Good tires for a good price?

Since the General Grabbers suck I will be looking to get new tires soon. I have an XE with 15” rims and do a little offroading when I can. A lot of folks here seem to like the BFGs so I'll be looking at those definitely. Anyone recommend a good style for dirt trails and occasional mud? Size? Good price?

Check out the Dunlop Rover RT . Tread looks to have an excellent pattern for dirt, with some chunky side lugs that pitch in when it gets gooey.

Brent

somehow, i knew that was coming...

Are the Dunlops a better choice compared to BFG AT's (with function and price in mind)? I'm with Brian...I'll be buying tires soon (tax return is good for something).

i am looking at getting the Rover R/T, which, based on this report , and combined with their listing of $109, i think this may be the BFG's best competitor, and cheaper. i have found them for $130 with all the toppings...
if you want something more meaty, the
Dunlop Mud Rover is fairly cheap, and has good reviews. they list on tirerack.com for $122, and i have found them locally for $135 with all the toppings...

[ 02-05-2002: Message edited by: sean yeager ]

[ 02-05-2002: Message edited by: sean yeager ]

Brian,

Check out your local Costco store. They have 31" BFG A/T KO's there for ~ $115 with mounting, lifetime balancing and roadhazard INCLUDED. They should fit your needs quite well, and have a 50K treadwear warranty.

I believe Costco no longer carries the BFG ATs. BFG has strict price controls on the ATs (and no other tire in their line that I know of) and I don't think Costco could work with it.

Brent

I saw them a few weeks ago when I was purchasing my BFG MT's from them.

That's interesting, it's the top-rated M/T at TireCrack. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresults/ormt.jsp
I am considering the second top-rated, the Bridgestone Dueler M/T. Has a 30-day try 'em deal with it. My experience would add to our tire knowledge base since I have not heard of anyone other X'er running them.
If they suck, I take 'em back and get something else. Note: one reviewer said they don't have 3-ply sidewalls. Brent and others could comment on the disadvantages of that feature if they want to.

[ 02-05-2002: Message edited by: mudflap ]

i bought my goodyear AT/S's yesterday - i like 'em - 6 ply on the tread - make the X look good too

I do have respect for the 3-ply sidewall on my BFGs. I've nailed them a couple of times pretty damn hard and I was sure it would have trashed them but they didn't even flinch. I've watched them take abuse from tree roots on the trail as well, but all of the above were not routine situations. Nice to have should you need it, but is it critical? I dunno.

Brent

Was at costco yesterday. Didn't see the AT KO's there. Perhaps they can order them? They still carry the BFG MT KM's, which are suprisingly well mannered on the road.

Costco doesn't carry the BFGs anymore, but they do have their Kirland AT tire, which appears to be identical to the BFG. Check the AF site for the thread related to this. I'm planning to get these within a month or so. Mounted, balanced, valve stems, and road hazard the tires are $88 each for a 31x10.5. When I get them, I'll update.

Actually, I'll rephrase that Costco doesn't have the BFGs since some said they saw them. The Costco in Portland where I bought BFGs a few years ago doesn't sell them, nor do the ones up here.

The best all-around tire is the Dunlop Radial Rover RT. We had these tires on our Yukon and they did great in everything. They were quiter than the BFG All-Terrains they replaced, and they gripped ice like snow tires. Mud traction was supurb as was the tread-wear. I have heard that the two-ply sidewall is just as thick as BFG's 3. Unlike the Interco TrXus, I have never heard of anyone blowing a bead! They would rightfully spank the BFG All-Terrains in ALL aspects!

Have any of you guys had the Dunlop Radial Rover R/T's? I plan on doing a lot more off roading as time goes on, but my X is also my daily driver and I also do a lot of highway driving as well. Just curious how they perform on the highway at highway speeds, particularly in wet weather.

I checked out the reviews at Tire Rack for these and they have gotten excellent reviews all around. Actually one of the highest rated/reviewed maximum traction tires on Tire Rack as far as reviews go. But I'm looking for comments from anyone that has had (or currently has) them on an X.

[ 02-06-2002: Message edited by: Xcited ]

The post before yours is from someone that had them (on a Yukon).

More reading: http://www.rangerovers.net/rrtires.htm http://www.dunloptire.com/tires/trans.html http://forums.vmag.com/suvrrover0199/messages/188.html

Brent

Sorry, I saw that, but I was wondering if anyone has had them on their X and maybe had some feedback?

Thanks for the links they were pretty helpful too.

Uniroyal Laredo

I have had 3 sets of these. 35K-40K miles, never popped one, cheapish, excellent traction, everyone doesnt have them.

I just put the Dunlop Radial Rover RT's on my truck last week. I followed Brent's advice and did my own research. It was snowing the day they were installed and I immediately notice a marked improvement over the previous tires.

