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I completely agree.
The tires are BFG AT KO2. I just put some on my truck that I traded in (less than 1000 miles on the tires) and the negotiating began with "how much would it cost for your parts department to upgrade the tires?" The salesman was a straight-shooter, and he told me that they can always make use of the stock tires, as they have a pretty large fleet of used vehicles, and most people would like new rubber when they buy a used vehicle. The difference was about $400. They keep the duelers or whatever, and I didn't have to sell garbage tires on craigslist. win-win.
I told him that it would make me very happy if he could include that in the price. He did, and I was right-- I was very happy.
This was the third dealership I visited, and it was worth the 1 hour drive. They made the exact vehicle I wanted appear in about 5 weeks. The other two dealers told me 90 days, which a bit of reading told me that that isn't out of the ordinary.
I've been a cooper tire owner for years, and even tried some hankooks. The BFG AT's are a good tire in terms of treadwear : aggressiveness. And they have great road manners. Highly recommended.
Life is too short for tires you don't like. I ran down the stockers on my last vehicle, and it turned in to a hydroplaning beast after about 10,000 miles.
Not doing that again. I was thrilled to pick up my new 4r with the tires I wanted, and 2 clicks on the odometer. There was a small crowd around the 4R when I arrived. It sure looks sharp with those tires. They're 265/70's, btw.
Thanks for the kind words. Maybe I'll run in to you some day JayceeP. Always nice to see another NB'r around.
regards,
-Rob