BFG guys, why not Revo's? (1 Viewer)

[tarbe]

Buy your tires based on what you expect to need from them not based on what some bag, from the other side of the country or world, says about 'em.

That's real intelligent advice. Forget about real world experience from people who own a tire. Go on a guess.


edited: decided to lighten up

 

[97fortieth4me]

Have you ever considered Nitto Terra Grappler AT's? Much cheaper than BF Goodrich & Bridgestones.
I just got a new set of them, 275's, on my 4Runner. I went from Bridgestone Dueler 285's to the Nitto's. Couldn't be happier. Have heard great thing about them in other forums. They are quiet & smooth on the road. I have yet to take them offroad. Haven't had much rain here, so I'm waiting to find out. Hoping to put a set on the LC pretty soon.

 

[Grouseman]

Recently I purchased REVOs. I never had the BFG so can't compare the two. The Revos ride a little harder than the passenger tire that were on there, but tried them out in Yooperland and boy there BAD tires. Traction was great. I can't imagine you would have traction problems off road unless it was VERY extreme.

Grouseman

 

[Tools R Us]

The Nittos work very nice on an 80, a bunch of our club members have them.

 

[clownmidget]

I came across this site and it has the cheapest prices on some sizes/brands and pretty cheap shipping on the west coast at least.
(http://www.tire-easy.com/start.html)

I think the Revo's and BFG's are about neck and neck. Maybe the BFG's wear longer as I don't know anyone with the Revo's long enough to assess long term wear.

Who sells Revos the cheapest?

Ray
1993 FZJ80

 

[97fortieth4me]

Who sells Revos the cheapest?

Ray
1993 FZJ80

The best place for the best price that I found when tire shopping for Revo's was Costco. They quoted me $134.99 each for the 275/65/16 size, mounted and balanced. Should be a few dollars more for the slightly larger ones though. They would have to order them in for you since they don't keep the larger sizes in stock.

 

[Fly Rod]

I am going to try the Revo's. When I lived in So Cal I spent alot of time in Baja on BFG's. Now that I live in gods country I am going to try something a little different.

Thanks for the good feed back.

Junk: Didn't see your mom posting a response. I'll make sure to ignore her input!

Fly Rod

 

[roncruiser]

Excellent choice.

 

[Gutterpig]

I have three sets of Revo's. BFG is owned by Michelin. If you want french tires, by all means put on your beret and wave your white flag with pride.

 

[Nay]

OK it is time for my 80 to get a new set of skins. I have been a die hard BFG A/T guy for alot of years. As a matter of fact I have had major snake bites in three Bridgestone Desert Duelers and only one in my BFG's. Yet in all of my research the Desert Dueler Revo's are getting higher rankings in the reviews. Price is equivelent and my local dealer will give an in house 40k warranty and damage replacement on them.

So why shouldn't I buy them, other than looks. I spend @ 50% time on dry pavement, 20% on wet/snow, 20% on back woods fire roads (dirt/rock) and 10% on wet/dry clay and mud roads. No hard core wheeling, yet. Has anyone found any reviews that rate the A/T higher? Just looking for someone to play devils advocate.

Revo guys can through in their $.02 also.

Thanks,

Fly Rod

Looking at 285/75/16's

30% of your total miles are offroad? As in several thousand miles a year? Wet clay and mud? In the Northwest (assuming you are not on the desert side)? Why on earth are you considering any all terrain?

Most people dramatically overstate the percentage of offroad miles their rig will see. If these ratios are accurate, you should be getting an MT with excellent siping. AT's are for 95% onroad, at least. Hell, I probably drive 50 miles on average each way to the trail...so even on wheeling days the ratio is maybe 10% offroad, and you are saying only 50% dry conditions that are the only reason to buy AT's (long life on dry roads)???

Nay