BFG All Terrains vs MCH Cross terrain

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RougeQC21

Discussion Starter · Jul 6, 2005

Alright guys, I need opinions and info.

I'm in the market for new tires and need to know how the All Terrains sound, as far as road noise in cabin goes. I know that the Nittos are also comparable but I am just comparing the two above said tires.

All said and done, BFG All Terrains or MCH Cross Terrains. Pros/cons I want to hear it all.

Thanks

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adjmcloon

· #21 · Nov 22, 2005

I imagine you'd want the BFG's or Nitto's for the snow.

PHLOCKER

· #22 · Nov 23, 2005

talked with tire rack...only tire that fits the stock rim is the Cross Terrain. Said the BFG is a more aggressive tire (might tend to be noiser), however its only avail in a 17 and you'd have to get rim to got with it. I guess that makes my decision,,,,,Cross Terrain it is

92TripleBlack

· #23 · Nov 23, 2005

PHLOCKER said:
talked with tire rack...only tire that fits the stock rim is the Cross Terrain. Said the BFG is a more aggressive tire (might tend to be noiser), however its only avail in a 17 and you'd have to get rim to got with it. I guess that makes my decision,,,,,Cross Terrain it is

Incorrect. The BFG is available in 285-65-18. They probably just don't stock the size. It has the same outer diameter as the Michelin. The stock crap contis are much louder than my Nitto A/T tires so I wouldn't worry about the BFG as being too "aggressive" or "loud". Sure they will be moreso than the Michelins, but not vs. stock junk. You will however get better traction in snow and off road. Aggressive tires are Mud Terrains made specifically for off road use.

lurker

· #24 · Nov 23, 2005

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I just put the BFG AT/KO's (17's) on mine for the cold, dreary, Arizona winters. ;-)
The only vehicle I *don't* have those on is the Camry.

They're very quiet compared to the conticraps and ride much better.

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Tmation

· #25 · Nov 23, 2005

PHLOCKER said:
talked with tire rack...only tire that fits the stock rim is the Cross Terrain. Said the BFG is a more aggressive tire (might tend to be noiser), however its only avail in a 17 and you'd have to get rim to got with it. I guess that makes my decision,,,,,Cross Terrain it is

Thats strange..here is the link to the 18's

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compa...=20&pagenum=1&pagemark=1&RunFlat=All&x=69&y=4

I fancy some of these myself as they are 1.8" bigger in circumfrence and should remove the 5 / 6 mph over read of my speedo.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes&place=0

PHLOCKER

· #26 · Nov 23, 2005

what tire is the Nitto's ??

92TripleBlack

· #27 · Nov 23, 2005

PHLOCKER said:
what tire is the Nitto's ??

I have Nitto Terra Grapplers. They don't make a good size 18" but they do have a 295-70-17 that works great. I got 20".
www.discounttire.com has them. Toyo makes them.

SykoArmada

· #28 · Nov 23, 2005

I stand by my orginal reply. I swear by the BFG's. I have used them all summer for towing in all sorts of terrain. Now with the snow coming to NE Wisconsin they again are proving themselves.

PHLOCKER

· #29 · Nov 28, 2005

just got a quote on the BFG's $206 ea intalled...(best tire, great neck, NY)

thoughts???

PHLOCKER

· #30 · Nov 28, 2005

just got a quote on the BFG's $206 ea intalled...(best tire, great neck, NY)

thoughts???

92TripleBlack

· #31 · Nov 28, 2005

Good price. Go get them.

mess

· #32 · Nov 29, 2005 (Edited)

SykoArmada said:
BFG's all the way. I have the 315 70 R17's on my stock wheels and love them. I have had BFG A/Ts on all my trucks since 1994 (3 Dodges) and swear by their tire wear and all around performance in all contitions. This new generation of A/T K/O's is the best. Pullling a 29 ft travel trailer I can air them up and go into whatever the northwoods of WI has to offer. Hope this helps.
Syko.

