Revos
EDM said:
I am going to upsizing my tires soon to a 265/75-16. I have been looking at two different tires the BFG A/T and the Yokohama Geolandar A/T. I don't do a lot of offroad but if I do I want one that will perform well. Which do you guys prefer? I want a tire that will last a while also.
I'd vote for the write-in-candidate Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revos for a couple of reasons. First, I've had a set of 31" Revos for ~40,000 miles and absolutely love them - when they wear out (won't be for a long time) I will get another set. Second, while I haven't owned the BFGs (which are great tires also IMHO), I have ridden in trucks with them and heard many opinions - the majority of which says that the Revos have a superior on road ride quality. I have done some decent trails like Poison Spider in Moab and others in Colorado and Texas and have NEVER been unable to keep up with BFG AT or random MT equipped trucks.
The only times I have felt the limits of the Revo tires offroad is in deeper mud or on icy hills (that nobody else could get up either). They stick like glue to rock (They LOVED the Moab Slickrock), and are fantasically capable in your normal dirt/whatever offroad conditions. I was also amazed at how well they handled trails covered in ice. I was able to get myself into dumb almost carnage-inducing scenarios because the tires helped me get further up an icy hill than I should have been
Also, the Revos have a 30 day trial - so return them if they're not good enough for you. They also have a 50,000 mile treadlife warranty. The BFGs offer neither unfortunately. All said, I am no fanboy, and these are both fantastic tire choices (I'd guess the Yokos are good too, but I have no experience with them). Frankly, if the BFG's are rated at 100% offroad the Revos would be a 95% in my opinion. But, on road, the Revos seem to rule. Either way, you will be set nicely.
In case you didn't see this - check it out. This many people can't be full of crap
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresults/surveydisplay.jsp?type=ORAT
I bought the revos the month they came out, and have watched the ratings stay that high since they were listed on the site with only around 2,000 user miles. A buddy of mine bought a set at the same time in the 265/75-16 size for his lifted 4runner and still loves them also.
Let us know what you decide...goodluck!
Jon O.
CoTTORA in TX
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