K02’s, towing and trailing . Love em or hate em?

Im about to pull the trigger on a set of K02’s! I was going to get an e load, but I’ve been advised by some Facebook folks that 10 ply is overkill for what I want/need with lots of regret in getting them.
I have a hybrid trailer that weighs about 3300lbs that I use every other weekend for boondock camping, a little bit of off-roading ,mostly trails and overland, no rock climbing or anything but I do drive over rockbeds that’s given me trouble on my rubber before, hence why I was going to go with the 10 ply.
So for you folks out there that have either the c or e load with similar interests..what say you? Are you happy with your purchase? Regrets?

 

Sounds like C-load is best for you...as you know, E-load will ride way stiffer

That said, it’s not gonna ruin your truck one way or the other. You’ll just notice it. I’ve got a Pro and can definitely tell the difference. Not sure how it would play with the already-stiff sport suspension. Might make the whole setup too stiff if you’re not gonna get the sidewall strength benefits out of the E-loads

Whichever way you go, report back so we’ve got the data point haha

 

also, E load tires need to be monitored. Had E load KO2's, loved them, took them through hell and back. no major problems but did notice a slightly stiffer ride. I also aired down every time i off roaded, and measured the thread every month or so and messed with the tire pressure to to match the wear pattern. for example, if i noticed the sides were wearing down quicker, i would inflate to around 40-45 lbs. when i noticed the middle was starting to wear down more, i would take air out and run them between 30-35. did this every month and got around 60k out of them. probably could have gone more but i saw the SL Falken AT3W's on sale for 108 each on Amazon and couldn't resist. according to some of the local tire shops, they were amazed that i got 60k out of them since most people get around 35-45k on tacomas. still had around 5/32nds left at the lowest point too. explained how i measured and messed with pressure monthly and it made sense to them. it takes about 10 mins a month but worth it in the end.

TLDR: Great tire, took it to hell and back many times, just keep an eye on wear pattern and adjust your air pressure to compensate

 

You don't NEED E rated tires. A set of P rated tires will carry more weight than your Tacoma is rated to carry, by about double. A C rated tire will work, just understand that they are rated to carry LESS weight than the P rated tires that came on your truck. Some tire stores won't mount tires with a lower weight rating than what came on the truck. A D rated tire is rated for the same weight as a P series tire. The biggest difference between C, D, and P rated tires is a tougher sidewall in C and D tires.

An E rated tire is overkill as far as weight carrying is concerned. But other than cost there is very little downside. I have LT265/75/16's on my Tacoma and the ride is just as good as it was with P series tires. The secret is to find the correct air pressure. Most people running E's on smaller trucks air them up like they're driving a 3/4 ton truck with 2000 lbs in the bed. Do that and the ride will be horrible. But there is no need to do that with a Tacoma.

 

I had E load KO2'S on my 16 SR5, I ran low 30 psi and they were very stiff and abrupt. I called them slappy and non compliant!
Went to St Maxx same size, E load and same psi, they are a big improvement in ride quality. Just my experience, plus the KO2'S were a handful in the rain.

 

I was as anti-KO2 as it gets... Made for the Mall..... Then I bought a set for a specific use... Now I love 'em.

No issues with wet roads. In fact, pretty damn GOOD on wet roads. Quiet. Stable loaded. Picked up almost 2 of the mpg's I lost when I went to STT PROs. Tows trailer well.

285/75r16 l.r.E.

There's a reason why KO2s are #1 selling off road tire. And it ain't because they're cheap....

 

How many miles you got on them? I went with Coopers because apparently ~30k miles is the threshold where KO2s lose wet grip...

 

Have 265-75x16" KO2's on the wife's '05.....

when they're done later this year....I think P rated 16"

Falkin WP3's are going on.....plenty of tire for her highway use

Although the KO2's are doing good for mileage..

 

Current set is just at 1000 miles. Previous set (on my FJ Cruiser) saw 54K and no noticeable "give up" in traction.

 

I just went a full 40k miles on a e load 235/85/16 on my Toyota and my wife’s F150 is running a D range tire. The tires are quiet. Like you I have punctured light weight tires, pull heavy trailers with both trucks. The stiff side wall is nice for towing and it makes for a good handling tire on curving paved mountain roads. If they had a C range in that size I would have gone that route . They have full depth sipping so the tires do well on grip.