Need Some Advice Regarding Tires

Hey, all.
One of my tires got a gnarly gash in it up in Georgia, and I recently got a screw through a different tire down here in Florida. I'm riding on the same tires that came with my truck when I bought it over a year ago. So, now I'm in the market for a new set. I was leaning towards BFG KO2, but I'm not sure if they'll be too heavy or not. Any advice would be appreciated. I've heard the Falken Wild Peaks are good tires too, and cheaper than the KO2s. I'm looking for stock size if that helps. Thanks!

 

It's been a few years since I had a set of KO2's, liked them in snow but they didn't clean out great in mud. If I were looking for something that I took to mud regularly I would think about Nitto Terra or Trail Grapplers.

 

Thanks, Ron. I rarely get into the mud. I'm down here in Florida and most of the trails in my area are sandy. I'm on pavement most of the time. That's why I'm a little concerned about the KO2s. I don't want to sacrifice too much fuel efficiency.

 

Honestly if you are staying stock take a look at Michelin LTX M\S.

 

They are the best but quite expensive.

KO2's will use up some fuel economy and don't wear great over time.

I'd suggest a mild AT like the Falken Wild Peak over the KO2 for on road while still having some decent offroad performance.

You can get many AT tires in SL (p metric) sizes, they are less aggressive looking but are much lighter.

 

I have KO2s on my 2016. I really like them. With that said I just bought the Wildpeaks for my '05 and have been running them for a few days. They seem like a really great tire for the money. Doing it all over again I may have gone with the Wildpeaks over the KO2s for my '16

 

If you wanted to go KO2 you might consider stepping up one size to 265/70/R17 in C-load. They will save 4lbs over the stock size in E-load. They will fit at stock height.

Otherwise if looking at stock sizes I’d suggest avoiding E-load tires to save weight and mpgs and power.

 

Crashnburn, thanks. I'm a little confused on the load rating. So the bigger KO2 (265/70) are C load rating but the stock size is an E load rating?

 

Ko2s are junk IMO,unless you like a 30k mile set of tires. Compound is too soft(made out of chalk I think). Toyo Open Country AT2 is tha best AT on the market.60K.

 

Different tire sizes are available in different load ratings depending on the manufacture. For BFG KO2s, stock size 265/65/R17 only come in E-load, which is a 1-ton truck tire that is much heavier. In 265/70/R17 they are available in C-load, which is lighter and better riding. The stock tire is a P load tire, which is lightest and softest riding.

P<C<D<E

As you go up in tire rating, weight and durability increase and ride decreases. Increases in weight cause mpg and power and braking loss.

Not sure where you get your info, I’ve got 25k on mine and they still look nearly new.

 

My buddy is riding KO2's with the E loading and the ride is too stiff. I'd highly recommend going to a softer loading

 

I am quite a fan of the 265/75/16 duratracs. Got them in C rating, have great all around traction in everything, and they double as a snow tire. They are also a bit cheaper than ko2's

 

Really like these guys Tread Wright.
Here's a YouTube video about what they do:
Tread Wright tires built in America

 

Thanks for all the responses, folks. I tried searching for similar threads to try avoiding creating another tire thread, but I wasn't having much luck.

 

On road, no snow or cold temps, Michelin LTX. Long, long wear, excellent performance. Looks like your grandpas tires. Not even remotely sexy but they perform like champs. Ugliest quarterback that ever set a regular season passing record for your team.

You want to drive in near freezing temps and snow as well, you'll want a second set of shoes.

 

Also forgot here is there 2 year workmanship warranty link.
And the optional no hassle road hazard warranty link

 

That sir, was priceless

 

I have run them and found them to be below my standards.