Woke up this rainy morning groggy and dredding work...then suddenly I remembered it wasn't a dream that I had rid my runner of the apalling Grandtrek's and jumped out of bed to verify my delight. I peaked out of my bedroom window and there before my very eyes were my KO2's enjoying a bath in the rain. I could've sworn she winked at me gleaming with pride while rocking the hell out of those sexy new sneakers!
Ok so yea I'm sort've f'n happy!
Please keep in mind I've only had the 08 FJ TT with KO's on it and two Audi sedan's and a Volvo sedan so my truck and AT tire experience is limited. Road noise is not noticeable to me and I probably missed it from my old KO's anyway so I would not be a good judge for that. I will put windows down tomorrow when it's not pouring but I doubt it will be bothersome if I haven't noticed it yet with no music blasting (rare for me). I pushed the vehicle a bit more today to see how she handled on my 7 minute commute to work and purposely took some windy roads for you all (OK and maybe myself). First thing I did after letting the runner warm up was a hole shot on my street WOT straight ahead and not a light on the dash or a slip to be felt. Did not expect that. Now that I have had more time and really could focus without a doubt heavier steering wheel feel and doesn't feel as floaty actually if that makes sense. I actually am enjoying it very much and I might be crazy but I absolutely feel connected to the road way more than with the stock Dunlop's. Not only that braking feels more...I dk I guess predictable??? Is that even possible? It's not as if I was sliding but alot of the time I try to be a smooth driver albeit spirited but when braking I found it hard to always come to a smooth nice consistent stop with the stockers. You can certainly feel that it's a stiffer tire on the turns and I'm guessing that's due to the 10ply tire and the squared tread edge where sidewall meets. I took some pics, dk if they help but PLENTY of room to spare around fenders and flaps.
I did go back and forth because I had a white FJ and had White outlined BG logo letters facing out on that rig and thought about going for a diff look this time to switch it up but thought it would be more unique to go that route. I won't lie I am a creature of habit and last three cars have all been white. I will measure PSI tomorrow but I am actually really surprised I didn't even ask or check. I think I was just too damn excited to fill those wheel wells a bit more and rid myself of the soccer mom tires. I apologize for lack of technical terms and knowledge but I think you would not regret buying these tires. Oh and almost forgot, they have a $70 rebate on the purchase that starts November 10th and goes through Dec 7th. Found out after I bought unfortunately. Not applicable per tire but overall cost.
Had a plan to plasti dip my wheels black and black out silver trail trim front and back but it seems everyone has done that and the TRD pro is designed that way so bought some 1080 3M Carbon Fiber vinyl instead. Kind've corny but think it will look really good and if it doesn't I can rip it off and try something else. Even though my tire thirst has been perfectly quenched and I couldn't be happier with my decision, a leveling is in order, some bud built sliders (more as a step for me to reach the impending gobi stealth rack) and maybe an exhaust. Will update you all on any findings or new feelings on the tires.
