Tires For Excursion
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Tires For Excursion
I am needing to replace the tires on the Ex. I had Michelin LTX A/T 2s on it this past run. I liked them for towing and general ride quality, but they sucked off road and in the snow. I'm looking for something a little more aggressive for better off road and winter traction. I have been looking at the BFG KO2, General Grabber A/T2, and the Goodyear Duratrac. Anyone have any first hand experience with these on an Excursion???
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I have been running Cooper AT/3s (33") on my 02 V10 Ex and they've been fantastic.
Great traction in wet, last winter I had zero issues in 4x4 in snow, and they're fairly quiet on dry roads.
They've worn very evenly and haven't worn too fast, even though my Ex is my DD.
Great traction in wet, last winter I had zero issues in 4x4 in snow, and they're fairly quiet on dry roads.
They've worn very evenly and haven't worn too fast, even though my Ex is my DD.
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I have BFG KO2 on my X and love them. They have been great in snow (deep, slush, icy - dedicated winter tires will obviously be even better) and are quiet in the dry. I tow a 24ft enclosed race trailer and the tires provide great stability. I cannot speak for the other tires you mentioned but I will buy KO2 again.
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My vote is:
BFG ATs. Definitely a very aggressive all terrain, not to mention they look fantastic.
Cooper Discoverer AT3s also look great and are praised for how long they last.
Might look into a set of BFG AT2s. Its the new tread design
BFG ATs. Definitely a very aggressive all terrain, not to mention they look fantastic.
Cooper Discoverer AT3s also look great and are praised for how long they last.
Might look into a set of BFG AT2s. Its the new tread design
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I do mostly highway in wa state (rain) would you recommend the michilens? I will do some minor towing.
I have BFG A/T that came on it and they are just something I don't need although I love the look!
I have BFG A/T that came on it and they are just something I don't need although I love the look!
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Tires For Excursion
I'm a BFG fan too!
So much so that I run them on BOTH my Excursions.
They've never let me down on or off road, whereas Michelins have.
A $1200 tow bill later and Michelin and I parted ways. Had I had some BFG all terrains, I could've dug myself out, but that's a whole other can of worms.
My vote is also for the BFG KO2.
So much so that I run them on BOTH my Excursions.
They've never let me down on or off road, whereas Michelins have.
A $1200 tow bill later and Michelin and I parted ways. Had I had some BFG all terrains, I could've dug myself out, but that's a whole other can of worms.
My vote is also for the BFG KO2.
