B.F. GOODRICH LONG TRAIL T/A - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

matt97 · 03-10-2003, 07:00 PM

Hey guys,i have a chance to buy a new set of bfg long trail t/a's for $190.they are 31x10.50's should i jump on the deal or spend twice the money for bfg all terrains.
they were just put on my buddys truck before he hit a deer. they are so new they still have the blue on the letters.anybody used these kind before w/ good luck?
i mostly go wheelin on the beach but will go off-roading in the mountains maybe 6 times a year. any info or suggestion will be appreciated!i currently have 235/75-r-15 kelly safari sjr ,but have added warrior shackles and tt. so its time to upgrade!

**Alec** · 03-10-2003, 07:48 PM

You won't really like the longtrails when wheeling, though the price is great!

Since you do go offroading often, buck up for the allterrains even though the deal is good.

Runnin'OnEmpty · 03-11-2003, 09:10 AM

I have a set of Long Trails on my Jeep Cherokee

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They are excellent street tires; quiet, long wearing, good wet traction, good ride. They are not as good in snow as BFG A/T's, and I would expect not as good off-road. (I too, bought them because of the low pricing.)

If I had it to do over, I would save up for the BFG All Terrains.

*V8BoatBuilder* · 03-11-2003, 11:30 PM

My Mountainer has 235/75/15 Long trails on it right now. They are a decent tire, great dry handling, decent wet, but not so hot in the snow. I haven't tried sand - but I will this summer, though I'm not optimistic. I can't wait to get some $$ and ditch them for 31/10.5/15 All Terrains.

pewterpower · 03-12-2003, 08:40 PM

i liked the all terrains in the snow...i felt in control and got out of many heavy situations...i think 44 would do much better!!!

03-10-2003, 07:00 PM	#1
matt97 Wannabe Elite Explorer windsor,virginia 97 xlt 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 152 Vehicle Specs	B.F. GOODRICH LONG TRAIL T/A Hey guys,i have a chance to buy a new set of bfg long trail t/a's for $190.they are 31x10.50's should i jump on the deal or spend twice the money for bfg all terrains. they were just put on my buddys truck before he hit a deer. they are so new they still have the blue on the letters.anybody used these kind before w/ good luck? i mostly go wheelin on the beach but will go off-roading in the mountains maybe 6 times a year. any info or suggestion will be appreciated!i currently have 235/75-r-15 kelly safari sjr ,but have added warrior shackles and tt. so its time to upgrade! __________________ 97xlt 4x4 4.0 ohv - K&N, Flowmaster cat-back Warrior shackles,2"TT,herculined rocker panels pro comp 31" mt's,tranny cooler and trans-go kit manual shift 1354 3.73 gears

03-10-2003, 07:48 PM	#2
Alec Mod Emeritus Houston, Texas 2008 JK Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 16,056 Vehicle Specs	You won't really like the longtrails when wheeling, though the price is great! Since you do go offroading often, buck up for the allterrains even though the deal is good. __________________ Alec "Dr. Candlepower" Rosenbaum Daily: 2008 JK Gone: EE "Splat", 2003 VW GTI VR6, 85 Bronco project

03-11-2003, 09:10 AM	#3
Runnin'OnEmpty Wannabe Elite Explorer Southeast USA 2000 Sport Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,185 Vehicle Specs	I have a set of Long Trails on my Jeep Cherokee . They are excellent street tires; quiet, long wearing, good wet traction, good ride. They are not as good in snow as BFG A/T's, and I would expect not as good off-road. (I too, bought them because of the low pricing.) If I had it to do over, I would save up for the BFG All Terrains. __________________ 2000 Sport 4x2, 4.0 ohv, 5R55E w/Superior shift kit, 3.55 diff, Mazda truck alloys/BFG TAs, RoadMaster Active Suspension, EE anti-sway bar, F&R poly bushings, camber kit, Rancho shocks, Hooker Aero Chamber muffler, Medium Wedgewood Blue.....

03-11-2003, 11:30 PM	#4
V8BoatBuilder Transplanted Bostonian East Brunswick, NJ 97 Mountaineer V8 4x4 Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,242 Vehicle Specs	My Mountainer has 235/75/15 Long trails on it right now. They are a decent tire, great dry handling, decent wet, but not so hot in the snow. I haven't tried sand - but I will this summer, though I'm not optimistic. I can't wait to get some $$ and ditch them for 31/10.5/15 All Terrains. __________________ -Aaron !!!!GO RED SOX!!!! Off Road: 97' Mountaineer: V8, 4x4, 4.56s, 4" Superlift, SOA, TrXus 33x12.5 - Under The Knife Work: 00' Ranger 4cyl 5spd On Road: 2006 VW Jetta TDI/6spd DSG. Fill it with diesel, please. Octopus Yachts, LLC Engineered Marine Electrical Systems

03-12-2003, 08:40 PM	#5
pewterpower Wannabe Elite Explorer tampa,fl 93,xlt Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 3 Vehicle Specs	i liked the all terrains in the snow...i felt in control and got out of many heavy situations...i think 44 would do much better!!!