275/70/18 BFG KO2s on White Outer Banks is Perfect!

[reigny]

Here's yet another post on this size tire on the Outer Banks I didn't want a lift or any additional modifications and still want my parents to be able to get into the Bronco (hopefully they can - haven't tested it yet!) The tires look like they were meant to come with the vehicle and make the stance exactly as I was hoping - still classy but a bit more aggressive. They do ride slightly harsher than the original tires, but nothing that I have a problem with. The ride is still smooth as can be. Hope these photos helps others decide what to go with for their OBX. This size falls between stock and SAS package.

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[EquusBronsis]

Nice, I like the raised white lettering with the oxford white. Enjoy

 

[prospectfour]

Here's yet another post on this size tire on the Outer Banks I didn't want a lift or any additional modifications and still want my parents to be able to get into the Bronco (hopefully they can - haven't tested it yet!) The tires look like they were meant to come with the vehicle and make the stance exactly as I was hoping - still classy but a bit more aggressive. They do ride slightly harsher than the original tires, but nothing that I have a problem with. The ride is still smooth as can be. Hope these photos helps others decide what to go with for their OBX. This size falls between stock and SAS package.

This looks great and I agree that 33" is a sweet spot for the Bronco. How is the clearance between the spare and the brake light? I want to go with this exact size for my Grabbers.

 

[reigny]

This looks great and I agree that 33" is a sweet spot for the Bronco. How is the clearance between the spare and the brake light? I want to go with this exact size for my Grabbers.

I'll take a photo this morning. The clearance is just right! Any bigger and you would need the brake light extensions. Fits very well. Why the Grabbers over the KO2?

 

[prospectfour]

I'll take a photo this morning. The clearance is just right! Any bigger and you would need the brake light extensions. Fits very well. Why the Grabbers over the KO2?

Thanks so much that'd be really appreciated!

When ordering my Bronco I got to see a stock BD and OBX side by side at my dealer. The stock tires on the BD are the Grabber ATx and I thought that was a really good looking set up in person. Ordered the OBX so I could opt for the lux pkg and decided I'd put "BD Tires" on my Bronco upon delivery.

 

[Big Boss]

Looks great

 

[reigny]

This looks great and I agree that 33" is a sweet spot for the Bronco. How is the clearance between the spare and the brake light? I want to go with this exact size for my Grabbers.

 

[prospectfour]

Ah that looks perfect, thanks for snapping the extra photo! I agree the raised white lettering goes great with Oxford White. Enjoy the ride!

 

[reigny]

Ah that looks perfect, thanks for snapping the extra photo! I agree the raised white lettering goes great with Oxford White. Enjoy the ride!

Thanks. They didn’t put the rear tire on perfectly straight with the white lettering but I’m trying not to be a Karen and deal with it

 

[contented]

OP, my research seems to indicate most 275/70/18 tires are load range E and I believe yours are. How do you find the ride now and in comparison to the originals.

 

[reigny]

OP, my research seems to indicate most 275/70/18 tires are load range E and I believe yours are. How do you find the ride now and in comparison to the originals.

This is true. I did tons of research and even knowing this went ahead with the tires as so many other people said there is no difference in ride. That said it is a bit more rough. The OBX with the 32" tires ride is as smooth as can be. We do find the KO2s to be a slightly rougher ride but nothing that would have prevented me from getting these tires. If i didn't ride with the original tires i would think the KO2s are a perfect/smooth ride.

 

[Vigor]

OP, my research seems to indicate most 275/70/18 tires are load range E and I believe yours are. How do you find the ride now and in comparison to the originals.

Hey op @reigny I have load E 33s on my obx. Curious to know more about your ride and acceleration. At first under 200 miles my vehicle felt a little sluggish. Now at 1100 miles, it feels as if it's adjusted to the setup better. Could just be my imagination and perhaps I simply adjusted personally.

How about you? How many miles do you have on her also.

 

[2.3BigBend]

This looks great and I agree that 33" is a sweet spot for the Bronco. How is the clearance between the spare and the brake light? I want to go with this exact size for my Grabbers.

I think 33" tires look perfect on the 2 door. It has the perfect amount of space around the wheel wells etc. I am debating swapping my factory SAS 35" to the 33" BFG when/if I ever get my Bronco. I think the 4 door with the 35" looks great, the 2 door is just a tad too much tire for my personal taste. I love the white letter with the white!!

 

[reigny]

Hey op @reigny I have load E 33s on my obx. Curious to know more about your ride and acceleration. At first under 200 miles my vehicle felt a little sluggish. Now at 1100 miles, it feels as if it's adjusted to the setup better. Could just be my imagination and perhaps I simply adjusted personally.

How about you? How many miles do you have on her also.

We have 350 miles. my acceleration is purposely slow because i want to see how may MPG i can get her to LOL. We've been driving in eco but its just way too slow. Standard mode feels pretty good but we're driving very lightly for now.

I bet you personally adjusted.

 

[reigny]

I think 33" tires look perfect on the 2 door. It has the perfect amount of space around the wheel wells etc. I am debating swapping my factory SAS 35" to the 33" BFG when/if I ever get my Bronco. I think the 4 door with the 35" looks great, the 2 door is just a tad too much tire for my personal taste. I love the white letter with the white!!

I wanted a tire that would allow no additional modifications. I didn't want to take off crash bars, lift or adjust the speedo. I agree on the 35s with the 2 doors. We went from 19.6 mpg to 19.0 mpg from the 32 to the 33". i can't even imagine how bad 35" is even though most people don't care about the mpg.

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