BF Goodrich TA Mud Terrain Tires - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

stllookn · 02-27-2009, 05:17 PM

Anyone running a big (33 inch) set of these on their truck? I am wondering about the road noise. I could not hear the TA All Terrain tires when I was running them but am a little concerned about this more aggressive tread.

70 Suburban · 02-27-2009, 05:24 PM

i dont have to much trouble with them... but I have a cst. not sure if that makes any diff

herodcreekfarms · 02-27-2009, 05:39 PM

they will be ok at first, but then after a while they will start to cup, its worst the heavier the truck.
thing to help avoid the cupping and irregular wear.... maintain your tire pressure, rotate tires regularly, and make sure the truck is aligned, and the wheels balance.

stllookn · 02-27-2009, 05:48 PM

I was thinking of using them on my Longhorn with the camper. I am very careful about tire pressure and rotation. These are very low mileage nearly new tires and the guy is offering a smoking deal ($300..new set $786+tax) on them since they are 16.5's. I am going to insulate the heck out of the cab so that might certainly kill the road noise and vibration. Wondering about cross country trips however. They will be perfect when I convert it to 4x4 in the future...LOL!\\

Thanks for the comments guys!

thirdstreettito · 02-27-2009, 06:04 PM

I'm going with 33x9.5 BFG A/T All Terrain KO on my K10 when I need tires. I've heard they are only noisy above 75. But the Mud Terrain's are probably noisy about 60-65.

MyakkaJeff · 02-27-2009, 06:20 PM

I had 35's on 18's on my Hummer H2. The road noise wasn't bad but the tires didn't last long. About 17,000 miles. The last 2000 miles were terrible. They couldn't be balanced they were so out of round. Had Nitto's put on and so far so good 20'000 miles later. The Mud Terrain is a great looking tire though and for that price you can't go wrong IF they're OK. Big IF used.

harrdawg54 · 02-27-2009, 06:24 PM

I am running the same tires and was making regular 80 mile trips. I didn't hear much noise and I have a '69 K20 that weighed in at almost 7000 pounds after I left the dump.

stllookn · 02-27-2009, 06:32 PM

Jeff and thirdstreet, Very good points! I won't drive that fast with the camper and it is not a DD. The brand "X" I have now make noise at 60 if I listen for it. If I decide to go with them I will inspect them carefully and have them mounted immediately for a drive to make sure they are good...or no deal!

harrdawg54...thanks! I'll be going to Sandpoint in the truck this next summer...hopefully!

**too much stuff** · 02-27-2009, 07:00 PM

I have around 50,000 miles on my mud terrains. Very high maintenence tires, but very good if you maintain them.
33x12.5x15 on a 70 1/2 ton 4x4. They make noise just because of the side lugs. Hard to get away from that with that style of tire. Something i got used to for sure. Plus they do look good.

thirdstreettito · 02-27-2009, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

I have around 50,000 miles on my mud terrains. Very high maintenence tires, but very good if you maintain them.
33x12.5x15 on a 70 1/2 ton 4x4. They make noise just because of the side lugs. Hard to get away from that with that style of tire. Something i got used to for sure. Plus they do look good.

What is involved with maintaining them?

PanelDeland · 02-27-2009, 08:21 PM

"These are very low mileage nearly new tires and the guy is offering a smoking deal"

Low milage and the guy is willing to take less than half what he gave for them.
I would guess there is something about them he is unhappy with.That said you may be also.

harrdawg54 · 02-27-2009, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by stllookn

Jeff and thirdstreet, Very good points! I won't drive that fast with the camper and it is not a DD. The brand "X" I have now make noise at 60 if I listen for it. If I decide to go with them I will inspect them carefully and have them mounted immediately for a drive to make sure they are good...or no deal!

harrdawg54...thanks! I'll be going to Sandpoint in the truck this next summer...hopefully!

That is where I was going, Sandpoint and back every weekend at least this last summer.

