Good Years vs. BFGs (31x10.5") tire life

[Punani]

Hey Everyone,

What kind of mileage have you been getting out of your tires?

I've gotten....

90,000 miles from the stock Good Year Wrangler GS/A's (Stock on '99s)
88,xxx miles from replacement Good Year Wrangler AT/S's so far, with 1/4" of tread left.


I'm up for a new set and will probably stick with the GY's. I did see the BFGs in the local Costco. Are these anywhere near as durable as the GY's?

I have a '99 V6 4x4 TRD, drive 30k miles/year about 85% hwy 10% city and 5% snow/offroad.

Thanks!

Punani (formerly known as DonV1)
NorCal

(Edit...I meant stock GS/A's)

[ShowStop]

Holy cow!!! 90,000 miles? I've heard people on here that smoke through the stock tires in 30k miles. I've ran the BFG A/T and they are good tires. Honestly, stick with what works. If the Goodyears are treating you fine, then stay with them. The BFGs are a bit more aggresive, and will probably give you more traction in the snow/ice, but will likely wear faster.

[04RedLobster]

i'm thinking about getting BFG A/T KO 32x11.5x15...i heard good things on those tires...i also heard the bridgestone duler revos were good also... www.tirerack.com check it out..

[Bryanccfshr]

i'm thinking about getting BFG A/T KO 32x11.5x15...i heard good things on those tires...i also heard the bridgestone duler revos were good also... www.tirerack.com check it out..


Get whatever tire you like, either of those are fine all weather road and light AT tires.. I think the REVOS are probably a more refined tire, while the BFG's are a proven design.

[Punani]

Holy cow!!! 90,000 miles? I've heard people on here that smoke through the stock tires in 30k miles. I've ran the BFG A/T and they are good tires. Honestly, stick with what works. If the Goodyears are treating you fine, then stay with them. The BFGs are a bit more aggresive, and will probably give you more traction in the snow/ice, but will likely wear faster.


Yeah! I was surprised. Didn't think it would last that long, considering that the GY dealer quotes 50-60k miles. Definitely worth the extra cost.

Don't know what it is...I just keep them rotated every 5k miles. :D

[grillmasterp]

Hey Everyone,
I've gotten....

90,000 miles from the stock Good Year Wrangler GS/A's (Stock on '99s)
88,xxx miles from replacement Good Year Wrangler AT/S's so far, with 1/4" of tread left.


I usually get atleast 50-60K (BFG's AT's) on my tires before I retire them to spares or trail use.

I don't doubt that you still have tread left on your tires- but do you think its safe running that much mileage on them? I figure anything over 50-60K and a tire has done its job. Do they still have good traction in the rain?
That would be my main concern- You've got alot "riding" on your tires so to speak.

The reason I mention this is that another TX member gave away his old Mich LTX's (I think) - which he logged over 60K - the tires still appear to have well over 3/32 of tread left but. They've been passed around and have probably the same ~90K on them - but I've heard you've really gotta be careful in the rain.

[ARB1977]

Hey Everyone,

What kind of mileage have you been getting out of your tires?

I've gotten....

90,000 miles from the stock Good Year Wrangler GS/A's (Stock on '99s)
88,xxx miles from replacement Good Year Wrangler AT/S's so far, with 1/4" of tread left.


I'm up for a new set and will probably stick with the GY's. I did see the BFGs in the local Costco. Are these anywhere near as durable as the GY's?

I have a '99 V6 4x4 TRD, drive 30k miles/year about 85% hwy 10% city and 5% snow/offroad.

Thanks!

Punani (formerly known as DonV1)
NorCal

(Edit...I meant stock GS/A's)
Thats pretty awesome, since i have the black letters facing out on my stock bfgs that really messed them up. When i bought my wheelers black alloys i got tired of the white letters facing out so i had them switch the black letters facing out and that was at 32K since i did that i get a vibtration in the steering wheel I have 37K on my stock tires and im looking into the bridgestone dualer revos.

[04RedLobster]

are those the rugged trails?

