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Originally Posted by MAST4R
In 265 70 17 the Widlpeak is 31.65 with most Ps at 31.7 and some as low as 31.4. The LTs in my size are usually 31.6-31.9". The Wildpeak is also a super wide 265 at 8.9" tread vs 8.3" for the stock tire you reference.
The LTC KO2 is the same weight as a P metric Wildpeak. Neither has a 3-ply sidewall, the KO2 has an extra polyester tread ply. It will be marginally stronger in certain desert scenarios and also last a little longer. It is also inferior on road and requires fiddling with psi offroad. You have an AWD and a V8 not to mention a much superior stock suspension so your situation is very different.
Also, it is very hard to waste 142/tire when the tire has the longest and most positive thread on this forum and when several of us have driven all sorts of terrain--and for lots of miles.
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You canNOT look at "31.x" spec. That is not accurate. You have to look at the REVOLUTION / MILE for true measure of tire diameter.
Below...all STOCK size (265/70/17) and P-metric unless otherwise stated:
Bridgestone Dueler HT (stock tire).....REV/mile = 657. Weight = 39 lbs.
Falken Wildpeak AT3W......
REV/mile = 668. Weight =
46.5 lbs.
BFG KO2
LT-C.....REV/mile = 657. Weight = 45-46 lbs. (Two versions of this tire with two different weights.)
BFG KO2
LT-E.....REV/mile = 657. Weight = 53 lbs.
Michelin Defender....REV/mile = 657. Weight = 39 lbs.
Michelin Defender
LT-E.....REV/mile = 657. Weight = 48 lbs.
Notice something? Wildpeaks ARE indeed the smallest tire of the bunch because it's revolution per mile is HIGHEST. Yet, it weighs almost the heaviest! A heavy tire that is small....bad combo IMHO.
But, yes, Wildpeaks ARE cheap. But you get what you pay for. Cheap steel plies. Smaller than stated size. Heavy.
In fact, IF you get Wildpeaks, your 4runner will be LOWER than other stock 4runners. Less ground clearance. And yet, you get worst fuel economy and ride/handling.
