Sasquatch Tire Estimator & Comparison Tool

[CarbonSteel]

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/35-37-40-tire-comparison-spreadsheets.88613/

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[Steve_In_29]

Well done.
The only true Ford SAS-spec tire on the list is the 52-pound Goodyear Territory.
All other tires in this size range are significantly heavier. In terms of wheel-end weight, fuel economy and ride quality, Ford engineers knew what they were doing when they spec'd the 52-pound Goodyear tire. It simply works.....virtual perfection.
For the record, I prefer the appearance of the 2021-2024 Territory MT, over the 2025-on Territory RT.

Until it doesn't

Owners report the sidewalls are easily cut on the trail.

Ford spec'ed it for ride quality and MPG, not hard core trails.

 

[Deleted member 72780]

I find it on of the more bare minimum OEM tires out there. I can live with it on my 45k base sasquatch but seeing it on 70k truck is not ok, especially with no warranty

 

[CORRIGAN]

That was a really great Christmas gift. Thank you for the effort and for sharing it with us all.
Happy New Year to you and yours!

 

[Deleted member 72780]

Since I generated some interest, Ill be fair to Nitto and add the M/T trail grappler at the end. Its 78 lbs though so a stretch for daily driving or more emotional than practical buy.

There is another set of likely low cost models I left off. I see no real point as I would save elsewhere.

 

[rcl4668]

Great comparison! I looked at a bunch of the same tires on the list and went with the General Grabber A/TX in 315/70/17. Relatively lightweight, three-peak snow rated and good in the wet with good gravel/snow traction. (This is also the OEM tire on the Black Diamond trim.) The downside is is does not handle thick, wet mud as well as some of the other tires like the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss.

 

[blue reaper]

Have you considered the Nokian Outpost? These come in 315/70/17, are a reasonable weight of 61.7 lbs, 3PMSF rated, load range F, and have a 60k mile warranty.

I recently bought a set of these for my Excursion and am very happy with them.

 

[Deleted member 72780]

Not considering E or F ply on Bronco in this comparison table
While some may be same tire I am not in position to know this.

 

[Deleted member 72780]

Have you considered the Nokian Outpost? These come in 315/70/17, are a reasonable weight of 61.7 lbs, 3PMSF rated, load range F, and have a 60k mile warranty.

I recently bought a set of these for my Excursion and am very happy with them.

That is fair to add General. I'll add on original table later.

 

[rcl4668]

That is fair to add General. I'll add on original table later.

Thank you!

 

[Deleted member 72780]

I updated table a bit more with best Bronco Sasquatch AT tire and Best General Sasquatch AT tire.

Top three use cases wont really change to me, while other might need looks or ice etc.

 

[jrollo7]

Here is new picker with points budget and new table with Nitto added as MT option. Toyo seems to be top pick unless you dont spend all points. Can not say I disagree. I did not add cost on purpose here. I wont add any more as that is enough top picks from top brands.

