Tires? Agian? Oh no!

[carl07230]

I was just over in the Towing Forum and there was a post "Got New Tires". They were saying that the Terra Grapplers (load range E) were only lasting about 20. 000 miles. I'm am fixin to buy a set of these and want to make sure that that have performed well for others and get more milage out of them than BFG All Terrains.

 

[Joe Mc]

I got 53k out of my TGs and only replaced them because the back set were getting bald (can't imagine how that happened) so I went with the Dune Grapplers this time (Flames on the side wall and tread). So far I'm pushing 30k on them and they still look and work excellent. Tire pressure is the key, I found I got the best ride and wear going 55 - 60 front and 45-50 rear. If I put anything in the bed over 1000# I pump the rears up to 60. I don't tow so maybe that has something to do with the way the Nittos have worked out for me. When this set is ready for replacement I'm going Nitto again.

 

[steved]

I have about 30k on my Bridgestones, they are holding up very well.

 

[carl07230]

Thanks for the reply guys. Anyone else know how the Terras will last compared to BFG's????

 

[mcsinfl]

as mentioned in the other thread, i got just over 20k on the terra's, and just over 30k on the bfg mud terrain km2's

 

[carl07230]

I'm reaching close to 60. 000 on the Pro-comps but don't want directionals again. Limits rotating options.

 

[JCyrbok]

currently have 50k on my Toyo Open County's. They will need to be replaced in about 10-15k from now, so that it pretty good in my book, espcially since I got about 45k out of the OEM Michellens.



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[Big_Horn]

Thanks for the reply guys. Anyone else know how the Terras will last compared to BFG's????

depending on the size, I dont think BFG offers a E rating on their larger tires. Tried to get a set of BFG MT's and they only had an 8 ply D rating. Went with the Trail Grappler, like them so far.

 

[ToolManTimTaylor]

Hmmm being I am so anti BFG at the moment and DO in fact need rubber ... ... Hmmmmmmmmmmmm

 

[scootergmc]

I just purchased a set of 285/70-17 Hankook Dynapro ATm RF10s. They're supposed to be the latest and greatest E-rated 10-ply tires. Great reviews everywhere... . They're rumored to be easy to balance, last forever, and perform great on and off road.

However, I can't get one of the tires to balance for the life of me (or the shop, actually). They ordered a new one. I hope it gets sorted out and they do end up living up to the hype. Just another option!

 

[ILIANBG]

Wow, sounds like the perfect/ideal tire. I've yet to see something like that, but I doubt it
"Last forever", "great on and off road", "easy to balance", but can't get one balanced. And if it was real quiet, and helps with mpg, I'm buying it
What's the cost per tire?
Good luck and hopefully you'll get at least 60000 miles out of those.
Ilian

 

[scootergmc]

Wow, sounds like the perfect/ideal tire. I've yet to see something like that, but I doubt it

"Last forever", "great on and off road", "easy to balance", but can't get one balanced. And if it was real quiet, and helps with mpg, I'm buying it

What's the cost per tire?

Good luck and hopefully you'll get at least 60000 miles out of those.

Ilian

I don't know what you're trying to say???? If you're sarcastically saying it sounds too good to be true, then yes, it could be, and I'm going to find out.



Yes, they're definitely quiet for an AT. I'll see about the mileage and mpg, although I didn't care much about mpg since I went up in size, and plus it's a 7,000 lb truck. If I was concerned about mileage I never would've purchased the truck in the first place. If I get 40-50k out of them I'll be very happy. I'm leery of the 50-60k reports I've seen online, as I am with any AT tire. The balancing issue is something I've experienced with other tires brands, so I'm not too concerned with it.



Including M&B it was $945. America's Tire (Discount Tire) matched gripston.com prices.

 

[Superglide]

Scootergmc, those tires intrigue me. Let us know how they are holding up. I'd be interested if they had a 285/75. I'm on my second set of Toyo Open Country A/T's as the first set lasted 55K miles.

 

[ILIANBG]

scootergmc,
I'm not trying to upset anyone, or to be sarcastic- that is of no help to anyone.
We are always trying to find a better product for the money, right? I've seen enough tire advertisement, that I do not take it too seriously. It'll be nice if it's an awesome tire.

What I mean exactly is: I'll follow the product's reviews of actual owners, to get a better perspective on it.

$945 is a solid chunk for a set of 4 tires. For my last set I spent $821 (included taxes, mount and balance), for a new set of Michelin A/T2. Those were 265/75-16 E.
So, with that being said, good luck with the new tires, and let us know how you like them, and how do they wear as you put more miles on them.
Ilian

 

[scootergmc]

scootergmc,

I'm not trying to upset anyone, or to be sarcastic- that is of no help to anyone.

We are always trying to find a better product for the money, right? I've seen enough tire advertisement, that I do not take it too seriously. It'll be nice if it's an awesome tire.



What I mean exactly is: I'll follow the product's reviews of actual owners, to get a better perspective on it.



$945 is a solid chunk for a set of 4 tires. For my last set I spent $821 (included taxes, mount and balance), for a new set of Michelin A/T2. Those were 265/75-16 E.

So, with that being said, good luck with the new tires, and let us know how you like them, and how do they wear as you put more miles on them.

Ilian

I see. That's what I was referring to in my post, reviews by actual owners on the internet. They're everywhere and they sing the praises of these tires. $945 is actually a great price for a set of AT 285/70-17s 10-ply. Everything else with any sort of fabulous reputation (Toyo, Bridgestone, Michelin <--- and Michelin doesn't make the AT2 E rated in that size) was at least $100-200 higher.



Also, your standard 16" AT tires offer substantial savings over the 17" AT tires. You'll save money everyday over us 3rd and 4th gen guys when it comes to tires.



I'm probably going to get a set of Centramatics or Balance Masters to boot. At least I'll know whether it's my tires or ball joints when the truck begins to shake again! :-laf

 

[scootergmc]

Scootergmc, those tires intrigue me. Let us know how they are holding up. I'd be interested if they had a 285/75. I'm on my second set of Toyo Open Country A/T's as the first set lasted 55K miles.

They're holding up great after six days, about 80 miles, and my wife driving! :-laf

Edit: uploaded a pic! Truck looks good after some Wolfgang Polish work and the DA polisher!

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[ILIANBG]

They look nice! May they give you many happy driven miles.
Ilian

 

[BenMorgan]

I've had a set of the Hankook Dynapro ATm RF10's in 235/80-17 for a little over 30,000 miles. I'd guess they are about 1/2 gone, but I've not put a tread depth gauge on them. I run mostly pavement, but do run about 20 miles of rough gravel roads each week and occasionally pull a 24' gooseneck flatbed loaded with hay over said rough roads. I bought them because they appear more 'aggressive' than other All Terrain tires. I wish there was a perfect mix between an AT and MT tire In all, I give the tire and A for my usage. They do great on the highway, well on snow and ice, but slick over easily in mud; just like most AT's...

 

[Superglide]

Why, they almost look brand new... ..... I'll be watching.

 

[JWChessell]

I got 95,000 on my original OEM Michellins, and purchased a second set from a new owner who was purchasing off-road tires. I now have 27,000 miles on the second set and see no reason yet while the eventual total mileage won't be approximately the same. Regular rotation and regular pressure checks seem to be the key. Of course, they're useless off the highway, but have worked very well for regular hwy driving.