Pulled the Trigger - 275/70/17 KO2 on SR5P

[91324]

Got sick of the stock tires and upgraded today. Based on all the well documented and thorough information on this forum regarding “will it rub”, I ended up going with the 275s instead of the 265s. Not sure if it would have rubbed, but I did move the fender forward ahead of time to prevent any issues.

Suspension is bone stock for a 2015 SR5P. I love the way it came out.

Before:

After:

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[1996_Valencia_Owen]

How much ground clearance gain from the 265 to 275 move? Like half an inch?

What about the mpg hit (assuming C-rated 275?)

I'm likely making this same change in a few months. Killing 1-2 more months on the stock 265 tires since my newborn is 5 weeks, and can't even offroad for a few months yet lol.

 

[Busabos77]

Looks good and rugged! I love it!

 

[NolanVoid]

My next upgrade with 5100's at .85

 

[91324]

How much ground clearance gain from the 265 to 275 move? Like half an inch?

What about the mpg hit (assuming C-rated 275?)

I'm likely making this same change in a few months. Killing 1-2 more months on the stock 265 tires since my newborn is 5 weeks, and can't even offroad for a few months yet lol.

Hey man,

As far as ground clearance before and after, my guess is about half an inch.

I don't think they make a C rated tire in the K02s in this size - I got the E load. Only driven 4 miles since the install, so I can't speak to the MPG hit. I'll follow back up in a week or so on how its going.

 

[Nick B]

Looks good. Now black out those roof rails .

 

[RuskiE39]

Looks great, really transforms the look of the car. Will be going with the same tire choices.

 

[medicdrew]

Thanks for the post! I get mine next week!!

 

[Loggerhead]

Looks good, bro. My BFG’s, same size, are in my garage awaiting SCS Ray10’s. Can’t wait.

 

[TRDoffroa]

Looking good

 

[Catskill4RNR]

I did the same last week with General Grabber AT/x, E range as well. Not sure about gas mileage yet but 22lbs more per tire. We shall see. Been battling a muddy parking lot at our county fair all week and they are working great!

 

[karmatp]

I stayed 265 because I did not want the weight of the load range E, I wish they made 275 in load range C.

I have bilsteins at .85 and it is perfect. Slight rake and no more nose dive, you will be very happy when you get it done.

 

[03_4x4Runner]

I stayed 265 because I did not want the weight of the load range E, I wish they made 275 in load range C.

I have bilsteins at .85 and it is perfect. Slight rake and no more nose dive, you will be very happy when you get it done.

I wish I would not have gotten the 275 KO2 tires. To stiff a ride and to much weight. I will be swapping to the 265 KO2 at some point.

 

[ATC556]

I wish I would not have gotten the 275 KO2 tires. To stiff a ride and to much weight. I will be swapping to the 265 KO2 at some point.

Exactly why I went with the 265 load C KO2. Ride quality is great, and they are quite a bit lighter than the 10 ply E loads. Not much rock around here, so the load C is plenty tough enough for off roading.

 

[ATC556]

I stayed 265 because I did not want the weight of the load range E, I wish they made 275 in load range C.

I have bilsteins at .85 and it is perfect. Slight rake and no more nose dive, you will be very happy when you get it done.

Did you get the Bilsteins just up front, or the rear as well? I'm thinking for overall ride quality, that I should get front and rear Bilsteins. I'll be going for the .85 setting too just for slightly less rake and increase front clearance. [MENTION=140586]karmatp[/MENTION]

 

[RuskiE39]

Where did you all end up getting your tires from? Seeing if anybody can beat $220 a tire...

 

[Hans Moleman]

Might be wise to wait a couple of weeks for America’s / Discount Tire Labor Day sale. Usually there are huge savings.

 

[karmatp]

Did you get the Bilsteins just up front, or the rear as well? I'm thinking for overall ride quality, that I should get front and rear Bilsteins. I'll be going for the .85 setting too just for slightly less rake and increase front clearance. [MENTION=140586]karmatp[/MENTION]

I just did the front. I am very happy with the ride.

 

[karmatp]

Where did you all end up getting your tires from? Seeing if anybody can beat $220 a tire...

I got mine from Discount Tire. They matched the lowest price I could find, I was under $200 a tire.

 

[91324]

Where did you all end up getting your tires from? Seeing if anybody can beat $220 a tire...

Shopped online and found a deal at 4wheelparts. Visited Discount Tire and they matched the price. Also knew a guy there and got an additional discount. Ended up being $190/tire for all 5 with install and lifetime warranty.


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