BFGoodrich All Terrain T/A KO2
08-04-18, 08:31 PM
#16
What exactly is the issue with the balance? How would a car change the tire balance after it has been balanced. I could see the tires cupping due to soft shocks (which is most of the BOF vehicles have), is that the issue?
08-05-18, 06:55 AM
#18
what would be causing the vibration?
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jkonquer (08-07-18)
08-05-18, 06:20 PM
#21
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I have had BFG KO2s since 2016 on my 2010 GX, and think they have performed great. I have a 2.5" lift and I am running 255/70 R18 32"x10" on stock rims with no rubbing at all. My KO2s are about 5% larger diameter than OEM 265/60 R18 30"x10.5". Expect a drop in mileage even after adjusting for size. The KO2s run about 55lbs a tire which is almost 20lbs per tire heavier than the Michelin OEMs. I have noticed that after offroading I can get some vibration from the tires, but most of the time it's due to the tire holding onto a rock or mud and once the tires are clean they ride fine. I do balance and rotate every 5k miles. I have noticed minimal tire noise with these tires, traction is far superior to the OEMs especially in the dirt...
Just my $0.02
Just my $0.02
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jkonquer (08-07-18)
08-08-18, 03:09 PM
#24
05-25-19, 05:18 AM
#25
BFG KO2 in STOCK size
Anyone have KO2 in stock size (265/60/18) and on stock rims? I am assuming no rub. How’s the noise level? Ride? Fuel economy hit?
And if you have LUXURY package / Adaptive suspension, then does COMFORT make a difference?
And if you have LUXURY package / Adaptive suspension, then does COMFORT make a difference?
05-25-19, 07:55 AM
#26
I forget who on the boards has them in stock size but they do not rub. My issue with them is road noise and more importantly the tire weight. (50lbs) I most likely will be going with the Conti TerrainContact when the time comes for new tires as they are 37lbs and have the same 9.1" tread width as the KO2's so should still look nice and wide.
05-25-19, 10:37 AM
#28
My only problem with Conti TC is that, at least one reviewer stated that fuel economy dipped. Besides the mild AT tread, Conti TC is not any better than Michelin Defender and then you add in fuel economy hit. So, i am just debating going Defender or all out with KO2. I know about the massive increase in unsprung weight with KO2.........but ya know, gotta pay (later on) to play?! 
My current choices in my head: KO2, Defender, and Goodyear AT with Kevlar. Goodyear seems to be best of both worlds kinda of...but not sure if best at any. And somehow, i just not getting the good feelings from it (bias to Goodyear brand in general?). Defender is great and all but its tread is soooo boring and i really want a strong sidewall.
My current choices in my head: KO2, Defender, and Goodyear AT with Kevlar. Goodyear seems to be best of both worlds kinda of...but not sure if best at any. And somehow, i just not getting the good feelings from it (bias to Goodyear brand in general?). Defender is great and all but its tread is soooo boring and i really want a strong sidewall.
05-25-19, 11:03 AM
#29
"We have, however, observed a small decrease in fuel economy. Initial impressions were that our 6 cylinder Jeep was just a bit more sluggish off the line, and we sensed the engine laboring more than normal to get up to speed. According to the onboard mpg calculator our average is down about 0.5 mpg (2-3%) with the TerrainContact A/T. (Update: A few months in we'd estimate the drop in overall fuel economy to be more like 1.5 mpg.)"
05-25-19, 11:09 AM
#30
Compared to OEM tire...see: https://www.minimumtread.com/contine...at-review.html
"We have, however, observed a small decrease in fuel economy. Initial impressions were that our 6 cylinder Jeep was just a bit more sluggish off the line, and we sensed the engine laboring more than normal to get up to speed. According to the onboard mpg calculator our average is down about 0.5 mpg (2-3%) with the TerrainContact A/T. (Update: A few months in we'd estimate the drop in overall fuel economy to be more like 1.5 mpg.)"
"We have, however, observed a small decrease in fuel economy. Initial impressions were that our 6 cylinder Jeep was just a bit more sluggish off the line, and we sensed the engine laboring more than normal to get up to speed. According to the onboard mpg calculator our average is down about 0.5 mpg (2-3%) with the TerrainContact A/T. (Update: A few months in we'd estimate the drop in overall fuel economy to be more like 1.5 mpg.)"
Yea, I would expect that with a 4lb gain per tire over what they had OEM, I mean any of the tire options your looking at are going to have a similar effect. Let us know what you end up going with and give us some pics. Good Luck!