Factor	Goodyear Territory (Current OEM)	Toyo Open Country A/T III	Yokohama Geolandar X-AT	BFGoodrich KO3 (May Release)	Mickey Thompson Legend EXP	Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T	Falken Wildpeak A/T4W	General Grabber X3	Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx
Status	Available	Available	Available	Waitlist (Est. May)	Available	Available	Available	Available	Available
Size	315/70R17	35x11.50R17	315/70R17	315/70R17	315/70R17	35x12.50R17	315/70R17	35x12.50R17 (C-Load size)	315/70R17
Load Rating	C (6-ply)	C (6-ply)	C (6-ply)	C (6-ply)	D (8-ply)	D (8-ply)	C (6-ply)	C (6-ply)	D (8-ply)
Weight	~52 lbs (Lightest)	~63 lbs	~61 lbs (Ultra Light)	~66-68 lbs (Est)	~62 lbs	~73 lbs	~76 lbs (Heaviest)	~78 lbs (Very Heavy)	~66 lbs
Sidewall	2-Ply	2-Ply	3-Ply (Geo-Shield)	3-Ply (CoreGard)	2-Ply (High Tensile)	3-Ply (PowerPly XD)	3-Ply (DURASPEC)	3-Ply (Duragen)	3-Ply (Armor-Tek3)
Balancing	8.5 / 10	9.5 / 10 (Best)	8.5 / 10	8.5 / 10	7.5 / 10	8.0 / 10	7.5 / 10	7.5 / 10	8.0 / 10
Wet Traction	9.0 / 10	9.5 / 10 (Best)	8.5 / 10	9.0 / 10	8.5 / 10	9.5 / 10 (Best)	9.0 / 10	8.0 / 10	8.5 / 10
Winter/Snow	7.5 / 10	9.0 / 10 (3PMSF)	8.0 / 10	9.0 / 10 (3PMSF)	8.5 / 10 (3PMSF)	9.5 / 10 (Best)	9.5 / 10 (Best)	7.5 / 10 (M+S Only)	8.0 / 10 (M+S, Studdable)
Road Noise	6.5 / 10 (Loudest)	9.0 / 10 (Quietest)	7.5 / 10	8.5 / 10	7.0 / 10	8.5 / 10	8.5 / 10	7.0 / 10 (Mud Terrain hum)	7.5 / 10 (Hybrid hum)
Ride Comfort	9.5 / 10	10 / 10	8.5 / 10	9.0 / 10	8.0 / 10	9.0 / 10	8.5 / 10	8.5 / 10 (Soft C-ply flex)	8.5 / 10 (Good D-ply balance)
Durability	4.0 / 10	8.0 / 10	9.0 / 10	10 / 10	8.5 / 10	9.5 / 10	10 / 10	9.5 / 10	9.5 / 10
Warranty	None	65,000 Miles	45,000 Miles	50,000 Miles	50,000 Miles	50,000 Miles	60,000 Miles	None	None
OVERALL	7.3 / 10	9.2 / 10	8.8 / 10	9.1 / 10	8.4 / 10	9.1 / 10	9.0 / 10	8.2 / 10	8.6 / 10
Best Use Case	Pavement Princess / MPG Saver. Best if you prioritize fuel economy and ride comfort above all else and stick to pavement or light gravel.	The High-Mileage Commuter. Best for Bronco owners who drive 90% on-road, face a lot of rain, and want a tire that is easy to balance and quiet.	The Budget-Conscious Trail Rider. Best for someone who wants a tough 3-ply sidewall for rocks but wants to save money and weight compared to the heavy Mickey Thompsons.	The "Do-It-All" Loyalist. Best for the driver who wants the gold-standard look and C-Load comfort but needs newer tech/wear-life than the old KO2.	The Classic Overland Build. Best for D-Load stability when carrying moderate weight (overlanding gear) without jumping to a harsh E-Load ride.	The Severe Weather Warrior. Best for deep snow, ice, and wet roads where traction is life-or-death, and you don't mind a heavier tire.	The Heavy Hauler. Best if you tow a trailer or load your Bronco heavy; its HD durability is unmatched, though it is very heavy for a daily driver.	The Dedicated Rock Crawler. Best for a "weekend toy" Bronco that lives in the mud and rocks and rarely sees highway miles.	The Gravel Road Explorer. Best for long-distance durability on sharp gravel and dirt roads where puncture resistance (armor-tek3) matters more than snow grip.
Comment	Best: Lightest weight (~52 lbs) and very comfortable. Worst: Weak durability (thin sidewalls) and no treadwear warranty.	Best: Best daily driver (quietest, best wet traction, 65k warranty). Worst: Weaker 2-ply sidewalls (less rock protection).	Best: Excellent strength-to-weight ratio (tough 3-ply sidewall but only ~61 lbs). Worst: Louder and harder to balance than the Toyo.	Best: Combines extreme durability (3-ply) with a soft C-load ride. Worst: Not available yet (must wait until approx. May).	Best: Stronger D-Load (8-ply) rating while staying lightweight. Worst: Poor road manners (loudest and hardest to balance).	Best: Incredible snow/wet traction & bombproof 3-ply sidewall. Worst: Heavier and wider than the 315/70R17 C-load options; tricky to balance.	Best: Indestructible (10/10 durability) and best in snow. Worst: Extremely heavy (~76 lbs), which kills MPG.	Best: True C-load flexibility for rock crawling.Worst: Ironically heavier than most E-loads; will hurt MPG significantly.	Best: A perfect "Goldilocks" tire; tougher than a C-load but softer riding than an E-load.Worst: Older tread design; technology is dated compared to the new AT3 XLT.

Link has budget of
https://colab.research.google.com/drive/17BlAgKQUgH4uckZJVPYRHXli2_FVj9pj?usp=sharing

The Daily Driver Winner: Toyo Open Country A/T III

The "Aggressive All-Rounder" Winner: Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T

The "Goldilocks" Winner: BFGoodrich KO3


A lot of this is subjective and some will destroy all tires and others will all get 60K. Ice and Mud are so subjective and driver dependant I stay away as I want to keep my truck in one piece.

Really great information. Thank you

 

[Steve_In_29]

I updated table a bit more with best Bronco Sasquatch AT tire and Best General Sasquatch AT tire.

Top three use cases wont really change to me, while other might need looks or ice etc.

You might consider adding recommended tire pressure to the chart. As one that calls for 80psi isn't going to ride (or perform off road) as well as another that only needs 50 or even just 35.

 

[RedBeard-421]

Well, for what it’s worth my Bronco isn’t a Sasquatch. But I do have 2” lift on it. I’ve been riding on the Kenda klever RT 35x10.5x17 load range D. 40k miles on them and they never left me stranded. Finally replacing them with falken atw4 35x11.5x17. Curious to see how they do for me down in red river gorge, ky! Lots of neat info In here. Thanks guys.

 

[Deleted member 72780]

You might consider adding recommended tire pressure to the chart. As one that calls for 80psi isn't going to ride (or perform off road) as well as another that only needs 50 or even just 35.

I considered it but don't want to get involved with that because it is one of the most misunderstood parts of tires. It might be first reason people have bumpy prematurely worn tires.

Tires show MAX pressure like e rated tire might show 80 and ride like a wagon wheel. If you did this on on Fallen e rated tire on bronco you lose traction

Thin OEM good year on light bronco is 39 but too much for maybe an e load rated tire. Pressure is by truck weight not tire number.

Overlanders loaded up will be different than me in 2 door with just my old smelly dog....

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