New 285 BFG AT KO's Are they TOO SOFT?
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New 285 BFG AT KO's Are they TOO SOFT?
I was pumped to step up and get a real tire on my truck. After pulling my toy hauler to the desert and back I'm ready to give 'em back. Waaay too much sway. Feels like I drive a boat now. What have i done? Just thrown away $1200? I read now how the sidewall is soft (true, it does ride a lot softer, no more sharp jolts) but if the down side is white-knuckle-trailer-towing then I'm out. They are 285 75 17 E rated. If you tow with them, let me know if its something you get used to or if it upsets you too. I'm ready to go back to the stock 265 BFGs or get something 285 with a stiff sidewall...Any suggetions?
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I had a set of the BFGs that were load range D and were very soft and weak sided. I don't know about the E.
So I went to Toyo AT 285/75/17 E. They are WAY stiffer and based on the carcass of the MT which has a very strong sidewall. Before they are even mounted, the sidewall feels like they are already inflated compared to other tires. For heavy towing they are the ticket, but I got tired of the jarring I got from them while running lightly loaded.
If it's stiffness you want in a very strong tire, get the 285/75 Toyos.
So I went to Toyo AT 285/75/17 E. They are WAY stiffer and based on the carcass of the MT which has a very strong sidewall. Before they are even mounted, the sidewall feels like they are already inflated compared to other tires. For heavy towing they are the ticket, but I got tired of the jarring I got from them while running lightly loaded.
If it's stiffness you want in a very strong tire, get the 285/75 Toyos.
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I had a set of the BFGs that were load range D and were very soft and weak sided. I don't know about the E.
So I went to Toyo AT 285/75/17 E. They are WAY stiffer and based on the carcass of the MT which has a very strong sidewall. Before they are even mounted, the sidewall feels like they are already inflated compared to other tires. For heavy towing they are the ticket, but I got tired of the jarring I got from them while running lightly loaded.
If it's stiffness you want in a very strong tire, get the 285/75 Toyos.
So I went to Toyo AT 285/75/17 E. They are WAY stiffer and based on the carcass of the MT which has a very strong sidewall. Before they are even mounted, the sidewall feels like they are already inflated compared to other tires. For heavy towing they are the ticket, but I got tired of the jarring I got from them while running lightly loaded.
If it's stiffness you want in a very strong tire, get the 285/75 Toyos.
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I had them on my truck before and had zero issues with them while towing or hauling. Mine were the D-Rated ones too. I don't know what to tell you.....
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I was pumped to step up and get a real tire on my truck. After pulling my toy hauler to the desert and back I'm ready to give 'em back. Waaay too much sway. Feels like I drive a boat now. What have i done? Just thrown away $1200? I read now how the sidewall is soft (true, it does ride a lot softer, no more sharp jolts) but if the down side is white-knuckle-trailer-towing then I'm out. They are 285 75 17 E rated. If you tow with them, let me know if its something you get used to or if it upsets you too. I'm ready to go back to the stock 265 BFGs or get something 285 with a stiff sidewall...Any suggetions?
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Sorry, they are the 285 70 17 E rated. I ran70 front 80 rear, then 65 front 75 rear, then 65 65 and they were still real squishy. I can even feel it when I'm not towing, its just not as bad compared to towing.
Maybe my air gauge is messed up...I'll double check it. with a couple others I have...
Maybe my air gauge is messed up...I'll double check it. with a couple others I have...
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I will never buy BFG's again. I am on my second set and they wear good but are horrible when in comes to balancing. One tire takes nearly 7oz of weight to balance and another I can't put on the front unless I like to veer towards the fog line.
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Sorry, they are the 285 70 17 E rated. I ran70 front 80 rear, then 65 front 75 rear, then 65 65 and they were still real squishy. I can even feel it when I'm not towing, its just not as bad compared to towing.
Maybe my air gauge is messed up...I'll double check it. with a couple others I have...
Maybe my air gauge is messed up...I'll double check it. with a couple others I have...
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My BFG's took a minimum of 4oz. up to 10oz. to balance. Neither BFG nor Discount thought it was a problem. Vibes from day one. Replaced w/Toyos. End of tailwag and vibes. I carry 2000# on my back constantly.