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BFG MudTerrains in the winter.

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#1 ·
So I have the BFG MudTerrains that came on my new Rubi for sale with no takers yet.

My plan is to sell the MudTerrains's to go with something a little bigger on my summer rims, and move my 285/75/17 BFG KO2's to my stock Rubi rims to run in the Winter.

So are the BFG MudTerrains really that crappy in the winter? I pull a snowmobile trailer, and really don't want to worry about White Knuckling it on the highway with crappy tires!

Many Thanks to all for comments from those that have experience with these in the winter!
 
#2 ·
It wouldn't call them terrible but they're not good either. It's just the nature of a mtr. They're ok in deep snow but get a bit dicey on ice. Judging by the fact you own a snow mobile I'm sure your experience in winter driving will let you know your limitations.

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#3 ·
Yeah I agree ^^^

I will add though big difference depending on how much meat they have left on them. My first winter with them they were OK but not really good. Second winter woo buddy I swapped to duratracs half way thru and man were fresh duratracs a huge difference!

Like was mentioned above most of the properties that make a mud tire good work opposite in hard packed snow and ice. Deep snow they were good, infact real good for their size. But honestly aside from trail rides how often does a normal civilian end up driving in "deep snow" during the winter.

I would personally not want to tow with them in the winter if I could avoid it, but that's me. A good set of ATs would be much better.

Here is just a thought but you could try and trade them with someone who has sahara wheels and tires. The bridgestones on the Sahara's are actually pretty good ATs particularly in the wet and snow.
 
#4 ·
In hard packed snow and icy conditions they are pitiful-- and can be dangerous especially on down slopes. They have about the same traction as what you could expect from a bobsled. Some people will tell you they are fine and they have no issues with them but once again it where you live and what conditions you drive in. Here we drive in snow from Mid November to the end of April and it could be several weeks that you travel on snow and ice covered roads-- since I run MT's on the jeep year around I usually park the Jeep for most of the winter.
 
#5 · (Edited)
The BFG KMs are spotty in snow and shitty on ice. Every time I got stuck in snow I was running those KMs.

By contrast, last winter we did a 4,000 mile trip through Montana, Idaho, British Columbia, Washington and Oregon on a set of Goodyear Duratracs, and the Jeep didn't skip a beat!

The factory KMs struggled to hold onto the snow


Those Duratracs didn't skip a beat in snow.


 
#7 ·
So I have the BFG MudTerrains that came on my new Rubi for sale with no takers yet. My plan is to sell the MudTerrains's to go with something a little bigger on my summer rims, and move my 285/75/17 BFG KO2's to my stock Rubi rims to run in the Winter. So are the BFG MudTerrains really that crappy in the winter? I pull a snowmobile trailer, and really don't want to worry about White Knuckling it on the highway with crappy tires! Many Thanks to all for comments from those that have experience with these in the winter!
have the inner tread blocks siped. They will be great at that point.
MT are good in loose packed snow. But ice suck because the solid block treads. Siping them will fix that.
 
#9 ·
Everything sucks on ice unless you're legally allowed to run chains or studs. Even my Blizzaks in the past sucked in icy conditions. Snow on the other hand it handled like a tank.
 
#8 ·
I didn't have any issues with my MTs in Michigan this past winter. No sipping doesn't help at all and next tires for me will likely be KO2s when I need them but I am still far from needing new wheels and tires unfortunately. I have probably 12k on my MTs.
 
#10 ·
Well then I'll stick to the plan. I have awhile yet to sell the MudTerrains or just before winter move my KO2's to the stock Rubi rims so I don't trash my summer rims thanks to Michigan's generous salt use! :puke:

Then maybe for Christmas I will get the bigger tires to put back on my summer rims! :bop:

Just sucks having new with maybe 400 mile tires that no one wants to buy not being used!

It would be nice if Jeep would offer different tire selections. They are already running the KO2's on the Back Country as stock tires! Give us the option to switch them out when ordering!

I also had the thought of getting Sahara rims, and tires being they are plentiful on Craigslist but I truly love my stock Rubi rims!
 
#11 ·
I live on top of the pass here and even after trying them sipped the BFG MT's suck, period.
After slipping wherever I'd plowed I got them stuck behind the shop where I hadn't.
They've been stacked in the corner ever since.
I may try them again this fall in the mud but a decent offer would buy them quick.
 
#15 ·
To answer your question, OP- yes, they really are that crappy in the winter. Hell, they're practically useless in the wet on really cold days, let alone any slush or snow.

Add towing to that? Nope. Get some proper winter rated tires. (I live in the GTA/Canada, been driving in snow/proper winter conditions for 20+ years).
 
#16 ·
Got them on Grand Rapids Craigslist. Listed for $650.00 or B/O for the set of five just tires. Like I said I like the Rubi rims, and plan to put my KO2's on them for winter use.

I guess maybe dropping the price a little more. It's a hard decision though!
 
#18 ·
You'll have to drop a lot or keep them and deal with them in the winter. Willy's wheels are harder to find that Rubis and command a higher price. I know I got a steal of a deal @ $650 for wheels and tires but I can't imagine someone willing to pay the same price for just tires when in Michigan I see Rubi wheels and tires sets going from $800-1000.
 
#17 ·
After reading last year that the MT suck in light snow, icy, packed snow, etc.. I bought off craigslist 5 rims, Goodyear AT from a Wrangler Sport that had 1200 miles on them for $400. Great deal, didnt screw up my Rubicon rims, worked great in the winter and only cost $400. I do love my BFG MT in the warmer months, love the hum, the agressive tread and they look great!
 
#19 ·
I think it mostly depends on the driver. I've never had an issue with my stock rubi tires, except when the tread was low. I've driven in snow for 30 years. If you know what you're doing you'll be fine with anything. But if you need help driving in the winter, buy a set of snow tires. Problem solved.
 
#20 ·
Well first off many thanks for all the reply's, and comments!

I have been driving in Michigan winters all of my life with 4x4's, and pulling snowmobile trailers most of my life even through some rough storms in the U.P. and had no problems with the vehicles pulling it being for sure they had great tires!

So to be safe I will just stick to the trusty BFG KO2's for winter use.

I'm going to stop by a independent tire place to see what they may offer for a "trade in" exchange for some bigger Mud Terrain type tires for summer use! They will work better for when I trail guide for a Jeep Jamboree in KY with my brother anyways!

Looking at some Mastercraft or Cooper Mud type tires for the most bang for the buck so to speak!

Then if that doesn't work out I may just remount them on a used set of JK sport type rims, and loose a little money. At least I will get something out of them! :bop:

Again thanks Gang! Keep on Jeeping!
 
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