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nastav · 03-05-08, 11:00 AM

I have 285/75/16 BFG AT on my FJ60.
They are pretty quiet on the highway, and they have been fine so far off-road.
I went to S-N-T for the first time this year, and the tires (aired down...but not THAT aired down) were fine.
I'd say that while the BFG AT is not as hardcore looking/wheeling as some of the Mud tires, they will probably be better suited to your needs right now.
If you build the truck up more, or begin to do some more difficult trails, maybe an upgrade will be justified.
I believe they measured out to 33" x 10.2" or something, which was a bit smaller than the Goodyear MTR of the same size i picked up on Craigslist for $80 never mounted.
I personally like the tall skinny look, and would consider the 285/75 as wide as I'd like to go.
Search the various tires on this board and others, as you will find that certain brands have reputation for being very difficult to balance, and some Jeep magazine reviews have said that certain brands will not balance; something to think about on a long road trip.
Get a spare the same size as your tires, even if it is a used tire......you want the same size spare (or close), the stock spare will seem like a donut spare after you go up in size.
BTW: You will have a blast at S-N-T.

03-05-08, 11:00 AM	#33
nastav IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 45	I have 285/75/16 BFG AT on my FJ60. They are pretty quiet on the highway, and they have been fine so far off-road. I went to S-N-T for the first time this year, and the tires (aired down...but not THAT aired down) were fine. I'd say that while the BFG AT is not as hardcore looking/wheeling as some of the Mud tires, they will probably be better suited to your needs right now. If you build the truck up more, or begin to do some more difficult trails, maybe an upgrade will be justified. I believe they measured out to 33" x 10.2" or something, which was a bit smaller than the Goodyear MTR of the same size i picked up on Craigslist for $80 never mounted. I personally like the tall skinny look, and would consider the 285/75 as wide as I'd like to go. Search the various tires on this board and others, as you will find that certain brands have reputation for being very difficult to balance, and some Jeep magazine reviews have said that certain brands will not balance; something to think about on a long road trip. Get a spare the same size as your tires, even if it is a used tire......you want the same size spare (or close), the stock spare will seem like a donut spare after you go up in size. BTW: You will have a blast at S-N-T.