BFG Long Trail TA - Land Rovers Only

ArmyRover · 11-12-2007, 07:04 PM

ok before you jump all over me these are for the wifes mini van.

It's a 2000 Mercedes ML320 I'm looking for a good all around tire that sort of looks like a truck tire. (She likes it to look rough and tough but won't take it down a dirt road) Basically something that wears ok 40-50k range looks agressive and isn't to loud on tire hum.

Any thoughts I've never ran BFG truck tires before. I ran some comp ta's on my old mustang but they were not my favorite tires by any stretch.

I was going to get her some continentals all season radials but she didn't like the car tire idea.

The long trails seem to fit the bill but I wanted some opinions

01001010 · 11-12-2007, 07:36 PM

Dunlop Grandtrek AT20s...they come stock on Tacomas and i think are better suited for heavier trucks like the MLs and Rovers (i had a set at one point)

ArmyRover · 11-12-2007, 07:57 PM

That's what is on there now and I have been disappointed with them they seem to hydroplane very easily and wear quickly this set has just under 30k and are ready for replacement in the next 5-10k

Now I'm liking the Dunlop Mud Rovers for my next set of RRC Tires

$129 a tire in 235/85's that brings a smile to my face

apbtpetey · 11-13-2007, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ArmyRover

That's what is on there now and I have been disappointed with them they seem to hydroplane very easily and wear quickly this set has just under 30k and are ready for replacement in the next 5-10k

Now I'm liking the Dunlop Mud Rovers for my next set of RRC Tires

$129 a tire in 235/85's that brings a smile to my face

I guy at work has those Mud Rovers on his Chevy Pick up and says that they okay, but sometimes when they sit in one place (meaning more then one night at a time) they get flat spots. I love the look of them on his truck though.

apbtpetey · 11-13-2007, 10:28 AM

What about something like the General Grabber AT 2 for her car

Funrover · 11-13-2007, 10:57 AM

What about the BFG AT KO?

toyota_jon · 11-13-2007, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArmyRover

That's what is on there now and I have been disappointed with them they seem to hydroplane very easily and wear quickly this set has just under 30k and are ready for replacement in the next 5-10k

i have not personally run them but that is what i have heard about them i'd prolly keep looking. have you looked into a bridgestone dualar tire? or maybe the toyo at's also the yokohama geolanders seam to be well liked.

tcpfl · 11-13-2007, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by apbtpetey

What about something like the General Grabber AT 2 for her car

I just put a set of 255/60/18 Generals on my 04 d2. They ride nice and, as a bonus, are quiet too.

gassner · 11-15-2007, 08:54 AM

I have the BFG Long Trail load range "E" on my Dodge Diesel and they are ok. I have 32000 miles on them and they still have lots of tread. They work well on ice and in the snow. They are also quiet. When they wear out I will replace them with Toyo Open County AT's. Hope this helps.

roverandom · 11-15-2007, 08:37 PM

I also had the BFG long trail on my 06 Dodge diesel 4x4 mega cab come stock from the factory, and I don't like them at all. At 60,000KM the rears are almost worn out and they suck in the snow.
Having said that I do tow with it ALOT and that diesel is so heavy and makes so much torque that the rear tires don't have a snowballs hope in hell at gripping in the snow and ice.
Ive had the BFG all Terrrains before and they have performed well (on a 1999 Dodge durango).
The yokohamma geolanders are a good AT tire, I have a set on my RRC at moment.
As always, you just can't go wrong with a michelin tire for all around quality and on road performance.
Thats my 2c.

11-12-2007, 07:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
ArmyRover Rebuilding Rover Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NH Posts: 1,999 Gallery: 0	BFG Long Trail TA ok before you jump all over me these are for the wifes mini van. It's a 2000 Mercedes ML320 I'm looking for a good all around tire that sort of looks like a truck tire. (She likes it to look rough and tough but won't take it down a dirt road) Basically something that wears ok 40-50k range looks agressive and isn't to loud on tire hum. Any thoughts I've never ran BFG truck tires before. I ran some comp ta's on my old mustang but they were not my favorite tires by any stretch. I was going to get her some continentals all season radials but she didn't like the car tire idea. The long trails seem to fit the bill but I wanted some opinions __________________ "Only two defining forces ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom." http://snhlr.org/ 91 Range Rover Classic 90 RRC Parts truck 94 Saab gas mileage beater

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01001010 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 4,526 Gallery: 15	Dunlop Grandtrek AT20s...they come stock on Tacomas and i think are better suited for heavier trucks like the MLs and Rovers (i had a set at one point) __________________ JC... 1996 Discovery SE - The Blue Marlin - gone =( 1965 Series IIa 109 RHD 2.25L Dsl - Wilks 1965 Series IIa 88' LHD 2.25L Petrol - Fionna

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ArmyRover Rebuilding Rover Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NH Posts: 1,999 Gallery: 0	That's what is on there now and I have been disappointed with them they seem to hydroplane very easily and wear quickly this set has just under 30k and are ready for replacement in the next 5-10k Now I'm liking the Dunlop Mud Rovers for my next set of RRC Tires $129 a tire in 235/85's that brings a smile to my face Attached Thumbnails __________________ "Only two defining forces ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom." http://snhlr.org/ 91 Range Rover Classic 90 RRC Parts truck 94 Saab gas mileage beater

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apbtpetey Support Our Troops Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Posts: 3,376 Gallery: 0	What about something like the General Grabber AT 2 for her car __________________ John Conklin LRO Moderator

11-15-2007, 08:54 AM	#9 (permalink)
gassner Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: fallon, nv Posts: 8 Gallery: 0	I have the BFG Long Trail load range "E" on my Dodge Diesel and they are ok. I have 32000 miles on them and they still have lots of tread. They work well on ice and in the snow. They are also quiet. When they wear out I will replace them with Toyo Open County AT's. Hope this helps. __________________ '63 Series IIa '71 Series IIa '05 Dodge Cummins with Quadzilla=4.8 SeriesIIA's

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11-15-2007, 08:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
roverandom Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada. Posts: 387 Gallery: 0	I also had the BFG long trail on my 06 Dodge diesel 4x4 mega cab come stock from the factory, and I don't like them at all. At 60,000KM the rears are almost worn out and they suck in the snow. Having said that I do tow with it ALOT and that diesel is so heavy and makes so much torque that the rear tires don't have a snowballs hope in hell at gripping in the snow and ice. Ive had the BFG all Terrrains before and they have performed well (on a 1999 Dodge durango). The yokohamma geolanders are a good AT tire, I have a set on my RRC at moment. As always, you just can't go wrong with a michelin tire for all around quality and on road performance. Thats my 2c. __________________ "Your only supposed to blow the BLOODY DOORS OFF" The Italian job 1969.

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