| Any experience with Big O Big Foot tires? [message #242502] |
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Richard RV
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I am pricing new tires to replace my Goodrich T/A All Seasons. The nearby Big O said their house brand tires were easily a match for the Goodrichs, and they have a better warranty, are a bit cheaper (not much enough to make a difference), made in the USA, etc.
These ones I'm looking at are the Big Foot LT225/75R/16E - they also have a higher load rating than the BFGs.
http://www.bigotires.com/Tire-Detail/BIG-O/BIG-FOOT-H-T/12602
Anybody have any experience with those tires and Big O in general? They're new to me.
Richard
'77 Birchaven TZE...777;
'76 Palm Beach under construction;
‘76 Edgemont waiting its turn
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| Re: [GMCnet] Any experience with Big O Big Foot tires? [message #242505 is a reply to message #242502] |
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I am on my second set of those (first set was on 9 years
(yes, I know, bad JuJu), no signs of cracking). The ride
nice, are quiet and seem to wear well.
On 3/6/2014 11:14 AM, Richard wrote:
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> I am pricing new tires to replace my Goodrich T/A All Seasons. The nearby Big O said their house brand tires were easily a match for the Goodrichs, and they have a better warranty, are a bit cheaper (not much enough to make a difference), made in the USA, etc.
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> These ones I'm looking at are the Big Foot LT225/75R/16E - they also have a higher load reading than the BFGs.
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> http://www.bigotires.com/Tire-Detail/BIG-O/BIG-FOOT-H-T/12602
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> Anybody have any experience with those tires and Big O in general? They're new to me.
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> Richard
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| Re: [GMCnet] Any experience with Big O Big Foot tires? [message #242507 is a reply to message #242502] |
Thu, 06 March 2014 13:54 |
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A rather large consideration would seem to be availability of warranty service whatever you buy. I had Big-O tires once, but only once; don't remember why I didn't go back to them, but probably distribution of stores. That was probably 20 years back. I'm currently using Discount Tire for replacements as needed.
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> I am pricing new tires to replace my Goodrich T/A All Seasons. The nearby Big O said their house brand tires were easily a match for the Goodrichs, and they have a better warranty, are a bit cheaper (not much enough to make a difference), made in the USA, etc.
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> These ones I'm looking at are the Big Foot LT225/75R/16E - they also have a higher load reading than the BFGs.
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> http://www.bigotires.com/Tire-Detail/BIG-O/BIG-FOOT-H-T/12602
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> Anybody have any experience with those tires and Big O in general? They're new to me.
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> Richard
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| Re: [GMCnet] Any experience with Big O Big Foot tires? [message #242509 is a reply to message #242507] |
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Big O operates in 20 states and is part of the TBC group,
which encompasses several more.
http://www.bigotires.com/Locations*
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Terry Taylor
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San Lorenzo, CA
On 3/6/2014 11:54 AM, D C _Mac_ Macdonald wrote:
> A rather large consideration would seem to be availability of warranty service whatever you buy. I had Big-O tires once, but only once; don't remember why I didn't go back to them, but probably distribution of stores. That was probably 20 years back. I'm currently using Discount Tire for replacements as needed.
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| Re: Any experience with Big O Big Foot tires? [message #242518 is a reply to message #242502] |
Thu, 06 March 2014 15:38 |
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I have them on my truck that carries my truck mounted camper. Load range E 235/85/16. The rear tire are loaded to their maximum rated capacity. I have been very happy with them. They have been on 8 years (I know, aged out). No cracking and no issues. The truck and camper are stored on sealed concrete inside a garage.
1978 GMC Royal
Eastern Pennslyvania
1968 Chevrolet C20 396 Camper Special
1969 Chevrolet C20 Camper Special
1985 Buick Electra Park Avenue
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| Re: Any experience with Big O Big Foot tires? [message #242529 is a reply to message #242502] |
Thu, 06 March 2014 16:36 |
Larry
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| Richard V. wrote on Thu, 06 March 2014 13:14 |
I am pricing new tires to replace my Goodrich T/A All Seasons. The nearby Big O said their house brand tires were easily a match for the Goodrichs, and they have a better warranty, are a bit cheaper (not much enough to make a difference), made in the USA, etc.
These ones I'm looking at are the Big Foot LT225/75R/16E - they also have a higher load rating than the BFGs.
http://www.bigotires.com/Tire-Detail/BIG-O/BIG-FOOT-H-T/12602
Anybody have any experience with those tires and Big O in general? They're new to me.
Richard
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Richard,
FWIW, I bought an off brand that was made in the US. I had ply separation on all but on of them. I was in Florida when one of them went bad. It was going to cost me more in gas money to get to an adjustment center than what the tire was worth. I replaced them all with Michelin's. No problems since. Hey...I'm just say'n....
Larry 
78 Royale w/500 Caddy
Menomonie, WI.
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