70cstjr · 02-27-2009, 09:38 PM

well i can tell you i have about 50k on my all terrain TA KOs and i have about 3/32nds left

stllookn · 02-27-2009, 10:35 PM

He emailed me back...they are gone. Back on my quest for BFG AT's now. Thanks for the help.

va_tlc · 02-27-2009, 10:51 PM

im sure youll be much happier with a/t. iv had both and couldnt wait till the muds wore out, to buy the a/ts. seems the all terrians last forever and wear great.

**too much stuff** · 02-27-2009, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

What is involved with maintaining them?

Air pressure, and rotation. Big lug tires "chop" easily when on tar most of the time. If the front end isn't perfectly aligned they will chop or scuff. I even adjust the air pressure according to how they wear. I rotate in an X pattern on the vehicle. Heck, most people don't do anything with their tires.

LuckyHenriksen · 02-27-2009, 11:56 PM

I have some mud terrains on my bronco, they ride smooth enough and don't make too much noise, but I can't hear over the flowmasters anyways

**too much stuff** · 02-28-2009, 12:11 PM

Too bad you missed out. They are a good looking tire...

50MOTORHEAD · 02-28-2009, 03:48 PM

I have a 75 blazer that I use for snow plowing in the winter and drop the top for the summer. I run 31's at's in the winter and 33 mt's in the summer. You have to realize that the top is off most of the time in the summer but the difference is HUGE. The mt's are WAY too noisey. I am in the process of looking for good used 33 at's for this summer. I don't want to run the mt's again !
I realize that it is apple and oranges ,because of the difference in size but the at's handel SO much better.The mt's are meant for mud,and thats about it IMO-Keith

02-27-2009, 05:17 PM	#1
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	BF Goodrich TA Mud Terrain Tires Anyone running a big (33 inch) set of these on their truck? I am wondering about the road noise. I could not hear the TA All Terrain tires when I was running them but am a little concerned about this more aggressive tread. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

02-27-2009, 05:24 PM	#2
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: BF Goodrich TA Mud Terrain Tires i dont have to much trouble with them... but I have a cst. not sure if that makes any diff

02-27-2009, 05:39 PM	#3
herodcreekfarms Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: leesburg ga Posts: 88	Re: BF Goodrich TA Mud Terrain Tires they will be ok at first, but then after a while they will start to cup, its worst the heavier the truck. thing to help avoid the cupping and irregular wear.... maintain your tire pressure, rotate tires regularly, and make sure the truck is aligned, and the wheels balance.

02-27-2009, 05:48 PM	#4
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: BF Goodrich TA Mud Terrain Tires I was thinking of using them on my Longhorn with the camper. I am very careful about tire pressure and rotation. These are very low mileage nearly new tires and the guy is offering a smoking deal ($300..new set $786+tax) on them since they are 16.5's. I am going to insulate the heck out of the cab so that might certainly kill the road noise and vibration. Wondering about cross country trips however. They will be perfect when I convert it to 4x4 in the future...LOL!\\ Thanks for the comments guys! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary) Last edited by stllookn; 02-27-2009 at 05:51 PM.

02-27-2009, 06:04 PM	#5
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: BF Goodrich TA Mud Terrain Tires I'm going with 33x9.5 BFG A/T All Terrain KO on my K10 when I need tires. I've heard they are only noisy above 75. But the Mud Terrain's are probably noisy about 60-65. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

02-27-2009, 06:20 PM	#6
MyakkaJeff Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Florida, Myakka River Posts: 143	Re: BF Goodrich TA Mud Terrain Tires I had 35's on 18's on my Hummer H2. The road noise wasn't bad but the tires didn't last long. About 17,000 miles. The last 2000 miles were terrible. They couldn't be balanced they were so out of round. Had Nitto's put on and so far so good 20'000 miles later. The Mud Terrain is a great looking tire though and for that price you can't go wrong IF they're OK. Big IF used. __________________ '63 C10 lwb flatbed '66 C10 lwb stepside '68 C10 lwb stepside (parts) '68 C10 lwb fleetside (17 yr old son's ongoing project) '03 HUMMER H2 (wife's) '06 3500 flatbed liftgate (My work truck)

