Anyone got a pic of BFG KO2 275/70R17 on your 4R without lift?
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After less than 24 hors of ownership and only 36 mi on the odometer I upgraded to the KO2. No rubbing on the street, I have not had a chance to check rubbing through full articulation.
Looks sweet! Do you notice any power loss? I just bought my new 16 last week, but you are much quicker to Jump on new tires then me lol
I did notice a little power loss. I can't say that I was fully accustomed to the 4Runner so Im probably a bad data point but figured I would do it early and never know the difference. I will say I don't know how people are running 285s with stock gears. I come from the jeep world and have always re-geared with larger tires. I honestly have not looked into gearing on the 4runner as I don't think it is necessary on the 275s.
Before I start a new thread, want to ask here some questions
I have a 16 trd pro with a stage 2 icon lift, adjusted to 2.5". I have 33s on it now but I get rub which drives me insane plus the spare won't fit my bumper.
Do you get any rub while turning at all? How is road noise and ride? I am looking at the 275/7017 sized LT tires, on sale now..I think about a 32.2" tire.
Thanks
I have a 16 trd pro with a stage 2 icon lift, adjusted to 2.5". I have 33s on it now but I get rub which drives me insane plus the spare won't fit my bumper.
Do you get any rub while turning at all? How is road noise and ride? I am looking at the 275/7017 sized LT tires, on sale now..I think about a 32.2" tire.
Thanks
jameygraham
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What PSI for city driving? Several people asked this in this thread but few responded so I'll ask again: what PSI are you running your BFG KO2 275/70R17's at for city driving? I have a 2016 Trail with stock everything except the tires (no rubbing so far) and 40psi (which is what America's Tire recommended) feels too skittish. 34-36psi feels much, much better but is it bad for the tire to run at this psi on the streets and for long periods of time? And, for long road trips on the highway? Thanks!
Been driving on 275/70/17 KO2's for about 2k miles now. Stock suspension and 0 rubbing. Started with 40 PSI and it just felt too loose for my liking.
Increased pressure to 44psi and have been extremely happy with the results, a noticeable difference. Solid stable feel even at moderate speeds in corners as well as much better acceleration. Also been in relatively deep snow (10-12 in.) and had absolutely no issues.
Increased pressure to 44psi and have been extremely happy with the results, a noticeable difference. Solid stable feel even at moderate speeds in corners as well as much better acceleration. Also been in relatively deep snow (10-12 in.) and had absolutely no issues.
mbumpus11
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What PSI for city driving? Several people asked this in this thread but few responded so I'll ask again: what PSI are you running your BFG KO2 275/70R17's at for city driving? I have a 2016 Trail with stock everything except the tires (no rubbing so far) and 40psi (which is what America's Tire recommended) feels too skittish. 34-36psi feels much, much better but is it bad for the tire to run at this psi on the streets and for long periods of time? And, for long road trips on the highway? Thanks!
I roll through the city and long drives at 43 psi...anything less to me feels too mushy and sluggish.
ricksincali
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275/70R17 on stock suspension(for now
). No rubbing noticed yet.
). No rubbing noticed yet.
Sgmillet
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. Hey nice looking truck. Who installed the tires on your trail wheels? And did they correctly balance your tires? I hear some guys had problems with th ko2s getting balanced correctly.What PSI for city driving? Several people asked this in this thread but few responded so I'll ask again: what PSI are you running your BFG KO2 275/70R17's at for city driving? I have a 2016 Trail with stock everything except the tires (no rubbing so far) and 40psi (which is what America's Tire recommended) feels too skittish. 34-36psi feels much, much better but is it bad for the tire to run at this psi on the streets and for long periods of time? And, for long road trips on the highway? Thanks!
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[APOP]
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Happy to hear it didn't rub for a lot of you, I jumped on a set and got them installed. Unfortunately for me, my fronts are rubbing when I lock the steering, and they rub before locking the steering if under braking. I guess I'll have to stick my head in there and see where they rub and how I can make more room.
2016 TEP running BFG KO2 275/70/17.
2016 TEP running BFG KO2 275/70/17.
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Cymon
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It's because of the TRD Pro wheels. Read this thread for some answers.
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/231362-2016-trail-275-75-17s-rubbing-thought-id-ok.html
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I was under the impression that the Trail and TRD PRO wheels are the same size: 17inch x 7inch. The linked thread used a rim that's 1-inch wider than sock. Is the TRD PRO wheel pushing the rubber further than the Trail wheel? I guess that's about the only reasonable explanation I can come up with.
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Cymon
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The backspacing is different, essentially like running a small spacer. Even though the TRD Pro wheels are 17x7 they have a different backspacing then the OEM SR5 and Trail Wheels. In that thread I mentioned for you to read through, Post #4 by [MENTION=66316]1engineer[/MENTION] highlights the issue, and in post #5 there is a link by [MENTION=120065]BlacknTan[/MENTION] that explains the port modification they actually have to do to TRD Pro's at port. To run those wheels it requires a fender liner modification and slight bumper trimming. That's why you may notice a pattern in this thread that everyone who is stock with stock wheels running 275's has no rubbing issues, but most people running 275's with aftermarket wheels including the Pro wheel are mentioning at least minor rubbing (and if they haven't noticed it they likely haven't run their suspension mostly compressed and then had to make a full turn).
Hope this helps clarify.
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gentlypfister
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Hey bud - Fellow TRD Pro soon-to-be owner here. You having zero issues with rub still? Thinking of getting the KO2 and wondering if i do 265 or 275. I dont want to modify anything else under there...
KeavyD
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I'm still good having no issues!
