opinon of BFG 31 AT KO used tire and rim purchase
01-25-2005, 01:46 PM
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opinon of BFG 31 AT KO used tire and rim purchase
I am looking to buy 5 BFG AT KO'S 31 x 10.15 x 15 on YJ canyon rims.
The tires have about 30,000 miles and not used for off-road and seem to
be in good condition. I have an offer into the seller but am curious
about the longetivity of this tire. The tires were rotated in a 5 tire
rotation.
Can anyone shed some light on approx how many miles these tires can
last?
Thanks
The tires have about 30,000 miles and not used for off-road and seem to
be in good condition. I have an offer into the seller but am curious
about the longetivity of this tire. The tires were rotated in a 5 tire
rotation.
Can anyone shed some light on approx how many miles these tires can
last?
Thanks
01-25-2005, 03:17 PM
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Re: opinon of BFG 31 AT KO used tire and rim purchase
Properly rotated, these can last more than 75K miles. Before you buy,
look for uneven wear. Measure the average remaining tread depth to see
how far gone they are. They start with 16.5 in/32nds.
BFG rubber is relatively hard and it can get progressively harder as the
treads erode. This is how they get great mileage, but it means that the
performance benefit of softer rubber decreases as the life span is
approached. Consider this when negotiating a price relative to
percentage of tread wear. If you can get your hands on a durometer,
compare hardness with a new tire (at similar temp).
Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org
ufatbastehd wrote:
> I am looking to buy 5 BFG AT KO'S 31 x 10.15 x 15 on YJ canyon rims.
> The tires have about 30,000 miles and not used for off-road and seem to
> be in good condition. I have an offer into the seller but am curious
> about the longetivity of this tire. The tires were rotated in a 5 tire
> rotation.
> Can anyone shed some light on approx how many miles these tires can
> last?
look for uneven wear. Measure the average remaining tread depth to see
how far gone they are. They start with 16.5 in/32nds.
BFG rubber is relatively hard and it can get progressively harder as the
treads erode. This is how they get great mileage, but it means that the
performance benefit of softer rubber decreases as the life span is
approached. Consider this when negotiating a price relative to
percentage of tread wear. If you can get your hands on a durometer,
compare hardness with a new tire (at similar temp).
Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org
ufatbastehd wrote:
> I am looking to buy 5 BFG AT KO'S 31 x 10.15 x 15 on YJ canyon rims.
> The tires have about 30,000 miles and not used for off-road and seem to
> be in good condition. I have an offer into the seller but am curious
> about the longetivity of this tire. The tires were rotated in a 5 tire
> rotation.
> Can anyone shed some light on approx how many miles these tires can
> last?
01-25-2005, 03:17 PM
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Re: opinon of BFG 31 AT KO used tire and rim purchase
Properly rotated, these can last more than 75K miles. Before you buy,
look for uneven wear. Measure the average remaining tread depth to see
how far gone they are. They start with 16.5 in/32nds.
BFG rubber is relatively hard and it can get progressively harder as the
treads erode. This is how they get great mileage, but it means that the
performance benefit of softer rubber decreases as the life span is
approached. Consider this when negotiating a price relative to
percentage of tread wear. If you can get your hands on a durometer,
compare hardness with a new tire (at similar temp).
Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org
ufatbastehd wrote:
> I am looking to buy 5 BFG AT KO'S 31 x 10.15 x 15 on YJ canyon rims.
> The tires have about 30,000 miles and not used for off-road and seem to
> be in good condition. I have an offer into the seller but am curious
> about the longetivity of this tire. The tires were rotated in a 5 tire
> rotation.
> Can anyone shed some light on approx how many miles these tires can
> last?
look for uneven wear. Measure the average remaining tread depth to see
how far gone they are. They start with 16.5 in/32nds.
BFG rubber is relatively hard and it can get progressively harder as the
treads erode. This is how they get great mileage, but it means that the
performance benefit of softer rubber decreases as the life span is
approached. Consider this when negotiating a price relative to
percentage of tread wear. If you can get your hands on a durometer,
compare hardness with a new tire (at similar temp).
Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org
ufatbastehd wrote:
> I am looking to buy 5 BFG AT KO'S 31 x 10.15 x 15 on YJ canyon rims.
> The tires have about 30,000 miles and not used for off-road and seem to
> be in good condition. I have an offer into the seller but am curious
> about the longetivity of this tire. The tires were rotated in a 5 tire
> rotation.
> Can anyone shed some light on approx how many miles these tires can
> last?
01-25-2005, 03:17 PM
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Re: opinon of BFG 31 AT KO used tire and rim purchase
Properly rotated, these can last more than 75K miles. Before you buy,
look for uneven wear. Measure the average remaining tread depth to see
how far gone they are. They start with 16.5 in/32nds.
BFG rubber is relatively hard and it can get progressively harder as the
treads erode. This is how they get great mileage, but it means that the
performance benefit of softer rubber decreases as the life span is
approached. Consider this when negotiating a price relative to
percentage of tread wear. If you can get your hands on a durometer,
compare hardness with a new tire (at similar temp).
Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org
ufatbastehd wrote:
> I am looking to buy 5 BFG AT KO'S 31 x 10.15 x 15 on YJ canyon rims.
> The tires have about 30,000 miles and not used for off-road and seem to
> be in good condition. I have an offer into the seller but am curious
> about the longetivity of this tire. The tires were rotated in a 5 tire
> rotation.
