I switched from the venerable Interco TrXus MT to the All Terrain standard-bearer BFGoodrich AT/KO. I ran this tire in 2005, vowing never to go back.
Why did I do it? $500 for a set of 5 (mostly new) tires with about 90% usable tread.
I'll report over the next several months on how this tire keeps up with my Baja trails.
Looking over the 35" meats
Baja Jeepin' getting ready for new treads
The drive home (past Malcom Smith Motorsports) looked like this
This set of tires handled Baja Grande '07, '08, '11 without a problem. Retirement time
Ken, just be careful in mud and snow with those BFGs... they load up and don't self clean... I suggest lowering air pressure before mud or snow, not
just for sand. Naturally, you now have the most popular tire on Nomad, so you will have a lot of high fives... and they give long mileage... so it was
a good find by you. My Dynapros are getting close to being lower on tread than I like... so, when I get a better job or sell more books (lol), I will
be looking for new shoes for my Tacoma.
I have the same tires on my AWD Astro. On a hunting trip to Saskatchewan last October, we had a lot of mud and snow..had no real problem with them
loading up...
Originally posted by David K
Ken, just be careful in mud and snow with those BFGs... they load up and don't self clean... I suggest lowering air pressure before mud or snow, not
just for sand. Naturally, you now have the most popular tire on Nomad, so you will have a lot of high fives... and they give long mileage... so it was
a good find by you. My Dynapros are getting close to being lower on tread than I like... so, when I get a better job or sell more books (lol), I will
be looking for new shoes for my Tacoma.
Trust me, I know the feeling. My old tires were down to 2/32nds tread depth. If you are comfortable with your tread depth at the moment, you can
probably wait until the end of the calendar year to replace your current set. I suggest watching the forums later in the year and wait for a killer
deal. With the sale of my old tires, my total out of pocket for 5 new(er) tires will only be $350.
I like the BFG's but I don't like them in mud. Last month after the rains in Baja I was sliding all over the place when in mud. Like someone said,
they don't self clean. But......................do any tires self clean? Mud is mud.
Originally posted by Ateo
But......................do any tires self clean? Mud is mud.
Answer: No. This rock star down in Panama makes an excellent example. 38" Super Swamper TSLs on a lifted '05 Rubicon - His tires packed in the
sloppy stuff, but still made it through the Panamanian mud pit.
My Hankook Dynapros are excellent self cleaning for an
AT tire. Some say they work better than the Mud Terrain from Hankook which Four Wheeler or Petersen's
gave the highest votes of all mud tires tested, most more expensive.
Originally posted by CortezBlue
I think you should change it to Baja 401k
I think what you have invested into your jeep would give you a great nest egg for your future?
I beg to differ. This will be a budget build meant to capably carry my Wife and I around Baja in comfort, while having fun in So Cal on the weekends.
1" Daystar Body lift - found on Craigslist for $65
Rancho Steering Stabilizer - seriously fixed the shimmy on my frontend
Syntec Oil and K&N Oil Filter - It's been 8K Mi. since the last oil change
Tie Rod Ends - Install to come in the summer when I have nothing better to do
Along with the 1" Body Lift and Currie Motor Mount Lift, I plan on lifting the front suspension an additional 3/4" - leveling the Jeep, and providing
needed clearance for those big 35" BFGoodrich tires that I bought on the cheap.
Today, I visited a new shop - Brothers 4x4 and was able to score a Currie 1" Lifted Motor Mount to run with my Daystar Body Lift. Thanks to Brothers 4x4 for actually having this part in stock!
Now, I packed my Jeep up and will head down I-5 in the morning to get everything installed! Stay tuned, because this is going to get fun!
Jeeps, OMG what can anyone say except money and more money, as they are just like Pac Man game but it is money these Jeeps eat, LOL. I have spent far
more money than I will ever admit or want to remember changing things on my Jeep. This is something that others do also that own Jeeps, as we are
never satisfied always want more for the Jeep. LOL
Ken, good to see you are getting the extras you need and hoping it makes your ride sooo much better. Additionally, I hope that you and your wife
enjoy it all buddy. Take Care & Travel Safe---- "No Hurry, No Worry, Just FUN" bajafun777
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