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litew8 · 11-23-2013, 04:06 AM

Looking for reviews, opinions or suggestions on this tire or similar for our trucks. Thanks

**med.bronze** · 11-23-2013, 01:01 PM

Ive run both the all terrain and mud terrain bfg's on my 71 K10 and was very pleased with both. I currently run 33 x 10.50's and was very surprised how quiet their mud terrains were.

Bishops Trucks · 11-23-2013, 01:19 PM

I've run both the all terrain and mud terrain on my 71. I have never had any issues with those tires. I currently run the all terrains on my 97 GMC work truck.

**Stocker** · 11-23-2013, 01:35 PM

Been running 33/12.50-16.5 BFG All Terrains (on 9.75" rims) on my K20 for several years. Great all-around tire, no complaints, though in certain conditions their width works against them. Not the fault of the tire, just that the carcass is too wide for some snow and mud, and you squirm around on the surface instead of digging in. In less gooey conditions the All Terrains are hard to beat.... excellent traction, tough and long-wearing. If I ever wear them out I'll look for something like a 255/85-16 on 7"-8" rims.

litew8 · 11-23-2013, 02:48 PM

Thanks all. Would you consider them too much of a tire for a non K truck, regular driver? I like the look/size of them - but if they're too much for a C10 stock height truck, I may need to consider looking at another model.

**Stocker** · 11-23-2013, 05:00 PM

Well, they are available in quite a few sizes..... exactly what size are you looking for? I've seen plenty of them on 2WD trucks. Good compromise tire for pavement, gravel, dirt.... anyplace you need more traction than a highway tread will give you.

**Razorbacker** · 11-23-2013, 06:43 PM

I like my BFG ATKO's. I have had several sets in different sizes and they never have disappointed. The set on my K10 are 33X10.50's.

litew8 · 11-23-2013, 07:26 PM

Size, I'm not sure. I've never been good with tires and wheels. Here's the look I'm after.

Sicklajoie · 11-23-2013, 07:58 PM

What are you going to run for wheels?
Since you went from 8 lug to 5 lug, it's going to be difficult to get that look unless you can find a 16" 5 lug steel wheel.

Sicklajoie · 11-23-2013, 08:05 PM

The tires on the C/20 picture you posted are probably 265/75/16, which is normally a 31.5" tall tire.
Here's a chart of all the tire sizes for the BF's you're interested in. There's a column for overall diameter, so you can see what other tire sizes are close to the 31.5 you're looking for.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes

Sicklajoie · 11-23-2013, 08:08 PM

Another member, Mr Chevorlet did a nice job making his 1/2 ton look like a 3/4 ton with this setup, but he's running 6 lug rims.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post6320923

litew8 · 11-23-2013, 10:52 PM

Very cool

It's ironic you saying the pic I posted is a C/20 since it's an identical twin of mine from factory (not sure that pic has a wood bed). Mine was converted to a C/10 sometime in its early life. Other than the wheels, mine is a C/20 at heart. Any more pics of similar? Thanks all

Mine

Jahloha · 11-24-2013, 01:13 AM

I've run a BF AT KOs in a couple 2WD trucks. I liked the overall performance and plan on running some 275/70R17's on my truck post build. I prefer a more level/agressive stance. I am also running a 4.11 rear, so the larger tire should help smooth out the 700R4

Just my thoughts.

PS...I dont think running these tires on a 2WD is a bad thing at all...heck its a truck and needs truck tires imo

litew8 · 11-24-2013, 02:53 PM

Looking at pics on the forum, I imagined a combo,
what do you all think about F#rd van wheels (5on5?) with whichever bf a/t may fit.

Would it come closer to the C/20 look (taller, more filling)?

Sicklajoie · 11-24-2013, 03:05 PM

Not to sound like a wiseass, but you're not gonna have a C/20 look with 15" rims.
I'm not sure if there are OEM 16" rims for 5 lugs but you could try these guys.
http://www.stocktonwheel.com/heavy_duty.html

litew8 · 11-24-2013, 03:07 PM

You're not, and I appreciate the feedback/schooling.

Sicklajoie · 11-24-2013, 03:14 PM

Stockton Wheel is under new ownership. I know they had a lot of customer issues under the old management. I don't know if they've been resolved or not.
The 20 Series wheels on the page that I linked might be the way to go as they can custom should be able to make a 16 inch 5 lug rim that would fit the bigger dog dish hubcaps if that's what you prefer.

CG · 11-24-2013, 04:23 PM

I didnt read the other posts, Ill just tell you I had two sets of em (diff trucks) and really like them a lot.

