In a message dated 6/23/2003 9:30:48 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
stephen.barnett@worldnet.att.net writes:
> I'm afraid I must respectfully disagree with you about the BFG A/Ts. My
> Dakota came with Goodyear A/Ts and they were slick in 25K miles. I couldn't
> turn a corner without slipping them. they were horrid in the snow. Since I
> had a new spare under the bed, I foolishly bought three more of them and
> they were slick by 50K, and they weren't cheap either. I then tried the
> Goodyear AT/S. I liked the tread design, but I went to a 30 X 9.50s on a 15
> X 8 wheel and they rubbed the inside of the front fender well. I didn't keep
> them long enough to find out if they lasted any longer, but I saw them a few
> months later and they were slick. I went to a 16" wheel to be able to get a
> wheel with a positive offset and get the tires back in under the fenders
> where they belonged. I needed a 235-70R16 and at the time I had three
> choices. Bridgestone, Firestone, or BFG. The BFGs would not have been my
> first choice, however I have never liked Firestone. I bought the BFGs and I
> am impressed. I like the wide flat tread design. They now have well over 40k
> on them . They have worn very evenly and they still have plenty of tread.
> Yes, they were expensive, 70 series tires are more expensive, but they
> weren't any more than the GY AT/S. and so far they have lasted almost twice
> as many miles. Yes they are a little noisy above 70mph, but they are an
> All-Terrain tire.
The Goodyear's sucked worse, I agree. As for noise, I stated in my original
post that the BFG's are noise, FOR an all terrain tire. I don't care if they
wear forever if the performance isn't there even when they are new. I had Pro
Comp All Terrains on another truck and they were far superior as were
Bridgestones, and Yokohamas. And all are considerably cheaper, sometimes half the
price.
Bill White - http://www.bionicdodge.com
'02 Dakota QC 4x4, SLT +, 4.7, 5 spd, 3.92 LSD
'95 Dakota CC 4x2, SLT, 318, 5 spd, 3.55 LSD
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