Bfg At/ta Tire Wear

[satori]

These BFG AT/TA tires seem to be wearing a little odd compared to what I remember when I had the same kind on my old Izuzu. In the pic, I'm referring to the scuff marks along the outside edges of the tread, on the sidewall side. I do drive on some pretty rough terrain, but these scuffs are from street driving. I can say that with certainty, as these marks are since I cleaned the tires this past weekend. I admit that I corner pretty hard, and my foot is always in the pedal. (basically, I drive the hell out of this thing )

 

Anyway, I don't remember seeing this type of sidewall scuffing on my previous AT/TA's. I run 35 PSI, and these tires have about 1,000 miles on them.

 

Look normal to you?

[satori]

OOps, forgot the pic.

 

[2000DV4.8]

When's the last time you had an alignment?

[satori]

When's the last time you had an alignment?

 

Not since I've had it. I just bought it about 2 months ago. It's the same on all 4 tires though.

[Zembonez]

They look exactly like every BFG AT I've ever owned. The big tread blocks seem to flex a lot when these tires are at full tread depth. (the tread depth is HUGE) It goes away after they wear down some... or at least that's what I've had happen with mine.

[satori]

They look exactly like every BFG AT I've ever owned. The big tread blocks seem to flex a lot when these tires are at full tread depth. (the tread depth is HUGE) It goes away after they wear down some... or at least that's what I've had happen with mine.

 

Huh. I guess the ones on my Izuzu must have been more worn.

[Zembonez]

Huh. I guess the ones on my Izuzu must have been more worn.

You also have to consider that these trucks weigh a lot more than that Isuzu. They will deflect the rubber in those blocks a lot more because of it. I've always gotten great wear out of BFG ATs on my trucks just the same.

[satori]

Good point.

[DJinCO]

I am not an expert, but I have been running BFG AT/TA's since 2001, and IMHO, 35PSI is TOO LOW!

 

I have 265/75-16D's so my tires are LT not P so that's why I go with a higher pressure. If you have a LT tire also, I would consider the tire pressure.

 

I had to go round and round with the tire-tech because he wanted to inflate the tires according to the tire pressure data on the door. Even though it was not the same tire. Just because they sell the tires does NOT mean they know diddly squat about the pressure.

 

Call BFG customer service and ask them.

[satori]

I am not an expert, but I have been running BFG AT/TA's since 2001, and IMHO, 35PSI is TOO LOW!

 

I have 265/75-16D's so my tires are LT not P so that's why I go with a higher pressure. If you have a LT tire also, I would consider the tire pressure.

 

I had to go round and round with the tire-tech because he wanted to inflate the tires according to the tire pressure data on the door. Even though it was not the same tire. Just because they sell the tires does NOT mean they know diddly squat about the pressure.

 

Call BFG customer service and ask them.

 

Same size. What pressure do you run?

[Zembonez]

I am not an expert, but I have been running BFG AT/TA's since 2001, and IMHO, 35PSI is TOO LOW!

 

I have 265/75-16D's so my tires are LT not P so that's why I go with a higher pressure. If you have a LT tire also, I would consider the tire pressure.

 

I had to go round and round with the tire-tech because he wanted to inflate the tires according to the tire pressure data on the door. Even though it was not the same tire. Just because they sell the tires does NOT mean they know diddly squat about the pressure.

 

Call BFG customer service and ask them.

 

Same size. What pressure do you run?

 

Not a bad point. You might try bumping them to say... 38 psi and see what the difference is.

[DJinCO]

50 PSI. I have a lot of emergency gear in the back, plus my bumpers add about 500lbs so I have a pretty heavy truck. If I am towing a trailer then I bump the pressure up to 60PSI.

 

If you are pretty stock, I would try 45 PSI. Make sure they are LT not P metric. Max pressure on LT is 65 PSI.

[satori]

Holy cow, I wasn't expecting 50 psi!

[2000DV4.8]

I'd try bumping up in 3-5psi increments until you get to where you think you should be.

 

A good test is the chalk test. Put a line of chalk on every tire, and drive around the block (don't hit any puddles). If all the chalk wears off, you're at a good PSI, if the outsides don't wear off, you're too high.

[VMax2007]

A good test is the coke test. Put a line of coke on every table, and drive around the block (don't hit any puddles). If all the coke wears off, you're at a good PSI, if the outsides don't wear off, you're too high.

 

huh?