Tire options - Goodyear/Goodrich? 31/33?

[Gary Lewis]

Thanks for the feedback on the KO2. I think that is the way forward.

My rims are 8.5inch so not sure you can even get 35s on there!

Tire Rack shows the K02's in 35X12.5R15LT will fit wheel widths of 8.5 - 11". So you'd be right at the bottom of the range.

[Gsmblue]

Tire Rack shows the K02's in 35X12.5R15LT will fit wheel widths of 8.5 - 11". So you'd be right at the bottom of the range.

Ah, interesting! Discount tire says as narrow as 7.5.

I need to get tires physically next to the Bronco and see what looks right.

[Gary Lewis]

Ah, interesting! Discount tire says as narrow as 7.5.

I need to get tires physically next to the Bronco and see what looks right.

I think you might be surprised what the 35's look like on/next to the truck. With your lift...

[Nothing Special]

I think you might be surprised what the 35's look like on/next to the truck. With your lift...

I'll give a slightly less glowing review of the BFG AT KO2.

I had a few sets of the original BFG AT on my '85 F-250 and '95 F-150 and loved them. Great on packed snow/ice, good in deep snow, good and quiet on the highway.

Then I had two sets of KOs. The set on my Bronco didn't get any snow time, but they were good on the rocks and good on the highway. I can't say how quiet they were because the Bronco is so loud! The other set was on my '02 F-350 diesel. On that truck I never thought they were quite as good as the original AT on packed snow and ice, but I was comparing them on different trucks, so I don't know that it was a fair comparison. They seemed quiet enough, but again, on a pretty loud truck.

Then I had one set of KO2s on my '97 F-250. I'm done with BFG ATs after that set. They were fine on packed snow, but not quite as good as a good all-season tire. But they were loud on the road and would catch pavement grooves and pull the truck around on the highway. I never used them off road, but that made me realize that I shouldn't have off road tires on my pickup. I'm running Michelin Agilis now. Not saying you should, but they are a much better fit for my use.

If you like the look of the BFGs (I don't like the aggressive sidewall of the KO2) or want a decent off-road tire that's not too bad on the road or in snow it's a solid choice. But if you want a good road tire that's good on packed snow and ice I think you can do a lot better.

[grumpin]

I'll give a slightly less glowing review of the BFG AT KO2.

I had a few sets of the original BFG AT on my '85 F-250 and '95 F-150 and loved them. Great on packed snow/ice, good in deep snow, good and quiet on the highway.

Then I had two sets of KOs. The set on my Bronco didn't get any snow time, but they were good on the rocks and good on the highway. I can't say how quiet they were because the Bronco is so loud! The other set was on my '02 F-350 diesel. On that truck I never thought they were quite as good as the original AT on packed snow and ice, but I was comparing them on different trucks, so I don't know that it was a fair comparison. They seemed quiet enough, but again, on a pretty loud truck.

Then I had one set of KO2s on my '97 F-250. I'm done with BFG ATs after that set. They were fine on packed snow, but not quite as good as a good all-season tire. But they were loud on the road and would catch pavement grooves and pull the truck around on the highway. I never used them off road, but that made me realize that I shouldn't have off road tires on my pickup. I'm running Michelin Agilis now. Not saying you should, but they are a much better fit for my use.

If you like the look of the BFGs (I don't like the aggressive sidewall of the KO2) or want a decent off-road tire that's not too bad on the road or in snow it's a solid choice. But if you want a good road tire that's good on packed snow and ice I think you can do a lot better.

I have KO2’s on my Bronco and Suburban.

I like them, good on packed snow and ice, and I think really good on black ice.

[351FUN]

I've run the BFG A/T's on many vehicles for the past decade, including my lifted Taurus. I've gone from the humvee surplus 37's to 35" BFG A/T's on my bull and it's a night and day difference with how much smoother it drives. We'll be moving to washington in a year or two so I did want something good in the cold and the reviews I saw spoke well of it. I never noticed much road noise, even on the Taurus, which was a lot quieter than the bull or any of the other trucks.

[Rusty_S85]

I'll give a slightly less glowing review of the BFG AT KO2.

I had a few sets of the original BFG AT on my '85 F-250 and '95 F-150 and loved them. Great on packed snow/ice, good in deep snow, good and quiet on the highway.

