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I've got a 95 PSD 4x4 supercab that we use for hauling horses. Now this truck does very little off road but at the horse shows we are frequently parked in wet fields and we SINK and regular all season tires don't cut it, but with the number of highway miles and the rain up here, I won't use mud terrains on this truck. Anyway I'm looking at the BFG all-terrains or the Wrangler AT/S both 235/85-16 (about 32") load range E. I have had the BFG's before and liked them alot unfortunately the truck was destroyed before the tires wore out so I don't know how long they would have lasted. The Goodyears I know nothing about, but they seem like a good tire for my use. Does anyone have any comments about these tires, and any others that might work for me? Thanks in advance.
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I have 32x11.5 AT/S' on my Bronco and love them. I think that they have better rain manners than the BFG's...I think you should go with the Goodyears...
Jon
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Do some research on prices and something that will suffice your needs. I worked in a tire shop for 2 and a half years. There are a lot more tire choices than those two. Goodyear makes some good tires. But from my experience with them, they cost too much for what you get. I also remember something going down with BFG with pricing wars between two tire competetors, names I will not mention. The one company was selling BFG AT's so cheap to beat out the other company, that BF Goodrich put a stop to discounts on that tire. I don't know about any of their other tires, just the AT's. I will not mention what kind of tires I like or choose to purchase due to some poeple jousting bias propaganda. I just try to help people make a decision based on price range and what the vehicle is used for. Just try and stay away from some of the Uniroyal truck tires. If they even still make them.
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I don't care too much for Goodyear tires. their decent tires but WAY overpriced. BFG's are priced a little high but I've heard so much good about them that they may well be worth the money. I've heard many stories about people getting 40-50k mi out of a set of BFG AT's. My brother works for the DNR here and all the state truck have Goodyear AT/S's on them. He hates them. He says they are pretty much worthless in mud (of course he drives a jeep on 40" Boggers so his veiw of mud performance may be skewed) Personally I'd go w/ the BFG's if that's your two options. I've used the General grabber AT's before and was very happy w/ their performance off road.
You might also consider getting a wider tire to help aleviate the sinking problem. Skinny tires have a very high contact pressure and will cause the truck to sink where as a wider tire will tend to sit on top. Ever thought about getting a 32x11.50 or something equivilant?
You might also consider getting a wider tire to help aleviate the sinking problem. Skinny tires have a very high contact pressure and will cause the truck to sink where as a wider tire will tend to sit on top. Ever thought about getting a 32x11.50 or something equivilant?
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Is this a dually truck? If so then the 235/85R16's are about as wide as you can go. Otherwise, I'd say switch to 265/75R16's which are the same height and significantly wider, and still available in Load Range E. Never driven on BFG AT's in a narrow size like 235/85R16's so I can't compare them, but the Goodyear ATS's perform better than any other all-terrain tire I HAVE driven on. The treadlife isn't any better than the cheaper tires, rather disappointing.
What kind of tires are you using now?
What kind of tires are you using now?
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I got the BFG radial all terrain A/T 31 10.5s and will never get a different tire. I had both sets your talkin about on my Jeep, and The BFGs dominated in the snow., as for rain and mud, I don't know.
Keep em rotated and you'll get 70K.
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Keep em rotated and you'll get 70K.
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 05-Sep-02 AT 09:24 PM (EST)]>Keep em rotated and you'll get 70K.
Yes, but I don't think you'll get the same milege from a tire on a jeep vs. a f250 or 350 pulling a horse trailer.....
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Yes, but I don't think you'll get the same milege from a tire on a jeep vs. a f250 or 350 pulling a horse trailer.....
Jon
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I've had good luck with the Goodyear AT/S. I put a set on my Ranger about a half a year ago and they've given me good, smooth service but they are certainly no mud tire and yes, they are a little pricey. My father has a set on his F-150 and he loves them. I just got a set for my 1-ton and have no complaints so far. Overall I think they are a great tire. They ride and wear good and do all right in light mud. I've never owned a set of BFG all-terrains so I can't comment on them.
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I have had the BFG's before and you can get a lot of life out of them. I really did not care for the ride though, thought it was a bit rough for a AT. I would have to reccomend the mud-terrain for what you are looking for though. You are driving a larger truck with a heavy horse traier, when in the mud is like pulling four bricks through it. I ran a set of 35" BFG AT's on my truck and would get stuck on wet grass if it was an incline to it. And I have never done a lot of mudding, so normally it was just when I was driving around the farm. But the choice is up to you of course, just an opinion here.
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