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
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