305/65/18 BFG KO2 Pics

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@eurodre I went from 285/65 to 305's and noticed a little hit on MPG. maybe 1 mpg?
 
I was on that rig. I'm now on AHC, I like it! im going to stick it out too. I currently run 285/65/18 KO2, but am moving to 275/70/18. I prefer the 285 width, I just happen to come across a deal on some barley used tires that was too good of a deal to pass up on. I definitely noticed turning being tougher on the wider 305's.
 
eurodre said:
are you also lifted? I'm still on ahc and of course going to drag this thing out to the very end
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I was running 305/65/18 KO2s on my 06 with AHC. I was running a sensor lift and with factory wheels no spacers I got zero rub. They fit perfectly.

I came from a 295/75/16 KO2 and saw no appreciable difference in MPG.

Edit: Scratch that last part. I was running the 295/75/16s on my 2000 LX. Not my 06. Too many cruisers and too many tireso_O

That being said I was getting decent mileage with the 305s on the 06. I think around 15-16mpg.
 
ga12r1 said:
I was running 305/65/18 KO2s on my 06 with AHC. I was running a sensor lift and with factory wheels no spacers I got zero rub. They fit perfectly.

I came from a 295/75/16 KO2 and saw no appreciable difference in MPG.

Edit: Scratch that last part. I was running the 295/75/16s on my 2000 LX. Not my 06. Too many cruisers and too many tireso_O

That being said I was getting decent mileage with the 305s on the 06. I think around 15-16mpg.
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I probably just have a lead foot then, im in 11-12s mpg with no armor, no rack etc
 
eurodre said:
I probably just have a lead foot then, im in 11-12s mpg with no armor, no rack etc
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Im running the 305/70/16's Slee front and rear bumper, Slee side steps, and full Slee Skids and rolling down the interstate at 75 I am getting 12.5. Took it on longer back road trip cruising about 50-55 and it got 14. When I throw in a lot of city driving though I've seen high 11s.
 
eurodre said:
I probably just have a lead foot then, im in 11-12s mpg with no armor, no rack etc
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Yeah, I try to get the best mileage I can. That Cruiser was my daily driver and I have a 60 mile commute to work and back. It’s a straight shot no stop and go. I set my cruise at 60 mph (speed limit is 55) and get pretty good. When I would get on the interstate @85mph or in the city things went south real quick.
 
Wanted to update everyone on having trouble with Discount or other "chain" stores not mounting 305/65r18 to the factory wheels. I did some research and headed to Discount Tire to get a set of KO2s. They provided the quote and when I proceeded to order and schedule he let me know their system blocked the order and my factory wheels wouldn't work. I asked him to check their fitment guide. On Discount system he pulled up the guide which stated a 305 tire can be mounted on a rim with a minimum with of 8 and max of 11. After getting the approval from management I am getting these installed tomorrow!!! Try this approach if you have a Discount Tire near you and are in the market for 305's on factory wheels! Pics to come...
 
I've got Method grids +18mm with 305/65/18's in the mail, Discount tire say should be here in a week. Can't wait, probably rub with that setup but i dont think it'll be too bad.
 
FxFormat said:
I've got Method grids +18mm with 305/65/18's in the mail, Discount tire say should be here in a week. Can't wait, probably rub with that setup but i dont think it'll be too bad.
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I’ve found that and tire but the stock 18 runs with this tire even if the specs Line up the same. Not sure why.

Nothing awful.
 
wngrog said:
I’ve found that and tire but the stock 18 runs with this tire even if the specs Line up the same. Not sure why.

Nothing awful.
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Little early here, but lost ya for a bit lol...i know people run this setup on stock which is +60mm without rubbing but with the more aggressive +18 it'll stick out past the fender a little, i like that wide stance.
 
FxFormat said:
Little early here, but lost ya for a bit lol...i know people run this setup on stock which is +60mm without rubbing but with the more aggressive +18 it'll stick out past the fender a little, i like that wide stance.
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Yeah, I’m sure you will get some rub at +18. Nothing that can’t be fixed though. My methods are +25. I think that might be the way to go for no rub and no massaging of anything. Were the Grids not available in +25?
 
ga12r1 said:
Yeah, I’m sure you will get some rub at +18. Nothing that can’t be fixed though. My methods are +25. I think that might be the way to go for no rub and no massaging of anything. Were the Grids not available in +25?
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Yeah only available in 0 and 18, i think it'll be okay 7mm is 1/4" ? i'll take a BFH to the pinch weld and i'll roll the fenders if i need to.
 
FxFormat said:
Yeah only available in 0 and 18, i think it'll be okay 7mm is 1/4" ? i'll take a BFH to the pinch weld and i'll roll the fenders if i need to.
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Oh no doubt. BFH works wonders. Pinch weld mods are the best 🍺
 
The grids look really good, similar to the Icon 6speed but in 18s, not sure if the icons come in 18s or not, only see 17s for our bolt pattern

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