Don't know about the KO2's specifically, but I had the older version of the BFG All Terrain T/A's on my '94 for 45,000 miles and 5 years, and never noticed any increase in noise. They seem pretty quiet to me compared to the Wild Country all terrains that are currently on my '06.
BFG TKO2 Vs GoodYear Duratracs
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Don't know about the KO2's specifically, but I had the older version of the BFG All Terrain T/A's on my '94 for 45,000 miles and 5 years, and never noticed any increase in noise. They seem pretty quiet to me compared to the Wild Country all terrains that are currently on my '06.
I have Hankook Dynapro's ATM 265/70R17 on my 2005 4runner. They are great in snow and started out pretty quiet on the road. Now 2 yrs later, still good in snow, suck on Ice and are Noisy as hell on the pavement. When I bought the Runner it had Firestone Destination AT's 265/65R16's...they were good until they wore down and needed replacement. They are good in snow/ice and are Quiet! No worries on trails or getting a little crazy. I am buying them again because most of my driving is on pavement.
Tooltime19
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I have over 10k on my KO2's and they still ride, handle and are quiet as new.
For what its worth, every tire whether street or off road tire will get harder and louder as they age. This is normal with any tire. The degree of each will depend on the tread compound and the tread design used.
For what its worth, every tire whether street or off road tire will get harder and louder as they age. This is normal with any tire. The degree of each will depend on the tread compound and the tread design used.
I know a lot of guys that run both on all kinds of rigs. The guys with BFGs like them, and usually say they have used them for years and like the look of the tread. The guys with duratracs love them, and say they are the best thing you can get in soft terrain without going to full m/t.
My choice is easy, in 285/70R17 BFGs are only available in load range E, so I'm going with duratracs.
Also, anyone looking for a more balanced a/t for daily driving should consider the cooper ATP. They are still good off road, moderately priced, quiet, and very long wearing. I had a set on my ranger and loved them. After 20000mi they still looked nearly new.
My choice is easy, in 285/70R17 BFGs are only available in load range E, so I'm going with duratracs.
Also, anyone looking for a more balanced a/t for daily driving should consider the cooper ATP. They are still good off road, moderately priced, quiet, and very long wearing. I had a set on my ranger and loved them. After 20000mi they still looked nearly new.
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thats whats frustrating a bit about these e load dt's- theyve worked great on all conditions ive drive them through for 4yrs....the tires have mostly had easy life and the edges are still sharp and plenty of lug left...but the buzz and howling have become a nuisance...i do drive a lot of long interstate
Powder_Hound
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I noticed in your sig that you are running wheel spacers. Did this help lessen rubbing or are the spacers part of the problem? I was 100% confident I could fit the BFG ATKO2's under my 3" OME/Toytec lift, but after reading this post I'm not so sure. I'm not planning or wanting to run wheel spacers.
Tooltime19
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I chose the spacers for a couple reasons. First With the oem wheel I don't think we can fit such a big tire in there without the front tires rubbing on the upper a arms. The other reason is, our trucks have a narrow wheel track when using the oem wheels. With the spacers on oem wheels it widens the track width, making the truck more stable, but it really makes our rigs look sweet. If you run an aftermarket wheel with a different back spacing you won't need the spacers. As far as the front fenders, I really trimmed off exactly what I needed and not an inch more. Most people don't even realize I trimmed the very front part of the fender.
What size tire do you plan on running? Ultimately, I wouldn't mind going up one more size, but I won't until I can remember gear and update my chassis package. I'm planning on updating my entire chassis package within the next year I'm thinking.
What size tire do you plan on running? Ultimately, I wouldn't mind going up one more size, but I won't until I can remember gear and update my chassis package. I'm planning on updating my entire chassis package within the next year I'm thinking.
S p a r k y
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I have the DT's and absolutely love them, will more than likely have them again. They do sing a lil, which I like. I figure if as much time and $ has been invested to look BA, might as well sound like it too. I can't hear my sing to much, because the exhaust.
Tooltime19
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Every tire is going to sing. Some more than others. It depends on the aggressiveness of the tread. With a softer compound, the singing is slightly less. As any tire ages, they become harder. The harder the tread compound coupled with lower tread depth followed by tires that have little chunks of rubber missing from years of great off roading, you will get a louder tire. My bfg'so when new surprised the heck out of me. But now after 15k of off road use, I can hear them sing a little. Concrete freeways it's much more noticeable. Asphalt freeways they are much quieter. On my Charger SRT8 I'm running a high quality, soft compound directional tire. And like my off road tires, they sung loudly on concrete freeways. It's just part of the equation. As I explain to my customers, it's all in what you want and what your expectations are for when you do get off road and how often. Often for me it cones down to safety. Which tire will help keep me and my family safe when on and off road. Some people look at a tire as nothing more than something needed to allow the vehicle to move. As long as it's round and black and holds air, that's all some folks care about. So I sell them and install what they want but only after I attempt to give them some education. Sorry for the long lesson.
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Tooltime19
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I run 23 to 25 lbs. It works excellent for everything I have thrown at them. Plus at high speed, they work great. Low speed, the outer lugs do much more work at finding good forward bite. I'm very happy with this current air pressure. It literally takes less than 3 minutes per tire to air up with the smittybuilt air compressor.
I would like to chime in as I have both sets of tires on 2 different 4runners. My 87 has BFG's and my 05 has duratracs. First things first, all duratrac tires are "out of round", meaning they wobble and vibrate no matter what any tire shop tries to do. The tires are manufactured like an egg shape. I went through 4 sets of these tires with brand new rims at 3 different shops and the result is all the same on every truck I have owned. On my 87, I was so mad I demanded that they install BFG's so I wouldn't have any more vibration. BFG's installed, all vibration gone.
That being said, they are the best snow tires you can buy and I kept them on my 05. I like to do a lot of snow wheeling and my rig just walks up stuff that my friends slide around on all day, and I don't have studs.
That being said, they are the best snow tires you can buy and I kept them on my 05. I like to do a lot of snow wheeling and my rig just walks up stuff that my friends slide around on all day, and I don't have studs.
duffdog- i cant argue with your experiences w the Duratracs, but i have ~30k miles on my 265/70/17 E Load DT's and they've never wobbled..when they were new they were much quieter but did 'sing' but rolled smoothly...now they still roll smooth but have become much louder..at low speeds you feel the lugs buzzing
It may be more noticeable on the bigger tires, stock size probably won't wobble as much. I tried 285's and 315's and the result was the same-- worse with the bigger tire.
bugeye1257
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I would check to see what machines they are using. I have 285's and there is no wobble or vibrations at all. Small hum at highway speeds but it is a hybrid tire.
Finally was able to test them in the snow and they are fantastic, I had general grabbers before and they were great for a street and light off roading, but the duratracs excelled in every aspect for me at least.
