Tires

[Cackalak Han]

Well, do you need the 33's? If not, go with 32's. Better MPG and less strain for the drivetrain.

 

[TacoTraveler]

Well, do you need the 33's? If not, go with 32's. Better MPG and less strain for the drivetrain.

This is true.
But there is also the arguement of $200 vs. $600.

 

[juicebox]

I would do a 1" body lift, and then when you wear out your 285s you can take off the body lift and get 275s. That's what I would do, unless you are sure you can recover the money spent on the BFGs you bought. My 1" body lift from 4crawler was like 120 bucks shipped and it's awesome.

 

[TacoTraveler]

I would do a 1" body lift, and then when you wear out your 285s you can take off the body lift and get 275s. That's what I would do, unless you are sure you can recover the money spent on the BFGs you bought. My 1" body lift from 4crawler was like 120 bucks shipped and it's awesome.

Well I bought retread BFGs from Tread Wright for $480 with shipping. They have about 1200 miles so I was going to try and sell them for about $450. The tires that where on the truck when I bought it I just sold for $230.

 

[Redline]

TreadWright A/T-B

How did/do you like those TreadWright BFG-type ATs??? After having tested a set of TreadWright AT-D all-terrains in 265/75R16 and then their D-Muds in 285/75R16, I have been wanting to try a set of their new BFG AT tread retreads.

The problem for me is that they don't offer my size (255/85) so it's either a smaller 265/75R16 which I don't care to run for any length of time or the ‘too wide for me’ 285/75R16. As a ‘tire junkie’ I would really like to get some saddle time with the much loved BFG AT and this would be one way to do it relatively inexpensively.

Please give some feedback, positive or negative. Did they balance well? Feel and drive the same as any other BFG ATs you have owned?

 

[TacoTraveler]

How did/do you like those TreadWright BFG-type ATs??? After having tested a set of TreadWright AT-D all-terrains in 265/75R16 and then their D-Muds in 285/75R16, I have been wanting to try a set of their new BFG AT tread retreads.

The problem for me is that they don't offer my size (255/85) so it's either a smaller 265/75R16 which I don't care to run for any length of time or the ‘too wide for me’ 285/75R16. As a ‘tire junkie’ I would really like to get some saddle time with the much loved BFG AT and this would be one way to do it relatively inexpensively.

Please give some feedback, positive or negative. Did they balance well? Feel and drive the same as any other BFG ATs you have owned?

They are truely amazing, just as good as if they where new. They balanced just fine. They are on actual BFG A/T casings, not misc casings. They are very picky about there casings too. I gave them a thorough look over and they had no sidewall damage inside or out and have never had a patch. I would gladly buy from them again.
Plus, I got these back in Decemeber or late Novemember, can't remember. Anyways, they said shipping was going to be 2-4 weeks due to the holidays. I recieved them 4 days after placing my order.
I payed a little over $450 for all 4 of them. New BFG A/T in the same size new would have been $800+.

 

[Redline]

Yep, I knew they were/are using BFG AT casings, my D-Muds are on the same BFG AT casing. I think it is very cool that (in select sizes) you can buy BFG AT retreads on used BFG casings.

They are truely amazing, just as good as if they where new. They balanced just fine. They are on actual BFG A/T casings, not misc casings. They are very picky about there casings too. I gave them a thorough look over and they had no sidewall damage inside or out and have never had a patch. I would gladly buy from them again.
Plus, I got these back in Decemeber or late Novemember, can't remember. Anyways, they said shipping was going to be 2-4 weeks due to the holidays. I recieved them 4 days after placing my order.
I payed a little over $450 for all 4 of them. New BFG A/T in the same size new would have been $800+.

 

[Cackalak Han]

IIRC, Treadwright uses their own compound on the BFG casings, and their own tread pattern, not BFG's.

 

[Redline]

Correct but is it not a very similar tread pattern to the current BFG AT? Or an old/similar version of the BFG on which the patent has expired?

IIRC, Treadwright uses their own compound on the BFG casings, and their own tread pattern, not BFG's.

 

[TacoTraveler]

IIRC, Treadwright uses their own compound on the BFG casings, and their own tread pattern, not BFG's.

I used to have a set of BFG 285/75R16s on a different vehicle and they had amazing traction. I have yet to find any difference for these. The compount may be different so treadwear will probably be affected but the tread pattern is identical. I have compared it side by side to a normal BFG A/T.

 

[kellymoe]

Just a update on Treadwright tires that I have had on my truck for almost 5 years now. They continue to impress with their durability and performance. I did a long trip in the Mojave last month traveling in hot temps on both tarmac and trail. The greatest thing I can say about them besides the price is their performance on rock. IMO they climb as good or better than the BFG AT's I had before. I really cant find anything negative to say about them at this point.

If you are in the market for tires I highly recommend Treadwright.