How did Goodyear get this contract

[BBBronco]

If you got stuck in 1/2in of mud I don't think the tires were the problem.

Right?

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[BBBronco]

Yeah that’s a good idea. That’s what my friend is the instructor for so I trusted his advice initially. I’ll see if the team can get me through one it does sound like a lot of fun.

I haven’t read every reply in thread, so forgive me if a repeat question. Where were you air pressure wise? Lower psi gives you a wider footprint and sidewall flex

 

[Sixtysixpride]

I haven’t read every reply in thread, so forgive me if a repeat question. Where were you air pressure wise? Lower psi gives you a wider footprint and sidewall flex

The course specs 35 psi but that’s for the Raptor KO2 so that could have been part of it.

 

[BBBronco]

The course specs 35 psi but that’s for the Raptor KO2 so that could have been part of it.

Next time you go mudding try about 15 psi. 35 is road pressure, so air down after you get off the highway but before you get offroad

 

[Sixtysixpride]

Next time you go mudding try about 15 psi. 35 is road pressure, so air down after you get off the highway but before you get offroad

As I’ve said this wasn’t even mudding just a Ford Performance Off-Road Evaluation Course but yes I will keep that in mind when I do decide to do some mud work

 

[BBBronco]

As I’ve said this wasn’t even mudding just a Ford Performance Off-Road Evaluation Course but yes I will keep that in mind when I do decide to do some mud work

Ah ok. I did disclaim that I didn’t read every reply

 

[Redrockmatt]

These are honestly the worst tires I have ever driven on. I'm suprised BFG didn't get the contract since them and ford have a good relationship, especially when you consider for already uses tons of 35" ko2s on raptors.

I don't understand all the hate toward Goodyear m/t's. I've driven ko2's for decades and found them only ok. They are good on pavement and in snow and only ok in mud. My first experience with the m/t's was on my badlands/SAS. I've been super impressed in mud and snow. Plus I've got 30k miles and they're hardly worn. I only get 30-40k miles on bfg ko2's max.

I last spring I had a friend drive my f350 w ko2's (chains on all four tires) while I drove bronco w aired down gy m/t's in 1-2 feet of snow. He got badly stuck while I had no problem. Granted F350 is a lot heavier but still impressed with m/t's.

 

[TXDOZER]

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[Raptor.Tremor.Bronco]

I don't understand all the hate toward Goodyear m/t's. I've driven ko2's for decades and found them only ok. They are good on pavement and in snow and only ok in mud. My first experience with the m/t's was on my badlands/SAS. I've been super impressed in mud and snow. Plus I've got 30k miles and they're hardly worn. I only get 30-40k miles on bfg ko2's max.

I last spring I had a friend drive my f350 w ko2's (chains on all four tires) while I drove bronco w aired down gy m/t's in 1-2 feet of snow. He got badly stuck while I had no problem. Granted F350 is a lot heavier but still impressed with m/t's.

I'm not a fan of KO2s anymore myself. I've had like 5 sets on my raptor, 2 of which shook like hell and could never be balanced. For an oem tire they are good but they don't last offroad or even on the street. However the Goodyears are another level of garbage for me. They are way louder but not really aggressive, the handling is awful and they straight up fall apart with offroad use. Just on harder on road driving you hear the tires getting chewed up. I've switched to nittos on all my rigs, whether it be trails, ridges, or recons they fix basically all my complaints with Goodyears and KO2s. I think I'll have a hard time getting 15-20k out of the butter soft goodyears

 

[SoK66]

Goodyears generally blow. The last good tire they made was the old MTR. The MTR/Ks are the worst off road tire I ever ran, out of round, impossible to balance even with Road Force. Get yourself a set of Nittos and be happy.

 

[Aeromech2284]

It’s a Badlands I added that sticker. Front and rear were engaged yes.

The Raptor R on KO2’s pulled me out like it was nothing so I’ll be switching to those

What is this Raptor R you speak of?

 

[Paul Gagnon]

Seems to me that the guy who suggested that traction control was stopping you is on the money.

 

[BlueOvalBandit]

Well.... At least you weren't this kid. Fresh out of AIT, claimed he could drive the wheels off anything. Forgot the trailer brake, threw it in 8x8 after not moving, and proceeded to bury it to the axels. It was an interesting recovery...

Those are 48" tires for reference

 

[Sixtysixpride]

What is this Raptor R you speak of?

F-150 Raptor R

 

[DriveAllNight]

Goodyear is a reputable tire manufacturer, and 4th largest,

Technically they are the 5th largest.

Worthless factoid: Lego is the largest tire manufacturer, then Michelin, Bridgestone, Continental and of course Goodyear.

Not that any of this matters to your point ... carry on.

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