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Which ATs

BFG ATs

75%

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New GG ATs

24%

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RED-DOT

Member Since: 29 Jun 2009
Location: stirling
Posts: 2363

I did and they are.. i have both to hand. 2008 RS4 gone, 123d M Sport, and a Puma 90 XS..

18th Oct 2010 8:27pm

bm52

Member Since: 04 Apr 2010
Location: Kent
Posts: 2189

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Havana

interesting comments on the BFGs being a bit slippery

i ran them on my 300tdi and only slipped once on ice, never on wet roads. could it be as a result of tyre pressure, i ran mine at 30 front and rear. if they are run at say 36 -38 at the rear perhaps they could have a tendancy to slide. Just a thought?

anyway - BFGs are winning 3-1 at the moment, is it too early to declare a result?

prices - i have a typical quote for GG AT2s, no one is quoting on the new ones at the moment. i also have a virtually 'at cost' quote for the BFGs - very tempting

BM52

18th Oct 2010 9:10pm

roel

Member Since: 08 Aug 2009
Location: Lelystad
Posts: 2039

Just to show there are differences but also look carefully some have abs and some don't.

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I would prefer a D3 with good tyres if I have to brake hard. Specially in a case were I don't have distance enough I still have good airbags.

Roel

1984 90 2.5 na Diesel - RR V8 (1994-2001)
1997 Camel Trophy Discovery 300TDI (2001-2009)
2005 G4 Discovery III 4.4 V8 (2008-2018) It's gone but it still hurts.
2003 90 Td5 (2009-now)

19th Oct 2010 6:43am

Glynparry25

Member Since: 16 Feb 2009
Location: Miserable Midlands
Posts: 3015

2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS DCPU Tonga Green

roel wrote:
Just to show there are differences but also look carefully some have abs and some don't.

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I have seen them do this in Germany- they go to large car parks and open areas to invite the public in with their car so they can push them to the limit and find out their abilities. Good idea in my books

Glyn

19th Oct 2010 7:23am

Naks

Member Since: 27 Jan 2009
Location: Stellenbosch, ZA
Posts: 2650

2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Alpine White

BFG AT FTW!

19th Oct 2010 8:34am

AJS4X4

Member Since: 28 May 2008
Location: Surrey
Posts: 793

I like my AT2's.

Don't last as long as BFG AT KO but are much better in the wet and give a better feel for the road.

Andy.

19th Oct 2010 12:11pm

bm52

Member Since: 04 Apr 2010
Location: Kent
Posts: 2189

Thanks for all the advice. New BFG ATs are now on and the TRs are for sale if anyone is interested.

New BFgs
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BM52

26th Oct 2010 1:06pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20576

Good choice I'd like to do the same one day but it does cost a pretty penny. They look more suitable for a Landy in my opinion if you know what i mean.

26th Oct 2010 4:31pm

TACK

Member Since: 26 Apr 2009
Location: Essex
Posts: 1045

Looks good, what size are they BM52?

26th Oct 2010 5:29pm

bm52

Member Since: 04 Apr 2010
Location: Kent
Posts: 2189

i went standard 235's. i had them on my 300 and they seemed to give a good balance between dry grip, digging into the soft stuff and snow. i have never had a problem in the wet with 235s whereas some people seem to have issues. i have always wondered whether it has had anything to do with wider tyres don't grip so well in the wet.......no real idea. decided to go standard width again. BM52

26th Oct 2010 6:10pm

jst

Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 8152

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey

good choice, ATs work well for me. Cheers

James
110 2012 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop

26th Oct 2010 9:10pm

discocuzzy

Member Since: 16 Jul 2008
Location: surrey
Posts: 1200

BigMike wrote:
I've had BFGs for many miles, but to be honest, I now prefer the GG AT2. Whoever said the sidewalls are "thin" - sorry I think that's nonsense. They are equally as robust in my experience, just quite a bit cheaper if you're buying 5 or even 6.

Here is proof of the nonsense im afraid AT2s i had fitted to my D3, kissed the sidewall and i mean kissed on a loose rock in Tunisia and this is the result:

Tyres were less than 1000 miles old.
I really liked them on the Disco but also had slight traction issues in the wet as well..now running Mickey Thompson ATZs on the 110 and never had an issue...think that knob cobley runs em on his vehicles for all his trips as well...until his Thai bride takes him to the cleaners

You cannot teach stupid people to do clever things

26th Oct 2010 10:28pm

K9F

Member Since: 12 Nov 2009
Location: Bournemouth
Posts: 9610

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

The point about running with higher than 30 psi was a valid one about slipping in the wet I think as I thought they were rubbish then again I ran mine at 34. I also had a BFG AT throw a tread on me on the A419. Hand piercing steel wire all over the place. Wouldn't get them again despite their extreme longevity would definately try their KM2 s next time if I don't hear otherwise. If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!

27th Oct 2010 8:19am

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