Made a tire purchase today and hoping I didn't make a mistake.

[Auce]

Well it was actually a belated Christmas present. I didn't do through research on going bigger but did read great reviews on the tires. I wound up getting the new BF Goodrich AT T/A KO2's. I went with the 265 75r 16 since the 70r is not available. They will be used as a daily driver and weekend fishing warrior. I didn't notice until after the purchase that they are E rated tire. My current setup is a stock 01 4Runner SR5, 140k.

I currently have General Grabbers on it. So a few questions. Did I go totally overkill with a E rated tire? Should I experience any rubbing and if so, does rubbing cause major damage or is it just a nuesense? Does anyone else on here have a common setup and your thoughts on it? Lastly, I'm really just hoping someone will tell me I'm over thinking this and I should be fine. Thanks in advance for any and all feedback!

 

[Paperjam]

E rated is overkill, It will have a harsher ride for sure and bumps and whatnot in the road will be more jarring.

you probably wont experience rubbing with the tire only being 5% taller than stock.

Honestly, try and exchange them for 4 ply tires. In this size the 4 ply tires are still a little overkill as our trucks are so light!

 

[lhsoulrebel]

It won't be that bad with proper inflation. Typically bfg side walls are relatively soft, so they should give on the bumps... In terms of rubbing, you may rub your upper control arms slightly if you wheel... But it's not big deal... May just scuff the paint on the uca. Enjoy them, don't worry about it.

 

[Auce]

Thanks for the replies so far everyone. The other reason for such an impulse decision was that I got the set, with free shipping for little under $700, which I thought was a score. When it comes to inflation, does one go with inflation on the tire recommendation or the cars recommendation?

 

[ranbar02]

I had the BFG's in the 265/75r16 10 plys on my 4runner when i bought it. They rode great. I took them off because I wanted something more aggressive, but still went with a 10 ply tire. No problems at all.

 

[02SE]

Honestly, try and exchange them for 4 ply tires. In this size the 4 ply tires are still a little overkill as our trucks are so light!

The stock (or optional depending on trim level) P265/70R16 tires were 4 ply rated tires.

 

[AZ4Running]

I am running Mastercraft Cousier AXT 265/75 R16 E rated tires and not one issue or complaint from me. No issues rubbing, perform very well on and off road and ride nice. I went to the AXT from Michellin HT 265/70R16 stock tires size. I like the E rated tire, tougher tire for those rough rocky trails. I have experienced no lose in mpg from larger tires as well. Stock 97 SR5 V6 auto 4x4 no locker.
:withstupid:

 

[gamefreakgc]

Do you like your tires?

If yes, just go out and enjoy them! Don't let anyone tell you they are subpar (not saying they are), if you like them that's what matters.

 

[Paperjam]

The stock (or optional depending on trim level) P265/70R16 tires were 4 ply rated tires.

Yes, yes they are. Hence why I said that.

 

[JayRolla]

I have ran all loads and dont get me wrong, the higher loads do have a harsher ride but if you run the correct PSI in the tires they wont be that bad. Research a lot about running PSI on e load tires. You will find you can run a lower psi get better tire wear and they wont be so solid.

 

[Pathfinder5243]

E rated is overkill, It will have a harsher ride for sure and bumps and whatnot in the road will be more jarring.

you probably wont experience rubbing with the tire only being 5% taller than stock.

Honestly, try and exchange them for 4 ply tires. In this size the 4 ply tires are still a little overkill as our trucks are so light!

BFG only makes the KO2 in LRD/LRE unless you are running 20" wheels.

 

[white_n_slow]

Shouldn't have any rubbing issues, but the ride will be noticeably harsher. Supposedly you're not supposed to run E-rated tires below 40psi or so, but air them down as low as the manufacturer specs allow and go from there. One thing you can do to "soften up" a new set of tires is air them down to 15psi or so and go for a wheeling trip! If you do this when they're still pretty new it takes some of the stiffness out of the sidewall.

The plus side is that they are tough and should be much harder to puncture than a lower rated tire.

 

[jgue467]

... When it comes to inflation, does one go with inflation on the tire recommendation or the cars recommendation?

Your vehicle's recommended pressures.....pretty much 32 f/r.... :cowboy:

 

[NHRunner]

Don't worry about it too much. I jumped straight from the stock P-rated tires to an LRE 265/75. It is stiffer, there's now denying that, but I don't mind at all. I think it's worth it for the added sidewall strength and possibly even added longevity. You can play with the air pressure a little bit too. I run ~30 PSI in the winter, 35 PSI in the summer. There tire shop that installed them had them at a little over 40 PSI, but they were the ones who told me the tires should still wear just fine at 30 PSI. They have worn just fine, as they said.