Then I had two sets of KOs. The set on my Bronco didn't get any snow time, but they were good on the rocks and good on the highway. I can't say how quiet they were because the Bronco is so loud! The other set was on my '02 F-350 diesel. On that truck I never thought they were quite as good as the original AT on packed snow and ice, but I was comparing them on different trucks, so I don't know that it was a fair comparison. They seemed quiet enough, but again, on a pretty loud truck.

Then I had one set of KO2s on my '97 F-250. I'm done with BFG ATs after that set. They were fine on packed snow, but not quite as good as a good all-season tire. But they were loud on the road and would catch pavement grooves and pull the truck around on the highway. I never used them off road, but that made me realize that I shouldn't have off road tires on my pickup. I'm running Michelin Agilis now. Not saying you should, but they are a much better fit for my use.

If you like the look of the BFGs (I don't like the aggressive sidewall of the KO2) or want a decent off-road tire that's not too bad on the road or in snow it's a solid choice. But if you want a good road tire that's good on packed snow and ice I think you can do a lot better.

Might be a size thing, the KO2 I have are actually very quiet compared to other AT tires Ive seen. I cant vouch for snow/ice since we dont get much snow/ice here.

[Gsmblue]

I'll give a slightly less glowing review of the BFG AT KO2.

I had a few sets of the original BFG AT on my '85 F-250 and '95 F-150 and loved them. Great on packed snow/ice, good in deep snow, good and quiet on the highway.

Then I had two sets of KOs. The set on my Bronco didn't get any snow time, but they were good on the rocks and good on the highway. I can't say how quiet they were because the Bronco is so loud! The other set was on my '02 F-350 diesel. On that truck I never thought they were quite as good as the original AT on packed snow and ice, but I was comparing them on different trucks, so I don't know that it was a fair comparison. They seemed quiet enough, but again, on a pretty loud truck.

Then I had one set of KO2s on my '97 F-250. I'm done with BFG ATs after that set. They were fine on packed snow, but not quite as good as a good all-season tire. But they were loud on the road and would catch pavement grooves and pull the truck around on the highway. I never used them off road, but that made me realize that I shouldn't have off road tires on my pickup. I'm running Michelin Agilis now. Not saying you should, but they are a much better fit for my use.

If you like the look of the BFGs (I don't like the aggressive sidewall of the KO2) or want a decent off-road tire that's not too bad on the road or in snow it's a solid choice. But if you want a good road tire that's good on packed snow and ice I think you can do a lot better.

Might be a size thing, the KO2 I have are actually very quiet compared to other AT tires Ive seen. I cant vouch for snow/ice since we dont get much snow/ice here.

Great feedback, thank you!

I am definitely lining up for the 33 KO2s.

Just need to actually get my Bronco back!

[Machspeed]

I have a set of KO2`s on my truck 31x10.50-15. I wanted to stick with the KO1`s but when it came time to replace the other two tires to have a full set of KO1s I was informed they were discontinued in favor of the KO2s.

They ride great and provide great traction but only thing I dont like is the aggressive shoulder now scrubs my radius arm where the KO1 and the Discount Tire house brand Pathfiders never scrubbed.

I dont have a lift kit but I will be installing new springs front and rear with coil springs I think its 2 1/2" taller than stock as a leveling kit without using the blocks.

Fitting timing for my needs. I've been entertaining a set of 31x10.50-15 tires on Ford OEM Wagon Wheels for my truck since last year. I do worry about the wheel scrub but wondering if my truck might sit a little higher. Rusty, is your truck a 4x4?

Below is a red F150 4x4 with 31x10.50-15 tires and the wheels that will be going on my truck. Next to it is my truck, which appears to be higher. I really like the look of those KO's but am apprehensive that they will rub.

[Rusty_S85]

Fitting timing for my needs. I've been entertaining a set of 31x10.50-15 tires on Ford OEM Wagon Wheels for my truck since last year. I do worry about the wheel scrub but wondering if my truck might sit a little higher. Rusty, is your truck a 4x4?

Below is a red F150 4x4 with 31x10.50-15 tires and the wheels that will be going on my truck. Next to it is my truck, which appears to be higher. I really like the look of those KO's but am apprehensive that they will rub.

http://forum.garysgaragemahal.com/file/n103246/Wheels2.jpghttp://forum.garysgaragemahal.com/file/n103246/86_F150_1.jpg

Nope my truck is 2wd. I will be doing a leveling kit on my truck by getting coil springs from Eaton Detroit Springs that are 2 1/2" taller than OE and I am going to get OE spec leaf springs so it should raise the truck some.