Bfg ko2 285/70/17
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2014 Warthog
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Woot!
I'm loving the 275s I got last week.
Waiting for a bit to do a writeup. But a couple things so far:
1) Installer set them to 35 lbs which is ridiculously low and possibly a little dangerous if you were to stomp on the brakes hard or swerve to avoid something. They also dragged a lot, lower MPG etc.
2) Setting them to 45 lbs seems to have gotten rid of most of the MPG hit as well, 40 still seemed to drag some. At 45 they /just/ start to get a little stiff but they are still pretty nice on the pavement! Probably getting bouncy on washboard but setting them to 25-30 for general offroading should be pretty smooth
If the vehicle is empty 42-43 might be the sweet spot, then 45+ if you are loaded for a trip.
I'm loving the 275s I got last week.
Waiting for a bit to do a writeup. But a couple things so far:
1) Installer set them to 35 lbs which is ridiculously low and possibly a little dangerous if you were to stomp on the brakes hard or swerve to avoid something. They also dragged a lot, lower MPG etc.
2) Setting them to 45 lbs seems to have gotten rid of most of the MPG hit as well, 40 still seemed to drag some. At 45 they /just/ start to get a little stiff but they are still pretty nice on the pavement! Probably getting bouncy on washboard but setting them to 25-30 for general offroading should be pretty smooth
If the vehicle is empty 42-43 might be the sweet spot, then 45+ if you are loaded for a trip.
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jepoySR5
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Installed my new shoes today, BFG KO2 285/70/17
Wow that looks wicked..are there any rubbing at all? Debating getting 275/70/17 or this..
LandCruiser
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Those are probably going on after the TA/KO's wear out.
Titanpat57
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LT's or P's??
I don't think they make a P rated tire for BFG
nb rob
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Looks fantastic!
The kO2 is a solid upgrade of the KO. The mileage remains to be seen, but so far I am impressed. They have great road manners (and quiet!) but handle the trail well.
I traded in 285s, I have 265s now on the 4r and I'm happy with them. First time I did white letters out, and I think it would look badass on your rig. Justsayyin
You've got a sassy storm trooper
The kO2 is a solid upgrade of the KO. The mileage remains to be seen, but so far I am impressed. They have great road manners (and quiet!) but handle the trail well.
I traded in 285s, I have 265s now on the 4r and I'm happy with them. First time I did white letters out, and I think it would look badass on your rig. Justsayyin
You've got a sassy storm trooper
Big Mountain
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I have a Toytec 2" lift, do you think that would be sufficient for the 285'?
kapp_badbloodz
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Either a lot of fender work and a body mount chop + decent offset rims OR upper control arms, light fender work, and some wheel spacers.
bigears2303
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My buddy has the toytec 2" with aftermarket wheels they will fit with some cutting and removal of the mud flaps
ST1FLER
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you can fit 285s STOCK and you have a PRO that is already a touch higher in the front
Big Mountain
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Thanks, I was almost certain I could but before I ordered them today, but I thought i would ask around. What I really have is a 2"Toytec spacer up front on the stock bilstiens and then the Icon overland springs in rear, so all around it's about 2.5" lift. I'll post pictures next week when i get them on.
Jetboy
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You'll may be fine. All 4runners are slightly different and some rub just a tad where others don't. I have 285s (toyo AT2s) on all stock suspension except for Fox coilovers set almost at the factory ride height. I'm roughly 1" higher than stock up front, totally stock height rear. I have stock UCAs and stock Trail wheels. I have a very very slight rub at full lock in revers on the drivers' side front bumper. I cut about 1/4" inch off the lip on the inner 4 inches toward the frame rail, and with that I have no rub at all on or off road.
Lift gives you basically nothing beneficial for tire clearance in the front. The a-arms dictate the spindle location through the range of travel. Lift gives you no different travel than stock, just sets a different starting point. If it rubs stock, it'll rub lifted when compressed. If it doesn't rub lifted when you compress it, it won't rub at stock height. The ultimate point is that the lift doesn't matter at all. The only way to actually gain tire clearance is with aftermarket a-arms, bracket lifts, or cutting away the bits that interfere.
good luck
kapp_badbloodz
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http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/156378-5th-gen-tire-fitment-guide.html#post1550444
Stock you're in the yellow requiring some modification to flaps and fenders.
Let me put it this way: I'm lifted 3", have TC UCAs, 1.25" wheel spacers and I STILL needed to trim my fenders and heat mold my fender liners.
I'm not debating that a Pro could fit it but to maintain stock articulation and not rub at max turn you will probably want a larger offset and some UCAs. Is it possible you won't need to? Perhaps depending on the brand tire and aggressiveness/width of the tread pattern but just so you know ANY deviation from stock could require additional modification.
That's all I was trying to say I guess :/
Stock you're in the yellow requiring some modification to flaps and fenders.
Let me put it this way: I'm lifted 3", have TC UCAs, 1.25" wheel spacers and I STILL needed to trim my fenders and heat mold my fender liners.
I'm not debating that a Pro could fit it but to maintain stock articulation and not rub at max turn you will probably want a larger offset and some UCAs. Is it possible you won't need to? Perhaps depending on the brand tire and aggressiveness/width of the tread pattern but just so you know ANY deviation from stock could require additional modification.
That's all I was trying to say I guess :/
Big Mountain
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Thanks guys, I'm not that tire savvy and still new to the Toyota World. my old rigs had so much room in the wheel wells that i could just keep getting bigger and bigger. I ordered the BFG KO2 and then canceled because I was reading some reviews about snow and deep snow. I live in a place where winter is 7 months too long and i drive on snow everytime i drive the 4runner from Mid Oct until May. So I just ordered the General Grabber AT2 285/70/17 - tell me if I wrong by doing this..
Jetboy
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FWIW - your wheel spacers make it worse not better. The additional scrub radius of spaced out wheels makes them rub more than stock wheels.
Jetboy
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The KO2s are new, so I can't comment directly from experience. My guess is that they are both so similar in design that you'd have pretty similar experience in snow/ice with either tire. Supposedly the new KO2s are better than the old ones. For a more dedicated snow tire, the Cooper ATW is probably the best bet as a year round tire that's also pretty good in snow. Everything's a compromise of some sort. I think you'll be pretty happy either way.
