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

On my old Jeep Wrangler I had I ran tires like this all the time but it was only used for off road and local use. I do not think a tube is a good idea. If there really is no cords cut it may be fine but it would be hard to tell. If it was my 4runner I would just replace it.

I was only thinking a tube in the spare location, I would just need something to get me off the trail and with the low speeds I was thinking it would be fine.

I'd certainly move it to the rear if it's a front tire, just in case. Had the same thing on an old pair of original KOs, mine turned into a rather large bubble in the sidewall that prompted me to replace it on the quick. Replace it ASAP, the damage from a catastrophic flat is going to be much much more expensive than a new KO2.

I agree, Im going to replace it I am just trying to find a way to salvage it for the spare.
 
BFG Goodwill

Anyone else cut a Ko2 yet? It didn't go all the way through and its holding air but I don't really feel comfortable driving with it. No road hazard, so I dont quite know what to do.

Call BFG (1-877-788-8899) and ask for assistance (goodwill). I'm 75% sure they will help you with a portion. Tell them you love the tire and that you have promoted it on TR4.

Good luck!
 
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Call BFG (1-877-788-8899) and ask for assistance (goodwill). I'm 75% sure they will help you with a portion. Tell them you love the tire and that you have promoted it on TR4.

Good luck!

I bought a new tire and they are sending the old one back to see if BFG will warranty. Thanks for the number, I may give them a call and tell them there is a tire coming back and, xyz..
 
How is the gitty up and go with the 34s?

It's definitely more sluggish than with the stock tires. But, these weigh in at just a hair over 55 pounds each which is about 20 pounds heavier on each tire. Don't get me wrong, it still accelerates just fine if you mash down on the skinny pedal, but you can feel a bit more resistance to getting your gitty up goin.

The really weird thing is that my speedometer hasn't changed. I've tracked it with two different GPS units and the speedo is spot on most of the time.

_coder
 
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It's definitely more sluggish than with the stock tires. But, these weigh in at just a hair over 55 pounds each which is about 20 pounds heavier on each tire. Don't get me wrong, it still accelerates just fine if you mash down on the skinny pedal, but you can feel a bit more resistance to getting your gitty up goin.

The really weird thing is that my speedometer hasn't changed. I've tracked it with two different GPS units and the speedo is spot on most of the time.

_coder

Thanks Coder. Have you had the chance to stuff them into the wheel wells yet to check for rubbing? I'm interested in how much clearance you'll have when at full articulation.
 
Thanks Coder. Have you had the chance to stuff them into the wheel wells yet to check for rubbing? I'm interested in how much clearance you'll have when at full articulation.

I havent' gotten them fully stuffed yet... Actually took them out on a run last night, but no pics and no real opportunities to get the wheels in a position for maximum stuffage. But, there appears to be a ton of room for up travel in the rear wheel well, so I'm assuming that they should fit just fine and if they do rub, it would be minimal.

_coder
 
I havent' gotten them fully stuffed yet... Actually took them out on a run last night, but no pics and no real opportunities to get the wheels in a position for maximum stuffage. But, there appears to be a ton of room for up travel in the rear wheel well, so I'm assuming that they should fit just fine and if they do rub, it would be minimal.

_coder

How 'bout an update? Inquiring minds want to know how the pizza cutters are treating you.
 
How 'bout an update? Inquiring minds want to know how the pizza cutters are treating you.

Heading out tomorrow morning to run Martinez Canyon which has some more extreme off-camber scenarios and a nice boulder garden to work through. Will bring the good camera and try to get a few.

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Results are in. Zero rub when completely stuffed. There wasn't much room between the tire and the mud flap (in the rear) but it definitely cleared. I was honestly more concerned about it rubbing further up in the wheel well which would have required a longer bumpstop... Oh... Pics or it didn't happen...

So I drove it right into a big 'ol dirt bank. Driver Rear tire at least 6 inches in the air. Passenger rear stuffed as far as the suspension was going to let it go... I was running these at right around 20psi for the day. [MENTION=98075]sroodtuo[/MENTION]





 
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Results are in. Zero rub when completely stuffed. There wasn't much room between the tire and the mud flap (in the rear) but it definitely cleared. I was honestly more concerned about it rubbing further up in the wheel well which would have required a longer bumpstop... Oh... Pics or it didn't happen...

So I drove it right into a big 'ol dirt bank. Driver Rear tire at least 6 inches in the air. Passenger rear stuffed as far as the suspension was going to let it go... I was running these at right around 20psi for the day. [MENTION=98075]sroodtuo[/MENTION]






You are tougher than me. It was 115 today in Lake Havasu and probably about that where you are. It is to frigging hot to play in the desert now.
 
You are tougher than me. It was 115 today in Lake Havasu and probably about that where you are. It is to frigging hot to play in the desert now.

Yeah, we got a pretty early start at 7:00 am this morning, but it was still pretty warm by the time we ended at around 2. I always tell folks that want to buy a Razor or some other open shell buggy for offroading that it really sucks in 110 degree heat. I'll just roll up my windows and kick on the AC. Viola! Instant icebox while wheeling. :reddance:

We did do some hiking around 11 this morning though. Martinez Canyon trail is closed about a mile from some of the historic buildings. So a couple of miles in that heat (plus the humidity of chugging through a riparian area) was pretty much the suck. But we got to see the Martinez Cabins which was pretty cool.

_coder
 
Yeah, we got a pretty early start at 7:00 am this morning, but it was still pretty warm by the time we ended at around 2. I always tell folks that want to buy a Razor or some other open shell buggy for offroading that it really sucks in 110 degree heat. I'll just roll up my windows and kick on the AC. Viola! Instant icebox while wheeling. :reddance:

We did do some hiking around 11 this morning though. Martinez Canyon trail is closed about a mile from some of the historic buildings. So a couple of miles in that heat (plus the humidity of chugging through a riparian area) was pretty much the suck. But we got to see the Martinez Cabins which was pretty cool.

_coder

What mount are you using for your antenna?
 
What mount are you using for your antenna?
It's a Comet RS 720. I wouldn't recommend it though. There is far too much play with a 4 ft. firestick on it. I've already broken one of the adjustment bolts trying to get it tight enough so the thing doesn't move. And it doesn't take a standard 3/8ths inch CB stud mount. I had to place two washers with 3/8ths center holes in them on either side to get the standard stud to work. Kind of a pain in the ass. Unfortunately, there aren't any other locations to mount something on the rear of a 5th gen without drilling holes in your truck. It's 100% plastic back there. Most folks are using ditch mounts on the hood, which is my next option after this one is done.

_coder
 

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