I'm sorry if this question has been asked before. I was looking in Discounttire and 1010Tires and saw that they had advertised a 285/70/17E size in a BFGoodrich All Terrain. Bfgoorich.com does not list this size in a load range E and I've read on this forum several times about BFG not having it as well. I'm sure someone has seen the tires on the websites that I'm talking about. Is there any truth to it? Does BFG offer it now or is it a typo?

 

Ive got 285/70/17's on mine and they are D load range, if they make one in an E Im unawhere of it. There are alot better tires than the BFG, they hold every little pebble on the road and throw them into the quarter panels.

 

I'd have to disagree with you on that. I've had 3 sets of them. They look good, they're quiet, the grip well, and they last forever. I've yet to find a tire that's as good. Going to a different tire is not an option for me. I'm just wondering about the website's claims.

 

Yeah I used to think the BFGs were the only thing to buy too. Then realized there's others as good or better. Especially on a heavy truck hauling loads.

I totally agree with Whitelightnin on the rock issue.

 

Again, BFG AT is the only option. ONLY option. If i cared about heavy towing I would have bought a dually and at the very least i would keep the bfg rugged trails for my next set. I'm a smart *** i know, but i dont want to hear the "my tire is better than your tire" BS. I've dealt with tires a good bit. I've seen and mounted many sets. I know what i want. Anybody got an answer to my orginial question? I know some of you have seen the ads.

 

Has to be a typo. I checked Discount Tire and they show D's except for one with a E but still has a 121 rating. If it was really an E it should be a 126 rating.

Have you tried calling BFG? Or check their website?

MikeyB

 

Are you sure? All the tires I have looked at are Load range E 121 Service description. My Bridgestone Revo's are 121 rated, they are load range E.

EDIT: I looked up that size and yes they should be 126 for that size but the OEM size is a 121 rated. my Bad!

Hub

 

The BFG Rugged's that came on the truck were 121/118R E's. The Cooper 315's I have now are 121/118R D's. Don't know what it all really means. I do know the OEM tires are rated for 80PSI and the Coopers are only 50. Big deal? I dunno.

I know this is slightly off the original topic, but that question has been answered: Call Discount Tire and/or BFG.

 

the 121 means it is rated for 3267 lbs at max inflation.

Hub

 

BFG did not make a 285 with an E rating when I purchased my 265's. I wanted a BFG AT KO E rated in 285........no luck. About a year ago.

 

The 305/65/17 BFG ATs are E-rated. According to BFG, they are the same height as the 285s and the same width as the 315s.

 

How is that possible?

305s are one width and 315s are another.

 

They're a 65 series tire not a 70.

 

65 is the aspect ratio of sidewall:tread width. it shouldnt have anything to do with the tread with. I'm not sure the standards that are set for making tires, but i've had a set of bridgestone 265/75/16 that were at least half an inch wider than 265/75/16 bfg. go figure. Anyway, thanks for the input. I was pretty sure it was a typo on the website. I'll probably just get load range D 285s. I hate the look of a tire thats too wide for a rim and i plan on keeping my stock rims so going any bigger isnt happening. The only towing i do besides a bass boat is not more than 6-7k short distances. both of which are on tandem axle trailers so my tongue weights arent going to be enough to matter.

 

Sorry Clemson, didn't realize this was your private thread. Glad you found your answer though. Relax......