New shoes for the MJ and we're off on another epic adventure to Mojave

[Htchevyii]

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.

[89 MJ]

I’m curious as to what your thoughts are going to be with the BFGs compared to the Milestars. 

[eaglescout526]

“Off roading through the Mojave makes you wish for a nuclear winter.”

-NCR trooper

[jeff351]

sorry, not tire related..but what Is that a pile in the bottom picture?

[Htchevyii]

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)

[Htchevyii]

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.

[Htchevyii]

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.

[Eagle]

I will look forward to the video(s).

[M.T.Hands]

Have a safe and adventurous trip

[Htchevyii]

3 hours ago, M.T.Hands said:

Have a safe and adventurous trip

Thanks!