Toyo m/t versus BFG m/t tyres

Have heard first hand they are very tough for cross country work, only downside is in 285/75/16 they are nearly 500 bucks each, I too have some BFG MT on order and also looked at that option.

Krakka

Another possible alternative, if your looking for mud terrain tread pattern and a tyre that grips well also on wet roads, llok at the Cooper STT. I will get over 50,000kms out of mine (on an 2003 Prado).

I last time I checked thay were about $350 in 245/70-17 size. Don't know if there any supply issues?

Hi Mick ...

Separate to the side discussion above on tyre grip affected by tyre age and pressure.

If you’re looking for a tyre that grips well in the wet, then it could be worth your while to look at silica compound tyre, instead of a rubber compound.

I expect that the Cooper STT is not the only brand silica compound tyre out there. You final choice will be influenced by your requirements, … in my case, … not many bands were made in a 245/70-17 tyre, so I went with the STT’s and now I like them … more than the BFG.

Btw, IMHO, STT’s grip better in the wet than BFG’s, … put the same pressure (yes I run 40psi on the tar) and get tyres of the same age … and STT will grip on the wet tar better than BFG’s.

cheers ... Anthony

Hi Mick and everyone,
Have you thought about Goodyear Wrangler MTR's?
I have them on my GQ patrol, Ive now done just 70,000 kms on them and they still have plenty of tread left.
They are fantsic in the mud and offraod and are good on wet Bitumen.
I was on their website last week and the new ones just released now have kevlar in them making them stronger and more resistant to punctuing (at least they say it does) :-)
I will be putting these new ones on march/april next year before we go up north in the middle of the year. I will be close to 80,000KM by then on the tyres.

regards
Bryan

Are we talking BFG MTs or BFG MT2's here.....

I thought the latter has now replaced the former?

My MT's have now done 85,000km & still have a bit to go - very happy with them, just hoping the MT2's last as long & do a little better in the wet.

90 series Prado - 265/75R16s (99% bitumen - unfortunately...)

Mick,

I have used both Coopers and BFG's for years. Have currently been running a mixture of Cooper ST's and Dick Cepek FC2's. I have just done a couple of months through some of the roughest off road desert terrain you could imagine in my heavily loaded Pootrol. Couple I was travelling with had the 80 towing an Ultimate running the Toyo Open Country M/T (33"). They are a magnificent tyre. He got one bad stake to my 12 travelling in the same country. (All covered in my blog entries from June this year) The construction of the M/T IMHO is far superior to BFG or Cooper. You can pick it up in the sidewall toughness and shape. The guy is a member on this site (currently travelling though - Lucky B!) so should be able to give you a better wrap than I. I was going for the STT on the new Toyota when it arrives. I'll now be going to the Toyo. Hang the expense, they're worth it.

Cheers Mick

Tyre Size 265/75R16 ,also have spare set of rims for the new tyres
StormyKnight BFG'S are MT2 are the go now Cost $345
Antyony re STT'S No warranty my Cooper dealer claims Cost $335
Bryan how noisy are MTR'S
Mick Toyo's seem pretty tough Cost $390
Tyre use will be mainly on dirt /mud/gravel during winter and on trips with or without the caravan , and put Pirelli Scorpion's AT'S back on over summer[quiet tyre but no good in mud ]
Thanks to all and sundry for your opinions
Mick