Calling all k02 owners 265 vs 275 ?
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16RedRunner
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275/70-17s with 5100s at 1.75" front with 3/4" Cornfed rear spacers. FN Six Shooters, 17x8 +0mm.
Any rubbing issues?
YellowSnow
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Very clean ☝
I’m about to close on a 2016 Trail with Trd Pro wheels and 275 KO2’s, and will report back. Everything I’ve read and researched suggests this won’t rub at all.
I’m about to close on a 2016 Trail with Trd Pro wheels and 275 KO2’s, and will report back. Everything I’ve read and researched suggests this won’t rub at all.
TexasTEQFan
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You never know, my 275’s rubbed in reverse full lock which surprised me when I got em.
YellowSnow
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bocita1282
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275’s. You won’t regret it
TexasTEQFan
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Bilstein FJ Pro kit with a Daystar coil isolator so I’m lifted 2” up front. Left the mud flaps for now but I trimmed slightly and pushed the liner back. They would barely touch but you could really hear it.
275's on Pro wheels shouldn't rub if you have the liner mod done and if you don't they should only rub when in reverse and even then only very very lightly. I am running 275's on Pro wheels on the Pro (which has the liner mod done at port) along with a 1.5" front and 1" rear lift and there's no possible way to get them to rub under any circumstances.
My experience with these tires in various sizes
I have owned a 2016 SR5 Premium Plus and just purchased a 2019 SR5 Premium Plus. I put a Rough Country 2/1 leveling kit on both trucks. I can tell you that with these tires and the two sizes in question, there is a big difference in ride comfort, MPG’s and overall driving experience.
The 275’s are a true truck tire in the E rating. They are nearly 15 lbs heavier than the stock Bridgestones that came with the truck. Some on here have stated that the 4Runner is a truck. This is correct as far as the body on frame design but they do not have the weight of a half ton F150 or other half ton trucks. It’s about weight.
I put 275’s on my 16’ and immediately felt that they rode harder in that you could feel bumps and potholes much more than stock. I also noticed that I dropped about 2mpg on average after about 5k miles on the stock tires. Lastly, I noticed that I really had to get into the accelerator pedal much more to get going with the 275’s. They looked great but I was not crazy about the daily driving experience. I ended up putting about 50k miles on those tires and it was time for me to trade the truck in for a new one. I wanted to sell to a private seller rather than trading into the dealership and felt that a new set of tires would sell the truck faster. I ended up going down to 265 K02’s and drove the truck for about 3k miles before it sold. The difference was stark.
I immediately noticed a much softer ride over rough terrain and potholes. I also noticed that the truck was much more lively upon acceleration. It just felt better to drive. In my opinion, it’s not the the size difference of the tire, although it plays a factor, but more the added weight of the 10 ply vs the 6 ply. I also noticed that on the highway, on inclines, the 265’s rarely caused the truck to downshift while in cruise. It would happen all the time with the 275’s, even without an incline but only a stiff headwind.
Anyway. I sold the 16’ and got a 19’ just a few days ago. Got the same 2/1 Rough Country level on it and put 265’s on. The look is very close. The 275’s do look slightly larger and fill out the wheel wells more but the sacrifice in the overall driving experience is significant.
My opinion, if you are all about look, go with the 275’s. However, note that again, in my opinion, the 265’s will give you a much more pleasurable driving experience overall while still giving you a very nice look over stock.
These tires look and perform better than any tire I have owned. But the difference between the 275’s and the 265’s is significant. It was mentioned earlier in this thread but if BFG offered a 275 in a 6 ply, I’d be all over it.
BTW....some great looking trucks in this thread.
I have owned a 2016 SR5 Premium Plus and just purchased a 2019 SR5 Premium Plus. I put a Rough Country 2/1 leveling kit on both trucks. I can tell you that with these tires and the two sizes in question, there is a big difference in ride comfort, MPG’s and overall driving experience.
The 275’s are a true truck tire in the E rating. They are nearly 15 lbs heavier than the stock Bridgestones that came with the truck. Some on here have stated that the 4Runner is a truck. This is correct as far as the body on frame design but they do not have the weight of a half ton F150 or other half ton trucks. It’s about weight.
