stock BFG or stock Michelins??

cummins410 · 04-05-2008, 02:05 PM

i have 35's coopers ATR's. love the tire but they are killing me on the highways with 3:73 and a 6 spd. i wanna go back stock to get my mileage back but don't know which tire. i don't have to pull alot anymore but the 25ft aquasport boat.... any help guys please!!!!!!!

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browntide · 04-05-2008, 02:19 PM

For highway I'd go with the skinny Michelins that came stock aired up to 50 psi. Mine are in the barn and have about 1000 miles on them......I now run BFG A/T's 315/70/17 and love how they fill out the stance but then again I don't drive many hwy miles.

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stinnett25 · 04-05-2008, 05:10 PM

Im running my 305 procomps rite now and im only getting 15 to 16 mpg's. If you find something that works for you let me know please.

Derag2 · 04-05-2008, 06:54 PM

You arn't gonna lose much going with BFG AT/KO over the stock michelins........ Plus your gonna have a much better tire. I've been thinking about going back to AT's myself.

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ModManiac · 04-05-2008, 07:50 PM

I really like the way my Nitto Dune Grapplers ride and feel, they are a 33" and with just a leveling kit they look great in my opnion. I do some highway driving and really cant tell much of a mileage drop with them on there.

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tony597fitter · 04-06-2008, 12:55 PM

Check out the new Michelin LTX AT2s.
I just put them on my truck and they are the nicest riding tires I have had.

I would stay away from BFG ATs and Nitto ATs.
Concensus on the forums is the BFGs stink in the rain and the Nittos wear out FAST.
I went with the Michelin LTX AT2s because of many reviews of guys getting 75,000+ miles out of them.

I can tell you first hand that BFG ATs are AWFUL in the rain.

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tony597fitter · 04-06-2008, 12:57 PM

Heres a pic. 285/75/16= 33"x12"

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Derag2 · 04-06-2008, 01:07 PM

I wouldn't own BFG AT either I ran them on a truck, I thought they were decent in the rain and snow, but were AWFUL in any kind of mud. Im kinda thinking about switching from the MTZ to the ATZ it looks like it could be decent and has some similar charactistics of the MTZ......

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cummins410 · 04-06-2008, 06:47 PM

i'm just at a loss with the 35's over the stock tires... i used to get about 600+ miles to a tank with stock tires and now i get about 525 to 550 depending on if i drive the truck at about 70mph. i try to stay 65 to 70 but it still turn about 2000rpms..

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Derag2 · 04-06-2008, 07:25 PM

And what do you get with that 550 is that till empty???? Your getting 15-16, thats what I get basically with my 33's a little bit better but what do you expect? This is one reason why im thinking about switching back to an AT. going from the MTZ to the ATZ will save me 8lbs a tire, and i will gain 600lbs a tire in load rating. The ATZ still have the side lug similar to the MTZ just the center tread isn't nice cut edges. I think theyd still do decent in the mud.

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Last edited by Derag2 : 04-06-2008 at 07:29 PM.

cummins410 · 04-06-2008, 09:01 PM

maybe 33's would be better than 35's i suppose... i just want want to get my mileage back....

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Buck08 · 04-06-2008, 09:06 PM

I say michelin. We have the best of luck with them. We had 3 2005 with them and ran them up to 50000 miles then traded. Tires were just under 1/2 tread with no flats. All of our new trucks have them too. Kinda suck in mud but highway and wet conditions IMO they are the best. JUST not the best for "looks"

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cummins410 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Valkaria,Fl Posts: 196 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post cummins410's Truck Pics	stock BFG or stock Michelins?? i have 35's coopers ATR's. love the tire but they are killing me on the highways with 3:73 and a 6 spd. i wanna go back stock to get my mileage back but don't know which tire. i don't have to pull alot anymore but the 25ft aquasport boat.... any help guys please!!!!!!! __________________ Mineral Gray 06' 2500 4x4 q/c sb G56(smoked clutch) 3inch leveling kit w/ 315 70 17 cooper ATR's; Swiss cheese air box w/K&N drop filter, gutted torque tube and no silencer, FBD 5 inch

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04-05-2008, 02:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
browntide Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts browntide's Truck Pics	For highway I'd go with the skinny Michelins that came stock aired up to 50 psi. Mine are in the barn and have about 1000 miles on them......I now run BFG A/T's 315/70/17 and love how they fill out the stance but then again I don't drive many hwy miles. __________________ 06, G56, QTP Cutout on Downpipe, airbox flange, GDP Manifold, Oasis Diff Cover BFG 315's MIA: ring, baffle & grid

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stinnett25 Diesel Head Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Moses Lake WA. Posts: 5,632 Thanks: 22 Thanked 34 Times in 34 Posts stinnett25's Truck Pics	Im running my 305 procomps rite now and im only getting 15 to 16 mpg's. If you find something that works for you let me know please.

