I have a little more research to do on the various stores around here,
but I've settled on 31x10.5R15 BFG T/A KOs. BJ's wants $105 each, plus
$10 each for mounting, valve stems, balancing, and lifetime rotation
(still need to double-check the warranty, etc.). Dunn Tire on Bridge
Street in Dewitt wants $118 each for the same tires, with all those
"extras" thrown in the price (except maybe the rotation).
Thanks to everyone for the input. It was all very helpful, and all the
good feedback made the decision quite difficult. What really sealed it
was the folks who drive in the same conditions as me (like Jaques) and
the number of responses for each tire.
The guy at Dunn said he saw no problem with 32x11.5 (BJ's won't install
a non-factory size) as long as they fit on the truck, but I don't want
to have to deal with the calibration issues, especially since I can't
get a dealer to do it. 32x11.5 would have run me $140 each there.
Yikes!
BJ's has the tires in stock (or at least they did 24 hours ago, 8 of
'em), Dunn will require a week to 10 day wait while they order.
Andy Levy wrote:
>
> After rereading my DML archives and talking to some people on ICQ (my
> brother is VERY insistent I buy what he bought, the BFGs), I've got my
> list of tires down to 5. These will be put on my '99 4x4 Sport+ to
> replace the Goodyear Wrangler RT/S tires that are currently at 28K and
> waiting for me to let my guard down just a little so they can kill me
> and the Dak. In no particular order:
>
> Michelin LTX A/T
> Michelin LTX M/S
> BFG T/A KO
> Goodyear AT/S
> Goodyear MT/S
> Mickey Thompson Baja MTX (which I don't think I can get local at a
> reasonable price)
>
> All of these (save the MTs) should be within 10-15 bucks of one another,
> I would guess.
>
> A friend also suggested Pirelli Scorpions (he has them on his '95 Tahoe
> 2-door) but I didn't find any reviews of them online.
>
> I want an aggressive look, and I like the squared-off shoulders that
> most of these tires have. I'd really like to go to 32x11.5 (running
> 31x10.5 currently) but BJ's won't install a non-factory size, and
> there's that whole PCM issue to deal with. So, I'll be sticking with
> 31s for now. I'm a little scared of the Goodyears, given my experiences
> with the RT/S, but people have been satisfied with the AT/S and MT/S, so
> I'm keeping an open mind.
>
> Snow performance is a concern, but I can't afford to have snow tires AND
> summer tires. I do intend to go off-roading more than I have in the
> past, so that's a factor as well.
>
> So now I turn to the seemingly infinite wisdom of the DML. I know a lot
> of folks have been through this before. Suggestions, testimonials, any
> and all input is appreciated. I'm hoping to purchase this weekend if I
> can.
>
> PS - Anyone suggesting fine vintage 1994 Firestone Wilderness ATs shall
> be shot on sight :)
>
> --
> -andy
>
> http://home.twcny.rr.com/andylevy/ --- andylevy@bigfoot.com
> -------------------------------------------------------------
> modesty, n.:
> Being comfortable that others will discover your greatness
> -------------------------------------------------------------
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