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BFG All-Terrain T/A KO $662
26
41.94%
Grabber AT2 $578
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16.13%
Duractrac $684
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35.48%
Firestone AT $610
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4.84%
Mastercraft AT $603
1
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Final Tire Decision

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Final Tire Decision

So after a few months of deliberation I have my tire shopping down to 5 tires. My price was originally $500 for some good used ones but it's down to the wire now so I through my price range out and opening up my options. I want to choose between the red options. The only thing I haven't done is call my local shop to get prices. Especially on the Mastercraft ATs. Here's the chart:



So please vote and please keep my limited bank account in mind. These are my final choices and I am not looking at any other tires. Mount and balance is another $60 at my shop. And these are total prices including shipping.

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BFG A/T
 
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BFG A/T all the way. Had them on my F150 and they were great tires. Never had a problem and the tread wear was great. I never took them off road, the were used on the street only.
 
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I would suggest getting what YOU want... they are all quality tires and you can't go wrong with either of them... all comes down to preference..
 
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I've never had a problem with ANY BFG i've ever put on.
 
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havent added up yet but i think 4wheelparts.com has 20% off entire site right now (including tires i would say). Ans i will tell you that i have had my BFGs for over a year now and have 50% tread and have loved every minute of them. jus sayin
 
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I chose duratracs cuz they might be my next tire. Not a huge fan of the tread pattern on the bfg's, even tho i have them on my truck and they are great tires.
 
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I don't know enough about all of the tires to vote, but I am quite happy with the performance of my BFG A/T's.
 
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BFG here too. Discount Tire will price match anyway btw
 
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BFG
 
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Well guys if money hadn't been an issue I would have gone with the Duratracs or the BFGs but it was so I got the Mastercraft Coursers AT2s at my local shop $600 out the door tax, mount and balance, tires, and chrome valve stems.



They look good. Should have lift on in March and it will be done :)
 
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make sure you NEVER use Wesley's tire cleaner with those wheels!! also make sure to pick up a Mothers Powerball. Looks Good! throw them on now!
 
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I use ummm I can't remember not Wesley's though. Black magic I think. I heard comet works good to. My main thing now is avoid curbs. Bent aluminum would SUCK.

They are alot bigger than i though. Glad I got 31s and didn't spring for 33s.
 
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Wirelessly posted (Blackberry 8530)

I've always had good luck with an BFGs that I've owned.
 
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Love my duratracs. Im guessing that instead of saying "And these are total prices including shopping." its supposed to be shipping, if so how are those durtracs so cheap, i paid the same for mine before shipping...
 
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well i voted even though you bought your tires....
i like the courser c/t a little better as far as looks than the a/t but I haven't bought either.
 
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Love my duratracs. Im guessing that instead of saying "And these are total prices including shopping." its supposed to be shipping, if so how are those durtracs so cheap, i paid the same for mine before shipping...
NVM i guess your not getting 33's
 
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NVM i guess your not getting 33's
fixed shopping to shipping.

anyway yeah 31s. they work for me.
 
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i may have missed it in ur other post. but what wheels r those?
 
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They look nice. Wheels too.
 
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White walls out = FAIL!
 
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Thanks, I hope they do good in the snow and rain. I'm gonna rotate them like every 5-10k, I think that is why people have been having issues with them. Most complaints are they wear too fast, weak side walls (guys trying to rock crawl in ATs lol), and they vibrate and make noise once they wear down some. The wheels are Eagle Alloy BTW. Like $102 a piece at Summit.
 
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Looks good. Do you have Farm and fleets out there? I got 31x10.5 BFG AT's for $450
 
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Haven't heard many things on the Mastercraft's. Hopefully they are a good tire for you.

I've had two sets of BFG AT's on my Bronco, and have been pleased. I love the look of the BFG AT's....they have an agressive look.

I've also been interested in the General's. I might pick up a set of those when I lift my Ranger.
 
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Originally Posted by 98liftedranger
White walls out = FAIL!
No sir u fail lol. Whitewalls out 4 life. Only way to go. Blackwalls out are for cars imo.

OP Use simple green man. It won't harm aluminum.
 


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