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

[jicko]

you got a smokin deal!

I've got a smoking deal on the TRD wheels too! $671 shipped! So it cost me $736 to upgrade from "Stock SR5 Wheels/Bridgestone Dueller" to "TRD Black/BFG KO2" after I get my "Stock SR5 Wheels/Bridgestone Dueller" sold TODAY!

Anyways, go print the invoice and try it, you've got nothing to loose, for trying.

 

[AudiTech]

I may have spoke to soon on the balance bags. I took the long way in this morning to hop on a higher speed road, at 55ish I start to get some steering wheel shimmy, by 65 its excessive.

I don't know if a static balancer spins fast enough for the beads to work properly and give an accurate reading of the balance. I'm gonna try it and see what it says, maybe throw a couple weights on the wheels if it shows i still wants some and see how it goes. Worst case scenario I take the beads out and balance them with stick ons, lots and lots of stick ons.

 

[Randyman...]

I may have spoke to soon on the balance bags. I took the long way in this morning to hop on a higher speed road, at 55ish I start to get some steering wheel shimmy, by 65 its excessive.

Did this include matching the high-spot of the tire (or heavy spot or stiffer spot of the tire) to the low-spot of the wheel (or light spot of the wheel or less-stiff area of the tire) with the Hunter Wheel Runout caliper and Tire load cell measurement thingies (where you then have to un-mount and spin the tire against the wheel to mate the two calculated spots up perfectly)?

Just curious, as that has been the ONLY way I've had smooth BFG AT's. Even with the proper Hub-Centric wheel adapter for more common balancing machines, I was never 100% satisfied until I demanded Road Force & Computer Ride Matching from Discount Tire. It really made a difference hands down.

The BFG's are apparently tough to balance, and the dynamic balancing procedure that results between wheel and tire gets you off to the best possible start. Weights can (should) then ease you into a perfect balance...

 

[jicko]

Did anyone of you try to get Discount Tire to give you the same deal??

 

[AudiTech]

I intentionally did nothing except toss the bag in and mount the tire, I wanted to see what they'd do. To be honest they work extremely well, when they work. It seems like the steering wheel will start having a seizure around 45 mph or it will work perfect and its nice and smooth up to highway speeds.ore often then not it's good, but there's no in between.

 

[veloindy]

It helps to have a good relationship with your local Discount Tire. I'm getting stock size, load C for $183 a tire installed as I type this. Can't wait to give them a spin today. It's currently raining in Denver and snowing in the mountains, I'll get to test them out right away!

I got 39k miles out of my Duratrac's and there's plenty of tread left. They've worn down through siping and they're starting to cup. But still, 39k out of an AT tire is pretty good.

 

[jicko]

It helps to have a good relationship with your local Discount Tire. I'm getting stock size, load C for $183 a tire installed as I type this. Can't wait to give them a spin today. It's currently raining in Denver and snowing in the mountains, I'll get to test them out right away!

I got 39k miles out of my Duratrac's and there's plenty of tread left. They've worn down through siping and they're starting to cup. But still, 39k out of an AT tire is pretty good.

Exactly my experience!

 

[Off_Gridder]

---Edit---

Whoops, found the info.

Carry on....

 

[AudiTech]

Well I have up on the beads today, I dismounted the tires vacuumed the beads out and force matched and road force balanced them. The beads were a cool idea. I work with a guy who has personally used them in 5 different setups on his own vehicles and highly recommends them (although all of his setups were between 35's and 37's and he was using the Equal lead beads, never the plastic "TPMS compatible" ones and never on a 32.5ish" tire). It's a cool idea but it didn't pan out. With force matching them the biggest single weight any 1 tire wanted was 90 grams, not bad at all, they balanced out the traditional way perfectly.

Good experience, live and learn. I figured I'd try it since I can actually do all te trial and error at no cost to me (other than a few bucks for the bags).

 

[T4RDriver]

Just got my new TRD wheels and BFG KO2's!!!