11-23-2013, 04:06 AM	#1
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Any 71-72's running BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A® KO Looking for reviews, opinions or suggestions on this tire or similar for our trucks. Thanks __________________ project: "my happy mess"

11-23-2013, 01:01 PM	#2
med.bronze Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Laurel, Mt. Posts: 522	Re: Any 71-72's running BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A® KO Ive run both the all terrain and mud terrain bfg's on my 71 K10 and was very pleased with both. I currently run 33 x 10.50's and was very surprised how quiet their mud terrains were. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 SWB,bucket seats,dealer cruise,tilt,tac,a/c,shoulder belts, 350/350 1971 K-10 Custom Deluxe 1971 K-10 Custom

11-23-2013, 01:19 PM	#3
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,730	Re: Any 71-72's running BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A® KO I've run both the all terrain and mud terrain on my 71. I have never had any issues with those tires. I currently run the all terrains on my 97 GMC work truck. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

11-23-2013, 01:35 PM	#4
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,722	Re: Any 71-72's running BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A® KO Been running 33/12.50-16.5 BFG All Terrains (on 9.75" rims) on my K20 for several years. Great all-around tire, no complaints, though in certain conditions their width works against them. Not the fault of the tire, just that the carcass is too wide for some snow and mud, and you squirm around on the surface instead of digging in. In less gooey conditions the All Terrains are hard to beat.... excellent traction, tough and long-wearing. If I ever wear them out I'll look for something like a 255/85-16 on 7"-8" rims. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

11-23-2013, 02:48 PM	#5
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Any 71-72's running BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A® KO Thanks all. Would you consider them too much of a tire for a non K truck, regular driver? I like the look/size of them - but if they're too much for a C10 stock height truck, I may need to consider looking at another model. __________________ project: "my happy mess"

11-23-2013, 05:00 PM	#6
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,722	Re: Any 71-72's running BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A® KO Well, they are available in quite a few sizes..... exactly what size are you looking for? I've seen plenty of them on 2WD trucks. Good compromise tire for pavement, gravel, dirt.... anyplace you need more traction than a highway tread will give you. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

11-23-2013, 06:43 PM	#7
Razorbacker Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Benton, AR. Posts: 239	Re: Any 71-72's running BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A® KO I like my BFG ATKO's. I have had several sets in different sizes and they never have disappointed. The set on my K10 are 33X10.50's. Attached Images

11-23-2013, 07:26 PM	#8
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Any 71-72's running BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A® KO Size, I'm not sure. I've never been good with tires and wheels. Here's the look I'm after. __________________ project: "my happy mess"

11-23-2013, 07:58 PM	#9
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,499	Re: Any 71-72's running BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A® KO What are you going to run for wheels? Since you went from 8 lug to 5 lug, it's going to be difficult to get that look unless you can find a 16" 5 lug steel wheel. __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

11-23-2013, 08:05 PM	#10
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,499	Re: Any 71-72's running BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A® KO The tires on the C/20 picture you posted are probably 265/75/16, which is normally a 31.5" tall tire. Here's a chart of all the tire sizes for the BF's you're interested in. There's a column for overall diameter, so you can see what other tire sizes are close to the 31.5 you're looking for. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

11-23-2013, 08:08 PM	#11
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,499	Re: Any 71-72's running BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A® KO Another member, Mr Chevorlet did a nice job making his 1/2 ton look like a 3/4 ton with this setup, but he's running 6 lug rims. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post6320923 Attached Images __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

11-23-2013, 10:52 PM	#12
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Any 71-72's running BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A® KO Very cool It's ironic you saying the pic I posted is a C/20 since it's an identical twin of mine from factory (not sure that pic has a wood bed). Mine was converted to a C/10 sometime in its early life. Other than the wheels, mine is a C/20 at heart. Any more pics of similar? Thanks all Mine __________________ project: "my happy mess"

11-24-2013, 01:13 AM	#13
Jahloha Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 526	Re: Any 71-72's running BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A® KO I've run a BF AT KOs in a couple 2WD trucks. I liked the overall performance and plan on running some 275/70R17's on my truck post build. I prefer a more level/agressive stance. I am also running a 4.11 rear, so the larger tire should help smooth out the 700R4 Just my thoughts. PS...I dont think running these tires on a 2WD is a bad thing at all...heck its a truck and needs truck tires imo __________________ -JASON My grandpa, Gramps, won a 1970 C20 in 1969 for $1. I'm on a mission to restore it before he passes. My 1970 C20 Build Thread

11-24-2013, 02:53 PM	#14
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Any 71-72's running BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A® KO Looking at pics on the forum, I imagined a combo, what do you all think about F#rd van wheels (5on5?) with whichever bf a/t may fit. Would it come closer to the C/20 look (taller, more filling)? __________________ project: "my happy mess" Last edited by litew8; 11-24-2013 at 02:58 PM.

11-24-2013, 03:05 PM	#15
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,499	Re: Any 71-72's running BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A® KO Not to sound like a wiseass, but you're not gonna have a C/20 look with 15" rims. I'm not sure if there are OEM 16" rims for 5 lugs but you could try these guys. http://www.stocktonwheel.com/heavy_duty.html __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/



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11-24-2013, 03:07 PM	#16
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Any 71-72's running BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A® KO You're not, and I appreciate the feedback/schooling. __________________ project: "my happy mess"

11-24-2013, 03:14 PM	#17
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,499	Re: Any 71-72's running BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A® KO Stockton Wheel is under new ownership. I know they had a lot of customer issues under the old management. I don't know if they've been resolved or not. The 20 Series wheels on the page that I linked might be the way to go as they can custom should be able to make a 16 inch 5 lug rim that would fit the bigger dog dish hubcaps if that's what you prefer. __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

11-24-2013, 04:23 PM	#18
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	Re: Any 71-72's running BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A® KO I didnt read the other posts, Ill just tell you I had two sets of em (diff trucks) and really like them a lot. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

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