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2Gordons
Oct 15, 2012Explorer
I have the BFG Commercial TA's (235/85 R16) on my dually. TC is an older Lance listed in my sig. You can check empty weights for comparison (I'll guess 3300# dry?). Fully-loaded with gear and water, pulling the horse-trailer (3' torque-lift extension) gives us approx. 1/2" space between interior sidewalls at 80 lbs.
It's a heavy setup, whatever the actual numbers are. I've been very happy with this tire... I've got 4+ years and 50,000+ miles on them. They will be replaced in the spring (if not sooner) with the same. TC is on the rig all summer, and the truck is used extensively for hunting in the fall, both with camper and without. Traction has been good, I think, given the conditions I use them in.
I had newer (2 yr. old) BFG's on the front that were just recalled with warranty issues. Since I was going to get 2 new tires of any brand of my choosing, the shop sold me Michelin LTX M&S/2's. I was thinking about putting them on the back, but figured why? For the difference in price as drive tires, the BFG's have been fine.
FWIW,
Don
It's a heavy setup, whatever the actual numbers are. I've been very happy with this tire... I've got 4+ years and 50,000+ miles on them. They will be replaced in the spring (if not sooner) with the same. TC is on the rig all summer, and the truck is used extensively for hunting in the fall, both with camper and without. Traction has been good, I think, given the conditions I use them in.
I had newer (2 yr. old) BFG's on the front that were just recalled with warranty issues. Since I was going to get 2 new tires of any brand of my choosing, the shop sold me Michelin LTX M&S/2's. I was thinking about putting them on the back, but figured why? For the difference in price as drive tires, the BFG's have been fine.
FWIW,
Don
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