[justinsfa]

Originally Posted by Henry T

So one mans opinion has you swayed? I guess the millions of BFG people who endorse thier tires must be way off.

Whoa dude... dont get all butt hurt about it.... I just gave the guy an unbiased opinion... yours on the other hand is biased.... I have run both tire options that he is inquiring about (actually ran the BFG ATs one other time on my 89 Toyota 4x4 about 8-9 years ago, but only kept the truck for 2 months after I put them on, so that shouldnt hold any wieght in the discussion)

I would say that about 75 percent of the trucks that I see are running either BFG ATs or Nitto Terra Grapplers.... Does that mean that they are the best tire out there?? Noooo.... That just means they are the most popular tires out there. Free advertisement when you see them everywhere...

The Toyo AT is alot more expensive than both of those brands, so that is going to deter alot of folks from buying them.

Mileage wise, I think BFG wins hands down (will know in the next few months how long these Toyos make it), but based on my experience with them, Im not willing to worry about hydroplaning and getting stuck all the time to get 4-5 thousand more miles. And the Nittos were horrible mileage wise with only 60 percent treadlife compared to the BFGs, but I see Terra Grapplers EVERYWHERE...

I think its very easy for all us truck enthusiasts to forget the safety function of tires. We get all wrapped up in how big and cool they are, and how great the mileage is.... Im just as guilty as the next, but safety should be the biggest concern when buying tires... I just didnt have that safe feeling with my BFGs...