pointless to run BFG ATs if you dont off road?

I was just thinking about whether or not it would just be totally stupid to run these tires for strictly highway use. The only reason i ask is because i like the look it gives the truck, but i dont drive off-road. also, if i got a 3 inch lift and ran these tires for highway use only as well, is that just as stupid? thanks guys

 

If you like the look and have the money for the tires, then it is not pointless at all!

 

It's not stupid. They are rather heavy and sometimes difficult to balance, but they will be fine on the highway. I ran my Jeep and Ranger 80 miles a day on the highway on them with no problems.

 

haha, ok. do u know if these tires roughen the ride or affect the handling too much?

 

I am running the BFG Mud/Terrains and I drive the highway A LOT! Granted I also do a good bit of off-roading too BUT they are only a 6 ply tire and don't vibrate much. My taco handles better since adding them too.

 

The ride will be a bit stiffer, especially if you have Load range D like mine, but they handle nicely on the road.

 

I definately reccomend having them road force balanced.

 

ok. thanks for all the quick replies!

 

No problem. Glad to have helped.

 

I have had BFG AT's on the last 2 vehicles I have had. Not really any ill effects, and will put the on my 08 DC when the time comes.

They are not as responsive on the highway as a true highway tire would be, but that's not what they are designed for.

I don't do any off roading, but they are great for snow and the occassional "off-pavement" driving.

 

My BFG A/Ts perform very well on the road!

 

If it is your truck and you have the money then do what you please. I too think they are some good looking tires. I have had them on a few vehicles and love them.

 

I run BFGoodrich a good portion of the year. When I head home from my college, my parents live in a rural area where the BFG are useful. Especially when it snows! Get them and you'll love them.

 

not pointless at all! Everything is about looks.....think about it. I guess these trd sport hoodscoops are pointless too sense they dont work but i wouldn't want mine with out it lol

 

I had a 78 Trans Am, with the 403 Olds in it (6.6L), it had a fully functional shaker hood and scoop. When you go it up to 3500 RPM that sucker would open and it sounded like a jet plane.

 

Get em!

 

They are the only ones I ran on my last truck. I drove it 249K before selling it. I would get about 50K from a set. Oh ya, my last truck was a '91 4x4 Toyota Xcab of course

I did have a couple of problems with a set keeping them balanced, but they always claimed one of my rims was slightly bent on the inside. Never bother to replace it. A subsequent set did just fine on the same rims.