BFG All-Terrain T/A KO2 went on sale today

[veloindy]

Reporting back with roughly 5k miles on my stock size LRC KO2's. I couldn't be happier! I've had them in deep slushy spring CO snow, fire roads, mountain passes, and 1 road trip to Austin. Checked my pressure yesterday and they're sitting at 40-41 psi. I'm going to bump them up to 45psi and see how they compare. My gas mileage hasn't changed either. I track every fill up up with the MPGforFREE app and I'm still at 19.1 mpg average (42k miles on my 4Runner now). Better than my previous Duratrac's in every way (at least for me). They're quiet and do not wander or drift on the highway.

Question. When are you guys planning to rotate, 5k or 10k?

 

[4Surfin]

question. When are you guys planning to rotate, 5k or 10k?

7500

 

[richcrest]

I got KO2s on my 2012 SR5 yesterday, replacing Dueler H/Ts after a major tire failure in the mountains. I don't know about greater rolling resistance with the KO2s--at least with load range Cs--the car showed a best ever 30 mpg!

 

[DEERUNNER]

Put KO2s on the FJC (yes, not on the 4R), 285/70-17E. Running them at 45psi on street. Replaced Duratracs that had over 50k on them. They have seen sand and mud and normal town and highway driving. Already have 2k on them. Great all around tire. Had KOs in the past, these should be even better. When it comes time for an upgrade on the 4R these are what will be getting installed.

 

[Moto69Joe]

I got KO2s on my 2012 SR5 yesterday, replacing Dueler H/Ts after a major tire failure in the mountains. I don't know about greater rolling resistance with the KO2s--at least with load range Cs--the car showed a best ever 30 mpg!

30 mpg. You sure about that? Don't know how you're getting better mpg than my turbo bimmer.

 

[richcrest]

Yeah, and what's more, the tire mount pit man only inflated my new BFGs to 32.5-30.5-30.5-30.5 psi. They're all at 35 psi now. MPG should be slightly higher. I will probably try going up to 40 psi, but I don't want too stiff a ride.

 

[newbian]

Gonna pull the trigger on these soon and pair them with the black TRD pro wheels for my 2015 Trail Edition, but needed some opinions on 265 vs 275 on a (currently) non-lifted truck.

Is there a big difference in "aggressiveness" between the two or is the width difference negligble to the naked eye? Will be doing some light trails here and there (Ohio is pretty damn flat), but the skinnier 265 is probably a bit better for safer traction in the snow, correct? The stock 265 looks too skinny IMO but I'm hoping the more aggressive tread pattern will alleviate that.

From reading around, seems like rubbing shouldn't be an issue with 275s (although there have been some mixed responses) but will the truck look silly with 275s and non-lifted? Not opposed to a lift in the future, but wouldn't know exactly when it would happen.

What do you guys think?

 

[BenKen]

Gonna pull the trigger on these soon and pair them with the black TRD pro wheels for my 2015 Trail Edition, but needed some opinions on 265 vs 275 on a (currently) non-lifted truck.



Is there a big difference in "aggressiveness" between the two or is the width difference negligble to the naked eye? Will be doing some light trails here and there (Ohio is pretty damn flat), but the skinnier 265 is probably a bit better for safer traction in the snow, correct? The stock 265 looks too skinny IMO but I'm hoping the more aggressive tread pattern will alleviate that.



From reading around, seems like rubbing shouldn't be an issue with 275s (although there have been some mixed responses) but will the truck look silly with 275s and non-lifted? Not opposed to a lift in the future, but wouldn't know exactly when it would happen.



What do you guys think?

Here's mine before the lift w/ 275s :

 

[mcarey86]

That looks pretty good. Any rubbing at all?

 

[BenKen]

That looks pretty good. Any rubbing at all?

Nope. Every truck is different, but with a proper alignment you should be fine.

 

[Friggin Idiot]

Gonna pull the trigger on these soon and pair them with the black TRD pro wheels for my 2015 Trail Edition, but needed some opinions on 265 vs 275 on a (currently) non-lifted truck.

Is there a big difference in "aggressiveness" between the two or is the width difference negligble to the naked eye? Will be doing some light trails here and there (Ohio is pretty damn flat), but the skinnier 265 is probably a bit better for safer traction in the snow, correct? The stock 265 looks too skinny IMO but I'm hoping the more aggressive tread pattern will alleviate that.

From reading around, seems like rubbing shouldn't be an issue with 275s (although there have been some mixed responses) but will the truck look silly with 275s and non-lifted? Not opposed to a lift in the future, but wouldn't know exactly when it would happen.