*The Discount Tire by my house beat the lowest price I found online within 4 minutes of me clicking the "Find it Lower Somewhere Else" link on their website. My price was $185/ea.
*Total cost was $865 to mount/balance new KO2's, transfer TPMS sensors, install rubber stems in OEM wheels, and inflate old OEM tires in prep for resale. I audited torque and inflation details and Discount got it all right in just 35 minutes. I will be returning in the future - total pros.
*Olathe Toyota is super competitive offering TRD wheels @$161.25/ea and $108 shipping. That's about $50/wheel less than anyone within 500 miles of me.

I like the looks and the truck just handles better with the new tires. Road noise is increased some. The tires are a very worthwhile upgrade. Hope this helps out some folks!

 

[jicko]

Just got my new TRD wheels and BFG KO2's!!!

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install rubber stems in OEM wheels, and inflate old OEM tires in prep for resale.

Glad that it works out for you brother!!

For your reference, I sold my 2015 SR5 17" honeycomb wheels and bridgestone dueler tires (both brand new, 1 tank of gas old) for $800 within a day (probably can get $1000 if I wait on it) but I am happy for $800 and the guy I have to deal with is a straight shot, a good guy... so, its all good.

 

[Z man]

question for folks running ko2 265 70 17 c load

I just picked these up and am curious what psi you are running on these.

 

[DiggetyDan]

I just picked these up and am curious what psi you are running on these.

I just pulled the trigger on a set of 265/70/17's. Still waiting on wheels to come in but will let you know once they're on the rig. Would be curious to hear what others are running too.

 

[TRD4runnin]

I did mine at 40psi.

 

[AudiTech]

I'm currently running 38 (E rated 275)

 

[T4RDriver]

Discount Tire had a chart that says run them @40psi...

 

[Greenamphibious]

just got 4 285/70r17s for $1288. That is price+tax+install+alignment

Not too shabby!

alignment is because I am getting a lift installed as well

 

[jicko]

I just picked these up and am curious what psi you are running on these.

I am running my LT265/70R17 KO2 at 44psi. Seems to be running great, have about 500mi on them! Didn't even need to air-down for some light off-roading @ Anza Borrego Desert State Park last weekend!

I did 44psi because of THIS thread:
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/engin...s/110299-lt-tires-need-more-air-pressure.html

32PSI is at the door sticker for our P-rated stock tires. To match the "load capacity", LT tires need 44PSI. Now, there are many other consideration, take a look at the above thread, and then decide/try for yourself.

 

[DiggetyDan]

I am running my LT265/70R17 KO2 at 44psi. Seems to be running great, have about 500mi on them! Didn't even need to air-down for some light off-roading @ Anza Borrego Desert State Park last weekend!

I did 44psi because of THIS thread:
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/engin...s/110299-lt-tires-need-more-air-pressure.html

32PSI is at the door sticker for our P-rated stock tires. To match the "load capacity", LT tires need 44PSI. Now, there are many other consideration, take a look at the above thread, and then decide/try for yourself.

Are you running C rated or E?

 

[AudiTech]

I've read lots of conflicting info about LT tires and pressures, this was my quick conversation with BFG, straight from the horses mouth:

Me - My truck came stock with P245/60/20 107H tires and the recommended tire pressure of 32 psi all the way around. I'm switching to 17 wheels and going with a sightly bigger tire. I'm planning on buying a set of LT275/70/17 K02s which have a load rating of E. What would be the appropriate tire pressure to run switching to your E rated LT tires?

BFG - We would recommend the PSI on the new LT275/70R17 to be 35 front and 35 rear.

Me - I'm not doubting or disputing your advice but out of curiosity how did you come up with 35 psi? What is the reasoning/criteria that lead you to that pressure? Thank you for the input.

BFG - Your OE tires carried 1973 lbs per tire at 32 PSI. Your new tires carry 2000 lbs per tire at 35 PSI. So if you lower the PSI any you do not meet the load requirements set by Toyota. Hopefully that clears up your question. If not give us a call at the number below and we can discuss it more detail. We appreciate your business and thank you for choosing BFGoodrich.