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Re: BFG KO2’s or Ridge Grapplers
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#4175190
08/03/24 10:30 PM
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turkey247
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12 point
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We’ve ran just about every all terrain and mud tire available with our work fleet. Our trucks are pretty much case studies for somebody who wants good dependable equipment that can also handle a LOT of time off-road in the south. However - I can’t help you - they are all pieces of crap  We haven’t found a single tire that performs worth a crap in what we put them thru.
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Re: BFG KO2’s or Ridge Grapplers
[Re: 3toe]
#4175201
08/03/24 10:47 PM
08/03/24 10:47 PM
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Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 4,642
miss'ippi state
donia
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10 point
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Posts: 4,642
miss'ippi state
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We’ve been through a good many, from second chance retreads to Toyos/BFG, and generally go through a set a year on 4 trucks, regardless of brand. We’ve landed on Hercules for the last couple/few sets and have been pleased from a performance and value standpoint. They are between dedicated mud and a/t tires and are used on highway, gravel and (sometimes muddy) turn rows their entire useful life. Four guys cover the state every 3 weeks from May - Nov checking traps around cotton.
experience is a freakin' awesome teacher....
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Re: BFG KO2’s or Ridge Grapplers
[Re: turkey247]
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08/03/24 11:09 PM
08/03/24 11:09 PM
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Posts: 4,549
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Okatuppa
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10 point
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We’ve ran just about every all terrain and mud tire available with our work fleet. Our trucks are pretty much case studies for somebody who wants good dependable equipment that can also handle a LOT of time off-road in the south. However - I can’t help you - they are all pieces of crap We haven’t found a single tire that performs worth a crap in what we put them thru. Have y’all tried E-Rated (10 Ply) Nitto Trail Grapplers? I’ve been running them for a decade in the same type of conditions and they’ve been great. I get at 65-70K miles out of them.
I ain't fightin nobody that swings around in trees with a running chainsaw like Tarzan. - FurFlyin
Oh I just thought u were a dumba$$ 🤣 my apologies… - jb20
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Re: BFG KO2’s or Ridge Grapplers
[Re: 3toe]
#4175233
08/04/24 07:16 AM
08/04/24 07:16 AM
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Joined: Feb 2019
Posts: 5,060
Montgomery,al,usa
Davyalabama
12 point
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12 point
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Posts: 5,060
Montgomery,al,usa
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I went K03’s, I’m not sure how many thousand I’ve run them, but they seem fine. I like the extra aggressiveness, this seems more in line with the older BFGs not the K02’s.
“If you do not conquer self, you will be conquered by self.” Napoleon Hill
The most difficult thing to understand during conversation is silence. Thoreau
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Re: BFG KO2’s or Ridge Grapplers
[Re: eclipse829]
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08/04/24 07:30 AM
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Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 12,112
BPI
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Booner
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I sell them all. Up until recently I would say Ridge Grapplers. Ive ran them exclusively for several years. They are not what they used to be. They will last forever but, they will start to roar at around 25k regardless of rotation schedule. I'm replacing them left and right. KO2's as stated above have been difficult to balance lately. Recon Grapplers seem to be doing well. I have them on my sons truck. Toyo Open County AT3 seems to be the best out there right now. Balance well and relatively quiet. I sell 600 to 700 tires a month so this is real world experience I've been pleased with my Toyos. They started roaring after 50k. but that's still good for the miles I've gotten
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Re: BFG KO2’s or Ridge Grapplers
[Re: 3toe]
#4175255
08/04/24 08:46 AM
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Posts: 5,447
Heart of Dixie
Narrow Gap
12 point
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12 point
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 5,447
Heart of Dixie
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I run Toyo Open Country AT3 on both of my GMC Sierra’s. They are really good tires for all around use.
