M/T 4x4 Tyres Comments

[rad006]

Im so flippen confused... I think the biggest issue I need to get over is spending anywhere between R7500 to R12000 on rubber....

[Flippa]

I would stick to the same tyre size and go for a set of Coopers or the BFG AT. Good tyres, and good enough for your monthly offroad adventure.

[Carmichael]

BFG over priced!!! i love my muds!!!

[JXV]

Been running BFG A/T on Defenders and now on LC100 for yonks now. Routinely getting 100 000 to 120 000 km per set of 4. High price but low price/km. Next set now due will be same again.

[cavok]

I have Maxxis Bighorn 762 muds on my Wrangler and loving them! On and off road wet/dry traction is very good and they are very well priced. There are plenty of different options but for your shorty Paj I'd say check out the directional Kumho KL71, Maxxis Bighorn both the 762 and 764, Hankook RT-03 and yes, the Federal Couragia. The tread pattern and lug spacing is very similar to the 762 Bighorn so it will perform very well. Both those also have good shoulder lugs for low pressure protection against sharp objects.

 

If you really want BFG, then take a look at their KM2 mud, I've heard it's quite decent compared to it's AT counterpart.

 

Good luck and never look back ????

 

PS. Do you have a suspension lift?

Edited August 8, 2014 by cavok

[rad006]

I have Maxxis Bighorn 762 muds on my Wrangler and loving them! On and off road wet/dry traction is very good and they are very well priced. There are plenty of different options but for your shorty Paj I'd say check out the directional Kumho KL71, Maxxis Bighorn both the 762 and 764, Hankook RT-03 and yes, the Federal Couragia. The tread pattern and lug spacing is very similar to the 762 Bighorn so it will perform very well. Both those also have good shoulder lugs for low pressure protection against sharp objects.

 

If you really want BFG, then take a look at their KM2 mud, I've heard it's quite decent compared to it's AT counterpart.

 

Good luck and never look back

 

PS. Do you have a suspension lift?

 

Nope I am stock. I was told not to do a lift??

[LazyTrailRider]

as well as noise

Yep, my old man had a set on his 110 and they were noisy as #$% on tar.

[Iwan Kemp]

The BFG A/T on my Ranger have served me well. Have gone from stock Conti AT 265/65/17 to 265/70/17 and my speedo is now as close as dammit to correct. Noise has gone up a little, but not that much and not nearly as bad as with muds.

 

I don't drive hard enough to comment on cornering, but I haven't had any issues. So too in the rain. I tend to drive quite rustig ( I average 10l/100 on my 3.2 4x4) so for me they are perfect.

 

Only real downside could be one day when I have to slam on the brakes in the wet.

 

Haven't been stuck (touch rubber!) and have generally made it through quite a few more obstacles than my riding buddies. They have World Contact, Coopers AT and BFG AT on their vehicles. But then again, I don't stuff around with tire pressure. When we hit gravel I drop, when we hit a trail I drop further and when we hit sand I drop even further.

 

I would also look at the General Grabber. There was a comprehensive review in one of the 4x4 mags not too long ago and they came out tops in just about every category. One day in the very distant future when I've run out of tread on the BF's I will replace them with Grabbers.

Edited August 12, 2014 by Iwan Kemp

[Iwan Kemp]

Also, be realistic with where and what you'll do when it comes 4x4'ing. Chances are a decent AT tire will be more than enough - especially when run at the correct pressure for the terrain.

 

If anyone is interested in a copy of the article mentioned above PM me your email ad.

[BarryH]

MT tyres are not as bad as they are made out to be ito road holding, dry or wet, or fuel consumption. Slightly noisy but not much different than AT's if you ask me, but then again I drive a 4x4 not a platkar or pocket rocket and drive it like it should be driven on tar. Off road they are much better when it comes to grip, sand, rocks and mud. I would be slightly cautious in increasing the size on an automatic though. It messes a little with the gear changes and revs but not too drastic if you keep it sane.

[rad006]

The BFG A/T on my Ranger have served me well. Have gone from stock Conti AT 265/65/17 to 265/70/17 and my speedo is now as close as dammit to correct. Noise has gone up a little, but not that much and not nearly as bad as with muds.

 

I don't drive hard enough to comment on cornering, but I haven't had any issues. So too in the rain. I tend to drive quite rustig ( I average 10l/100 on my 3.2 4x4) so for me they are perfect.

 

Only real downside could be one day when I have to slam on the brakes in the wet.

 

Haven't been stuck (touch rubber!) and have generally made it through quite a few more obstacles than my riding buddies. They have World Contact, Coopers AT and BFG AT on their vehicles. But then again, I don't stuff around with tire pressure. When we hit gravel I drop, when we hit a trail I drop further and when we hit sand I drop even further.

 

I would also look at the General Grabber. There was a comprehensive review in one of the 4x4 mags not too long ago and they came out tops in just about every category. One day in the very distant future when I've run out of tread on the BF's I will replace them with Grabbers.

 

My dad put the General Grabber on his LWB Pajero and they are terrible tyres. They didn't last and bulge alot. What do you guys think of the Federal Couragia AT?

[rad006]

Ok so full u-turn.

 

Which out of these two would you choose and why?

 

I hear the Goodyear have balancing issues and warp alot...

 

Only positives from the Falken and I had Falkens on a normal car and they were amazing...