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thebajarunner
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Tires
First time we pre-ran was in 1972 for the 500.
A local tire dealer (Jack McCoy, also Winston West NASCAR champ) loaned us a brand new set of 'take-offs', Firestones as I remember.
We took the tread clear to the cords on one loop of the course.
My first experience down there and the memory of spinning all the way up (and sliding all the way down) the Sisters above Gonzaga is still vivid.
Handed those tires back to Jack when we returned and he just shook his head.
Baja Arriba!!
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elgatoloco
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We have an F-250 with camper we take off and on. Truck now has 135,000 miles. Third set of BFG's, no problems. Lots of off asphalt travel in Baja and
the south west. Next set will be BFG's for sure.
MAGA
Making Attorneys Get Attorneys
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Bajaboy
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As noted before, I run BFG Mudders and have never had a flat. One thing that must be noted is that driving style definately plays into a tire's
lifeline. Drive fast (David?) and you're likely to get a few more flats. Drive like a turtle and chances are you won't be changing too many tires.
Just my thoughts...
Zac
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Debra
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Got it Neal, Thank you
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Bob H
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Bajaboy..... regarding the BFG Mudders. How noisey are they compared to the All Terrain A/T's (which are pretty quiet).
Bob H
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Bajaboy
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Bob-I'm not too sure if I could answer that question. I've had Mudders pretty much since I bought my truck in 94. I would say they are not that
noisy but don't really have much to compare them to.
Zac
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Baja Ken
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TrXus MT
I run the TrXus MT by Interco.
33"x12.5"r15" = $129.00
It is a mild mud-terrain that runs like an all-terrain on the street. The sidewalls are on guard to fend off rocks, cactii, tree roots, etc. I got
these tires to give me the traction my Jeep deserves, and I expect to get about 40,000 mi. on the street with these.
BTW, my first choice was the BFG AT/KO, since I was so please with them. These tires have also been a pleasure to run, and I am impressed with them
overall. They were made in Mexico (NAFTA??) for Interco (Louisiana)...
-Ken
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David K
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If you All Terrain tire fans go look at the photos Corky posted in the Nacho's to El Marmol thread, you will see the poster of BillB changing a flat
tire... note it looks like a pretty new, you betcha BFG All Terrain T/A!!! Sorry
Bill, I don't wish a tire change on anyone (as I have done plenty)... All tires get flats (maybe not Zac's Mudders), so why pay a fortune for a name
(and support a company from a less than friendly country)?
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Baja Ken
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David,
How does buying a BFGoodrich tire support Chirac or his policies?
-Ken
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David K
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BFG is owned by Michilin, which is a FRENCH company (if you wonder why France colonized IndoChina ie. Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, it was to grow rubber
trees!) How many Americans died because of France's mis-managed colonies?
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Baja Ken
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David, I still am lost in all of this, but, I'll just support Interco and their Mexican Mudders!
-Ken
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TMW
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I normally run BFG AT KOs. A couple of years ago on a trip in Baja I had three flats over a five day period. All thru the tread. One from a nail
believe taken in a motel lot in BoLA. The other two from sharp rocks. Now the tires were worn to about half tread. All flats were on the rear tires.
That was the first flat I'd had in over ten years. I have since used on occasion the Remington Wide Brut with good results and they cost $89 for a
LT265 or $108 for a LT285 at Carrols Tires. I still prefer the BFG tires but I'm not wedded to them. I also think how you drive plays a big part in
the results. I also think that flats can and will happen anytime and anywhere on any vehicles
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Baja Ken
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Its always a great idea to air your tires down before driving over backcountry roads, or those rocks you'll encounter will only be more effective at
blowing out your tire. Also, a wet tire will get gouged much faster than a dry tire...
-Ken
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