Duty, Honor, Country
Robert E. Lee
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Re: BFG KO2’s or Ridge Grapplers
[Re: cartervj]
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08/04/24 08:50 AM
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Posts: 610
Clayton,Al
Chickenrig
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Posts: 610
Clayton,Al
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Toyo AT3 second set in my f250. Got. A little over 55,000 miles in the last set. These are the bomb! Best tire on the market 50-60K on my Superduty every time
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Re: BFG KO2’s or Ridge Grapplers
[Re: turkey247]
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08/04/24 08:59 AM
08/04/24 08:59 AM
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Joined: May 2018
Posts: 4,205
Banks of Little River
JohnnyLoco
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10 point
Joined: May 2018
Posts: 4,205
Banks of Little River
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We’ve ran just about every all terrain and mud tire available with our work fleet. Our trucks are pretty much case studies for somebody who wants good dependable equipment that can also handle a LOT of time off-road in the south. However - I can’t help you - they are all pieces of crap We haven’t found a single tire that performs worth a crap in what we put them thru. Have y’all run Toyo M55’s ?
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Re: BFG KO2’s or Ridge Grapplers
[Re: kodiak06]
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08/04/24 09:35 AM
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Posts: 3,138
NOALA
RidgeRanger
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Falkens are worth a look, lots of people loving them on the trails.
I've had a couple of sets of Falken ATs and they are good tires, just not aggressive enough for what I need in the wet weather.
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Re: BFG KO2’s or Ridge Grapplers
[Re: Tree Dweller]
#4175286
08/04/24 09:42 AM
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Posts: 11,836
abolt300
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. I sell them all. Up until recently I would say Ridge Grapplers. Ive ran them exclusively for several years. They are not what they used to be. They will last forever but, they will start to roar at around 25k regardless of rotation schedule. I'm replacing them left and right. KO2's as stated above have been difficult to balance lately. Recon Grapplers seem to be doing well. I have them on my sons truck. Toyo Open County AT3 seems to be the best out there right now. Balance well and relatively quiet. I sell 600 to 700 tires a month so this is real world experience Thanks. While we got you here, how is it that a tire here and there, OR a whole series of Tires can experience balance issues ? We can comment on Aldeer from orbit, but we can't figure out Tires ? My friend here wants to know if you have actually been to Tire College ? ![[Linked Image]](https://i.postimg.cc/SXB6By7G/u72dn.jpg) I’ve been told that it has to do with the tooling/mold. The older it gets, the more wear it has on it, and thus the tires coming off the older molds don’t turn out as well. New tooling/molds produce almost perfect tires, as there is no wear on it. Tire companies run their molds as long as the possibly can to maximize return on their investment. It’s just like in the aluminum, iron and steel casting businesses.
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Re: BFG KO2’s or Ridge Grapplers
[Re: Okatuppa]
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08/04/24 01:40 PM
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turkey247
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We’ve ran just about every all terrain and mud tire available with our work fleet. Our trucks are pretty much case studies for somebody who wants good dependable equipment that can also handle a LOT of time off-road in the south. However - I can’t help you - they are all pieces of crap We haven’t found a single tire that performs worth a crap in what we put them thru. Have y’all tried E-Rated (10 Ply) Nitto Trail Grapplers? I’ve been running them for a decade in the same type of conditions and they’ve been great. I get at 65-70K miles out of them. We have two currently running those, but most likely the lower rated tire. They haven’t performed well at all. But I’ll check and should definitely try the E-rated.
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Re: BFG KO2’s or Ridge Grapplers
[Re: 3toe]
#4175379
08/04/24 01:55 PM
08/04/24 01:55 PM
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Posts: 10,191
The Boonies a.k.a. Pickens cou...
300gr
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Posts: 10,191
The Boonies a.k.a. Pickens cou...
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Running toyo at3's on my tacoma. If it's mainly highway use and some trails they are awesome. Low noise and hold to the road great. If offroad a lot then the toyo mt will be the way I go
Two roads diverged in the woods and I took the one with deep ruts,hills and mud.It may be bumpy but WHAT A RIDE!
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Re: BFG KO2’s or Ridge Grapplers
[Re: 3toe]
#4175408
08/04/24 02:25 PM
08/04/24 02:25 PM
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Posts: 20,421
North AL
AU338MAG
Freak of Nature
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Freak of Nature
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 20,421
North AL
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The E Rated Ridge Grappler has been the best tire I've ever used in 40 years. Will need a set of tires to replace the OEM tires on my 23 Sierra 1/2 ton soon and will be getting Ridge Grapplers again.
Dying ain't much of a living boy...Josey Wales
Molon Labe
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