Originally posted by desertcpl
they gave me credit for my BFGs out the door with the warranty
$743.45
Question: Did you receive a credit for your BFGs because of useful tread-life, because you bought Falken-brand tires, or because this is a general
policy at Discount Tire?
My current set of Interco TrXus MTs are down to the legal wear-bars and with 4 1/2 yrs of use are ready for replacement. Thanks.
Originally posted by desertcpl
they gave me credit for my BFGs out the door with the warranty
$743.45
Question: Did you receive a credit for your BFGs because of useful tread-life, because you bought Falken-brand tires, or because this is a general
policy at Discount Tire?
My current set of Interco TrXus MTs are down to the legal wear-bars and with 4 1/2 yrs of use are ready for replacement. Thanks.
actually it was a bit of both, I did have usuful tread life remaining on the BFGs, the first time I went in he quoted me a price and then when I went
back I got another quote, so we went back and forth, thats when he came up with the credit for my BFGs, to bring down the price to my first quote
Here is a poll on Tacoma World... Now, it doesn't mean anything bad for say... it is just the Hankooks have been around a lot longer and more people
have them (and like them):
Here is a poll on Tacoma World... Now, it doesn't mean anything bad for say... it is just the Hankooks have been around a lot longer and more people
have them (and like them):
I just don't see much marketing of the Hankook tires. I'm sure they are a great choice, though.
I was given a Falken t-shirt from the representative at the Off-Road Expo and he told me that their Rocky Mountain tire is a well-rounded tire for
most uses and works very well off-road. You should read their pamplet which is a collection of magazine reviews from JP Magazine, FOURWHEELER, Four
Wheel Drive and Sport Utility, and Off Road Magazine.
Those magazines are where I read high reviews of the Hankook brand (for their MT tire, which beat ALL other mud terrain tires tested... to the
amazement of the staff writers).
Anyway, I have the Dynapros on now, it has done excellent for a 'cheap' tire in mud, snow, sand, desert... and mainly QUIET on the highway! It was so
many positive reviews on Tacoma World and personal observation on Tacoma runs that pretty much swayed me to try them.
They have 14,000 miles on them... and I expect to put close to 35,000 before I replace them (they are a 50,000 mile tire, but nothing has lasted that
long yet)...
I bought some Falken Rocky Mtn ATS tires for my Wrangler about 18 months ago. Bought them at a Discount Tire in Oregon as I was passing through to
avoid sales tax.
I knew nothing about them as I was hoping to buy some Duelers or something (not BFGs, of course! ) but they were out. The salesman HIGHLY recommeded the Falkens and they were "only" about 130/tire. I
remember them being about 30 dollars per tire less than what I was looking for.
I'm REALLY happy with them. Great in sand, gravel and on the hwy. Havent had them in deep mud but our mud over here is pretty high in clay content and
nothing works well in that.
Looks like I'll get at least 50k out of them and we are generally running these at around 23-25 psi to smooth out the dirt roads around here. I drive
about 65/35 pavement to dirt.
I have noticed that the siping doesnt go all the way down to the wear bars like on my Michelin LTX-MS2 tires, but Michelin is pretty famous for good
siping.
A quote from another thread about someone else that applies here as well.
"You have one of those manners of stating your opinion as if it were fact, indeed, infallible. When someone points out that it isn't always correct
(as I did in this thread with regards to your Spanish abilities), you can be counted on to go on the offensive (as you did here) instead of taking the
time to do a little research to see if, perhaps, you were wrong. You'd be amazed at how refreshing life can be if you aren't burdened with the silly
notion that you can never be wrong. And a side bonus to such admissions of imperfections is that people will like you more."
Quote:
Originally posted by David K
Quote:
Originally posted by desertcpl
DK
I learned about you on other subjects here on Nomads
that you take the high road and that if you dont agree with some one else, you are always right, no room for some ones else opition or input
I am glad you think the Hankook tires are the best, as knowing you, that is what you think is best tire for you,
just maybe other tires might be okay also or better
I don't own Falkens, so I can't talk much about them... I didn't know this was a Falken only thread... I thought it was for us Nomads to discuss tires
we have used for possible purchase.
