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Old 07-07-2006, 10:48 PM
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Hey Guys,

I'm looking for the Best All around tire for my H3. I live in Michigan and split my time driving my H3 for the usual driving to the store and stuff but most my summer driving is my Solstice (Way to go GM 2 Kick Ass Vehicle's in 1 year). So I'm looking for something that will be good in the snow, then I don't get to do a ton of off roading but I would say when I do it is a mix of 30% trail 50% sand and 20% real muddy. I have had BF T/A in the past and found them to be not too rough on road and good enough off road but I would like something a bit more aggressive, thinking maybe BF M/T? Also I'm thinking stick with 33's on Adventure Package just to keep with the travel as they already rub at full compression?

Your wisdom to the novice off-roader would be appreciated!

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Something that doesn't break the bank would rock as well.

(Anyone want stock tires with 2K miles and 1 year old can get a hell of deal)
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Old 07-08-2006, 12:16 AM
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1. Get tires in 315/75R16. If you're going to spend $$$ on tires get the size you REALLY do want.

2. You live in MI. As I understand it lots of snow and ice. Just like in MA. Due to this look for a tire that is siped. The BFG AT KO is siped. The BFG M/T is not. If you get the M/T plan on the extra $$ to have them siped.

3. I love my BFG AT KO's everywhere except for sticky mud. Everywhere else they totally rock. In sticky mud they suck.

4. Take a look at the Toyo M/T, and the Cooper STT. Both are really serious M/T tires and both are siped. If I could do it over again I would go in this direction. If you can live with the sticky mud suckyness then the BFG AT KO rocks.

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Old 07-08-2006, 12:22 AM
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I'd go with a black rubber tire with a hole in the middle so you can put it on a rim. And I wouldn't get the rubberband model.

Just my opinion.
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Old 07-08-2006, 12:30 AM
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I'd go with a black rubber tire with a hole in the middle so you can put it on a rim. And I wouldn't get the rubberband model.

Just my opinion.

if you get the solid you can make your own hole? hows that sound??
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Old 07-08-2006, 12:45 AM
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I'm sure MisterE is not impressed...
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Old 07-08-2006, 12:59 AM
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I'm sure MisterE is not impressed...
He should be.

Fine. Get the Toyo M/T's or the KO's in 35". You'll be very pleased. The Toyo's are nice and quiet on the highway, too.
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Old 07-08-2006, 01:43 AM
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We'll let MisterE chime in.

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I am runing the BFG All Terrain T/A on my H2. I have not had in problems with them at all. I ran them in the snow up in Flagstaff Az on some Off Road trail's and they did great. I have not had in problem with them in mud yet.
The frist set of tires that came with the Hummer (BFG All Terrain T/A ) I replace them at 52,000 Miles. My friend that is a manager at Discount Tire Store, told me that I got 5,000 miles over what they should be for tire wear, and I did do a lot of Off Roading with them.



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Im trying to fit these on a H3 and not havin any luck
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Im trying to fit these on a H3 and not havin any luck

Maybe if you crank the torsion bars one more turn
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We'll let MisterE chime in.

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The nitto terra grappler is nice. I am using the Toyo Mud Terrain tire at the moment and I hear the Toyo AT is nice too.
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Old 07-08-2006, 11:25 AM
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i run a cooper stt on my h3 and cooper atr an my nissan titan. The sidewalls are thick, tough tires. all around i think the atr are the best. awesome in sno/ice. i have had all of the other major brands. but go with the 315 i didnt but wish i did.
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Old 07-08-2006, 03:15 PM
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Im trying to fit these on a H3 and not havin any luck


Those are Michelin 40.00R57 XDC Earthmovers. It's going to take a lot of crankin' on those torsion bars to get those to fit!
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I dont think you can go wrong with a BFG A/T, untill the BFG M/T's I just bought for my H3 the A/T has been the tires I ran on the last 4 trucks I have owned. They last a long time, handle any terrain very well, look good, and are tough as nails. IMO BFG's are the best out there. I have tried several others and havent found a better one yet.
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Old 07-08-2006, 07:00 PM
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Thanks all, from what I am hearin BFG T/A would continue to make me happy. I was always happy with them on my other rides and it sounds like a few others of you have found some other tires you like but many continue to like these as well.

Although I could go the billet route and get some blocks of rubber and create my own, then I could sipe them myself. (Actually I do have a family member with a rubber grooving tool for tires, who has done some very cool treads)...but for an on-road vehicle I think I'll pass

35"s How you guys doing with them? Like I said I have noticeable rubbing (not that I hear but I can see where they have) fom the stock 33's I would love the looks of the more aggressive T/A in 35" on my H3 but I don't want to lose travel. More info as you guys have lived with a 35" tire and off-roaded with it would be great!

Thanks to all.

BTW, those on the back of the semi-flat bed were my mine, I did a test fit and found they rubbed slightly more then a I cared for at full articulation. But man they looked killer
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Going to add in a few more tidbits of wisdom I learned today.

I had the opportunity to wheel with a TTORA group today. Lots of the trucks had the BFG AT KO's on and they, like myself, all had the same issue. Wet dirt clogged up the treads and turned the tires into slicks. Where there wasn't sticky mud... NO ISSUES. Where there was sticky mud... Slip Slidin Away.

One of the Tacos had the Cooper STT's on and I've got to tell you. That truck had zero issues with mud and climbed rock like a billy goat.

Take a serious look at the Cooper STT's before you make up your mind. Thats my $.02... Take it for what its worth.


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ok, its been long enough

WHERE ARE THE PIC!!?!!?!!

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Yeah, you lazy bastards what about the 35"s....just kidding, thanks so much for the info it helps a ton for a novice like myself!
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I have wheeled for 25 yrs in Michigan

BFG A/Ts are hard to beat for an all around tire on a DD

Their only weak spot is Mud.

I have Interco trXus MTs on my CJ7 and like them but BFG A/Ts are better in the sand.

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