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Bridgestone Revo 2 or BFG All-Terrain KO

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by BIGLuke, Nov 18, 2009.

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Which one?

Poll closed Dec 18, 2009.
  1. BFG All-Terrain T/A KO

    52.6%
  2. Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo 2

    48.2%
  1. Nov 18, 2009 at 8:35 AM
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    BIGLuke

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    So winter is approaching fast and I'm in need of new tires. I've checked out both tires mentioned in the title and I'm torn between them. I can get the Revos for a little less than 700 installed and balanced and I can get the BFGs for a little lass than 800 installed and balanced. I don't know which to go with. I mainly drive on-road maybe %15 of off-road driving in a year. The winters get pretty bad in the Chicago area. What do you guys think I should go with? I don't have a lift and would be going with the 265/70/16 unless I can fit a little bigger. Different tire recommendations are welcome.
     
  2. Nov 18, 2009 at 8:39 AM
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  3. Nov 18, 2009 at 8:40 AM
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    Yeah I was thinking about doing that, just didn't want to mess anything up.
     
  4. Nov 18, 2009 at 8:41 AM
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    I voted Bridgestone duelers because you can pick them up in a p rating. Lighter tire means less rotational mass(better gas mileage). Revo's look a lot beefier in person as well.

    As for the poll, BFG are gonna win because that's what most people on TW run with. I've had them and they are good, just to heavy for my liking.
     
  5. Nov 18, 2009 at 8:43 AM
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    Well after checking both of them out I was leaning more towards the Revos, but wanted to get more advice from you guys. I do think the BFGs look meaner though. What is the p rating? Thanks for your input.
     
  6. Nov 18, 2009 at 8:50 AM
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    p is passenger, gona weigh less so >mpg
     
  7. Nov 18, 2009 at 9:15 AM
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    Thank you! What p rating should I go with if I get them?
     
  8. Nov 18, 2009 at 9:15 AM
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    anyone else wanna chime in?
     
  9. Nov 18, 2009 at 9:17 AM
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    im voting revo 2's for the fact they are rated better in almost every topic on tirerack.com compared to the bfg's and they are just a better tire IMO

    btw hows the hooters lady doing???? :D
     
  10. Nov 18, 2009 at 9:21 AM
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    Thanks! I'm leaning more and more to the revo 2s AS to the hooters chick I have no idea, Haven't been there since the last time and not sure when I'll go again.
     
  11. Nov 18, 2009 at 9:46 AM
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    I just purchased the revo 2 a week ago (265/65/17). They are very aggresive looking and handle awesome (rain). I am getting better gas mileage than with the old Dunlaps that were on it.
     
  13. Nov 18, 2009 at 9:54 AM
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    BFG A/T all day i wont buy any other tire other than BFG
     
  14. Nov 18, 2009 at 11:25 AM
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    Thank you. I wonder if they would get better mpg than the stock BGFs...
     
  15. Nov 18, 2009 at 11:26 AM
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    Thank you. I do like the appearance of the BFG KO but I didn't like the way the stock BFGs handled in snow and rain
     
  16. Nov 18, 2009 at 11:38 AM
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    Both are GREAT tires, but I'm a BFG guy. :p
     
  17. Nov 18, 2009 at 11:40 AM
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    LOL so you pay more for the same
     
  18. Nov 18, 2009 at 11:41 AM
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    I've got a pretty decent hook-up. :cool:
     
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    Well hook a brotha up then
     
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