2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Tire opinions?

[SRath]

I currently have BFG Mud Terrain LT285/75R16 tires on my truck.



I plow snow and get off-road into mud and snow often enough that an All-Terrain tire is far too mellow for me.



With the front tires quite trashed from the Dodge steering/suspension once again, I am fully rebuilding, with ALL available upgrades, my steering and front suspension.



BFG Mud Terrains have long been my favorite tire, but their price is simply getting far too high for me. I also tried a set of Cooper Discoverer SST's prior to the current BFG's. I wasn't real impressed.



I would like a taller, maybe even narrower, tire this time.



I would like a minimum of 8 plies, and preferably 10 (load range D or E), along with aggressive mud-type tread.



And I need them to cost less than BFG's.



What tires do you guys know of that fit that description?



What size can I fit on my unlifted, but not sagging, truck with no more than a simple 1 1/2" to 2" coil spring spacer?

 

[CEbbert]

bf goodrich

i understand your complaint about the pricing of the mud terrains, but the new KM2 is an excellent tire. i don't like paying the price either, but the tread life on the mud terrian surpasses them all for what it is.

 

[SRath]

Yeah, CEbbert, I liked mine, too. The old 35" BFG MT's on my big Chevy have lasted for years and worn beautifully even.



My rear tires are still 'serviceable', but my fronts aren't even round anymore.



I just don't know if the difference in diameter between my (at least) 1/2 to 2/3's worn rears would be too much to just buy two new ones once my steering and front suspension is completely rebuilt and upgraded.



We all know how 4x4's dislike different tire diameters...



One tire I saw on the 'net that looked interesting was the Hankook Dynapro RT03 Mud tire. Anyone tried those?

 

[Missouri Mule]

Here is a thread you mite find interesting and informative.



https://www.turbodieselregister.com...discussions/205608-best-e-rated-mud-tire.html

 

[Bob4x4]

I doubt you can find a better quality tire for less than the BFG price tag



Bob

 

[SRath]

Thanks for that link, Mule.



Here's the thinking for switching from my beloved BFG's (aside from being mighty broke after spending huge bucks to upgrade and fix the front steering and suspension):



Despite all those new parts and upgrades, I do not trust this Dodge to not simply trash whatever new tires i put on it just like it has done with the previous 3 sets.



It simply isn't worth (worthy?) of top-of-the-line expensive tires. They will last on the rear, but not the front.



Sounds harsh, but it is true.

 

[PRout]

Hard to beat BFG's. I did run several sets of "Dunlop Mud Rovers" and loved 'em. Never had a problem,and they were not as pricey. They bite pretty good off-road, but still drive well on road.

 

[EurekaMarc]

I burned a set of BFG muds real quick on my 97. They just melted (I do run a lot of mountain roads though). I then went to Interco Trxus Mud terrains and liked them a lot more. They lasted longer and are cheaper. They were real good in the snow too. They still weren't what I was looking for. I have settled on th Pro Comp All Terrains (285/75/16 3rd set) and they have lasted the longest of anything I've tried and are awsome in the snow and rain. If you really need mud terrains go with the Trxus and I think you'll be happy. If you realized the trucks are not supposed to be in the mud and don't need mud terrains get the Pro Comp All terrains. Wait for 4 wheel parts to have an event or a 3 + 1 free sale. Good luck on your decision.







Marc

 

[WILLD420]

Hankook M/T's. Got mine off ebay for $700 delivered to the house. 295. 75. 16