Replacing Stock Tires Soon - Any Recommendations?

[FuzzyLogic]

Originally Posted by NorCal 4x4

Since it sounds like you don't do too much off-road, the Bridgestone P285 sounds like your best bet. It's about 14 or 15 pounds lighter the the BFG AT KO in a LT285, so you won't lose 1 mpg, (anyhow, that's how much I lost when I switched). BFG KOs are awesome, but the BS P285 sounds like a better move. Btw the Revos are now also available in a LT285, but they are so new there's not any decent long term feedback.

edit: One thing I should have mentioned about the BFG AT KO, is that mine got very slick in the rain this past year at 33,000 miles, (with about 10K miles of tread left). I don't recall seeing others mention it though. Tried sandbags, but even at 320 pounds of sand in the bed it was still bad, I replaced them with Toyo M/Ts.

Thanks for the feedback. I was researching further today and found the weight difference. I was shocked. I definately do not want to add 15 pounds of unsprung weight to each corner.

Also...performance in rain is a big deal.

Not being a tire expert...what the difference between the P285 and the LT285?

[FuzzyLogic]

Originally Posted by NorCal 4x4

Since it sounds like you don't do too much off-road, the Bridgestone P285 sounds like your best bet. It's about 14 or 15 pounds lighter the the BFG AT KO in a LT285, so you won't lose 1 mpg, (anyhow, that's how much I lost when I switched). BFG KOs are awesome, but the BS P285 sounds like a better move. Btw the Revos are now also available in a LT285, but they are so new there's not any decent long term feedback.

edit: One thing I should have mentioned about the BFG AT KO, is that mine got very slick in the rain this past year at 33,000 miles, (with about 10K miles of tread left). I don't recall seeing others mention it though. Tried sandbags, but even at 320 pounds of sand in the bed it was still bad, I replaced them with Toyo M/Ts.

Never mind...googled it and found the difference. I'll get the P285...the LT285 would have the same issue discussed above, heavy and too harsh for my application.

Thanks

[FuzzyLogic]

Originally Posted by FuzzyLogic

Never mind...googled it and found the difference. I'll get the P285...the LT285 would have the same issue discussed above, heavy and too harsh for my application.

Thanks

I got the Bridestone REVO All Terrain tire today. Initial road test is great...huge difference in handling and ride. I didn't realize how rough the Rugged Terrains had gotten.

We'll see how they hold up...

Carry on.

[fishinfrenzi15]

Originally Posted by FuzzyLogic

I got the Bridestone REVO All Terrain tire today. Initial road test is great...huge difference in handling and ride. I didn't realize how rough the Rugged Terrains had gotten.

We'll see how they hold up...

Carry on.

you shouldnt be dissapointed with them. they provide great wet traction, and they are very quiet/smooth on the highway.