I put 275’s on my 16’ and immediately felt that they rode harder in that you could feel bumps and potholes much more than stock. I also noticed that I dropped about 2mpg on average after about 5k miles on the stock tires. Lastly, I noticed that I really had to get into the accelerator pedal much more to get going with the 275’s. They looked great but I was not crazy about the daily driving experience. I ended up putting about 50k miles on those tires and it was time for me to trade the truck in for a new one. I wanted to sell to a private seller rather than trading into the dealership and felt that a new set of tires would sell the truck faster. I ended up going down to 265 K02’s and drove the truck for about 3k miles before it sold. The difference was stark.
I immediately noticed a much softer ride over rough terrain and potholes. I also noticed that the truck was much more lively upon acceleration. It just felt better to drive. In my opinion, it’s not the the size difference of the tire, although it plays a factor, but more the added weight of the 10 ply vs the 6 ply. I also noticed that on the highway, on inclines, the 265’s rarely caused the truck to downshift while in cruise. It would happen all the time with the 275’s, even without an incline but only a stiff headwind.
Anyway. I sold the 16’ and got a 19’ just a few days ago. Got the same 2/1 Rough Country level on it and put 265’s on. The look is very close. The 275’s do look slightly larger and fill out the wheel wells more but the sacrifice in the overall driving experience is significant.
My opinion, if you are all about look, go with the 275’s. However, note that again, in my opinion, the 265’s will give you a much more pleasurable driving experience overall while still giving you a very nice look over stock.
These tires look and perform better than any tire I have owned. But the difference between the 275’s and the 265’s is significant. It was mentioned earlier in this thread but if BFG offered a 275 in a 6 ply, I’d be all over it.
BTW....some great looking trucks in this thread.
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I think this looks pretty great
265 KO2’s with no lift. SCS Stealth 6 rims.
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Agreed. The 265’s with those wheels are solid. The offset makes them pop out much more than stock and give that beefier look.
TRD PANTHER
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Comparison 265 vs. 275
For comparison purposes. Attached are pictures of my Pro when new with 265’s, then 275’s without a lift, and currently with 275’s and Cornfed 1.5/1” spacers. The Pro sits 3/4-1” higher up front than the other 4Runner models and the front fenders are trimmed at the port on the Pros. No rubbing or mods to accommodate the 275’s even without the suspension mod. I would think that a 3/4-1” spacer up front with a possible fender trim would accept 275’s properly on OR’s and SR5’s without removing the mud flaps.
For comparison purposes. Attached are pictures of my Pro when new with 265’s, then 275’s without a lift, and currently with 275’s and Cornfed 1.5/1” spacers. The Pro sits 3/4-1” higher up front than the other 4Runner models and the front fenders are trimmed at the port on the Pros. No rubbing or mods to accommodate the 275’s even without the suspension mod. I would think that a 3/4-1” spacer up front with a possible fender trim would accept 275’s properly on OR’s and SR5’s without removing the mud flaps.
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4Runner&Airstream
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Can anyone offer advice on tire pressure for my new BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A K02s on my 2013 SR5?
I went with the LT265/70R17 load C.
How low and high do you go for various conditions?
If you air down what do you use to pump tires back up?
I’m new here and would appreciate any feedback including links.
Thank you.
I went with the LT265/70R17 load C.
How low and high do you go for various conditions?
If you air down what do you use to pump tires back up?
I’m new here and would appreciate any feedback including links.
Thank you.
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bring_it_on
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It depends what load you carry. I have the same tires as you and usually run them at around 38 PSI front and back. I've seen folks run them at around 40 PSI as well to get better mileage. I just moved from Texas to the Chicago area and did the trip at around 42 PSI towing a trailer. I've since aired them back down to around 36-38 which is the sweet spot for a comfortable ride for my truck (my suspension was done to carry more weight than I currently carry).
I use the ARB deflator and ARB inflation kit, an ARB air compressor (model # in my signature) and a small tire gauge to check tire pressures. Depending upon your use case you could get something cheaper and portable or something better and mounted (like having a compressor and a tank etc). I have done a couple of trails in California and Texas in the short bit of time since I've had this rig and the lowest I needed to go on them was around 18 PSI. You should be able to go down to the low teens or perhaps even lower if you are driving on some soft sand etc.
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LandCruiser
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I've had a set since March and the only complaints I have is they look kinda retarded and 285s are load range E. Holy hell.
4runningyeti
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Any rub?
Smitty19TRD
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I put 275 KO2s on mine at the dealer. No rubbing but it is very close. You can't go any bigger. My next tires will not be these. I don't run hard enough or heavy enough to get any benefit of E load tires. My next set will be 255/75r17 load range C.
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