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guggy · 05-06-2001, 06:11 PM

Hi everyone i have the stock "self deflating" 235/75/15 firestones on my 98 and i am looking to get 31" bfg at ko's .

Well my question is how rough will the ride be compared to the stock firestones and also will there be alot of tire noise at highway speeds ??

Thanks guys !

*FMExplorer* · 05-07-2001, 05:15 PM

Hey guy - Any AT tire will be well behaved on the road. Adjust the tire pressure lower for smoother ride and higher for better mileage. Check into the Michelins as well. I used to have a pair and they went 60k before I sold them to get the mudders...

Jon

guggy · 05-08-2001, 03:22 PM

Hi "fm explorer" ,

Thanks for your reply so if i increase the tire pressure i will have better gas milage or tire life ?

Any one else have any knowledge on how the bfg at ko's run on pavement ? Are they noisier than the firestones or the same ?

Thanks again !!

*Jefe* · 05-08-2001, 04:01 PM

I think FMExplorer meant better gas mileage with that statement.

The BFG A/T's are great on road. Maybe a hair noisier than the firestone wilderness ATs. They also do great off-road if you're into that.

I'd also suggest checking out Michelin's A/T tire. I've heard great things about it.

*FMExplorer* · 05-08-2001, 05:58 PM

Yeah - I was talking about mileage. Tire wear is different. I used to have the Michelin LTX and they went 60k - still had tons of life too - well worth it.

Jon

914x4sport · 05-08-2001, 06:25 PM

I have the BFG AT ko's, 31-10.50-15's The street ride is GREAT compared to some other tires,muds that is...Theyre great off road, no noise on the highway, wear is EXCELLENT, higher tire pressure will give you a little better mileage I suppose, and better wear, just dont go too much, you want all the tread on the ground...

*01EB5.0* · 05-08-2001, 11:36 PM

I used to have a set of BFG Long Trails. they were an excellent all around tire and were rated the best SUV tire from consumer reports. i hear many good things about them and had a very good experiance. W ewill see how these firestones perform after they get some milage. hopefully thery recall them and I can get sone Goodyear Wrangler AT/S tires. Those look really cool too.

kvo · 05-09-2001, 11:00 AM

Guggy -

That's the best tire choice for your money (BFG AT KO). I have them on my '91 and they are not noisy at all. You'd be surprise at how quiet it actually is for an AT tire. The KOs will be a little stiffer because of the tripple sidewalls construction but I think it's safer because it does not flex in corners. Even if you have not made any suspension modifications to your vehicle, the addition of the KOs would be a major enhancement over the existing crapstones.

Only negative comment I have about the KO is that BFG/Michelin know they have a good product so the prices keep going up.

guggy · 05-09-2001, 05:54 PM

O.K. it seems that i'm going to have to get bfg at ko's installed because you all have made me feel like they will ride a great deal better than the firestones.

Thanks for all your imput everyone !!!!!!!

05-06-2001, 06:11 PM	#1
guggy Wannabe Elite Explorer TORONTO, ONTARIO 1998 LIMITED 4X4 SOHC Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 91 Vehicle Specs	ride comfort !! Hi everyone i have the stock "self deflating" 235/75/15 firestones on my 98 and i am looking to get 31" bfg at ko's . Well my question is how rough will the ride be compared to the stock firestones and also will there be alot of tire noise at highway speeds ?? Thanks guys ! __________________ 1998 LIMITED SOHC 4X4 K&N DROP IN , REFLEX SHOCKS BFG ALL TERRAIN T/A KO 31X10.50X15 , 3.55 GEARING NGK G POWER PLUGS

05-07-2001, 05:15 PM	#2
FMExplorer the original tramp Fort Myers, FL '99 Explorer EB Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 1,996 Vehicle Specs	Hey guy - Any AT tire will be well behaved on the road. Adjust the tire pressure lower for smoother ride and higher for better mileage. Check into the Michelins as well. I used to have a pair and they went 60k before I sold them to get the mudders... Jon __________________ Jon McLeod 2002 Harley Davidson F150 #6792 visit Florida Explorer Club

