Feedback on BFG A/T 265/75-16's
#1
Feedback on BFG A/T 265/75-16's
Alright, give me the low down on these. I finally narrowed my search down to the BFG A/T's.
But, am really on the fence about ordering 245-75's and 265-75's. I was going to order the 245/75's today. But, kept reading how everyone says the DII w/ a 2" lift looks SOOO much better w/ 265's. I agree, but...
Here's my concerns. How much do the 265/75's impact the every day drive-ability? My truck is a dog as it is, I don't want my truck to have to constantly upshift and downshift when on a hilly road. How much power is lost or required to turn the 265/75 tires?
I really want the 265/75's but do not want my truck to turn into a slow moving fart.
Thanks.
But, am really on the fence about ordering 245-75's and 265-75's. I was going to order the 245/75's today. But, kept reading how everyone says the DII w/ a 2" lift looks SOOO much better w/ 265's. I agree, but...
Here's my concerns. How much do the 265/75's impact the every day drive-ability? My truck is a dog as it is, I don't want my truck to have to constantly upshift and downshift when on a hilly road. How much power is lost or required to turn the 265/75 tires?
I really want the 265/75's but do not want my truck to turn into a slow moving fart.
Thanks.
#2
I have no knowledge to offer on the tire size.
But the BFG A/T SUCKS!!!
I have ran them on my work van and they not only wear fast I never got stuck in the snow more times with any other tire.
3" of snow and I'm stuck, any ice, not moving, any slope no matter how small, spinning tires.
I would not buy them, yes they look cool and on a full time 4x4 they might do better, but on a E-250 fully loaded...they suck, a E-250 empty, they suck even more.
And they are way over priced.
But the BFG A/T SUCKS!!!
I have ran them on my work van and they not only wear fast I never got stuck in the snow more times with any other tire.
3" of snow and I'm stuck, any ice, not moving, any slope no matter how small, spinning tires.
I would not buy them, yes they look cool and on a full time 4x4 they might do better, but on a E-250 fully loaded...they suck, a E-250 empty, they suck even more.
And they are way over priced.
#4
Your right about down shifting on a hill, it will happen alot. I have moved down to 255/65/16 after my last trip to Colorado because of the. Maybe rear gearing would change this but i never tried you know i don't care much for the skinny tires but they seem to have less drag on the highway.
#7
If BFG A/T's are out what are my other options??
This is getting frustrating...
#8
My DII has BFG AT's on it. They were on the truck when I bought it. They SUCK! Awful in snow. The DII can get going in the snow with these, but I've never had such lengthy stop distances! I had Nitto Terra Grapplers on my P38, and they were awesome. Great in rain and snow, off road and were maybe 40% worn at 30,000 miles. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another set.
I have 265's on my truck and it seems to run great in terms of acceleration and running up grades, but I have a 4.6 so it isn't a fair comparison.
I have 265's on my truck and it seems to run great in terms of acceleration and running up grades, but I have a 4.6 so it isn't a fair comparison.
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This is my daily driver. Don't want anything too aggressive, but want something that has good off road capabilities. I do most of my driving on paved road so I would prefer a tire to compliment.
If BFG A/T's are out what are my other options??
This is getting frustrating...
If BFG A/T's are out what are my other options??
This is getting frustrating...
By the way for a tire many are getting 40,000 miles plus out of, $108 for a $265 is a great deal.