> Can anyone shed some light on approx how many miles these tires can
> last?
look for uneven wear. Measure the average remaining tread depth to see
how far gone they are. They start with 16.5 in/32nds.
BFG rubber is relatively hard and it can get progressively harder as the
treads erode. This is how they get great mileage, but it means that the
performance benefit of softer rubber decreases as the life span is
approached. Consider this when negotiating a price relative to
percentage of tread wear. If you can get your hands on a durometer,
compare hardness with a new tire (at similar temp).
Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org
ufatbastehd wrote:
> I am looking to buy 5 BFG AT KO'S 31 x 10.15 x 15 on YJ canyon rims.
> The tires have about 30,000 miles and not used for off-road and seem to
> be in good condition. I have an offer into the seller but am curious
> about the longetivity of this tire. The tires were rotated in a 5 tire
> rotation.
> Can anyone shed some light on approx how many miles these tires can
> last?
01-25-2005, 09:57 PM
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Re: opinon of BFG 31 AT KO used tire and rim purchase
IMO, buying used tires is like buying a used toothbrush....
Be careful. Unless you know the seller very well, you have no idea
where they've been or how they've been treated.
They should have a 50,000 mile lifespan if they've been treated
properly.
Be careful. Unless you know the seller very well, you have no idea
where they've been or how they've been treated.
They should have a 50,000 mile lifespan if they've been treated
properly.
01-25-2005, 09:57 PM
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Re: opinon of BFG 31 AT KO used tire and rim purchase
IMO, buying used tires is like buying a used toothbrush....
Be careful. Unless you know the seller very well, you have no idea
where they've been or how they've been treated.
They should have a 50,000 mile lifespan if they've been treated
properly.
Be careful. Unless you know the seller very well, you have no idea
where they've been or how they've been treated.
They should have a 50,000 mile lifespan if they've been treated
properly.
01-25-2005, 09:57 PM
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Re: opinon of BFG 31 AT KO used tire and rim purchase
IMO, buying used tires is like buying a used toothbrush....
Be careful. Unless you know the seller very well, you have no idea
where they've been or how they've been treated.
They should have a 50,000 mile lifespan if they've been treated
properly.
Be careful. Unless you know the seller very well, you have no idea
where they've been or how they've been treated.
They should have a 50,000 mile lifespan if they've been treated
properly.
01-25-2005, 10:33 PM
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Re: opinon of BFG 31 AT KO used tire and rim purchase
75K miles? Maybe it's just the way I drive, but I would think that 50K
miles would be about the limit.
If those tires already have 30k miles on them, I would guess that they are
about 60% worn down. Also, the last half of the tread life gives you
substantially less traction than the first have of the tread life.
Tom
"Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
news:35nnraF4q4ef9U1@individual.net...
> Properly rotated, these can last more than 75K miles. Before you buy,
> look for uneven wear. Measure the average remaining tread depth to see
> how far gone they are. They start with 16.5 in/32nds.
>
miles would be about the limit.
If those tires already have 30k miles on them, I would guess that they are
about 60% worn down. Also, the last half of the tread life gives you
substantially less traction than the first have of the tread life.
Tom
"Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
news:35nnraF4q4ef9U1@individual.net...
> Properly rotated, these can last more than 75K miles. Before you buy,
> look for uneven wear. Measure the average remaining tread depth to see
> how far gone they are. They start with 16.5 in/32nds.
>
01-25-2005, 10:33 PM
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Re: opinon of BFG 31 AT KO used tire and rim purchase
75K miles? Maybe it's just the way I drive, but I would think that 50K
miles would be about the limit.
If those tires already have 30k miles on them, I would guess that they are
about 60% worn down. Also, the last half of the tread life gives you
substantially less traction than the first have of the tread life.
Tom
"Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
news:35nnraF4q4ef9U1@individual.net...
> Properly rotated, these can last more than 75K miles. Before you buy,
> look for uneven wear. Measure the average remaining tread depth to see
> how far gone they are. They start with 16.5 in/32nds.
>
miles would be about the limit.
If those tires already have 30k miles on them, I would guess that they are
about 60% worn down. Also, the last half of the tread life gives you
substantially less traction than the first have of the tread life.
Tom
"Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
news:35nnraF4q4ef9U1@individual.net...
> Properly rotated, these can last more than 75K miles. Before you buy,
> look for uneven wear. Measure the average remaining tread depth to see
> how far gone they are. They start with 16.5 in/32nds.
>
01-25-2005, 10:33 PM
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Re: opinon of BFG 31 AT KO used tire and rim purchase
75K miles? Maybe it's just the way I drive, but I would think that 50K
miles would be about the limit.
If those tires already have 30k miles on them, I would guess that they are
about 60% worn down. Also, the last half of the tread life gives you
substantially less traction than the first have of the tread life.
Tom
"Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
news:35nnraF4q4ef9U1@individual.net...
> Properly rotated, these can last more than 75K miles. Before you buy,
> look for uneven wear. Measure the average remaining tread depth to see
> how far gone they are. They start with 16.5 in/32nds.
>
miles would be about the limit.
If those tires already have 30k miles on them, I would guess that they are
about 60% worn down. Also, the last half of the tread life gives you
substantially less traction than the first have of the tread life.
Tom
"Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
news:35nnraF4q4ef9U1@individual.net...
> Properly rotated, these can last more than 75K miles. Before you buy,
> look for uneven wear. Measure the average remaining tread depth to see
> how far gone they are. They start with 16.5 in/32nds.
>