Anyone got a pic of BFG KO2 275/70R17 on your 4R without lift?
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Moose.and.Me
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275/70r17 BFG KO2 w/ stock suspension
275/70r17 w/ Toytec BOSS suspension system
I have ran this setup in Big Bear, Sierra Nevada Mountains (Coyote Flats) and Baja (as far south as Punta Final). I have zero complaints. I love them on and off road. Also, I run them at 18 psi off road and haven't had a single issue.
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DrPerl1990
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275 Load Range E
I have the 275's in Load Range E and it's definitely more of a sluggish ride (in terms of acceleration) and I find it a bit harder to hang out in the "ECO" range on my dash for MPGs. That said, I think the grip on the road is much better and I see little to no nose dive on braking anymore. I am sure the C's will ride closer to stock but it's all a matter of opinion and perception. (For instance, I had a 2002 Wrangler on 35in mudders just a few months ago... so anything feels better than that ride for me).
The guy at Discount Tire, however subjective this might be, actually talked me into the 275's over the 265's (even though the 275's were cheaper for some reason). He has them on his 4Runner and he said they have been indestructible for him. Plus you get 30 days to test them out with no-hassle refunds and tire swap-outs. Hell, try them both!
I also haven't experienced any rub on these yet. Taking them off-road this weekend so will report back.
I have the 275's in Load Range E and it's definitely more of a sluggish ride (in terms of acceleration) and I find it a bit harder to hang out in the "ECO" range on my dash for MPGs. That said, I think the grip on the road is much better and I see little to no nose dive on braking anymore. I am sure the C's will ride closer to stock but it's all a matter of opinion and perception. (For instance, I had a 2002 Wrangler on 35in mudders just a few months ago... so anything feels better than that ride for me).
The guy at Discount Tire, however subjective this might be, actually talked me into the 275's over the 265's (even though the 275's were cheaper for some reason). He has them on his 4Runner and he said they have been indestructible for him. Plus you get 30 days to test them out with no-hassle refunds and tire swap-outs. Hell, try them both!
I also haven't experienced any rub on these yet. Taking them off-road this weekend so will report back.
DrPerl1990
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[MENTION=152914]Moose.and.Me[/MENTION] What is that beauty of a winch/bumper/LED combo you've got on that last 4R? I am drooling over that look.
Moose.and.Me
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Southern Style Off Road Slimline Bumper
Heise 30" Slimline LED light bar
Smittybilt X20 winch
https://www.southernstyleoffroad.com/product/2014-4runner-slimline-hybrid-front-bumper-2/
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I have the 275's in Load Range E and it's definitely more of a sluggish ride (in terms of acceleration) and I find it a bit harder to hang out in the "ECO" range on my dash for MPGs. That said, I think the grip on the road is much better and I see little to no nose dive on braking anymore. I am sure the C's will ride closer to stock but it's all a matter of opinion and perception. (For instance, I had a 2002 Wrangler on 35in mudders just a few months ago... so anything feels better than that ride for me).
The guy at Discount Tire, however subjective this might be, actually talked me into the 275's over the 265's (even though the 275's were cheaper for some reason). He has them on his 4Runner and he said they have been indestructible for him. Plus you get 30 days to test them out with no-hassle refunds and tire swap-outs. Hell, try them both!
I also haven't experienced any rub on these yet. Taking them off-road this weekend so will report back.
Wait a second - you're saying that the higher load range tires reduce nose-dive? I thought that was a function of soft suspension. How is that possible? One of my biggest complaints with this vehicle is the acceleration speeds. It's to the point that it's almost not safe trying to merge with traffic sometimes. So I am hesitant to do that. I believe they have 285's in the C range that would be lighter. I wonder if that is a better option.
DrPerl1990
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I can only tell you what I've seen, which of course is subjective, but it feels like a smoother ride all around for me including a noticeable decrease in the nose dive. Whether this was the suspension or the new tires (granted my 2018 is only 600 miles off the lot so I'm not sure if this factors in), I can't say. That said, if the acceleration is going to bother you I'd suggest sticking to a C Load Range. I am also a fairly defensive driver and don't speed much so it hasn't bothered me (my Wrangler would top out at 75mph on the highway so I am used to going slow).
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samwhich
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Negative, but they just released 285s in c load.
J.Tomasello
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Wow glad to see this thread, I’m in the process of buying a 4Runner that will need tires ASAP. The vehicle supposedly has 2 inch spacers and I know it has 275’s and I took it home for the day and it rubs. I’ve been hearing bad things on spacers as big as these so when I purchase next week I will most likely remove the spacers and get these tires! I would love to keep the spacers as they look awesome but I’ve heard it takes a toll on other steering components and wheel bearings. If anyone has any input to my wonder and intel would be awesome
ttsphotog
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I have an SR5 without a lift and am getting 275/70R17 next week. Also getting TRD Pro wheels put on.
RedYota1388
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Had 275s on my Taco without a lift. Only issue I had was the little flaps in front of the front tire rubbing. Once I removed them problem solved. The truck had trail T/As from the factory that looked small, even tho there were 265s
I had the stealership swap out the factory tires for 265 KO2s before I picked up the 4Runner and I’m good with those. They do look a lot beefier then the trail T/As looked on the Taco.
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I had the stealership swap out the factory tires for 265 KO2s before I picked up the 4Runner and I’m good with those. They do look a lot beefier then the trail T/As looked on the Taco.
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Southern Style Off Road Slimline Bumper
Heise 30" Slimline LED light bar
Smittybilt X20 winch
https://www.southernstyleoffroad.com/product/2014-4runner-slimline-hybrid-front-bumper-2/
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Are those adequate recovery points or just tow rings?
I just got my 2011 LE and really wanna ditch the 20" stock wheels, so I'm thinking of putting on some takeoff Trail Edition wheels paired with the KO2 275s. Sounds like the big downside might be weight, but coming from the 20's, I'm thinking it might not be so noticeable, right?
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cgrigsby79
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First Upgrade: 275/70/17 K02s
Largely based on this thread and the fact that I may be waiting a bit to get my suspension upgraded, I decided to go with the 275s instead of the 285s. Got a killer deal (thanks to the thread alerting me to the bi-annual Discount Tire ebay sale) and was able to sell my OEM tires for $300 the same day I got these installed.
Initial impressions are that the heavier tires definitely are a drag on acceleration, but they look amazing and are actually quite a bit more comfortable than the stock Dunlops, even in the E rating. I still wonder if the 285 C rating would have been a better choice, but I just didn't want to mess with potential rubbing and the possibility of a body mount chop, and the 275 Es only weight about 5 lbs. more than the 285 Cs.
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Largely based on this thread and the fact that I may be waiting a bit to get my suspension upgraded, I decided to go with the 275s instead of the 285s. Got a killer deal (thanks to the thread alerting me to the bi-annual Discount Tire ebay sale) and was able to sell my OEM tires for $300 the same day I got these installed.
Initial impressions are that the heavier tires definitely are a drag on acceleration, but they look amazing and are actually quite a bit more comfortable than the stock Dunlops, even in the E rating. I still wonder if the 285 C rating would have been a better choice, but I just didn't want to mess with potential rubbing and the possibility of a body mount chop, and the 275 Es only weight about 5 lbs. more than the 285 Cs.
Before and After Pics...
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