New BFG's 285/55/20

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04-02-2013, 09:45 AM

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I'm torn between the GY duratracs and BFG ATs...my only question is whats the difference between the two in regards to mileage. Being the the GYs are only an inch taller and 3lbs heavier.

minimal difference IMO

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04-02-2013, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TylerB

I'm torn between the GY duratracs and BFG ATs...my only question is whats the difference between the two in regards to mileage. Being the the GYs are only an inch taller and 3lbs heavier.

It would be minimal on MPG, but being an inch larger in diameter will definitely take your rear end gearing down a tad. 3:73's will be more like 3:55's.

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04-02-2013, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Bosro

I swore I wouldnt go bigger than 275/60/20 when I need new tires,before next winter for sure.
But now those BFGs....and the Toyo AT2 keep calling me in the 285/55/20s

Don't need the LT tire in either,gonna take a hit in mpg with either,could definitely use the traction the more aggressive tread has....
One thing the BFGSs are is pricy tho,$400+/tire
$50+ a tire more than the Toyos....
Availability of either up here in bend me over Canada who knows...
Thankful I don't have the need for them right away cause I'm torn

Yeah, I've been reading the upcharges you guys are paying..ouch. I went to America's Tire and they price matched off Ebay. I got the tires for $1496.00 plus $60 for all 4 mount and balance. Luckly at that time they were offering $100 Visa card for buying their "best" tire so that knocked the price down even more, so I was pleased. Still pricey though

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07-24-2013, 07:45 PM

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Gonna bump this thread on up... Now that you've had them on the truck for a few months are you still satisfied with your choice? I've found a killer deal on a set of these at a dealer as take-offs and am going to pull the trigger this weekend if the report is good. I had Trail Grapplers on my last truck and swapped them out for Terras, so in-cab noise is definitely a big concern for me, followed by mileage.

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07-24-2013, 09:16 PM

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I love BFG ATs. Had them on my 86 Bronco, then on my 2001 Dodge Ram, and as soon as the stock tires wear out on my new 2013 f150 I will put them on again.

Keep them rotated ( I did it with every oil change) and they will last a long time.

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07-25-2013, 12:46 AM

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I've had the same BFG 285/55 20's on my 2010 screw 4x4 for a year now. Approximately 20k miles. Love the tires! They are wearing very even and still have a lot of tread left. Definitely worth the money!

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