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285/75R16. They're the AT KO2; don't know if the KO2 makes a difference, but they're nicer looking that the old version (more aggressive sidewall).
Compared to the Cooper Discover ATP in 265/75R16, the BFGs are not good. I know they're bigger and wider, but they've always had a steering wobble on some roads at low PSI, and no grip even with lower PSI. They're horrible grip wise when aired up to 50psi, but the steering wobble goes away. They've been like this since new. I only put about 7k miles a year on it, so they might have 24-30k miles on them now; I'd have to check. They wear like iron from what I can tell. They don't look like they've ever worn down at all. I chalked it up to going to 285, but it really is massively worse. I almost NEVER used 4WD with the Coopers, but I do constantly with the BFGs. Funny thing is, they're also noisier, which I never would have guessed. They're still quiet for an AT, but louder than the Coopers. The Coopers also always balanced and rode perfectly. *shrug*
My truck came with brand new BFG Long Trails in 2004. Those were horrific too, but they also looked like trailer tires compared to most other tires. I thought these would at least be better than those, but they're actually comparable in snow or rain, from what I recall. i.e. Having to use 4WD to get out the the neighborhood, tires spinning at traffic lights, etc... Very similarly frustrating.
Actually, no, these are okay in snow. Better than the Long Trails for sure, but worse than the Cooper Discoverers. Like the Long Trails, they're terrible on ice though. Sticky snow, the type that will pile up in front of the front tires, with get these tires stuck too. I had to use 4WD in a nasty slush storm last year (probably 6" of mushy slush), and the truck was going sideways the whole time.
They're great in dirt and mud though!
Compared to the Cooper Discover ATP in 265/75R16, the BFGs are not good. I know they're bigger and wider, but they've always had a steering wobble on some roads at low PSI, and no grip even with lower PSI. They're horrible grip wise when aired up to 50psi, but the steering wobble goes away. They've been like this since new. I only put about 7k miles a year on it, so they might have 24-30k miles on them now; I'd have to check. They wear like iron from what I can tell. They don't look like they've ever worn down at all. I chalked it up to going to 285, but it really is massively worse. I almost NEVER used 4WD with the Coopers, but I do constantly with the BFGs. Funny thing is, they're also noisier, which I never would have guessed. They're still quiet for an AT, but louder than the Coopers. The Coopers also always balanced and rode perfectly. *shrug*
My truck came with brand new BFG Long Trails in 2004. Those were horrific too, but they also looked like trailer tires compared to most other tires. I thought these would at least be better than those, but they're actually comparable in snow or rain, from what I recall. i.e. Having to use 4WD to get out the the neighborhood, tires spinning at traffic lights, etc... Very similarly frustrating.
Actually, no, these are okay in snow. Better than the Long Trails for sure, but worse than the Cooper Discoverers. Like the Long Trails, they're terrible on ice though. Sticky snow, the type that will pile up in front of the front tires, with get these tires stuck too. I had to use 4WD in a nasty slush storm last year (probably 6" of mushy slush), and the truck was going sideways the whole time.
They're great in dirt and mud though!
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