I'll be going to Moab soon and give them a work out. On road they are more quiet than the BFG's. I'm very happy thus far.

Thanks for the tip Brent.

I have been looking at those Uniroyal Laredos MT in 32" (see above) for a month or so now... they seem like a good tire, do any of you guys run them on your X's?

Why does everyone here hate Generals? I have the General M/Ts and love them. I get better traction in all conditions than I did with my old BFG M/Ts and I have 12,000 miles on them with 12 wheeling trips thrown in and they still have 90-95% of thier tread left with no scars or anything.
I will say that I am saving up for MTRs after tax season, but if that falls through, I will definatly get Generals again when these wear out.

Actually, after loloking at that tire, it is exactly like the OLD style BFG AT. These are not the same tire as the BFG A/T KO, which has shoulder lugs, 3-ply sidewall and rim protector.

Maybe the Generals are inconsistent - I'd like to complain about them but I can't.

They have been excellent in the rain as well as the 2-3 inches that fell here a while back.

My choice would probably be the Dunlops though when my Gen's wear out. I have always liked Dunlop tires.

I haven't seen the new style BFGs. I've only had the older ones in the past. I didn't know there was a big change.

anyone else have experience with the uniroyal laredo m/t in rain or snow?

No exp. in snow, but they are as good as any other unsiped M/T out there in the rain. In the mud traction, in my experience, they are better than the BFG m/t and under the Swamper TSL. I've never used them on an Xterra.
I've used 31's & 33's on two different trucks. I was impressed enough to buy 3 sets over time.

Ok yall have sold me on the Dunlop Rover RT stll looking at the BFG AT as a back up.

looking at tire rack, what is the difference in the top 2? http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes.jsp?make=Dunlop&model=Radial+Rover+R%2FT

says that "C"is a load rating but no mention of a "C" in the load rating section.

C load range is adequate for the Xterra.

Also, if you are looking for a AT type tire that caost a little less, consider the Pirreli Scorpion AT and the Yokohama Geolander AT II+. Schlud and ChuckH in the PNWX run them and like them alot. Carlton ran the Geolanders at his primary tire for a while too, so he might be able to answer some questions about them.

Of course, these are AT type tires and will not perform in the mud as well at the Dunlop Radial Rover RT's or true MT tread designs.

The first is Load Range C and has black letters on both sides. The second is load range SL and has white letters.
Here's Dunlop's page on the RT: http://www.dunloptire.com/products/tire.html?tire=radial_rover_rt
It has a typo in the heading for the 4th column, it should be max load for passenger car use.
Load ratings explained .

What are you doing looking at the dinky little 235s anyway? Get the 31s!

Brent

I dont think everyone hates Generals totally just the stock grabbers. It was decided before the general AT and MT looked like they would be a great improvement. I would just be afraid to buy them after having the grabbers.

Does anyone else think the Dunlop Rover RT's and the Goodyear MTR's tread look simmilar?



Maybe it's just me? The Dunlop tread looks a little tighter...

[ 02-13-2002: Message edited by: stormy ]

Very very different. The RT has many more smaller tread elements, and is siped.

Brent

is that good or bad?

my Rover R/Ts should be in next week. i'll give a report as soon as they're "tested"... i am getting 265/75R16s, and they're setting me back $135 each with the works...

here's some info on siping .

I am running Yokohama Geolander A/T II+. I think they are an excellent tire. Their performance on pavement, especially wet pavement, is 100 times better than the stock BFG Longtrails. They work well off road but I haven't had many chance to test them to their full potential. Carlton seemed happy with his set and his opinion was one of the reasons why I went with Yokohama.

Good for the most part. More/smaller elements means better wet traction and more grip in general on firm surfaces like pavement and packed dirt etc. The siping makes a world of difference on wet or wintery surfaces. The big side lugs on the RT help in mud and the like. It's a good compromise.

Brent

Ok here is a dumb ? is the Dunlop radial Rover RT the same as the Rover RT?

I'm referring to the Radial Rover RT. Since they don't make a non-radial version, I didn't bother to specify.

Brent

N2fireresq, do you know if the AT/S is the same as the older Wrangler Aquatred? To me they look similar. Had the Aquatreds on my old Trooper and liked them a lot in rain, snow, and shallow mud (no heavy off-roading, though). I was considering the AT/S for my X, as well. What size did you have mounted? How have they been on dry pavement compared to your original tires? Thanks for the info!

Hello all. I just joined the site today. I have a 09 Off Road with about 30,000 miles. It's mainly used for highway, but I do take it off road when hunting, and taking trips out to the woods. The BFG's have been ok so far, but I am looking to replace them with a on/off road tire. The tires I have been looking at are the Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo2. Has anyone put these on? If so I would like to hear your feedback on them.


Thanks
DE

What BFG do you have right now? if you have a rugged trail, or long trail the revos would be a step up. If you have the TA KO than it would be a step back IMHO.