Htchevyii Posted October 15 Share Posted October 15 The MJ's got a new set of BFG MT-03's and we're headed to the Mojave Trail. We're staying off of the interstates, so it's about a 15 hour drive each way. Here's a few pics from the last time, that was our first big trip in the MJ and ended up being 3000 miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted October 15 Share Posted October 15 I’m curious as to what your thoughts are going to be with the BFGs compared to the Milestars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted October 15 Share Posted October 15 “Off roading through the Mojave makes you wish for a nuclear winter.” -NCR trooper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff351 Posted October 15 Share Posted October 15 sorry, not tire related..but what Is that a pile in the bottom picture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Htchevyii Posted October 15 Author Share Posted October 15 It will be interesting to see, but a little difficult to compare as well. The Milestars were the old design. I didn't keep track of the miles that we had them, but it was plenty. We've been limping by with them for the last year, pretty badly cupped and worn on the inside. It turns out that the front end was pretty toed-out, not not the fault of the tires. So there is definitely a night and day difference between the worn tires and the new BFGs. I was surprised that the tread width is 9.5" on the BFG, compared to 10.5" on the Milestars. I'm guessing that we had 25-30k on the Milestars and would have got another 10k if not for that alignment. We never did get a flat on them. I would have probably bought them again, but the price has increased so much that the BFGs were only a few hundred bucks more. (They charge about double to install tires that aren't purchased from them and nobody local carries Patagonias) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Htchevyii Posted October 15 Author Share Posted October 15 1 minute ago, jeff351 said: sorry, not tire related..but what Is that a pile in the bottom picture? That is the Traveler's Monument on the Mojave trail. It's customary to bring a rock to add to the pile. There is a plaque in the center that you are asked not to reveal with photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Htchevyii Posted October 15 Author Share Posted October 15 11 minutes ago, eaglescout526 said: “Off roading through the Mojave makes you wish for a nuclear winter.” -NCR trooper Hopefully that won't be the case, we enjoyed our first trip. I can see how the wrong time of year could be unbearable. No A/C in the MJ, we should probably be taking the white XJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted October 15 Share Posted October 15 I will look forward to the video(s). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.T.Hands Posted October 16 Share Posted October 16 Have a safe and adventurous trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Htchevyii Posted October 16 Author Share Posted October 16 3 hours ago, M.T.Hands said: Have a safe and adventurous trip Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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