04-05-2008, 06:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
Derag2 Diesel Freak Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: nebraska Posts: 542 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Derag2's Truck Pics	You arn't gonna lose much going with BFG AT/KO over the stock michelins........ Plus your gonna have a much better tire. I've been thinking about going back to AT's myself. __________________ 2006 Dodge 2500 Cummins 6spd 4X4-33X12.50 Mickey thompen MTZ NASTA SS nerfbars, 3rd brake light and tail light covers chrome and SS, and 5inch SS tip BHAF mod w/AFE TT amsoil 4510 Protected by Amsoil, front and rear diffs, tranny&TC

04-05-2008, 07:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
ModManiac Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 145 Thanks: 7 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts ModManiac's Truck Pics	I really like the way my Nitto Dune Grapplers ride and feel, they are a 33" and with just a leveling kit they look great in my opnion. I do some highway driving and really cant tell much of a mileage drop with them on there. __________________ Matt03 CTD NV5600 Valair Ceramic Single, Diablosport Predator RKL tunes, TS MP-8, K&N Cai, Q-Zilla RP Gauge, AD150 Now installed HTT 64-65-13ss New numbers to come 463hp 1023tq Smokin the Smokeis '08

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tony597fitter Diesel Freak Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Plainfield, IL. Posts: 764 Thanks: 2 Thanked 28 Times in 23 Posts tony597fitter's Truck Pics	Check out the new Michelin LTX AT2s. I just put them on my truck and they are the nicest riding tires I have had. I would stay away from BFG ATs and Nitto ATs. Concensus on the forums is the BFGs stink in the rain and the Nittos wear out FAST. I went with the Michelin LTX AT2s because of many reviews of guys getting 75,000+ miles out of them. I can tell you first hand that BFG ATs are AWFUL in the rain. __________________ 97 ECLB 4x4, , UNDER CONSTRUCTION

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tony597fitter Diesel Freak Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Plainfield, IL. Posts: 764 Thanks: 2 Thanked 28 Times in 23 Posts tony597fitter's Truck Pics	Heres a pic. 285/75/16= 33"x12" __________________ 97 ECLB 4x4, , UNDER CONSTRUCTION Last edited by tony597fitter : 05-13-2008 at 09:48 PM.

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Derag2 Diesel Freak Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: nebraska Posts: 542 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Derag2's Truck Pics	I wouldn't own BFG AT either I ran them on a truck, I thought they were decent in the rain and snow, but were AWFUL in any kind of mud. Im kinda thinking about switching from the MTZ to the ATZ it looks like it could be decent and has some similar charactistics of the MTZ...... __________________ 2006 Dodge 2500 Cummins 6spd 4X4-33X12.50 Mickey thompen MTZ NASTA SS nerfbars, 3rd brake light and tail light covers chrome and SS, and 5inch SS tip BHAF mod w/AFE TT amsoil 4510 Protected by Amsoil, front and rear diffs, tranny&TC

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cummins410 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Valkaria,Fl Posts: 196 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post cummins410's Truck Pics	i'm just at a loss with the 35's over the stock tires... i used to get about 600+ miles to a tank with stock tires and now i get about 525 to 550 depending on if i drive the truck at about 70mph. i try to stay 65 to 70 but it still turn about 2000rpms.. __________________ Mineral Gray 06' 2500 4x4 q/c sb G56(smoked clutch) 3inch leveling kit w/ 315 70 17 cooper ATR's; Swiss cheese air box w/K&N drop filter, gutted torque tube and no silencer, FBD 5 inch

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Derag2 Diesel Freak Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: nebraska Posts: 542 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Derag2's Truck Pics	And what do you get with that 550 is that till empty???? Your getting 15-16, thats what I get basically with my 33's a little bit better but what do you expect? This is one reason why im thinking about switching back to an AT. going from the MTZ to the ATZ will save me 8lbs a tire, and i will gain 600lbs a tire in load rating. The ATZ still have the side lug similar to the MTZ just the center tread isn't nice cut edges. I think theyd still do decent in the mud. __________________ 2006 Dodge 2500 Cummins 6spd 4X4-33X12.50 Mickey thompen MTZ NASTA SS nerfbars, 3rd brake light and tail light covers chrome and SS, and 5inch SS tip BHAF mod w/AFE TT amsoil 4510 Protected by Amsoil, front and rear diffs, tranny&TC Last edited by Derag2 : 04-06-2008 at 07:29 PM.

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cummins410 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Valkaria,Fl Posts: 196 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post cummins410's Truck Pics	maybe 33's would be better than 35's i suppose... i just want want to get my mileage back.... __________________ Mineral Gray 06' 2500 4x4 q/c sb G56(smoked clutch) 3inch leveling kit w/ 315 70 17 cooper ATR's; Swiss cheese air box w/K&N drop filter, gutted torque tube and no silencer, FBD 5 inch

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Buck08 Diesel Head Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 1,023 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Buck08's Truck Pics	I say michelin. We have the best of luck with them. We had 3 2005 with them and ran them up to 50000 miles then traded. Tires were just under 1/2 tread with no flats. All of our new trucks have them too. Kinda suck in mud but highway and wet conditions IMO they are the best. JUST not the best for "looks" __________________ 07 silver Mega cab 5.9 6 sp smarty, SB 3600 DD and some other stuff: 95 2500 2wd project