Any pics of the 315's on the stock rims??? Do they rub?? I think that size is the H2 Hummer tire is it not?? The BF Goodrich website says the 315's are for rims at least 8.5 inches and the rim size for the 285's are 7.5inch minimum. Help me out here guys. If the 315's fit and look good, then I'm in....but I'm no tire expert.

92TripleBlack

· #33 · Nov 29, 2005

mess said:
Any pics of the 315's on the stock rims??? Do they rub?? I think that size is the H2 Hummer tire is it not?? The BF Goodrich website says the 315's are for rims at least 8.5 inches and the rim size for the 285's are 7.5inch minimum. Help me out here guys. If the 315's fit and look good, then I'm in....but I'm no tire expert.

Those would rub. They are the H2 size. They are 12.4" wide, and 34.4" tall. Mine are 12" wide and 33.2" tall and mine rub. Width and height both play factors in rubbing. What you want is 295-70-17. This is about as large as you can get on a 17" stock rim and still fit. Those are 33.2" tall and 11.7" wide. (Stock is 10.4" wide and 32.6" tall) Nitto has one in their Terra Grapplers and there are others.

dmarmada04le

· #34 · Nov 29, 2005

I've got the Cross Terrains, they are absolutely awesome. It's like driving a different vehicle compaired to the Conti Crappers. Very Very quiet, excellent wet weather, and I tow my boat all the time. The wear so far has been really good (only have about 7K on them). Had my first experience in the snow/ice with them this past week, only a few inches of snow, but WAAAAAY better handling than the contis.

I wouldn't consider any other tire for my Mada after having these, I'm sure the BFG's are good also, but I'm not messing with perfection on this.

92TripleBlack

· #35 · Nov 30, 2005

Here's 315-70-17 on a titan with a 6" lift. Only way they will fit.

Thanks to TitanicDJ from CA.

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PHLOCKER

· #36 · Nov 30, 2005

Just ordered my BFG"s, will get installed next week then report!!! pray for snow

JMC

· #37 · Feb 28, 2006

Just bought the Mich. CT's

I just put a set of the Cross Terrains on my Armada and they ride much better than the Conti's. My friend went with the BF all terrains on his Titan and they looked very good on it but they did make a little racket. I wanted a smooth ride and better tread life than the old Conti's. I have the big tow on my truck and its lower gearing was apparent when on the interstate and running in the 80 mph range. I figured I didnt need a tire that was shorter but wider even if it was marginal. I still pull 6k lbs with my Armada but it seldom even see's a dirt road so the grocery getter tires were for me.

fred_vee

· #38 · Feb 28, 2006

Still shopping

I am still shopping for tires! All of your responses (and tire sizing help in another thread - thanks TripleBlack) have been fabulous.

I am leaning hard toward the BFG, mostly because of the significantly higher load rating. I will be running at full weight, going to Mexico on the ugliest road I've ever been on, and possibly doing some sand driving, too. All that points to big, sturdy and tough - which points to the BFGs, I think. There's a new Hummer wearing them (18") in the parking lot here at work. (The thing's rigged out in all black - TB). I've seen the Terra Grapplers in 20" and 17" and they look just awesome - haven't ridden on them so no comment on that.

Y'all have any more thoughts?

SilverQShip

· #39 · Mar 1, 2006

Just keep in mind that the terra grapplers were rated best A/T tire by consumer reports.

Cillyone

· #40 · Mar 1, 2006 (Edited)

CR is a JOKE!!!

SilverQShip said:
Just keep in mind that the terra grapplers were rated best A/T tire by consumer reports.

I would not put too much stock in anything CR says, certainly as far as anything to do with any kind of automotive products, they are automotive idiots. The Tire Rack has compiled a lot of real world data. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresults/surveydisplay.jsp?type=ORAT

Look at the Bridgestone REVO, it is rated 2nd overall with over 26 MILLION miles of reported data. How much data do you think CR bases their opinion on?

BTW guess who really makes the top rated tire for Firestone? Clue; they make the REVO also.

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