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BFGoodrich HD Terrain T/A KT

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Taking the plunge into 315/70R17 on my Power Wagon. Ordered a set of the HD Terrain T/A KT tires from Tirerack to replace the worn out stock size Goodyear UltraTerrains I have been running. I run a set of studded snows in the winter so I wasn't concerned with winter traction abilities. These seem like they may bridge the gap between an A/T and M/T nicely in a lot of respects.

I'll post up some pictures and review once I get them mounted an installed later this month.

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Trash Panda said:
They are pretty much just an MT in most aspects in my experience.

I am a sucker for the look though.
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I agree, except they supposedly have a different rubber compound that should wear better than a soft MT in the summer time. Supposedly….
 
So I will say I like them so far. It goes without saying that the visual upgrade is immense.

I’m used to studded snow tires and thus far these seem potentially quieter than the snows. I’ve recalibrated the tire size using Alfa OBD and while the truck certainly feels “heavier” with these tires I’d say it also feels more surefooted and stable. Time will tell how they wear in.

They only come in a load range F in this size so I’ve drastically lowered the TPMS thresholds with Alfa OBD as well. Currently sitting at 45 front and 50 rear which according to inflation charts is likely still too much but it rides nice and the footprint seems even (haven’t verified with chalk or anything…)

The spare absolutely would not fit with the heat shield in place. I even tried stuffing it up there with zero PSI in the tire. No dice. Ended up removing the heat shield and it stuffed up there fine - ended up leaving 15 PSI in it. I carry an ARB dual unit so I wasn’t worried. I think these run a bit bigger than the advertised 34.4”.

I’m very on the fence about the balance beads. I’m gonna run them for about a week but I think I’m going to be removing them and using traditional weights.

All in all I’m happy so far. 315/70R17 is the size the PW should have come with.

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Looks great! Long term for sure...I ended up going with the MT Baja Boss ATs in that size and off-road is great with these. Sliced the side wall of the cruddy Wranglers two weeks into owning it on a trail LOL. I was able to get my spare under the bed with the shield still in place, odd fit but it worked. Glad you were able to get it to work. Still on the fence around overall balance on these things though. Just had new wheels put on so they balanced again and they are better. But always good to see what other options are out there! Keep us posted!
 
Bobbybob said:
Looks great! Long term for sure...I ended up going with the MT Baja Boss ATs in that size and off-road is great with these. Sliced the side wall of the cruddy Wranglers two weeks into owning it on a trail LOL. I was able to get my spare under the bed with the shield still in place, odd fit but it worked. Glad you were able to get it to work. Still on the fence around overall balance on these things though. Just had new wheels put on so they balanced again and they are better. But always good to see what other options are out there! Keep us posted!
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LOL after the drive in this morning I'm taking it to a tire store and having them get the beads out hahaha. I don't know if I just don't have enough beads in the tires or what but I really don't want to fart around with it anymore when I know weights will work just fine. The beads are good up to about 50 and then things shake - seems to go away mostly once speed is maintained for a while but if a decent bump or something upsets them then the wobble is back.
 
I actually recently ordered a set of these in 37-12.5-17 to replace my KO2s that lasted 30K miles. Should be getting installed in the next week or two. Hoping to get more life out of the HD Terrains and have only heard good things.
 
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