02-27-2009, 06:24 PM	#7
harrdawg54 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sandpoint, Idaho Posts: 178	Re: BF Goodrich TA Mud Terrain Tires I am running the same tires and was making regular 80 mile trips. I didn't hear much noise and I have a '69 K20 that weighed in at almost 7000 pounds after I left the dump. __________________ 1969 Chevy K20 Custom Camper 350, 4sp, 33's High on plans, Low on funds

02-27-2009, 06:32 PM	#8
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: BF Goodrich TA Mud Terrain Tires Jeff and thirdstreet, Very good points! I won't drive that fast with the camper and it is not a DD. The brand "X" I have now make noise at 60 if I listen for it. If I decide to go with them I will inspect them carefully and have them mounted immediately for a drive to make sure they are good...or no deal! harrdawg54...thanks! I'll be going to Sandpoint in the truck this next summer...hopefully! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary) Last edited by stllookn; 02-27-2009 at 06:34 PM.

02-27-2009, 07:00 PM	#9
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,787	Re: BF Goodrich TA Mud Terrain Tires I have around 50,000 miles on my mud terrains. Very high maintenence tires, but very good if you maintain them. 33x12.5x15 on a 70 1/2 ton 4x4. They make noise just because of the side lugs. Hard to get away from that with that style of tire. Something i got used to for sure. Plus they do look good. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

02-27-2009, 08:21 PM	#11
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: BF Goodrich TA Mud Terrain Tires "These are very low mileage nearly new tires and the guy is offering a smoking deal" Low milage and the guy is willing to take less than half what he gave for them. I would guess there is something about them he is unhappy with.That said you may be also. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil" Last edited by PanelDeland; 02-27-2009 at 08:22 PM.

02-27-2009, 09:38 PM	#13
70cstjr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: laura, ohio Posts: 935	Re: BF Goodrich TA Mud Terrain Tires well i can tell you i have about 50k on my all terrain TA KOs and i have about 3/32nds left __________________ PROJECT CIRCUIT RIDER

02-27-2009, 10:35 PM	#14
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: BF Goodrich TA Mud Terrain Tires He emailed me back...they are gone. Back on my quest for BFG AT's now. Thanks for the help. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

02-27-2009, 10:51 PM	#15
va_tlc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: VIRGINIA Posts: 905	Re: BF Goodrich TA Mud Terrain Tires im sure youll be much happier with a/t. iv had both and couldnt wait till the muds wore out, to buy the a/ts. seems the all terrians last forever and wear great. __________________ 1969 rs 1966fastback 1969swbc/10 2006gt 1972swb4x4

02-27-2009, 11:56 PM	#17
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: BF Goodrich TA Mud Terrain Tires I have some mud terrains on my bronco, they ride smooth enough and don't make too much noise, but I can't hear over the flowmasters anyways __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

02-28-2009, 12:11 PM	#18
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,787	Re: BF Goodrich TA Mud Terrain Tires Too bad you missed out. They are a good looking tire... Attached Images __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto



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02-28-2009, 03:48 PM	#19
50MOTORHEAD Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: midwest Posts: 113	Re: BF Goodrich TA Mud Terrain Tires I have a 75 blazer that I use for snow plowing in the winter and drop the top for the summer. I run 31's at's in the winter and 33 mt's in the summer. You have to realize that the top is off most of the time in the summer but the difference is HUGE. The mt's are WAY too noisey. I am in the process of looking for good used 33 at's for this summer. I don't want to run the mt's again ! I realize that it is apple and oranges ,because of the difference in size but the at's handel SO much better.The mt's are meant for mud,and thats about it IMO-Keith

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