BFG vs Goodyears
More Turbo
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 538
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From: Shiner, TX
I'm sooo over BFGs.
The Goodyear Silent Armors get the nod. My dad put a set on his 2500HD after using BFG A/Ts for the past 10 years. I ran their Mud Terrains for years as well. Their tires are OK, but they're not the be-all-end-all my buddies make them out to be. The BFG A/Ts are terrible in mud but decent on the road. The Silent Armors feel more stable in standing water, while mud performance seems similar to the BFG A/T.
The Goodyear Silent Armors get the nod. My dad put a set on his 2500HD after using BFG A/Ts for the past 10 years. I ran their Mud Terrains for years as well. Their tires are OK, but they're not the be-all-end-all my buddies make them out to be. The BFG A/Ts are terrible in mud but decent on the road. The Silent Armors feel more stable in standing water, while mud performance seems similar to the BFG A/T.
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Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Houston, Texas
If you go to discount tire, they may be able to give you some credit on your old tires if it's something they sell. Seeing as I'm going into my third set of BFGs, they gave me a credit based on the remaining tread, so instead of paying $1200 out the door, I'm only paying $751 for the whole package. (certs, lifetime rotation, and balance)
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Joined: Oct 2003
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From: Gulf Shores, AL
I will have to say that I have run the 285/75R16 Load range E on my truck since I bought it and get between 60 and 70K per set and that is changing them right when they get to the wear bars. I tow all the time and absolutly love them. Every pair of goodyears I have ever owned have cupped and wore terribly. I rotate about every 10K unless I do a lot of in town then I rotate at 7K. I also would not put a tire other than an E rating unless you never tow. These trucks are heavy and need the extra sidewall strength to keep them from flexing. BFG definatly.
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Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Smiths Grove, KY
I've run Goodyear & BFG's both and give my vote to BFG's. For me they perform better all the way around (dry, wet, mud, snow). The mileage is not quite as good but I think that's because the rubber seems to be a little softer. If you haven't already check out the prices at your local Walmart or Sam's tire center. I called places in three counties when I bought my last set and Walmart was by far the best price.
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Joined: Nov 2004
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From: So Oregon
I find that snow conditions can vary so greatly that it's even harder to recommend a tire for snow (wet, heavy, light, powder, packed, etc.). I have run BFG AT/KO tires in the snow and they worked very well. I've also run Cooper STT while driving with a number of guys with Toyo MT. The Coopers worked well in anything other than packed snow, when they were new. They worked better than the Toyos; however, now that the Coopers have worn they are not performing well in snow. I'd much rather have BFG AT/KOs in snow than my Coopers.
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 150
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From: Western Mass
and will soon be getting new BFG's. I've heard guys recomend GY at's but
I dont think I can switch.
