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I think I’ve settled on 285/75/17’s once the lift goes on, but these 275’s have served me we for the last two years.
285/75/17 is the perfect size for the 200 imo. That’s what I’ve been running for a few months and love ‘em
I was torn on 17's but I pushed myself in that direction simply over the wheel selection. That, and other than the last GX, I haven't run 17's in years and it would be nice to try a little more sidewall for a change. I am excited to get them on, I just have to find time to get the lift installed and wait for the wheels to ship once they come off of backorder.
Sounds like that will involve some trimming. I had considered 275/75r17 when I get wheels, but I cannot find any and unsure if they're even made.I think I’ve settled on 285/75/17’s once the lift goes on, but these 275’s have served me we for the last two years.
@devilzdriver i have heard a few also mention these balancing issues with K02s. Curious to know if they lost balance between rotations ? Required excessive weights and still rode terrible ?
My experience is with the following tires and none needed more then 5.5 ounces at max and most needed 3 or less ounces to be road force balanced:
Michelin Defender: 285/60r18 XL
General Grabber ATX: LT285/65R18
Nokian One HT: LT275/70r18
Kenda Klever RT: LT275/70r18
Yokohama G003 : LT285/70r18
Kenda Klever AT/2:LT275/70r18
(C rated 35” K02s but on a different truck so not a good comparison )
Out of the All terrain options the Grabber ATX and Kenda AT2 rode the best and are very similar on the highway. Maybe a slight edge to the ATX’s for on road manners but they did ride a bit stiffer, maybe due to smaller sidewall (65 vs. 70 profile)…..lol my tire problem may be worse then my wife’s shoe habit….in my defense some of these were warrantied out for different tires over the last 5 years.
Currently alternating between the kenda AT/2 for daily use and then swap to the 34” yoko MT’s for the Mud/serious trails. The Kendas are pretty light weight too and weight about 50 lbs and took between 3-4 ounces to balance. Very happy with them.
I thought about this a lot and ended up with 17" ICON Vector 5 rims and 285/75 tires. With those a small lift, I love the stance of the vehicle. I had compared the 70 to the 75 and felt the extra height of the 75 looked better. There is a noticeable difference in ride between stock and my setup, but I did the new wheels/tires at the same time as the suspension, so it's hard to tell which had the most impact. It is still a perfectly fine highway ride, just not as smooth as stock. The Toyo Open Country AT's have been great off road too--I usually go down to 20-25psi. Here are a couple pics.Sounds like that will involve some trimming. I had considered 275/75r17 when I get wheels, but I cannot find any and unsure if they're even made.
Sounds like that will involve some trimming. I had considered 275/75r17 when I get wheels, but I cannot find any and unsure if they're even made.
@Tex68w What wheel did you end up choosing?
Here’s mine with the 285/75/17 KO2
I'm probably going to opt for the LT285/65R18 myself after much reading and debate.looks damn good. I am debating on going white letters out on the ko2's.
Stock height?
Love this combo, did you go with the C or E load?I thought about this a lot and ended up with 17" ICON Vector 5 rims and 285/75 tires. With those a small lift, I love the stance of the vehicle. I had compared the 70 to the 75 and felt the extra height of the 75 looked better. There is a noticeable difference in ride between stock and my setup, but I did the new wheels/tires at the same time as the suspension, so it's hard to tell which had the most impact. It is still a perfectly fine highway ride, just not as smooth as stock. The Toyo Open Country AT's have been great off road too--I usually go down to 20-25psi. Here are a couple pics.
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Went with the E rated. I'm not a tire expert, but from everything I looked at it seemed the C would give better on-road ride but I opted for the E to be better off-rad.Love this combo, did you go with the C or E load?
I have had both and could not "feel" a difference, but I know that if you tow or have excess weight, definitely go with an E load.Went with the E rated. I'm not a tire expert, but from everything I looked at it seemed the C would give better on-road ride but I opted for the E to be better off-rad.
With KO2…some Load Range C only has 2-ply sidewall, while ALL D & E are 3-ply sidewall.Went with the E rated. I'm not a tire expert, but from everything I looked at it seemed the C would give better on-road ride but I opted for the E to be better off-rad.