 

[JayRolla]

Shouldn't have any rubbing issues, but the ride will be noticeably harsher. Supposedly you're not supposed to run E-rated tires below 40psi or so, but air them down as low as the manufacturer specs allow and go from there. One thing you can do to "soften up" a new set of tires is air them down to 15psi or so and go for a wheeling trip! If you do this when they're still pretty new it takes some of the stiffness out of the sidewall.

The plus side is that they are tough and should be much harder to puncture than a lower rated tire.

Can you show me this info on where it says you cant run under 40psi? Also if this is true, im sure this is for a vehicle with the correct weight on e load tires. Since our trucks are so light for an e load tire you can get away with lower tire pressure.

There are a lot of guys running 18-22psi on e load tires on the street with no issues. I run 24-28psi depending on load and they feel a lot better. Tire wear is good and was even recommended this tire pressure from an offroad shop that installs tires.

 

[Spunk]

I run Load Range E @ 75 PSI for road use and enjoy it immensely.

With the several hundreds of pounds of mods I have added on to the truck, these are a contributor to keep running a solid 19 MPG on the highway and 17 city.

 

[white_n_slow]

Can you show me this info on where it says you cant run under 40psi? Also if this is true, im sure this is for a vehicle with the correct weight on e load tires. Since our trucks are so light for an e load tire you can get away with lower tire pressure.

There are a lot of guys running 18-22psi on e load tires on the street with no issues. I run 24-28psi depending on load and they feel a lot better. Tire wear is good and was even recommended this tire pressure from an offroad shop that installs tires.

Just quoting what a few tire shops have told me. My plan of attack with a E-rated tire is to start out that the minimum recommended pressure, then raise or lower to meet your ride preference, then chalk test to make sure you're not going to get abnormal wear. I run about 34lbs in the Lexus, which weighs a good half-ton or more than a 3rd gen. I have aired them down to 12 or so with no ill effects, but I think 18-22 is pretty darn low for road use, even in a lighter truck, just my $.02.

 

[Smokey McPot]

E rated is overkill, It will have a harsher ride for sure and bumps and whatnot in the road will be more jarring.

you probably wont experience rubbing with the tire only being 5% taller than stock.

Honestly, try and exchange them for 4 ply tires. In this size the 4 ply tires are still a little overkill as our trucks are so light!

Just bought a pair of these yesterday and I can tell you from that experience that:
1) They DO NOT rub in any way.
2) The, e rated, ride is comparable to the original KO's (I currently have them on my '97 Tacoma) not mushy not stiff.

 

[Smokey McPot]

Well it was actually a belated Christmas present. I didn't do through research on going bigger but did read great reviews on the tires. I wound up getting the new BF Goodrich AT T/A KO2's. I went with the 265 75r 16 since the 70r is not available. They will be used as a daily driver and weekend fishing warrior. I didn't notice until after the purchase that they are E rated tire. My current setup is a stock 01 4Runner SR5, 140k.

I currently have General Grabbers on it. So a few questions. Did I go totally overkill with a E rated tire? Should I experience any rubbing and if so, does rubbing cause major damage or is it just a nuesense? Does anyone else on here have a common setup and your thoughts on it? Lastly, I'm really just hoping someone will tell me I'm over thinking this and I should be fine. Thanks in advance for any and all feedback!

Just bought a set of the KO2's yesterday and I love 'em. No rubbing and not stiff at all. I contacted BFG directly and the guy told me the other sizes and ratings will be released later this year.

 

[JayRolla]

Just quoting what a few tire shops have told me. My plan of attack with a E-rated tire is to start out that the minimum recommended pressure, then raise or lower to meet your ride preference, then chalk test to make sure you're not going to get abnormal wear. I run about 34lbs in the Lexus, which weighs a good half-ton or more than a 3rd gen. I have aired them down to 12 or so with no ill effects, but I think 18-22 is pretty darn low for road use, even in a lighter truck, just my $.02.

This is exactly what I did. Tire shops where like year run 35psi on your eloads. Next thing you know my muds have major cupping. Not sure if its an e load issue or mud tire issue. But after tons of testing and chalk tests I have found low psi to be best. To get a good chalk test your looking at around 18psi on my tires.