These are a Big-O exclusive. In the past, rumor is that Cooper made Big-O's tires - is this still the case? If so, I wonder if these are similar to the Discoverer AT3's.
Does anyone have a set?
Big Foot A/T II Tires
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These are a Big-O exclusive. In the past, rumor is that Cooper made Big-O's tires - is this still the case? If so, I wonder if these are similar to the Discoverer AT3's.
Does anyone have a set?
The Big O tires are priced unusually well when there's a sale - hence my curiosity.
But no lift kits for me.
Carolina squat instead?The Big O tires are priced unusually well when there's a sale - hence my curiosity.
But no lift kits for me.
Don't give me too many ideas...
I don’t know Big O tires, guessing its not over here.
That said, if they are US or Canadian made, I would probably give them a shot for the price (even if they aren’t verified as Cooper). I have used Coopers before with good results. Tire prices are getting crazy.
Cooper does private label many tires.
That said, if they are US or Canadian made, I would probably give them a shot for the price (even if they aren’t verified as Cooper). I have used Coopers before with good results. Tire prices are getting crazy.
Cooper does private label many tires.
That's actually been outlawed in both Virginia AND North Carolina.
Says something about the population of both states that they needed to do that..
I would guess they are probably made by Sumitomo, as Big O/TBC is 50-50 owned by Sumitomo and Michelin
It kinda looks Toyo-ish.
Big O, Midas, Speedee Oil are part of TBC, which is part of Sumitomo. Me thinks Big O would want to source from the mothership in Japan/Indonesia/Thailand.
Off brand A/T tires are never a big enough savings for me to buy them. Save $100 maybe $200 on a set of $800-$1k tires? They usually end up wearing quick or uneven and make your life miserable in my experience.
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It depends on the intended use. How will the tires be used and on what vehicle?
As a true off-road tire, I'd give 'em a pass. Over the years that I did serious (by that I mean not just dirt roads) off-highway work, most of us used BFG rubber. There were other brands as well, but I can't recall anyone ever using BigO tires.
Now, if the planned use is looking cool around town, taking some well-groomed dirt roads into the woods for a bit, and plan to keep all four wheels on the ground at all times, why not. They're an OK tire, but not a serious off-highway set of rubber.
As a true off-road tire, I'd give 'em a pass. Over the years that I did serious (by that I mean not just dirt roads) off-highway work, most of us used BFG rubber. There were other brands as well, but I can't recall anyone ever using BigO tires.
Now, if the planned use is looking cool around town, taking some well-groomed dirt roads into the woods for a bit, and plan to keep all four wheels on the ground at all times, why not. They're an OK tire, but not a serious off-highway set of rubber.
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They seemed to be popular in Wyoming when I lived there several years ago. I would say buy with confidence. They are a BIG O tire, kind of like the "Pathfinder" brand for Discount tire.
