All-terrain versus road tyres
Discussion
It depends on what type/model of AT tyres you plan to fit?
Generally something along the lines of a General Grabber AT2 or BFG AT KO will handle pretty much like a set of std 'road' tyres. On my old XJ I changed the std Eagles for BFG AT and it was a major improvement. The Eagles were pretty new but handling in the wet was an experience! The BFG's do generate a bit more noise but not too intrusive IMHO. But after around 30k miles, even though they still had around 10k more wear left, they started to get a bit twitchy in the wet when in 2WD. A common problem. Offroad (fields, trails etc.) they were superb.
Sarge will probably be along in a bit with his insider opinion.
If I was buying again I would go with the AT2 or Hancook Dynapro
Generally something along the lines of a General Grabber AT2 or BFG AT KO will handle pretty much like a set of std 'road' tyres. On my old XJ I changed the std Eagles for BFG AT and it was a major improvement. The Eagles were pretty new but handling in the wet was an experience! The BFG's do generate a bit more noise but not too intrusive IMHO. But after around 30k miles, even though they still had around 10k more wear left, they started to get a bit twitchy in the wet when in 2WD. A common problem. Offroad (fields, trails etc.) they were superb.
Sarge will probably be along in a bit with his insider opinion.
If I was buying again I would go with the AT2 or Hancook Dynapro
Edited by Marlin45 on Sunday 9th September 10:43
jay140285 said:
I run BFG AT's they are the replacement for the AT2.
No problem with road noise, great in the mud and snow even given that mine are 255 55 18's on my Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Seconded .. Dad has AT2's on his standard Jimny, 3 years running the little Jimny has remained sure footed.No problem with road noise, great in the mud and snow even given that mine are 255 55 18's on my Jeep Grand Cherokee.
I ran Falken LA/AT T110 tyres for a while. As a rough figure, I'd say they're 80% road bias, but they do provide much better off road ability than a pure 'highway' tyre.
I figured I'd sacrafice some off road performance for good level of grip with a couple of ton of truck doing 60mph on an A road! Only pride to hurt if you get a bit stuck in some mud, although they where fine towing a trailer through regular woodland in the snow.
I figured I'd sacrafice some off road performance for good level of grip with a couple of ton of truck doing 60mph on an A road! Only pride to hurt if you get a bit stuck in some mud, although they where fine towing a trailer through regular woodland in the snow.
Tyres...............what do I know about them, now let me think !!!!
Tyres are a personal choice as most will say what they have fitted is the best tyre ever.
All Terrain tyres will tick most boxes on most vehicles and I find works best for me and the rest of my family, BFG AT KO on my Amazon as General don't do a 285/65x18 in the AT, wifes Invinceable is on General AT as the AT2 is no longer available in 265/65x17, as with most other sizes due to EU noise regulations (total c**k).
There are a few AT2 sizes still available which are classed as commercial......i.e. 235/75x15, 225/75x16, 235/85x16 and 265/75x16 and still very popular, we have found them to be better in the wet than BFG AT KO's, maybe not last as long though.
The new General AT is now available in many, many sizes just take a look on the web, great tyres and the most popular choice from my experience, I am off tyre testing at the end of the month in Spain with General/Contental, a new MT tyre is prommised, I say General/Contental as Conti own General, great quality tyres.
Allways happy to help with tyre choice.
Tyres are a personal choice as most will say what they have fitted is the best tyre ever.
All Terrain tyres will tick most boxes on most vehicles and I find works best for me and the rest of my family, BFG AT KO on my Amazon as General don't do a 285/65x18 in the AT, wifes Invinceable is on General AT as the AT2 is no longer available in 265/65x17, as with most other sizes due to EU noise regulations (total c**k).
There are a few AT2 sizes still available which are classed as commercial......i.e. 235/75x15, 225/75x16, 235/85x16 and 265/75x16 and still very popular, we have found them to be better in the wet than BFG AT KO's, maybe not last as long though.
The new General AT is now available in many, many sizes just take a look on the web, great tyres and the most popular choice from my experience, I am off tyre testing at the end of the month in Spain with General/Contental, a new MT tyre is prommised, I say General/Contental as Conti own General, great quality tyres.
Allways happy to help with tyre choice.
Alex said:
jay140285 said:
The AT is the replacement for the AT2.
That's confusing!I had to replace two of my GG AT2s (P38 RR) and could only get the new ATs. To be honest, they seem just as good but they seem to be slightly noisier on tarmac, which doesn't seem to make sense given the AT2s were banned due to 'noise'.
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