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She is starting to come together.

1. Window Tint

2. Running boards  (So my old ass can get in.)

3. MX4 bed cover

4. Husky Bed mat.

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Of those three tires, I'd say the Bridgestone AT, I've had problems in the past with the original BFG AT and KO2.  Recently I've ran two sets of Cooper LTX AT3's and now went back to Michelin, you jus

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The problem I have with Michelin is that they suck in most conditions off-road. And can share one story where I was running them pulled off to read a map, yes, I am that old, and the tires would not m

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I hear you!  A good All Terrain (AT) tire works best for most people, Michelin makes an AT tire, but it's pretty mellow.  That is why I switched to the Cooper AT3 LTX tires.  I did have one fail in th

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Of those three tires, I'd say the Bridgestone AT, I've had problems in the past with the original BFG AT and KO2.  Recently I've ran two sets of Cooper LTX AT3's and now went back to Michelin, you just can't beat the quality of a Michelin tire.  

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On 4/15/2026 at 10:40 AM, MORSNO said:

Of those three tires, I'd say the Bridgestone AT, I've had problems in the past with the original BFG AT and KO2.  Recently I've ran two sets of Cooper LTX AT3's and now went back to Michelin, you just can't beat the quality of a Michelin tire.  

The problem I have with Michelin is that they suck in most conditions off-road. And can share one story where I was running them pulled off to read a map, yes, I am that old, and the tires would not move my truck even in 4 wheel drive. This was in the winter, and it was cold as hell while winching the truck back onto the road. I said to myself that day I will never run pure street tires on my truck again.

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1 hour ago, GAMark said:

The problem I have with Michelin is that they suck everywhere off-road. And can share one story where I was running them pulled off to read a map yes, I am that old, and the tires would not move my truck even in 4 wheel drive. This was in the winter, and it was cold as hell while winching the truck back onto the road. I said to myself that day I will never run pure street tires on my truck again.

 

I hear you!  A good All Terrain (AT) tire works best for most people, Michelin makes an AT tire, but it's pretty mellow.  That is why I switched to the Cooper AT3 LTX tires.  I did have one fail in the middle of nowhere Montana, but it was from the first run of the tire and carrying a heavy load in 96-degree weather.  Photo of tire still holding air.....

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My 2024 AT4HD came with OEM BFG KO3's, probably a little different than the ones from a tire shop. I like them for mid-April to mid-October. I run a studded snow tire on GM wheels for the other 6 months. I just swapped them over today. 

 

I'd replace the KO3's with another set when the time comes. 

 

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The new Michelin LTX MS2's if you can get them are some of the best on the market now for a on road and light off road. My work sells those like nobodies business in the winter time here, by far the best selling tire here.

 

Of the ones you posted I'd go Falkens. Or look into the Toyo Open Country AT3's if they have your size, great tire. Have them on my parents Silverado.

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I've heard a few shops mention that BFGs are good on traction and wear, but are a ****** to balance, and you must constantly rebalance them over their lifetime. 

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Every tire I've tried other than BFG All-Terrain has been a let down at best and disaster at worst. 

 

Actually, every tire other than BFG has been that way.

 

I know they (BFG) are owned by Michelin - but every Michelin tire I've had has been a disaster of one form or other. I won't buy them and tell everyone I know the same. 

 

 

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Bridgestone Dueler A/T Ascent

 Installed this morning.

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Not one of the 4 tires was over 12 on the Road Force machine.

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Personally I wouldn't run that tire - I only run snowflake rated tires, even if I might still run dedicated snow tires part of the winter.  KO3's are at least snowflake rated - they may not be fantastic in the snow, but they are decent for at least the first half of treadwear.  The OEM versions ride quite nicely IMHO.  I had a set of KO2's on a Colorado and had no issues with them other than getting a bit loud as they wear past halfway.  I also had the cooper 4S and won't run that tire again - not nearly good enough in the snow, and not very good at all offroad.

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13 hours ago, c4racer2 said:

Personally I wouldn't run that tire - I only run snowflake rated tires, even if I might still run dedicated snow tires part of the winter.  KO3's are at least snowflake rated - they may not be fantastic in the snow, but they are decent for at least the first half of treadwear.  The OEM versions ride quite nicely IMHO.  I had a set of KO2's on a Colorado and had no issues with them other than getting a bit loud as they wear past halfway.  I also had the cooper 4S and won't run that tire again - not nearly good enough in the snow, and not very good at all offroad.

The Bridgestone Dueler A/T Ascent is a premium, all-terrain tire designed for modern SUVs and light trucks, balancing rugged off-road capability with a quiet, comfortable on-road ride. It features a unique sawtooth tread design, 3D sipes, and is 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) certified for severe snow service.

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The Bridgestone Dueler A/T Ascent is a premium, all-terrain tire designed for modern SUVs and light trucks, balancing rugged off-road capability with a quiet, comfortable on-road ride. It features a unique sawtooth tread design, 3D sipes, and is 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) certified for severe snow service.

OK thanks - good to know - the website didn't make that very clear.

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