The BFG's Are Back

PDXWesty · Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 11:44 am Post subject:

I've been running BFG's for years with no clearance problems or issues. They are by far the best tire I've tried on these vans. I keep them inflated to 50 psi and have no load problems...and I do load up my van!

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hiram6 · Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 12:15 pm Post subject:

I have a set of these coming in next week. Tire shop says they should be here Monday. I'm spending the weekend cleaning, sanding, prepping, and painting my 14 inch alloys to get ready for them. I'll watch the guys at the tire shop drop their jaws when I tell them to air them up to 50 psi. Shocked

I need to find another alloy, and order another tire, so I have a matching spare. I asumming the 27 inch tall will fit in the spare tire tray, right?? Question

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0to60in6min · Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 12:45 pm Post subject:

PDXWesty,

could you please tell me what size those BFG on your wheels (14" I guess)...

thanks

hiram6 · Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 1:09 pm Post subject:

Can't speak for PDXWesty himself, (or herself) but, I believe the only 14 inch BFG available is the 27-8.50-R14. I know for sure that is the size I'm getting mounted on my 14 inch alloys. Same wheels as PDXWesty has pictured in his post.
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PDXWesty · Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 1:23 pm Post subject:

50 PSI is the manufacturers rating for the tire. at 45-50 PSI on a heavy vehicle they handle great. I've been doing it for five years now no problems.

0to60in6min · Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 2:11 pm Post subject:

thank you for the infos on the BFG tires....

since I am not familiar with this size 27-8.50-R1.... could anyone please tell me how it compares to the Michelin 205x70x14 (not available anymore)...

is it taller? narrower? etc ...

thanks again

dan

Christopher Schimke · Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 2:52 pm Post subject:

From http://offroad.accessory-center.com/displ.plx/47/offRoadTires :

"Off-Road Tire Sizing

Most off-road tires follow an older method of sizing, called Flotation, instead of the metric sizing that's most probably on the stock tires of your truck or SUV.

For example, a tire with a flotation size of 27x8.50R14 has an overall diameter of 27 inches, an aspect ratio (the sidewall height) of 8.50 and mounts on a 14-inch rim.

A flotation tire is generally wider than a metric-size tire due to its construction, but the following table will give a general size comparison:

Conversion Table for Converting Metric and Flotation Sizes

METRIC SIZE---------- DIAMETER--------- FLOTATION SIZE
225/75R14 ----------------26.5 ---------------27x8.50R14
215/75R15 ----------------27.5 ------------(Same as above)
235/75R15 ----------------28.5 ---------------29x9.50R15
245/75R15 ----------------29.5 ---------------30x9.50R15
265/75R16 ----------------30.5 ---------------31x10.50R15
295/75R15 ----------------31.5 ---------------32x11.50R15
315/70R15 ----------------32.5 ---------------33x12.50R15
285/75R16 ----------------32.5 ---------------33x12.50R16

Courtesy of Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Copyright 2004"
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Randy in Maine · Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 2:53 pm Post subject:

Go plug them in here and compare the sizes.

http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp

Have you seen these?

http://www.busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=COMTRAC205

0to60in6min · Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 6:45 pm Post subject:

thanks Loogy and Randy and others...

that's what I need in order to get the correct tires...

have a good weekend

dan

Chris_L · Samba Member Joined: December 22, 2006 Posts: 46

So, 50 psi on the top end, how about for airing down for soft sand? What is a safe low pressure to use with BFG 27/8.5/14's without having the bead break or other bad juju?

peaceful warrior · Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2007 2:07 pm Post subject:

Off of the topic, but has anyone ever run Hankook's on their Vanagon or Eurovan? I was looking at these BFG's, but they seem a bit too off-road aggresive, and the Hankook seems a good road and snow tire. That is the combo I am looking for.
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Raynor Shine · Samba Member Joined: November 07, 2005 Posts: 552

Just wanted to post that I picked up aBFG 215 75 15 at Sears for a spare for $89. Well below the $129 I was quoted everywhere else. THought if anyone interested in buying, good deal. Should have called them when I got all 4.. Shop around.

Mad-Max · Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2007 12:23 pm Post subject:

do bfgs fit with carat springs or will it rub?
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vwjedi · Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2007 2:20 pm Post subject:

Mad Max- I had to remove my Carat/Wolfsburg springs and put on '85 Westy springs to make 'em fit. They would def. rub with your Van mang.

I've been running this set-up for over a year, I could go on and on, four words of advice:

Get you some man!

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Mad-Max · Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2007 2:37 pm Post subject:

they look awesome with the alloys
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psych-illogical · Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2007 8:35 pm Post subject:

captainpartytime · Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2007 9:04 pm Post subject:

I'm getting conflicting reports here. So you're saying that the BFG 27-8.5-14's on stock alloys WILL rub on a 1989 Vanagon GL (Wolfsburg)?

vwjedi · Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2007 4:59 am Post subject:

Are you sure Sears is quoting the same tire?

This is the BFG AT KO:

This is the BFG Long Trail T/A

The AT is $114, the TA is $82 on Discount Tire. Wink

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hiram6 · Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2007 7:08 am Post subject:

0to60in6min · Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2007 11:33 am Post subject:

I think (but not sure since I never try)...that the BFG 27-8.5-14 would rub on a Carat (with stock rim and springs) because BFG 27-8.5-14 is equivalent to 225-70-14 (the stock tires are 205-70-14)... I

would like to have opinions from someone having the BFG 27-8.5-14 on a stock Carat...

thanks

dan


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