Tire advice from this bunch

TroutBear · 06-13-08, 10:04 PM

The 80's getting close to being ready for new tires. The 265/75-16 Geolander AT II's have been nice for about 37K; they're discontinued but still around in warehouses. Pondering spending a bit more to shift to BFGs this time.

There're endless comments on the general MUD section about this - but how about some from yall who've been running AT's and MT's - recall that Heath and Clutchee at least have some? Much more road time than TN mud time - leaving what most DDs ponder - how do BFG AT's do when you are in the goo and how long MT's last on the road.

and do you know anyone running 255/85's w/o spacers ... and how they like 'em.

euclid · 06-13-08, 11:18 PM

BFG AT's get my vote for a rig that gets used like yours. They clean out in mud better than any other AT I've ever run. MT's pull a lot better, but you'll need them about 1% of the life of the tire. You have two lockers to help out if you need more traction. As far as fit, dunno much about 80's.

I got about 50K miles out of my last set of AT's. 1/3 of that was on my last 4 runner. The rest on my truck. Last I heard the guy that bought Jes's 62 two years ago was still running them.

wct49 · 06-14-08, 05:50 AM

BFG All Terrain TA-KO

or

Bridgestone Dueler Revo AT

might consider buying before July 1 prices going up on most brands 5 to 10% in July.

I have the Bridgestone on my 80 and they are great.

Trained Killa · 06-14-08, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wct49

BFG All Terrain TA-KO

This is what I am running on my tow rig/Z71. They are 285/75/16. I love the look of this tire. Does alright at deer camp. Rides very well on the highway. As Chris said though, you may want to consider bridgestone if for no other reason than the price.

Only buy tires from Chris Tolleson at 49 Tire!!! Worth the drive.

jesterb · 06-14-08, 09:16 AM

Get some Goodride's!

HeathRJ · 06-16-08, 07:15 AM

I had AT's on Olivia and now on the 80, and have been quite pleased with them....

Clutchee · 06-16-08, 08:38 AM

BFG's......work good on & off road & will last.

06-13-08, 10:04 PM	#1
TroutBear IH8MUD Junior Join Date: May 2006 Location: South, The Deep Posts: 151	Tire advice from this bunch The 80's getting close to being ready for new tires. The 265/75-16 Geolander AT II's have been nice for about 37K; they're discontinued but still around in warehouses. Pondering spending a bit more to shift to BFGs this time. There're endless comments on the general MUD section about this - but how about some from yall who've been running AT's and MT's - recall that Heath and Clutchee at least have some? Much more road time than TN mud time - leaving what most DDs ponder - how do BFG AT's do when you are in the goo and how long MT's last on the road. and do you know anyone running 255/85's w/o spacers ... and how they like 'em. __________________ TroutBear Who's John Galt? '94 80, working on it - "I may not have the answer, but I believe I got a plan" J. Browne

06-13-08, 11:18 PM	#2
euclid IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: May 2002 Location: Jackson, MS TLCA# 13014 Posts: 2,969	BFG AT's get my vote for a rig that gets used like yours. They clean out in mud better than any other AT I've ever run. MT's pull a lot better, but you'll need them about 1% of the life of the tire. You have two lockers to help out if you need more traction. As far as fit, dunno much about 80's. I got about 50K miles out of my last set of AT's. 1/3 of that was on my last 4 runner. The rest on my truck. Last I heard the guy that bought Jes's 62 two years ago was still running them. __________________ Greg Thompson CottonLand Cruisers 00 Camry: Stock 5SFE - 27 MPG 89 FJ62: OME 2.5, 2" BL, Superior shackles, F250 towers, 315 BFG KM2's on zj80 wheels, Extreme A440, FF,4:88,RDB,longs,ARB front,Lockright rear,Warn XD9K in Rover AL bumper, Kaymar, Wildernes Roofrack, Marlin Sliders, SROR 1/4 sliders.

06-14-08, 05:50 AM	#3
wct49 POWERED BY AMEX Join Date: May 2005 Location: sellin tires in Mississippi TLCA# 16386 Posts: 1,053	BFG All Terrain TA-KO or Bridgestone Dueler Revo AT might consider buying before July 1 prices going up on most brands 5 to 10% in July. I have the Bridgestone on my 80 and they are great. __________________ Chris http://cottonlandcruisers.com/ 1976 FJ40, Stereo by Euclid, Team Risher Metal Tech Family Cage, Tuffy consoles, 4inch Hell Creek , 35x1250-15 Hankook MT, Saginaw Psteering, Clutchee sliders, ARB Lockers stem & stern, Orion. 1994 FJZ80, Locked, OME, ARB bumper, IPF, 31575-16 Firestone Dest. MT, snorkel, Metal Tech sliders 2005 Chevy Z71 4WD Suburban 2006 Honda Civic (DenMomDeb's sled)

06-14-08, 09:16 AM	#5
jesterb IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Watching it hit the fan. Posts: 1,177	Get some Goodride's! __________________ 94 FZJ80 260K TLCA# 13988 "The true act of volunteering is doing a job for free that you would not normally take for pay." Jes Harrington 1923-2007 "People sleep peacebly at night because rough men stand ready to make violence on their behalf." -George Orwell

06-16-08, 07:15 AM	#6
HeathRJ IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 225	I had AT's on Olivia and now on the 80, and have been quite pleased with them.... __________________ H Jordan 1996 FZJ80 (Molly) 1976 FJ55 (Olivia) - now living in Atlanta


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06-16-08, 08:38 AM	#7
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