New BFG

[AMcCormick]

I just read in a 4x4 mag that BFG will be releasing a 285/75/17 E AT2

 

[DHuffman]

I just read in a 4x4 mag that BFG will be releasing a 285/75/17 E AT2

No, they are now going to offer a 285/70R17 in load range E. This is a placebo, because the load rating is still the same as the load range D tire... :-laf



BFGoodrich Tires | Press Release



BFGoodrich Tires | All-Terrain T/A® KO | Tire Sizes & Specs

 

[seafish]

Can anyone clarify if the BFG AT2 is similar to the MIchelin At2??

I would LOVE to get a Michelin AT2 in a 285/70/17 E, instead of D rated.

 

[Regcabguy]

BFG 285-75-17's

I just read in a 4x4 mag that BFG will be releasing a 285/75/17 E AT2

I'm looking at the article right now. Newest Petersen's 4-wheel,pg. 18. It states that a 285-75-17 BFG AT will be available. Discount Tire's site doesn't list it though. That would be good if BFG figured out how to build a tire that doesn't require a ton of weight to balance. Incidentally,my local Discount Tire doesn't have this tire in it's system. Maybe a missprint.

 

[RodMorris]

I just bought some new BFG Mudders in 255-85R-16 for my old Chevy that my son is driving. I asked the salesman about the rumor of BFG Mudder 255-80R-17 E rated tires. He said they're on the books, but not in any warehouses yet. I'm hoping by the time my current 285-70R-17 D rated tires wear out they will be.

 

[HBarlow]

I don't know a thing about the size of tires or off-road tires that you guys are discussing, that's the domain of four wheelers and I've never owned a 4x4.

But I do know that BF Goodrich is a subsidiary of Michelin or is owned by Michelin, there may be a legal difference. IMO BFG tires are the next best thing to Michelins. If I wasn't willing or able to pay the price of a set of Michelins, I would buy and use BFGs with confidence.

 

[TimothyLong]

I don't know a thing about the size of tires or off-road tires that you guys are discussing, that's the domain of four wheelers and I've never owned a 4x4.



But I do know that BF Goodrich is a subsidiary of Michelin or is owned by Michelin, there may be a legal difference. IMO BFG tires are the next best thing to Michelins. If I wasn't willing or able to pay the price of a set of Michelins, I would buy and use BFGs with confidence.

BF Goodrich corporate is no longer in the tire business. They only do financial stuff the last time I looked. However, the BF Goodrich tires are are manufactured by Michelin under a licensing agreement with BF Goodrich for the rights to the Goodrich name and tire designs. This was per a BFG rep several years ago. However, I have seen recently where BFG has a new line of tires beyond the All Terrain and Mud Terrain tires we've seen in the past. I'm not sure where the designs came from or the licensing arrangements, but chances are good that they are still manufactured by Michelin.

 

[obie1]

BFG also has 305 17 AT KO's that are E rated, best tire ever on my truck and friend's truck. Balanced last time at Discount Tire the weights were less than 2 oz. Truck rides like glass.