BFG vs Nitto. Lookin for Some A/T's

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WAY more people buy regular OME shocks compared to "L" shocks...


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arbetrader said:
Outside of "possible" treadlife being lower, what solid evidence do you have that they are "middle of the row" compared to Duratrac, or any other brand for that matter? I'm just curious because, in my opinion, anyone who says that simply has not tried them. If you're referring to the categories showcased by the tire manufacturers, those are really hard to use seeing as most of them just refer to the manufacturers in general, not specific tires. The ones that do have that info leave much to be desired as not many real AT tires actually get tested, there are many left out.

I encourage everyone to post their individual thoughts about the tires they personally own, but DON'T automatically assume that because you like them, they are the standard at which other tires are measured. I can only comment on my own experience in this regard, having previously had 3 vehicles with the BFG's, and also Yoko Geolanders.

There is nothing (in our snowy, icy, and generally wet pacific coast weather we get there) that the BFG's or Geolanders have done that my current tires weren't at least 50% better in; outside of possible treadwear for the BFG's, and quietness for the Yokos.

Seriously, just ask anyone who's ever owned them.

If anyone makes comments on certain tires that they haven't had personal experience with, why listen to them. They could be misleading.

Anyway, the BFG's are hands down a better tire than the Yoko's I replaced too; just not as good as what I ended up with.

My bro has a 2000 LX with new BFG KO's, and I intend on shooting some video once we get some snow to showcase the difference in these two tires. I can't wait!

That being said, If you don't get a lot of wet weather, or snow driving, and do a lot of highway miles, they may not be the best tire for you.
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I was by no means providing "accurate" information. Just making a point. I have never tried the DT's but from what I have seen ( few friends run them) they are very impressive. We get very little snow so I can't make a fair comparison, I honestly have never gone out with a friend with DT's and see who could stop quicker or take the turn a little faster. I'm sure the DT are a great tire and would win. The KM-2 has very little siping and when you get past 70% you loose half the siping.

I have ran AT (liked-ish) and KM2 (love) I had a set of AT's disintegrate on me at 22K so that turned me off the AT line. I went KM-2 and couldn't be happier with them on/off road. In inclement weather I wish they were better. I had them in snow and ice (heavy ice) and they were atrocious ( like most MT's on a sheet of ice and snow that has melted and frozen again.

I'm sure there are better tires than what I have, better sizes, tread pattern that fits my driving style and location better, but until I find those tires. I love my KM2's and will keep saying it. But I won't talk trash about other tires, nor make assumptions that a KM2 is what you need, and any other decision is stupid and a lower tire choice.
 
ShottsUZJ100 said:
Don't resist. Personal attacks make folks look like asses. :D
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:confused:

This thread is a little relevant to me as I'm going to replace my 295's soon, and these two seem to be the only main players in this size.

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Bumgardner said:
Thanks for the thread. I am going to be looking to replace my tires in the next 6mo. or so.

How does tread life compare from all season tires to ATs?
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People seem to get 35-50K out of the BFG ATs on the LC/LX. On Tacoma's we get 55K every time.
 
jonharis said:
People seem to get 35-50K out of the BFG ATs on the LC/LX. On Tacoma's we get 55K every time.
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I'm at the 50k mark, and they are beat (chunks missing) but have plenty of life left in them. And my 50k is not nice, at least 5k of that has been off pavement.
 
i've got 500miles on bfg's, noisy effers, but they're great! hope i can get 50k out of 'em:cheers:
 
ShottsUZJ100 said:
LMAO! LOVE IT! Look at this link.....

Best Rated Tires from Consumer Reports

What name brand is listed FIRST?

What name brand ISN'T even listed?

LMAO!

Major brand names in the category
•BF Goodrich
•Bridgestone
•Cooper
•Dayton
•Dunlop
•Firestone
•Goodyear
•Hankook
•Michelin
•Nokian
•Pirelli
•Toyo
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At the risk of stating the obvious, is the reason BFG is listed "FIRST" is because the list is alphabetical?
 
BamaHeel said:
At the risk of stating the obvious, is the reason BFG is listed "FIRST" is because the list is alphabetical?
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L..to..the…O…to…the…L!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
BamaHeel said:
At the risk of stating the obvious, is the reason BFG is listed "FIRST" is because the list is alphabetical?
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at the risk of you being a genius, you are a genius.

go heels!!
 
BamaHeel said:
At the risk of stating the obvious, is the reason BFG is listed "FIRST" is because the list is alphabetical?
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:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Incredible! Going into my Sig line for a while.

:flipoff2:
 
Saying BFG ATs are better than Nittos is like saying Windows XP is better than Windows 7. Larger install base, been on market longer and runs stable.

I should have expected that negative Nitto comment from someone who wears black Jean shorts...LOL

- Sent from a very small supercomputer.
 
Didnt think my post would cause this controversy. But from the points made in this thread...ima stick with the nittos. Dads 250 has nittos and its a hoss in the snow, brothers old jeep had 2 sets of nittos an it was unstoppable. I think ill keep the success going an get my own haha
 
Thanks guys. 4 minutes to midnight, taking a dump, and found this thread very entertaining and informative at the same time. Note I will be looking into NTGs after many years of brainless BFG buying from Costco where I get a good deal with a coupon. (being truthful. However I did really like KM2's but used them only in sand, lava rock, and lots of rain in Hawaii) I also branched out from micro brews to Coors light recently cuz I found it more refreshing when it's ice cold. My Aussie wife said it's the best beer she's ever tasted. Go figure...

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ShottsUZJ100 said:
It's not that way on the link. It did paste that way. Pretty funny! Alphabetical it is!
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It is when I click on it. When looking at the link, it also appears that the heading of the window is "Best Rated Tires from Consumer Reports", but the list that you posted is titled "Major brand names in the catagory". Off of that list, you left out the following two items:

  • Uniroyal
  • AND MANY MORE

Doesn't really make BFG the definitive winner of....well....anything now does it. :doh:
 
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