Issue with BFG KO2's on a 3rd Gen Tacoma?

I mean, if your box is empty then the rear will slide around no matter what kind of tires you have. When i installed duratracs on my ranger and took it for a ride in the rain, i could drift like in too fast too furious movie haha. It had no traction control so thats why also. I was expecting a bit better from the duratracs. I loved them off road and in the snow though.

My taco, when i turn off TC and VSC i could drift a bit in the rain but these bfgs grab the road pretty good. Maybe because taco is a bit heavier, im not sure.

But yes, there are better tires for wet driving for sure.

 

Well, A, if you really want a giant tire, thats one thing. If we want something to look cool, thats as good a reason as any.

But a lot of the anecdotal information on here implies that if you off-road at all you gotta have them E-rated tires to prevent punctures. So you see a lot of people buying E-rated tires thinking it's the better choice. Which isn't necessarily true.

B, most people on here run insainly high tire pressure. Like 42psi+ Thats nuts for a truck so light and will for sure make the truck ride like a buckboard regardless.

 

Yes, C load is great for offroad. Tough and you get a softer ride. No need for E load IMHO. I couldnt wait to get rid of my e loads.

The pressure should be around 37psi if running LTs on the stock taco.

 

Do the chalk test. On my truck, when I had LT/Es, I was at 27psi. 37 would be bonkers high for a stock truck, but appropriate if you have a steel bumper, roof-top tent, etc.

 

I'm not disagreeing, just pointing out that options are limited when you jump to a 33 or bigger with load ratings. Not sure if its bad luck or actually tire construction between brands/load ratings, I would get a puncture almost every time I went wheeling when I had my c rated toyos. I've yet to get a puncture with my coopers. Again that could just be the coopers are built better.

 

Coopers are absolutely built better. And for sure, choices are limited when you go bigger, and the value of putting on giant tires on such a small truck is it's own discussion. If someone wants a big lift and giant tires, they are likely very willing to compromise mileage, ride, etc to get the look they want. I have no issue with that whatsoever.

The point of my original post was just to provide information to allow the buyer to make an informed decision. This topic comes up all the time, and typically OP isn't looking to cross Mongolia, as much as they want something that will work well on their DD, but looks meatier (cooler) than those stupid Wranglers the truck comes with.

 

27psi? You serious man? Thats really low. LTs require more psi to support the same weight. It seems counter intuitive. If you do not believe me check out LT tire air pressure calculator on google and you will be very surprised.

 

shit i run 22 on the street

 

Not sure if serious or joking.

 

deadass serious. they wear beautifully, ill pump them up if im loading my truck up with gear though.

 

Depends, hugely, on the tire itself. Hence, the value of doing the chalk test.

Edit: I just went and looked at that calculator. Don't trust that. It doesn't even have the correct starting pressure for the OEM tire configuration on the Tacoma. Do the chalk test.

 

It only depends if its SL or LT, other that it doesnt really matter. Of course if you are comparing 35s MTs to 31s ATs, yes there could be a difference in the air pressure.

I did the chalk test for shits and its perfect at 37. When i go on long hwy rides i bump it up a couple psi. My C loads are nice and smooth at those pressures.

 

Damn son.

 

Yes it does have the starting OEM pressure sir.



Do some research and you will see that LTs need more psi than SL to support the same weight.

 

Brand A to Brand B can absolutely vary. I promise. Otherwise, I think you are GTG! A C-load is an appropriate rating and depending on how your truck is set up 37 is totally within the range of reason.

 

@splitbolt maybe could chime in. He did a great job explaining to me the math behind it, made perfect sense. I suck at math terribly.

I actually ran all my LTs at factory psi. I learned few months ago that it is a mistake.

 

Which tires are you running?

 

stt pros in a 285/75/16

 

I guess because they are E load you can get away with such low pressure. I remember i deflated my e loads to 20 psi and they looked the same as 30, i couldnt believe it.

Great tire though.

 

You're talking to idiots who don't know what they are talking about. That's what's going on.



You should probably educate yourself on the different types and load ratings for tires. As a "E" type will be heavier.

As far as safety and strain on the drive train.... a heavier tire will slow down your breaking and will put more strain on your truck's parts. Same thing happens when you put heavier tires on an F350. Does that amount of weight really impact the truck so that it'll fall apart in 50,000 miles or make it a liability to drive? No, it doesn't. People have been running the tires you want on smaller toyotas and 2nd gens (which aren't very different from 3rd gens) as well as 3rd gens. Hell, people are putting 35 and 37 inch tires on these trucks.

If you go with a heavier tire, you will notice how much the weight impacts your power, mileage and to a lesser extent braking. Power and mileage might be more impacted by the 4 banger. You'll need to ask someone who has such a combo as to how much. I don't think it'll be a big deal though.