BFG AT vs. Yokohama ITG072 snow tire

[IggyB]

We finally had some wet heavy snow today. Temp is a few degrees below freezing and about 4-6 inches on the ground.

Went for a drive in my 2000 Frontier with BFG AT 235-85/16's and then took the wife's 2000 Xterra out with 31-10.50/15 Yokohama snow tires. Hubs locked and shifter making good use of them.

Both sets of tires have under 2000 miles on them.

The BFG's did fine but I had more wheelspin when starting and it slid more when braking compared to Yoko's.

The Yoko's were considerably better in these conditions except when changing lanes the wider contact patch tended to grab more.

So, IMHO, the snowflake symbol does not make the BFG as good as a dedicated snow tire but you could do a lot worse. Narrower snow tires would be best but I had little choice for 15" wheels on the X.

 

[jeepmedic46]

I like the BFGs better in the snow better then the Yokos

 

[mountainpete]

Iggy,

Almost any true winter snow tire will do better on our roads then the BFG AT does. It's all about the siping.

As you know our big problem is the layer of snow over top of ice. The BFG's will coat with snow and due to the lack of sipes not bite into the ice. From experience, I can say that when you compare a set of new BFG AT's with a set of simple Blizzaks, the Blizzaks will out drive them on the streets any day. The sipes will grab on to the ice under the snow. Once you get on the trails, things change.

As far as width, I agree with your findings. Wider tires tend to have a tougher time breaking the barrier between lanes.

Side note: My commuter is an older Audi A4 Quattro with winter boots. It is simply unstoppable. It will run circles around my Tacoma with siped Mud Terrains.

Pete

 

[Cackalak Han]

Also could be due to the fact that the Frontier is lighter? Have you tried them on one truck to see how it does? I'd be interested to find out. I am running 235/85/16 BFG KO's, too. But as mtnpete said, snows will generally outperform any A/T tire in packed snow.

Also, take them off-road to see which performs better.

 

[thecriscokid]

Yoko

I have to say that there is a huge difference between the ITGO72 and a BFG all terrain. I have driven a number of storms with my Tundra and 285/75/16 Geolandar ITGO 72's. Off Road the yoko's are pretty amazing in the snow and clearing mud (for a snow tire). I had them out on trails that I usually snowmobile.
The ride is nice and soft due to the softer compound.
I think the biggest difference is in braking. I am operating with aftermarket rotors and pads and no abs. I feel that I can brake pretty aggressively with the yoko's and the bfg's just lost traction immediately under the same conditions.
As far as the difference in plowing through slush, Yoko's win again.
This is definitely a tire that I have gained a lot of trust in. Just not too much

 

[jfarsang]

I'm currently running Nokian Vatiiva A/T 31x10.5x15's and they are great compared to my BFG A/T's.

Both on and off road.

The only thing I have against them is cost. But we'll see down the road for wear n' tear.

Great tires though. :cow:

 

[DenCo40]

I just went from BFG AT's to ProComp AT Extreme's. Kind of a bad idea and an expensive mistake. My old BFG's were much better in the snow.