugged terrain look much better, but I'm interested in their long term report. Hopefully BFG kept from translating those issues into this new tire.
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Joined: Sep 2011
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From: Minnesota
Michelin LTX A/T2 are the only way to go! I've had BFG's, Coopers, Pirelli's, none of the have lasted for more than 65000 mi. on my F350's I currently have a set of Michelins with over 100,000 miles on them and still have enough tread on them that I am not afraid to go into another Minnesota winter with them.
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