4x4 pickups or iveco's that will tow 3.5 ton

[Lancs Lad]

Yea bfg tyres I love them to be honest so far have about 16k on them and you’d hardly think they have been used. I tried hankooks and grabbers but can’t get the same last on them.. and a wee secret I got them over the border from me in the republic for €200 a tyre lol when the £ was brilliant compared to the €..full set brand new cost me at that time about £720 sterling I was happy enough to be honest..

Just thinking about this the other day...always fit AT tyres in my vehicles from new ...honestly that's it ..never think about tyres again. 40k no problem if you sensible or slightly underpowered tell me that's not good value.
Plus when it snows you just carry on

 

[Big Jordy]

Just thinking about this the other day...always fit AT tyres in my vehicles from new ...honestly that's it ..never think about tyres again. 40k no problem if you sensible or slightly underpowered tell me that's not good value.
Plus when it snows you just carry on

That’s is though I put them on and just forget and they are good for at least 35k, if you sat and worked it out you probably spend the equivalent of one bf on a fair few cheap tyres that last 10k..I personally like the bf tyres but suppose it’s personal preference

 

[Monkeybusiness]

That’s is though I put them on and just forget and they are good for at least 35k, if you sat and worked it out you probably spend the equivalent of one bf on a fair few cheap tyres that last 10k..I personally like the bf tyres but suppose it’s personal preference

I put 60k on a set on my last Navara, and sold the part/mostly worns on eBay for a few quid once replaced!

 

[GazCro]

Just thinking about this the other day...always fit AT tyres in my vehicles from new ...honestly that's it ..never think about tyres again. 40k no problem if you sensible or slightly underpowered tell me that's not good value.
Plus when it snows you just carry on

I've often thought of seeing about replacing them at half worn depending on what you could sell the old ones on for as once below half worn they aren't anywhere near as good in snow or off road. Thats the trouble with wearing so well, you have a half worn set of tyres for a long time as well.

 

[Lancs Lad]

I've often thought of seeing about replacing them at half worn depending on what you could sell the old ones on for as once below half worn they aren't anywhere near as good in snow or off road. Thats the trouble with wearing so well, you have a half worn set of tyres for a long time as well.

Try turning less

 

[GazCro]

Try turning less

You don't get far if the wheels aren't going round though

 

[Brendan]

To be fair the original crap continentals did 60k. Got falken wildpeak at the moment they have been really good but want some higher load rating tyres

 

[V8Druid]

I believe that when sold in the USA their tyres come with a guaranteed min. mileage expectancy (all tyres do, apparently) -- came from an area sales manager for Michelin, many years ago
The BF,s have always been great tyres for high mileage ... as said ... fit and forget

 

[Storrsy]

Try turning less

Just tow it around on a trailer

 

[Maxus]

Bf goodridge on my shogun been fine for 50k miles. I should switched them around though as they have worn unevenly. The road noise is a bit loud and I rarely need off road grip.. has got me out trouble few times though. Would probably buy again. I too have thought about selling the old ones, but the screw that's currently lodged in one might not get me the deal I'm after

 

[Cyberprog]

Ran BFG A/T's on my disco2 for years, used to get 30ish K out of em before they wore out. Lots of towing and motorway there.

 

[Storrsy]

Bf goodridge on my shogun been fine for 50k miles. I should switched them around though as they have worn unevenly. The road noise is a bit loud and I rarely need off road grip.. has got me out trouble few times though. Would probably buy again. I too have thought about selling the old ones, but the screw that's currently lodged in one might not get me the deal I'm after

Just stick a tyre plug in it. Been using tyres for years with them in- brilliant things

 

[Maxus]

Just stick a tyre plug in it. Been using tyres for years with them in- brilliant things

Yeah, I've had a few repairs that have held up perfectly, the screw has been there a few weeks and no air lost, so will get around to it at some point (probably when it goes flat!). How are you getting on with your new vehicle?

 

[Bri963]

Bf goodridge on my shogun been fine for 50k miles. I should switched them around though as they have worn unevenly. The road noise is a bit loud and I rarely need off road grip.. has got me out trouble few times though. Would probably buy again. I too have thought about selling the old ones, but the screw that's currently lodged in one might not get me the deal I'm after

If it leaks, tighten the screw.

seriously, I’ve got plugs in backhoes and loading shovels and they hold up, so I’d have no qualms about plugging an on-highway tyre and trusting it.

 

[Lancs Lad]

If it leaks, tighten the screw.

seriously, I’ve got plugs in backhoes and loading shovels and they hold up, so I’d have no qualms about plugging an on-highway tyre and trusting it.

Anyone recommend a good general plug kit to keep in the truck?

 

[craig]

If it leaks, tighten the screw.

seriously, I’ve got plugs in backhoes and loading shovels and they hold up, so I’d have no qualms about plugging an on-highway tyre and trusting it.

I`ve had a puncture in the back tyre of the kramer, one string didn`t seal it but two did (It was a biggish bolt) , so they definitely work.

 

[GazCro]

There's a difference between a proper plug repair and string mind incase anyone is confused. You might use anything (even a bigger screw) as a get you home measure but a proper plug repair is tyre off and fitted from the inside.

 

[craig]

Anyone recommend a good general plug kit to keep in the truck?

I keep one like this in the truck

But while looking for a picture the seems to be plenty of choice, of smaller size kits.
I think the main thing is good solid tools, on a truck tyre it can take some pushing through.

 

[doobin]

I use string on everything.

 

[JD450A]

The Tip Top bowties are good for deep cuts in the sidewall