Best A/T Tires Review: Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT, Nokian Outpost NAT, BFG KO3, Westlake SL369, Wrangler Duratrac RT, Wildpeak AT4, Recon Grappler

[TruckCamper]

It’s interesting. Hard calculus to find the right balance. The local trails where I am (SW Utah) are not what I’d call “extreme” unless I want to go full Sand Hollow. I’ve done Tocqueville Falls and a lot of similar trails with the OEM SAS Goodyears, and consider myself lucky to not have had a flat, after all the complaining I’ve heard here. Lots of very spiky rocks. I definitely carry a full spare (and bottle jack).

But that said, the more serious danger here is the quick onset of unexpected serious monsoon rain, freezing rain, or icy mountain snow. I’m on winding mountain roads quite a bit, so good poor weather performance is self preservation.

And like everyone, I do my share of pavement, not a lot really, but I don’t love the GYs on the highway, especially when it’s hot. They feel soft at speed, mushy. I’ll keep ‘em for another 10-20K miles, but I’ll be not buying them again.

@TruckCamper what do you recommend?

Ko3 is the highest quality with the most technology. BFG has put in the development engineering, innovation and testing. Most competitors try to rip off design features but lack the quality.

Carcass construction for flexibility, strength and weight balance based on decades of data and improvements.

Rolling resistance is a factor however most companies are more concerned with looks and long tread life.

Rock hard rubber will last forever but horrible traction.

Guess it depends on what you consider makes a great tire.

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[timhood]

.Rolling resistance is a factor however most companies are more concerned with looks and long tread life.

Rock hard rubber will last forever but horrible traction.

Guess it depends on what you consider makes a great tire.

To be fair, if someone doesn't really off-road, maybe it's OK that they chase high-mileage tires. I bought a set of Goodyear Workorse ATs for basic street driving to preserve my KO2s for off-road use. I need my off-road tires to primarily handle Moab and Utah’s infamous sharpie rocks--those jagged melon-sized rocks that love to take chunks out of tires. KO3s and Baja Boss ATs are on my short list for my next set.

 

[Valhalla]

Were the tires all the same ply?

Oh, and where was the section on sidewall puncture resistance?

 

[mattymik]

Seems like the top couple options (Pirelli, Nokian) don't have a 37" version? Or am I wrong?

 

[Brian_B]

Seems like the top couple options (Pirelli, Nokian) don't have a 37" version? Or am I wrong?

You are not wrong

 

[Chrome_Pony]

Had Pirelli Scorpion A/Ts on my OG ZR2 S10 and those things put the OEM BFG AT's I ran to shame in wet, snow and ice grip, quietness and road noise, offroad traction and wear.

Would absolutely love to see this pattern come back.

 

[ezapar 2]

No Baja Boss? Pointless review.

 

[Headsong]

I've got over 50,000 miles on my Nokian Outpost nAT in 285 70 17. They've been a fantastic tire in nearly all conditions and I'll likely put them on again when they're worn out. I feel like they aren't great in 2wd in the wet (my Bronco doesn't have 4A), but that's my only gripe.

You know that sticker won't ever come off. Gotta buy a new window when you don't like it!

 

[Dan00Hawk]

You know that sticker won't ever come off. Gotta buy a new window when you don't like it!

Well, it's not a sticker. I've moved it around quite a bit, and pretty much only use it leading up to Christmas.

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/eruption-green-bronco-club.22236/page-243#post-2407145

 

[Headsong]

Well, it's not a sticker. I've moved it around quite a bit, and pretty much only use it leading up to Christmas.

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/eruption-green-bronco-club.22236/page-243#post-2407145

Well, it's not a sticker. I've moved it around quite a bit, and pretty much only use it leading up to Christmas.

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/eruption-green-bronco-club.22236/page-243#post-2407145

How does it move? And stick?

 

[HalfmuleFarmer]

You know that sticker won't ever come off. Gotta buy a new window when you don't like it!

Thread hijack warning! Cmon boys!

 

[Dan00Hawk]

How does it move? And stick?

It's just suspended from the inside of the roof as shown in the pictures. You can see more pictures of it in the link I posted. I've also hooked it up to a bungee cord that stretches from the soft top folding mechanism across the top. Anyway, back to tires...

Thread hijack warning! Cmon boys!

Not my fault that Headsong is easily distracted!

 

[Headsong]

It's just suspended from the inside of the roof as shown in the pictures. You can see more pictures of it in the link I posted. I've also hooked it up to a bungee cord that stretches from the soft top folding mechanism across the top. Anyway, back to tires...


Not my fault that Headsong is easily distracted!

Clever! (Got the squirrel!!)

 

[Bikeric]

My personal experience with Pirelli Scorpion tires is they will flat spot on you if you don't drive them every day. I had them on my truck (that only got driven for Honey-Do's) and it took miles for them to get round again after being parked for just a few days. Maybe other brands suffer similar issues but the Pirelli's were horrible.

 

[Valhalla]

This thread is ripe to be jacked, these tires are not for the Bronco, These are not the droids you are looking for....

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