[tacoma_trd1999]

I've had two sets of BFG allterain KO's and they are a great all around tire, especially in the snow. You might not get 90K, but they are well worth the money.

[joeylead]

I ran BFG AT KO's for 60k and they still have a good amount of tread on them (32X11.5)

[Crash]

I got ok milage with my MT/R's. It depends on how much you drive and how much wheeling you do. I know I would not trade my tires for anything else right now.

[flatlandtacoma]

Hey Everyone,

What kind of mileage have you been getting out of your tires?

I've gotten....

90,000 miles from the stock Good Year Wrangler GS/A's (Stock on '99s)
88,xxx miles from replacement Good Year Wrangler AT/S's so far, with 1/4" of tread left.


I'd say you have us all beat. I don't think I've ever gone more than about 40k miles on a set of tires without replacing them. They may still look ok at that mileage but if it seems like my wet traction starts to suffer I'll end up getting a new set before winter.

[Nanotruck]

I managed 65,000 on the stock Dunlops and 95,000 on BFG A/T's.

[xcmountain80]

I like the At's for performance and reliability oh yeah and they look good but enough about looks they are actually very quiet on the highway do ok in water and do great offroad though there have been a few situations i would have prefered to have the MT's current mileage 25,000 also have a almost new set for sale!

Aaron

[Mpking]

I bought a set of Yokohama Geolander HT/S's .

I got 30k off my stock Rugged Trail's. Damn tire shop screwed up my alignment, and ate the tread right off the front tires. ARRGG.. Of course they aren't responsible.

Anyways, the Yoko's are quiet, and 100% better traction when wet. My Rugged Trails would peel out if it got the slightest bit wet. Now I have to really get on the gas to break loose the Yoko's.

These are a On-road tire tread, but are still somewhat agressive. Good Snow ratings.

Check out http://www.tirerack.com That's where I bought them, and had them delivered to a local tire shop, who did all the mounting and stuff. Cost me less than actually buying them from the shop alone. (I asked)

[Outback]

What size are the ones you have for sale???

[Outback]

I think I would have chosen a different forum name....

Are we talkin' as in "VooDoo Punani". Tell me you aren't calling yourself "Pu**y". Please.

[xcmountain80]

Size for sale 31X10.50's and im in Orlando FL

[NisAznMonk]

I've got the factory Bridgestone's on my Prerunner, with 73,500 on them. I've already got another set to replace them with, just been really lazy.

[WhyHikeAU]

I run 35in bfg muds and they even ride nice but i also ripped into 2 already (the sidewall is kinda week) :xbeer2:

[littlehumvee]

I switched to Bridgestone Duelers, but still have my originals for spares.

[TacomaNova]

i have about 30k on my bfg ATs and i have about 50% left

[BIGTOYOTA]

I went to 32" ko from mtr I like the ko's they work good on rock's
and they are not so noisy.

[MagKarl]

I have a similar '99, but only have 150K on it so far. 70K on the stock GSA's and 80K so far on a set of GY Workhorse radials. I was going to get the AT/S, but I got a great buy on the Workhorses. I can't say enough about the durability of the Workhorse tires, they still have more than 1/4" of tread and no cupping or chunking of the lugs. I'll easily have over 100K on them by the time I replace them, probably next fall.

[BLT2RCKTRD]

I definitly think the revos are the tire for the moderate wheeler.

[Cesario]

i have almost 38,000 miles on my 37 in mt/r's. they're almost gone, but have a good 500-1000 miles left on 'em.

[Tacoma4Life06]

I have always run BFG's on all my vehicles. My mom and dad both run them as well. I know my stepdad has been running them on his explorer for 2.5 years. I ran mine on my other truck for 2 years up to the point that I sold it. They probably had about 1/2 tread left on them.

It's all about how you take care of your tires. Regularly rotate and watch air pressure then you should be fine with whatever tires you choose. I know that BFG's are awsome tires though. I had a friend go up to 80,000 on a set of AT's.

Chris