BF Goodrich to Bridgestone Duelers.....night and day

[Rene Michaels]

Siping is putting little cuts in the tire. Here is the page from Les Schwab Tire Centers that talks about it:

https://www.lesschwab.com/article/performance-tire-siping.html

And an interesting article (I just found it when googling it), that talks about why you SHOULDN'T sipe your tires:

https://jalopnik.com/why-aftermarket-siping-on-your-new-tires-is-bullshit-1823804912\

It reminds me of the "how often should you change your oil" arguments.....

More good info about sipes here:
https://www.discounttire.com/learn/...D_BwE&ef_id=Xkgd7gAAAcwAS-hO:20200229014224:s

The last paragraph on that page kinda sums it all up...

"Due to advancements both in the rubber compounds used and manufacturing techniques that the process of aftermarket siping could void any manufacturer treadwear warranty. For this fact, Discount Tire neither provides nor recommends aftermarket siping for your tires."

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[ndwgolf]

I've now gone back to the BF Goodrich 305/55/r20................love them

 

[BButah]

I've now gone back to the BF Goodrich 305/55/r20................love them

Dang! Those are YUGE! Looks great from the front.... any chance for a side shot?

 

[ndwgolf]

Dang! Those are YUGE! Looks great from the front.... any chance for a side shot?

 

[BButah]

Wow! Now that is a fully-modded truck! Great job! I really like that “sport bar” or whatever it’s called? (Behind the rear window). Where did you get that?

Again.... your truck looks GREAT! ?

 

[ndwgolf]

Wow! Now that is a fully-modded truck! Great job! I really like that “sport bar” or whatever it’s called? (Behind the rear window). Where did you get that?

Again.... your truck looks GREAT! ?

You mean the bike rack??? its a Thule bike rack 2 of them

 

[BButah]

You mean the bike rack??? its a Thule bike rack 2 of them

 

[ndwgolf]

It came with the truck from Ford

 

[ndwgolf]

Its just the same as the Widetrack sold here in Thailand
I put the badges on because I like them.
Yes I got a chip that took it from 168 to 202 BHP.....any more speed and I will need to upgrade the brakes.
Thanks

Neil

 

[Swingpure]

ndwgolf, what an amazing looking Ranger.

Glad to hear you found the right tires for your needs. We say many times that all tires are a product of compromise. There is no one tire that scored a 5 out of 5 in all performance areas. It pays to know what your priorities are and choose the right tires to fit your performance attributes.

I was reading this old thread and read your post and it made me think.

I was dreaming of getting BF Goodrich’s KO2 265/70R17. I thought they would look great on my truck and even photo shopped them onto my truck.

But the reality other than appearance, I would rarely take advantage of the tire as I will be 99% of the time on pavement.

Do people sometimes get larger triuck tires like 265/70R17 but more as a performance tire, as opposed to an All Terrain tire and if so, what would your recommend?

 

[Discount Tire]

I was reading this old thread and read your post and it made me think.

I was dreaming of getting BF Goodrich’s KO2 265/70R17. I thought they would look great on my truck and even photo shopped them onto my truck.

But the reality other than appearance, I would rarely take advantage of the tire as I will be 99% of the time on pavement.

Do people sometimes get larger triuck tires like 265/70R17 but more as a performance tire, as opposed to an All Terrain tire and if so, what would your recommend?

Excellent photoshop @Swingpure!

As far increasing size, It really depends on what the performance expectation is. If handling/steering response is high on the priority list, then increasing to a taller tire with more sidewall height may not be the right choice.

That being said, there are tire models in plus sizes that are tailored more towards on-road performance., even under the all-terrain segment. The Michelin defender LTX M/S is a solid choice and a couple A/T models that come to mind would be the Continental TerrainContact A/T and WildPeak A/T3W.

 

[Swingpure]

Excellent photoshop @Swingpure!

As far increasing size, It really depends on what the performance expectation is. If handling/steering response is high on the priority list, then increasing to a taller tire with more sidewall height may not be the right choice.

That being said, there are tire models in plus sizes that are tailored more towards on-road performance., even under the all-terrain segment. The Michelin defender LTX M/S is a solid choice and a couple A/T models that come to mind would be the Continental TerrainContact A/T and WildPeak A/T3W.

The Michelin Defender is likely the best tire for what I would want, but the Wildpeaks has more the look I would prefer and since you give your blessing thst it is a solid choice, I will focus on it. It will be a future, not immediate purchase.

Two more photoshops, one with the Defender and the other with the Wildpeaks. (Not my wheels).(I made the tires/wheels slightly too big)

 

[AverageWhiteGuy]

Its just the same as the Widetrack sold here in Thailand
I put the badges on because I like them.
Yes I got a chip that took it from 168 to 202 BHP.....any more speed and I will need to upgrade the brakes.
Thanks

Neil

Seen significant brake improvement by swapping out the factory rotors with vented/drilled rotors, brake pads, and steel-braided lines. The OE stuff is apparently rubber hoses:


Kinda curious why they didn't upgrade the calipers.

 

[asimpson997]

Had Duelers on my last truck and they fell apart before 38k miles. 2-3/32 depth and two had separated. Would buy the used BFs if you still have them. Traded that f-150 for the ranger and had 50k on my KO2s and they only wore for 13/32 down to 10/32 and were great in snow.

 

[Swingpure]

Excellent photoshop @Swingpure!

As far increasing size, It really depends on what the performance expectation is. If handling/steering response is high on the priority list, then increasing to a taller tire with more sidewall height may not be the right choice.

That being said, there are tire models in plus sizes that are tailored more towards on-road performance., even under the all-terrain segment. The Michelin defender LTX M/S is a solid choice and a couple A/T models that come to mind would be the Continental TerrainContact A/T and WildPeak A/T3W.

How would you compare the Toyo Open Country AT3 and the Falken Wildpeaks?

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