I am sorry my discussing the brands I have used (not just Hankooks) is somehow believed to be anything but helpful to all who may wish to hear about
tires for small trucks.
Please accept my apology for coming across different than intended. Best of luck with your purchase.
I just noticed my neighbor across the street has Hancook tires on his new Ford. They are not the ATMs DK has but Hancook never the less. I wonder if
Ford is now using them on their new trucks. I'll ask him when I can if it came from the dealer that way.
Hankooks have been coming O.E. on some Ford trucks for a few years now. They also use them on the fire trucks in Orange, CA. The tread pattern on
their standard AT reminds me of the Bridgestone Dueller Revo, which I have on my Tundra and love.
Keep your eyes on the road, and your hands upon the wheel!
Originally posted by desertcpl
Well just an update on what I just did
after shopping all over Yuma, I ended up at Discount Tire
I bought the Falken , Rocky mountain tire
LT265/70R 16 D,, it also has 3 ply side walls
they gave me credit for my BFGs out the door with the warranty
$743.45
[Edited on 1-14-2012 by desertcpl]
a little update on my new tires, as some here was wanting to here from me
first is I really like them on the HWy, they track really nice and quiet
took them off road for the first time yesterday, rock and some sand,, must say they did really well , so far I am very happy with them, I am thinking
about taking a longer trip to a mine next week, the red cloud mine up above Martinez Lake
Originally posted by desertcpl
Well just an update on what I just did
after shopping all over Yuma, I ended up at Discount Tire
I bought the Falken , Rocky mountain tire
LT265/70R 16 D,, it also has 3 ply side walls
they gave me credit for my BFGs out the door with the warranty
$743.45
[Edited on 1-14-2012 by desertcpl]
a little update on my new tires, as some here was wanting to here from me
first is I really like them on the HWy, they track really nice and quiet
took them off road for the first time yesterday, rock and some sand,, must say they did really well , so far I am very happy with them, I am thinking
about taking a longer trip to a mine next week, the red cloud mine up above Martinez Lake
Great... keep testing them and letting us know! Maybe the next set I will switch from South Korea (Hankook) to Thailand (Falken) tires!
I really considered an All-Terrain tire, but in 2001 I drove up the hill past Mike's Sky Rancho in my Ford Ranger and nearly slipped off the cliff.
Two reasons - I was running the BFGoodrich All-Terrain (pre KO) and the pickup didn't have traction-aiding differentials.
Driving around the boulder on the steep hillclimb, my spotter nearly lost her breath as she saw my tires spinning as I rounded the boulder. This
happened with a different vehicle, but has anyone traveled this route with All-Terrain tires and not experience tire slippage?
Ken I've been in and out and all around Mike's Sky Ranch in both directions with BFG TA KO tires on my Toyota and my GMC Z71 with out any problems.
Maybe it's a Jeep thing.
Originally posted by TW
Ken I've been in and out and all around Mike's Sky Ranch in both directions with BFG TA KO tires on my Toyota and my GMC Z71 with out any problems.
Maybe it's a Jeep thing.
The pickup is pictured here at the same build level. 33" BFGoodrich ATs, 2.5" Rancho lift, 2" Performance Accessories Body Lift, 4.56 gearing.
This pickup almost spun out and I wasn't doing anything crazy behind the wheel. Tires were aired down to 20 psi all around. Just gives me pause at the thought of this happening again, that's all.
If you think the tires caused the near spin out, let me take you for a ride on my four ton F350 sometime. No spinouts, mut you might want to take some
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) but they were out. The salesman HIGHLY recommeded the Falkens and they were "only" about 130/tire. I
remember them being about 30 dollars per tire less than what I was looking for.
Tires were aired down to 20 psi all around. Just gives me pause at the thought of this happening again, that's all.
