Re: BFG Sport Truck T/As

From: Bob Nichols (bnich@bellatlantic.net)
Date: Thu Oct 29 1998 - 17:25:15 EST


Bob Mankin wrote:
>
> > Bob Tom wrote:
> > >
> > > Anyone running with BFGoodrich Sport Truck T/A HR4 tires?
> > >
> > > If so, are the improved traction and handling as
> > > advertised?
>
> Bob,
>
> Having used the HR4's on my GMC Typhoon, I can't recommend them at all.
> May be sticky, but they stink for overall quality, IMO. Meaning they are
> not very round.
>
> I had the truck in a couple different tire shops and a specialty wheel
> shop trying to eliminate a vibration. Had to discover the hard way these
> tires were ultimately the problem. After it was discovered I asked
> around and heard from multiple sources that is not ucommon for the HR4's
>
> I don't know what the hot choice would be for tires on the DAK. The
> BFG's are not an option for me and Goodyears have absolutely horrible
> mileage expectations for their performance tires. I'm thinking
> Firestones/Bridgestones or maybe even some of the Michelons are worth a
> look when it comes time for me to buy.
>
> Bob

I see a lot of negative posts concerning the BFG Sport Truck Tires. The
tires I looked at yesterday where 255/50 Z17 Comp T/A's can anyone give
me some feed back on these. Thanx Bob



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