BFG's are my favorite truck tires also, I've done a lot of 4 wheeling with them in the CO mountains. They will be stiff given the sidewall (10 ply?) but very durable. Although your speedometer will change, it might change back to being correct depending on what that previous owner did. I've gone up and down in size (2008 Tacoma), and the smaller tires, all else being equal, are slightly more comfortable due to the decrease in unsprung weight. I also agree that airbags will make the biggest difference (other than a new vehicle).
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Truck tire experts. Switching sizes?
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Agreed on BFGs. You get what you pay for. I've been running BFGs past 15 years and have always been pleased. From their performance in mud, even with the all-terrains, sturdy sidewalls, and long tread life, I've found no need to switch brands. The last truck I bought 11 years ago came with Bridgestones on it, they wore out in no time, and on came the BFGs ever since.
There never was a question about using BFG. :thumbup:
Back doing archaeology the company would swap for BFGs because the OEM Wranglers were susceptible to mesquite thorns through the sidewalls. Those BFGs were only "C" rated; no need to get D or E just for better sidewalls.
My second choice would be Cooper. No experience with the Duratrak tires, but they look nice.
Back doing archaeology the company would swap for BFGs because the OEM Wranglers were susceptible to mesquite thorns through the sidewalls. Those BFGs were only "C" rated; no need to get D or E just for better sidewalls.
My second choice would be Cooper. No experience with the Duratrak tires, but they look nice.
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There never was a question about using BFG. :thumbup:
Back doing archaeology the company would swap for BFGs because the OEM Wranglers were susceptible to mesquite thorns through the sidewalls. Those BFGs were only "C" rated; no need to get D or E just for better sidewalls.
My second choice would be Cooper. No experience with the Duratrak tires, but they look nice.
Duratracs are great for any weather. Cooper, Nitto, Toyo and Dick Cepek are some that I've had good results with.
So I took 'er out today to see how the tires ran with only 60psi instead of the 80max. Honest, they didn't handle as well on the highway. But they sure took the edge off the backcountry gravel, rutted dirt, and rocks. It's still a mother of a truck, but not so torturous as before. Every marble-sized rock is no longer a grimacing and cursing experience.
Today's drive was 70 miles each way, 30-ish mixed highway and 40 backcountry. The reduction in responsive handling is more than balanced out with the increased comfort on the rocks. The truck even felt much safer; the washboards still suck, but the truck no longer 'walks' toward the ditches.
Today's drive was 70 miles each way, 30-ish mixed highway and 40 backcountry. The reduction in responsive handling is more than balanced out with the increased comfort on the rocks. The truck even felt much safer; the washboards still suck, but the truck no longer 'walks' toward the ditches.