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Tuned
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new tires
I just had 4 new BFG 315/75/16 AT KO's installed on my EX.
The place I had install them, America's Tires, was a bit expensive, it
was $998 for them with warranty and lifetime rotation taxes blah-blah-blah out the door. BUT...these are the tires to have if you do the stuff
I do. Good for the next 30k!
john
2005 EXCURSION LIMITED-options (everything) equipped Eddie Bauer edition 4X4 PSD
4" FabTech lift/level, Bilstein $$ mono-gas shocks, Rancho Steering Stabilizer
Silverstar 9005 fog and H13ST headlights + wiring mod to run high beam and fogs together,
BFG 315/75/16 AT KO's on Factory Mags, 22" front and 18" rear rain-x wipers, Auto
-zone aftermarket voltage gauge, LANDYOT Generation II Radius Rods, EBC green brake pads,
Custom 140 amp surge-proof low RPM alternator, matched Duralast 1K CCA batteries
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The place I had install them, America's Tires, was a bit expensive, it
was $998 for them with warranty and lifetime rotation taxes blah-blah-blah out the door. BUT...these are the tires to have if you do the stuff
I do. Good for the next 30k!
john
2005 EXCURSION LIMITED-options (everything) equipped Eddie Bauer edition 4X4 PSD
4" FabTech lift/level, Bilstein $$ mono-gas shocks, Rancho Steering Stabilizer
Silverstar 9005 fog and H13ST headlights + wiring mod to run high beam and fogs together,
BFG 315/75/16 AT KO's on Factory Mags, 22" front and 18" rear rain-x wipers, Auto
-zone aftermarket voltage gauge, LANDYOT Generation II Radius Rods, EBC green brake pads,
Custom 140 amp surge-proof low RPM alternator, matched Duralast 1K CCA batteries
Ford factory hood insulator, Mojave Pin-Striping <!-- / message --><!-- BEGIN TEMPLATE: ad_showthread_firstpost_sig --><!-- END TEMPLATE: ad_showthread_firstpost_sig --><!-- sig -->
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Yes, these are good tires, but not that great in snow. On my old Ford I had Cooper Discover's are got 40,000 miles out them, then switched to the BFG and only got 25,000. They had more size options then most brands but I feel we should get more than 25,000 miles. I found driving a pickup with no weight in the back you need to replace the tires sooner than say a car or suv to maintain that grip and traction especially on wet roads.
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I could have got the tires, only, delivered but not installed for $196 each,
$784 total cost. But then would have had to pay to have them mounted and balanced...
...So I went with the $998 out-the-door price, and since I rotate every
3K miles, 11 times for my last set of the same, for no extra charge...
... I figure the shop will more than earn the $214...
Besides the guys are cool at the shop, and there is a bar and bowling
alley next door, where I wait...
john
I could have got the tires, only, delivered but not installed for $196 each,
$784 total cost. But then would have had to pay to have them mounted and balanced...
...So I went with the $998 out-the-door price, and since I rotate every
3K miles, 11 times for my last set of the same, for no extra charge...
... I figure the shop will more than earn the $214...
Besides the guys are cool at the shop, and there is a bar and bowling
alley next door, where I wait...
john
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Not a bad price, I've got BFG A/T's also and they've been great. Going on 2yrs this Easter and about 20k on them with life left.
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I just put a set of Michelins (265x7516E) on my 250 for a touch less than your BFGs...I got them at Sam's Club.
I had a set of Mastercrafts (the economy Cooper line) that got me 49K miles. This is the first set of Michelins I've ever bought. Since it's a King Ranch I figured they were worth trying. Time will tell.
I've already noticed that the Mastercrafts seemed to be stiffer when taking corners...even when worn to the point of needing replacement. The Michelins are absolutely squishy in those higher speed turns.
Joe
I had a set of Mastercrafts (the economy Cooper line) that got me 49K miles. This is the first set of Michelins I've ever bought. Since it's a King Ranch I figured they were worth trying. Time will tell.
I've already noticed that the Mastercrafts seemed to be stiffer when taking corners...even when worn to the point of needing replacement. The Michelins are absolutely squishy in those higher speed turns.
Joe
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I could have got the tires, only, delivered but not installed for $196 each,
$784 total cost. But then would have had to pay to have them mounted and balanced...
...So I went with the $998 out-the-door price, and since I rotate every
3K miles, 11 times for my last set of the same, for no extra charge...
... I figure the shop will more than earn the $214...
Besides the guys are cool at the shop, and there is a bar and bowling
alley next door, where I wait...
john
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They look fine to me there westxsrt10... Most tire shops won't put a tire on a wheel too narrow.
I'm running 33x12.50 R15 on my Cherokee 8" wheels, never had a problem aired down to 10 psi and all...
I'm running 33x12.50 R15 on my Cherokee 8" wheels, never had a problem aired down to 10 psi and all...
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They may be ok for offroad but notice how the tread is rounded toward the center.....they won't handle correctly at highway speeds.
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Did the back country up in the local mountains today for a while, then fished and hit the Moose.
Had to wait patiently while a little jeep with huge tires slipped and clawed all over the place several times till I could get by him.
No substitute for weight and EXperience in deep snow/ice/mud.
Saw a Bobcat, got out to take a picture but no joy.
Fun day with the new tires.
Officially broken in. Cell phone picture, sorry.
john
Had to wait patiently while a little jeep with huge tires slipped and clawed all over the place several times till I could get by him.
No substitute for weight and EXperience in deep snow/ice/mud.
Saw a Bobcat, got out to take a picture but no joy.
Fun day with the new tires.
Officially broken in. Cell phone picture, sorry.
john