05-08-2001, 03:22 PM	#3
guggy Wannabe Elite Explorer TORONTO, ONTARIO 1998 LIMITED 4X4 SOHC Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 91 Vehicle Specs	Hi "fm explorer" , Thanks for your reply so if i increase the tire pressure i will have better gas milage or tire life ? Any one else have any knowledge on how the bfg at ko's run on pavement ? Are they noisier than the firestones or the same ? Thanks again !! __________________ 1998 LIMITED SOHC 4X4 K&N DROP IN , REFLEX SHOCKS BFG ALL TERRAIN T/A KO 31X10.50X15 , 3.55 GEARING NGK G POWER PLUGS

05-08-2001, 04:01 PM	#4
Jefe Roll Over Posse Recruiter Clarksville, TN '00 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 4,969 Vehicle Specs	I think FMExplorer meant better gas mileage with that statement. The BFG A/T's are great on road. Maybe a hair noisier than the firestone wilderness ATs. They also do great off-road if you're into that. I'd also suggest checking out Michelin's A/T tire. I've heard great things about it. __________________ '00 Explorer XLT - Sold '01 Focus SE

05-08-2001, 05:58 PM	#5
FMExplorer the original tramp Fort Myers, FL '99 Explorer EB Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 1,996 Vehicle Specs	Yeah - I was talking about mileage. Tire wear is different. I used to have the Michelin LTX and they went 60k - still had tons of life too - well worth it. Jon __________________ Jon McLeod 2002 Harley Davidson F150 #6792 visit Florida Explorer Club

05-08-2001, 06:25 PM	#6
914x4sport Wannabe Elite Explorer St. Petersburg,Fl 91 4x4 sport Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 292 Vehicle Specs	I have the BFG AT ko's, 31-10.50-15's The street ride is GREAT compared to some other tires,muds that is...Theyre great off road, no noise on the highway, wear is EXCELLENT, higher tire pressure will give you a little better mileage I suppose, and better wear, just dont go too much, you want all the tread on the ground... __________________ Ex X-Owner

05-08-2001, 11:36 PM	#7
01EB5.0 Elite Explorer Allendale, MI 2001 Eddie Bauer V-8 AWD Join Date: Nov 1999 Posts: 3,705 Vehicle Specs	I used to have a set of BFG Long Trails. they were an excellent all around tire and were rated the best SUV tire from consumer reports. i hear many good things about them and had a very good experiance. W ewill see how these firestones perform after they get some milage. hopefully thery recall them and I can get sone Goodyear Wrangler AT/S tires. Those look really cool too. __________________ 2001 Eddie Bauer 5.0L V-8 AWD 152,000 miles...K&N drop-in...P275/70R16 Dueler A/T REVO (second set..first ones lasted 98,000 miles! ), OME rear suspension, TT in front, aletzzas, white gauges, painted interior

05-09-2001, 11:00 AM	#8
kvo Wannabe Elite Explorer San Jose, CA '00 XLT (SOHC) Join Date: Mar 1999 Posts: 588 Vehicle Specs	Guggy - That's the best tire choice for your money (BFG AT KO). I have them on my '91 and they are not noisy at all. You'd be surprise at how quiet it actually is for an AT tire. The KOs will be a little stiffer because of the tripple sidewalls construction but I think it's safer because it does not flex in corners. Even if you have not made any suspension modifications to your vehicle, the addition of the KOs would be a major enhancement over the existing crapstones. Only negative comment I have about the KO is that BFG/Michelin know they have a good product so the prices keep going up. __________________ Hook 'Em Horns Retired '91 EB '00 XLT 4.0 SOHC - SOLD '01 Honda Odyssey EX '01 Lexus GS430

05-09-2001, 05:54 PM	#9
guggy Wannabe Elite Explorer TORONTO, ONTARIO 1998 LIMITED 4X4 SOHC Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 91 Vehicle Specs	thanks O.K. it seems that i'm going to have to get bfg at ko's installed because you all have made me feel like they will ride a great deal better than the firestones. Thanks for all your imput everyone !!!!!!! __________________ 1998 LIMITED SOHC 4X4 K&N DROP IN , REFLEX SHOCKS BFG ALL TERRAIN T/A KO 31X10.50X15 , 3.55 GEARING NGK G POWER PLUGS