BFG A/T load range question

[Splicer]

Originally Posted by 05Moose

Splicer, do you get a tread pattern vibration over 70 mph in the Taco with them? We sure do in our Highlander (BTW, it's back to the body shop again tomorrow with a mismatched wheel...the insurance company went rebuilt rather than new and the chrome looks more gray compared to the originals... rattles in the dash, suspension klunk over harsh bumps, and rattles over rough road...all this going into month 3! They should have totaled it!).

Have not noticed any vibration, but to be honest I have very little time at 70+ since getting these tires last fall. BTW I got P265/70-16s because Tread Depot had them on sale cheap. They are actually a smidgeon shorter than average, and whatever my next set is, I will be looking for 265/75s.

I may have posted this here before (or over on TN) -- the ATRs have a slight whirring sound on dry pavement and very good grip dry or in the wet, no hydroplaning. No deep snow yet but worked very well in about 4" or so of fairly wet snow over a packed base.

In 40+ years of driving, Michelins have been my all-around favorite tire. These are my first-ever Coopers and so far I have been impressed with them. Unless something changes, I would not hesitate to buy another set.


Dang, Moose, you have had your share of troubles getting that Highlander fixed properly after the accident. Will they take care of all the issues or do you have to live with them? Either way, my sympathies... stuff oughta be done right the first time!

[05Moose]

Originally Posted by SOSHeloPilot

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Some of the best tire prices and tire buying experiences that I have encountered were at COSTCO.

And they are very careful to torque wheels lug nuts to your exact wheel specs. and rotations and nitrogen is at no additional cost too.

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That's how I got the price on my current BFG A/Ts. Went to Costco and got a written quote (they're an hour's drive away and always have a 2 hour wait). Then went to my local dealership and they met the price (and lost a ton of money on the deal). And the local Big O will also meet Costco's price. So find the lowest price, get it in writing, then go to the shop you want and see if they'll meet it.

[YKTaco]

I'm riding on E load tires. Stiff as all hell around town, but I couldn't find what I wanted in a D load range. To be honest though, I never go faster than 80km/h (50mph), and I spend most of my time in deep snow or gravel covered ice. If I were still living in southern Canada, I would've refused to buy E load tires.

Hope that helps some with the original question!