295/65/18 BFG KO2... yeah, another "Will if Fit?" thread (1 Viewer)

[Manhattan]

The downside of such a common question - hundreds of pages of close, almost, not quite search results. I'm helping a friend - just got a 2016 200 - pick a tire. Given the previous good results with BFGs, he's set on the KO2s. But after going through the database and a bunch of searches... I'm unsure of what to recommend.

Here's a twist - the database says the 295/65/18 Goodyears will rub, but the guy at Discount Tire says the 295/65/18 KO2 won't. Usually, the guys at the tire stores are conservative and just say no.

Anyone have experience with a stock 200 and 295/65/18 KO2s? The other "safer" option is the 285/65/18. BFG doesn't make a 70 in the KO2.

Also, I read that the later 200s have larger wheel openings. Does this impact tire clearance - or does the change not impact where they rub?

Thanks!

 

[Madtiger]

With stock suspension, stick with 285/65/18. Anything bigger will rub unless you do some cutting. Is friend willing to change the spare tire to match?

 

[TeCKis300]

What's the spec measurement dimensions of the tire? On stock wheels (offset)? That's the important information to understanding fit.

 

[Manhattan]

Well, this just got easy - BFG doesn't make a 295/65/18 KO2. Looks like it'll be the 285/65/18.

The guy at the tire store must've been referring to the Goodyear Duratrac - he mentioned that tire at one point.

Thanks anyway guys!

 

[Madtiger]

Well, this just got easy - BFG doesn't make a 295/65/18 KO2. Looks like it'll be the 285/65/18.

The guy at the tire store must've been referring to the Goodyear Duratrac - he mentioned that tire at one point.

Thanks anyway guys!

Remember to also get same size for the spare!