Twisted between 2 Tires

[91jeepyj]

Hey guys, I would like your opinion on which tire to go with because I've been trying to figure out which one to go with for about a week now. The tires are a 33x12.5x15 BF Goodrich A/T or a 33x12.5x15 Pro Comp X-terrain 3 Ply. Ive found good reviews on both but I'm just not sure which one to go with. So any advice would help. Thanks In Advance.

[James (Cubby) Culbertson]

I've never used the Pro Comps before so really can't say. I ran the BFG AT's for years and generally thought pretty high of them until I replaced them with some Dick Cepek FCII's (a bit more aggressive AT tire)....like night and day. The DC's are quieter, have worn better, and I think give me better traction than the BFG AT's. With that in mind, if I were torn between the BFG and Pro Comp, I'd probably give the Pro Comp a go.
Cheers,
cc

[Jeeper_Dan12345]

My Jeep had 31x10.50x15 BFG all terrains on it when I got it. They worked ok but did not last over 15,000 miles. I had a lot of tire plugs in them. I now have X terrain 33x12.50x15 on 8" rims. By the way this size x terrain is 2 ply on the side walls. The x terrains are noisier but not by much. I would prefer them a little noisier. I cut the side wall on a x terrain off road but the rock I hit would have cut any tire. It was driver error. With the x terrains aired down to 16 psi they ride beter than the BFG aired down. Both handle and balance about the same. I have just under 10k miles on the x terrains and they are probably 2/3s worn out. With all the mountains, stop and go driving and off road abuse no tire last long on any of my vehicles where I live. I will probably go with the x terrains again mainly because the 33" tires only measure about 30.5" tall and do not rub when flexed out with my current suspension setup. Also if they were any taller I would want gears lower than my 4:10. Both tire have about the same traction in desert conditions. I do not know what size tire you have now but 33" tires really hurt your braking power. Power will also suck unless you regear.

[MuddyPaws]

I have used both and am running the X's now and they are WAY better in everything except hard pack road snow. AT's are better for that.

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[Bryndon]

I'm with Cubby on this, the Dick Cepek FCII is the most underused tire in the world! I've been using it since the early 80's - when it was the Armstrong Norseman Radial. Handling and ride are exceptional. The last set I "wore out" had over 70,000 miles and 30% tread left on them - '05 F150 33x13.5x18.

Most tires are throw aways, these will damned near outlast the truck!

[2pwrlftrs4u]

i have ran the pro comp XT's in a 33x12.50 and i liked them. i currently have 36" IROKs and am considering the 37x13.50 Pro Comp XT when i buy new tires later this year.