New BFG AT KO speed rating
- Thread starter JB.
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josh220
Banned
Does the speed rating really affect driving safety by very much? It refers to how fast you can drive on them right? I believe the Dunflops suggest a max speed of 80 or 85, but no one drives that slow in CA, you would get hit from behind if you did, even if you were in the slow lane. How fast can you drive on the BFG AT KO's? Those are going to be my next tires.
Koz
New member
Thai said:
Relax tiger; everyone is entitled to their personal opinion. I owned both tires (BFG KO were the old compound) and the REVOs were better in every way. If you don't like my opinion, too bad, it's my opinion! There are also THOUSANDS of other owners that feel the same way in Tire Rack surveys. O that's right, Tire Rack is BS because they don't agree with you either, SORRY!
Koz
Thai
Elite Member
Koz said:
FACTS please!!
Where do the REVOs rank now on TR??
You still have not explained to me why REVOs do not have the snowflake while other bridgestones do. You avoiding this Q??I can show THOUSANDS of other owners who swear that BFG is the best all-terrain out there that can actually do everything!
I wonder who sells more?? (honest q)
Koz
New member
Thai said:Where are all these "facts" come from, Koz?? Oh yeah, bias consumer reviews. Hardly concrete. Too many variables, too many bias possibilities.
And since you love sales figures so much (aka Tundra debate), why don't you post sales figures between BFG AT Ko and REVOs??
Again, why is that you're avoiding an obvious question?? Why is that the REVOs do not have the snowflake while other Bridgestones do??? You claimed in the past that the snowflake is hogwash, yet Bridgestones do use it on some of their tires that qualify for severe snow conditions.
Anxiously awaiting your answer...and stop with this nonsense snowflake envy crap!
You are so right, Your concrete facts have embarrassed me yet again. You and your "Snowflake", PLEASE!
Koz
boston_kevin
New member
josh220 said:
As someone suggested previously, the speed rating is the speed you can go for extended periods of time (i.e. more than 5 minutes) because of the heat generated within the tire.
If I were to be traveling at excessive speeds, I would not be concerned with all terrain traction. Likewise, if I needed all-terrain grip, speed is not usually an issue. It's a trade-off between the two. For most people, the speed rating of Q or R would be fine at speeds up to 100 mph for a while, mostly because you are not on a racing course or weaving in and out of traffic at that speed. Honestly, I'd pay more attention to the fact the tires are inflated correctly and show no signs of dry rot or cracking before I'd focus on the speed rating, especially for an SUV.
boston_kevin
New member
Koz and Thai - are you guys selling tires?
Koz - the new Bridgestone rep for the forum?
Thai - the new BFG rep for the forum?
You guys really go at it between these tires and the sales data for Tundra pickups... It's a new year, everything else is last year's news
Koz - the new Bridgestone rep for the forum?
Thai - the new BFG rep for the forum?
You guys really go at it between these tires and the sales data for Tundra pickups... It's a new year, everything else is last year's news
Thai
Elite Member
boston_kevin said:Koz and Thai - are you guys selling tires?
Koz - the new Bridgestone rep for the forum?
Thai - the new BFG rep for the forum?
You guys really go at it between these tires and the sales data for Tundra pickups... It's a new year, everything else is last year's news
Well, i don't even have BFG on my truck. I equally recommend Goodyear SA, BFG AT KO, Firestone Destination M/T, BFG MT KM2, and Michelin AT-2/Cross Terrains...based on what I think is ok for the poster's question. It's not about what I have on my truck...i have no brand loyalty...i go with what is the best for whatever situation.
Koz, on the other hand, well, you know...he's your typical fanboy where everything he has must be superior to everything else!
Koz said:
So having the tires at near max. inflation is best for higher speed driving for long periods of time ? The hotter the tire gets wouldn't it increase in pressure , maybe beyond the limit.
No I'm not bashing (anything) , just wondering / trying to understand the speed thing.
JB.
New member
Falls said:
Yes, the tire has the most load carrying capacity and resistance to deformation at higher pressures up to max (which is probably why Koz is still with us after using those 86mph tires).:bugeye: Interesting point about putting them at max and then flying down the hwy on a hot day. If I was going to be using them like that, I'd probably put them 5% below max, cold.
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Uneek
Super Moderator
Falls said:
I like to believe the max PSI would be for when the tires are cold and the manufacturer probably has taken into account for the increase PSI when the tires heat up. My buddy who did auto-cross ran 50 PSI on his track tires.
Unless someone here who's got tireshop experience chimes in, JB.'s recommendation would be best.
