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Buying KO2s tomorrow unless!

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by 88nitro305, Mar 16, 2017.

  1. Mar 16, 2017 at 3:14 PM
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    88nitro305

    88nitro305 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Work bonus is tomorrow and I'll be ordering KO2s unless anyone can find a better tire for better price! 265/75r16 for $737.88 with free shipping from 4wheelparts.com
     
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  2. Mar 16, 2017 at 3:16 PM
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  3. Mar 17, 2017 at 9:34 AM
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    I ordered them today! Can't wait for them to get here! Buddy at work has them on his 4Runner and was trying to get me to cancel my order cuz he's getting 12mpg with them... I wasn't budging though I know what to expect with gas mileage and a lift so...
     
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  4. Mar 17, 2017 at 11:01 AM
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    Does your friend have load E tires?
    Good looking price, enjoy.
     
  5. Mar 17, 2017 at 2:13 PM
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    I have E load and I have not noticed any significant mileage loss on my truck low 20's on highway high teens on streets but I also have a RC 4 banger so...
     
  6. Mar 17, 2017 at 2:15 PM
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    DustStorm4x4

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    I paid just under $800 at Americas Tire for the same tires installed with Certificates. Check them out!
     
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    Wuts so special about these tires? Everyone acts like they're forged from the blood of angels.
     
  9. Mar 17, 2017 at 2:19 PM
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    darkje i can't even

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    Forged from the blood of virgins.
     
  10. Mar 17, 2017 at 2:24 PM
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    Because Bro... :)
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  11. Mar 17, 2017 at 2:29 PM
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    gainman

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    They are mediocre
     
  12. Mar 17, 2017 at 2:33 PM
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    What don't you like about them? I personally love mine and will be surprised if I ever run another tire on my Tacoma.
     
  13. Mar 17, 2017 at 2:34 PM
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    VVT-i just kicked in yo!
    HOW DARE YOU!

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  14. Mar 17, 2017 at 2:36 PM
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    I had the KO2's. They were good tires, but they didn't wow me. Especially paying 1100 for the 285's.

    I prefer the Falken Wildpeak AT3W's. So far everything I've put them through I've been highly impressed. Their winter traction was awesome. The price doesn't hurt either at about half the price of the KO2's you're looking at.

    https://www.tirebuyer.com/tires/falken/wildpeak-a-t3w/p/tv093001484
     
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    Wots wrong with teh stock tires?
     
  17. Mar 17, 2017 at 2:43 PM
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    FWIW, I have the same tires with about 5000 miles, so far. They've been great! Excellent performance no matter what I throw at them - a 1500 mile summer-temps move while towing a max-loaded trailer, a very snowy Montana winter (thank goodness that's over), and lots of ice and mud now. I can't speak to the fuel mileage as I bought them as soon as I bought the truck, but I get 16-18 mpg with mixed, spirited, mostly 4WD driving. They are 'E' load-rated. They are wearing very, very well on a very tired suspension.
    And all these prices sound good. Oh well, at the time I was rich and they saw me coming....
     
  18. Mar 17, 2017 at 7:13 PM
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    3coma my kid says my truck is "Boss"

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    After 30k miles on my KO2's my biggest complaint is they need to be balanced way too often. I've rotated them every 5k and they still give me vibes from time to time. I was in love with the looks of the sidewall for a while. Now I'm ready to move on to Toyo MT's for the warmer months. I'll be keeping the KO2's as my winter set on stock wheels.
     

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