BFG AT's vs Dueler Revo AT's in rain?

[hoser45]

OK, the BFG's seem to have a nicer profile and look to me, BUT the Revo's may be better in mud and slick rainy streets. Any first-hand experience between the two?

REGARDING BRIDGESTONE:
I noticed the full name on the Revos is "Dueler A/T REVO with UNI-T AQ II". What is the Uni-T AQ II?

What is the "Dueler A/T RH-S" and is this a more aggressive looking as is the
"Dueler A/T with UNI-T". Which tire should I be looking at that competes with the BFG AT's?

 

[calamaridog]

If you search the tire threads you will find some good feedback on both tires.

 

[hoser45]

Yeah, I've been reading and with so many opinions, I'm getting "Buyer's Paralysis"! Seems like these two brands come up most and most of my driving wil be dry pavement and then mud/rain slick roads next.

Sounded like the BFG's aren't as good in rain and mud as Revo's (although I've read some balancing issues with them).

Maybe Goodyear Wrangler SilentArmor is also a good choice according to TireRack ratings.

SEE WHAT I MEAN! Maybe someone will just post here with a strong suggestion between the three of these.

 

[hoser45]

I'm referring to this well-known link:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresults/surveydisplay.jsp?type=ORAT&VT=null&sortValue=14

 

[calamaridog]

I've owned BFG AT's. I believe they are good tires if you want an "aggressive" all terrain tire. Wet traction was good, ice and road snow was good, sand and rocks, etc. were good.

I also feel strongly there are less expensive options such as the Yokohama Geolander ATII's and the Nitto Terra Grapplers which will do the same thing for less money. I am running the Yokohama's right now and have been very pleased with them in all conditions and around 30,000 miles on them.

I'm running the Bridgestone Revo's on my wifes Jeep, which see's very little "off road" and mostly just rain and snow. I have been pleased with them as well but I feel the BFG AT, Yokohame Geolander ATII, and the Nitto Terra Grappler are more aggressive off road tires.

I think you need to decide based upon your intended use. They are really all good tires. I have no experience with the Goodyears so I won't offer any feedback on those.

Discount Tire/Americas Tire usually have the Yokohama's, Nitto's, and BFG's in stock and very competative prices.

 

[hoser45]

Thanks, I was leaning toward BFG AT's until I read that review.

 

[619TOY]

I've run many sets of BFG AT's over the years and have never had any bad experiences. Now BFG MT's are another story, they are pretty sketchy on a Toyota pickup. I've had spinouts in two different trucks with them, trucks that never had any issues with the AT's.

I ran through a set of MT's on my 4Runner and never had a problem though. Probably due to better weight dispersion. I'm running AT's on my 4Runner right now and have never had a problem them either.

Hope this helps, Steve

 

[calamaridog]

Thanks, I was leaning toward BFG AT's until I read that review.

You certainly wouldn't be going wrong with the BFG AT I just think there are other options to consider. Are you looking for more dirt oriented or street oriented?

 

[Bryan062087]

My unsubstantiated opinion is that Revo's would do better in the rain. They also definitely clean out better in muddy stuff compared to BFG A/T's. I have BFG's though and like them.

 

[hoser45]

I've heard that about the Revo's over the BFG's too. But I think I like the look of the BFG's better. I got confused looking at the Bridgestone site because of all the Dueler tires, but I think there's only one Revo -- correct?

Anyone know much about the Pro Comp AT's?

 

[calamaridog]

There is only one Revo and it is the only Bridgestone AT tire I would use myself.

I do not believe any AT is particularly good in the mud. I would not base my AT tire selection on mud performance.

 

[NMuzj100]

REGARDING BRIDGESTONE:
I noticed the full name on the Revos is "Dueler A/T REVO with UNI-T AQ II". What is the Uni-T AQ II?

What is the "Dueler A/T RH-S" and is this a more aggressive looking as is the
"Dueler A/T with UNI-T". Which tire should I be looking at that competes with the BFG AT's?

Despite the name similarities there are serious differences between the Dueler tires.

From Bridgestone's website ...

"RH-S" - means a road tire (clever "R" for road and "H" for handling - standard on the H3, Avalanche and Silverado - made to Chevy's exacting standards for "per unit cost" )

"UNI-T AQ II" - means lots of good technical innovations in tire material/design ect... (including Super EPO,Super EPC,Super LL Carbon and Particle Z )

"Uni-T" - means less of the above stuff but still better than those junk tires Ford was forcing us to build for the Explorer (UNI for it should stay together and not delaminate causing an already hazardous and poorly designed vehicle to roll)



Real Bridgestone Technology Site (note that I did not make up the names of the technologies involved )

Revos are top of the line for Bridgestone and the price reflects that. They are more road biased than the BFG A/T but for most 100 owners that is probably a good thing. I have been very pleased with mine.

 

[EdsCruisin]

I have the Revo's on my 100 and the basic Duelers on my 4Runner. On the road I can't tell the difference really. Wet handling seems excellent with both, keeping in mind that both vehicles have full time 4wd. The regular Duelers are clearly a street tire and I would not fathom taking them through anything serious off-road.

I agree with the comments that the Revo's tend to self clean better. I had BFG AT's on my Jeep, which I also liked a lot, but they did hold the crud in the tread all the way back to my driveway.

 

[SALEH]

i already tested both revo much better

 

[gearguywb]

I had the BFG AT's on my 80, then Nitto's and now Revos on the 100. I will not go back to the BFG's. Both the Nitto's and Revos are much better handling with less "vague" road feel. I have not had the Revo's off road but the Nitto's have worked very well in everything except sticky mud.

 

[SWUtah]

You might want to check-out the "new" Michelin AT2's. The review on the internet was excellant.

 

[rusty_tlc]

I've used the BFG AT's on different vehicles for years. They are a good tire, quiet on the highway, long wearing, good traction in almost any condition except mud. In mud they load up within the first five feet and don't clear until you hit them with the pressure washer. This has been an issue twice in all the years I've used them.

In my book the best features overall for a DD would be the quiet ride and long life.

All that said I'm still on the fence as to which type/size tire to put on my 100.