Why do Rugged Trails suck, again?

I've had no problems on/offroad with these tires so far, in some very rocky/mountainous areas, highway, no issues. The ride is fine and response is nice. But the internet tells me that they suck, and I know that the internet is always right.
Light sarcasm aside-I've only got about 2300 miles on them so far, I do plan on replacing them eventually, but what exactly are the big complaints against them? Will they be alright in snowy conditions (Utah) or should I really think about switching them out by winter?

(and I'm sorry for being that guy with another tire thread )

 

I have read that they turn your Tacoma into a "death sled" in the snow. I live in AZ but head a couple of hours up north to the snow often. I took my rugged trails off with less than 1000 miles on them and sold them on CL for $400. I went to Discount Tire and spent a couple hundred more for some good AT's that will fit every occasion. Now I have a warranty and I can get them rotated for as long as I have them for free.

I went with 265/75/16 Cooper ATP's and I am pretty happy with them. Not as smooth as the BFG Rugged Trails but they are a AT tire, not a HT like the BFG's.

 

Death sled!
Funny-I read that same term in a review on Tire Rack. The more I read about their snow performance, the more I am convinced to get a set of Goodyear Wrangler AT Adv Kevlar tires.

 

At least you got the Trails. I got Dunflops. Surprised I even made it home alive! Seriously though - my Dunlops made it through my first winter fine but I still upgraded within 5k miles. End of the day, tires are wear parts and the factory is going to put cheap-ish tires on initially. Toyota is balancing safety, performance and delivered cost when they select an OEM manufacturer. You can do better.

 

Mine did "okay" this last winter. Needed 250lbs of weight in the bed. Normal dry highways they do fine. I don't off road either. But, where these tires really suck for me is rain. Mine hydroplane like crazy.