What do you guys think?

Moving to Dayton in Sep, already planning on the 275s for my truck. I don't dare keep the Dunflop stock for a Midwest winter. Bigger footprint is also softer footprint, and more contact area to grab with so I expect better traction with bigger tires.
I had to use my factory spare to replace one of the stock tires. I put a KO2 275 on the spare and fits just fine up under the rear. The thing looks beefy and big compared to 265 Duelers.

 

[Shawk00]

Moving to Dayton in Sep, already planning on the 275s for my truck. I don't dare keep the Dunflop stock for a Midwest winter. Bigger footprint is also softer footprint, and more contact area to grab with so I expect better traction with bigger tires.
I had to use my factory spare to replace one of the stock tires. I put a KO2 275 on the spare and fits just fine up under the rear. The thing looks beefy and big compared to 265 Duelers.

Any more pics?

 

[Friggin Idiot]

Any more pics?

Not yet, as I only have that one 275 on a matching wheel as a spare. I'll be running the factory Dunflops until after the move. No sense burning up good tires running back and forth across the Midwest under load while moving.

Here they are side by side with factory crap.

 

[goughy]

BFG KO2 as a spare

I have just taken delivery of a 2015 Toyota 4Runner Trail Edition.

I ordered five BFG AllTerrain KO2 LT265/70R17s to replace the stock Bridgestone Dueler HTs.

However, when I arrived at the dealership to pick up the truck I was told that the spare wheel would not fit on the vehicle with the new tire. It was too big for the carrier.

Nobody could quite understand why this would be as the tire is nominally the same spec as the stock tire. It was suggested that the tread might be slightly thicker?

Has anybody else seen this?

Is there any adjustment to the carrier that maybe the fitter wasn't aware of?

Currently I still have the Bridgestone as a spare. If I were to get a flat what would the consequences be of running, temporarily, with 3 BFGs and one Bridgestone? Of course I might not have anywhere to stow the punctured tire if it didn't fit the carrier.

Thanks for any advice.

 

[LandCruiser]

Exceeding RMA Severe Snow Traction performance

How is that possible?

They have little to no siping.

Someone chime in, as I'd like a set of tires I don't have to swap in the winter.

 

[03_4x4Runner]

I have just taken delivery of a 2015 Toyota 4Runner Trail Edition.

I ordered five BFG AllTerrain KO2 LT265/70R17s to replace the stock Bridgestone Dueler HTs.

However, when I arrived at the dealership to pick up the truck I was told that the spare wheel would not fit on the vehicle with the new tire. It was too big for the carrier.

Nobody could quite understand why this would be as the tire is nominally the same spec as the stock tire. It was suggested that the tread might be slightly thicker?

Has anybody else seen this?

Is there any adjustment to the carrier that maybe the fitter wasn't aware of?

Currently I still have the Bridgestone as a spare. If I were to get a flat what would the consequences be of running, temporarily, with 3 BFGs and one Bridgestone? Of course I might not have anywhere to stow the punctured tire if it didn't fit the carrier.

Thanks for any advice.

A 265 tire should fit in there just fine with no adjustments.

 

[jmswts]

Thanks everyone for all your input into this thread. This forum has so much information on it, it's been extremely helpful in figuring out how to make my first 4runner work best for me.

I decided to go 265/70r17 vs 275 due to the higher load rating and weight of the 275's.

Heres a stock vs 265's before and after from this evening.

 

[Thai]

How is that possible?

They have little to no siping.

Someone chime in, as I'd like a set of tires I don't have to swap in the winter.

The previous KO was also. Siping is one...but the chemical of the rubber is the other i believe.

See: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/engin...audio-accessories/42054-snowflake-symbol.html

 

[LandCruiser]

The previous KO was also. Siping is one...but the chemical of the rubber is the other i believe.

See: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/engin...audio-accessories/42054-snowflake-symbol.html

I don't doubt what they SAY, but my KO's were nothing compared to my Blizzaks in the snow and ice.

 

[Thai]

I don't doubt what they SAY, but my KO's were nothing compared to my Blizzaks in the snow and ice.

READ the link dude. RMA snowflake is a minimum requirement/standard for winter driving. BFG AT KO with snowflake does NOT mean that it is just as good as Blizzaks in snow/ice. BUT, it is likely a decent performer and likely better than tires without the symbol. Some mountain passes make use of the symbol to gauge if you can pass through in winter times...i assume this symbol allows for quick assessment of tire capability by the forest rangers guarding these passes.