BFG KO2 285/75r17 (1 Viewer)

[TonyP]

Semi-hijack since I don't want to make a new thread for this: For anyone thinking of going with the Coopers

2 NEW LT285/75-17 COOPER DISCOVERER S/T MAXX 75R R17 TIRES 30311 | eBay

I'm not saying to do this but I "know a guy" that did:

Order two using the $100 off coupon, make a new ebay account, buy another two using the $100 off coupon again. A set of four Cooper ST Maxx shipped to your door for $940. Deal ends on the 30th.

 

[SWUtah]

"All other things being equal". . Good point but all other things are not equal. Thread depth, vehicle weight is a huge factor, regarding hydro planing, On dry pavement wider is always better in the curves. Off road it depends on what your doing off road. Even with a narrow tire if you have more thread on your front tire's and less on your rear tire's it will throw off the wet traction in a turn and you will spin out. Bottom line buy what works for your needs but the important thing is to consider everything before making your decision.

 

[DirtNap]

The BFG website doesn't list tread width for the KO2 in 285/75/R17, but TireRack is showing it at 9.4" of tread width.

 

[steve578]

I plan to order a set of KO2s in 285/75R17 if my wheel order ever shows up. Ordered the Evo Corse wheels seven weeks ago.

 

[bj70cruiser]

The BFG website doesn't list tread width for the KO2 in 285/75/R17, but TireRack is showing it at 9.4" of tread width.

Looks like they are 11.3" on a 8" rim

 

[DirtNap]

That's their "section width" - the tire has a bit of an oval cross-section. So the tread itself is narrower. Seems the KO2 is a little more oval, vs. some other brands/models may be a bit more rectangular. But I only saw the 'tread width' on TireRack.com, not on the BFG site itself, so who knows if it accurate.

 

[bj70cruiser]

Right
My set is in but i haven't had time to go get them installed. Can't wait for new rubber

 

[Haggis]

I plan to order those Evo Corso wheels...did not know they apparently are on back order?

 

[steve578]

My Evo Corse wheels shipped yesterday and should be here Thursday evening. I ordered the KO2 in 285/75R17 from Discount Tire this morning. They had to order directly from BFG since they are so new. They said they would be here in 5-7 days. Hopefully will have everything mounted up next week.

 

[SWUtah]

That's their "section width" - the tire has a bit of an oval cross-section. So the tread itself is narrower. Seems the KO2 is a little more oval, vs. some other brands/models may be a bit more rectangular. But I only saw the 'tread width' on TireRack.com, not on the BFG site itself, so who knows if it accurate.

The important number is thread width (rubber on the road)

 

[Taco2Cruiser]

https://m.tirerack.com/tires/tires....75SR7KO2&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

Starting to show up.

 

[steve578]

https://m.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=BFGoodrich&tireModel=All-Terrain+T/A+KO2&partnum=875SR7KO2&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

Starting to show up.

I had some installed last weekend.

 

[Taco2Cruiser]

I had some installed last weekend.

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So... do they rub?

 

[steve578]

So... do they rub?

I have only had them on the street, but they did rub on the front mud flaps. Once the front map flaps were removed, my wife hasn't had anymore rubbing.

 

[Reckless]

Can you measure how tall the tires are mounted?

 

[mcgaskins]

I have only had them on the street, but they did rub on the front mud flaps. Once the front map flaps were removed, my wife hasn't had anymore rubbing.

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Truck looks great! I think this tire and the Ridge Grappler in 285/75/17 are the best matched tires overall for the 200 that will accomplish 90%+ of the goals anyone would have for the platform.

 

[steve578]

Can you measure how tall the tires are mounted?

I will get you a measurement tomorrow evening if I can’t do it tonight.

 

[steve578]

Truck looks great! I think this tire and the Ridge Grappler in 285/75/17 are the best matched tires overall for the 200 that will accomplish 90%+ of the goals anyone would have for the platform.

Thanks! I’ve had the KO, KM2, GY MT, GY MTR, and Trail Grappler on an assortment of vehicles over the years. I feel that the KO2 is the best tire that spends most of its life on road with the occasional off road trip. I think the Trailer Grappler comes in second. Haven’t had experience with the Ridge Grappler yet, but I was going to order them until the KO2 in 285/75/R17 was announced.

 

[Willy beamin]

I have only had them on the street, but they did rub on the front mud flaps. Once the front map flaps were removed, my wife hasn't had anymore rubbing.

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Is your front camera relocated into the lower part of the arb bumper? When did arb start putting mesh in their bumper facia? Please post a front facing photo of your bumper. Thanks

 

[steve578]

Can you measure how tall the tires are mounted?

They measure out mounted and on the Land Cruiser right at 33 in. It’s a little smaller than I was expecting.