Anyone placed BF Goodrich Ko2 tires on OuterBanks?

[eMan]

I actually asked a couple of people with this exact tire and they could not tell any difference in pavement ride.


I've been doing so much research on tires. I have pics saved on my computer of others' Broncos. My build date is next month.

That’s great. Love the look of the meaty tire. Just find the stock so city. Think the ko2 is the way to go without a new setup

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[eMan]

I actually asked a couple of people with this exact tire and they could not tell any difference in pavement ride.


I've been doing so much research on tires. I have pics saved on my computer of others' Broncos. My build date is next month.

And I still go back and forth on letters in or out.

 

[Vigor]

Tires - Toyo AT3 285/70 r17: $260 X 5 = $1300 (Local tire place)
Wheels = KMC Roswell 17": $266 x 5 = $1330 (Tirerack.com)
Install and balance 4 tires and wheels = $325.00
Spare Tire stowage: RC Reinforcement and relocation bracket = $200 (Rough Country)
Install RC kit and mount spare tire on spare wheel = $125.00

Ford Sasquatch Fender Flares = $400.00 (Lasco Ford)

Total = $3680.00.

Conclusion - I didn't want the giant 315 tires on the SAS and would never use the upgraded suspension, this is a street Bronco (95% anyway). Had I known the tires mounted on the OBX were skinny I would have likely gone in for a Badlands or Black Diamond, as I was looking for the chunky, serious look (on the configurator the OBX standard tires look chunky, and no I was not familiar with tire sizes etc to notice that they were 255s, or to know what that meant). I wish I knew better then, would have ordered a loaded BD or Badlands with their 285/70 r17s. But I am very happy with the Bronco, and it is still far less expensive (and a lot more fun) than the Range Rover Sport and the Audi Q8 I had prior. Moral of the story - if you are shopping for a new Bronco, look at photos of these trucks IRL (better yet see them in person) to see what the different wheels and tire packages look like to make sure you like how they look. The stance, tire and wheel size make a big difference in the overall look of these vehicles. Also remember when you go for new wheels, you need *five* not four wheels and tires.

Hope this helps people.

Yeah wasn't until I saw the obx in real life, I was like wtf the tires are so skinny
Went with 275. Doesn't give the beefiest of look but it does maintain the street tire ride

 

[reigny]

And I still go back and forth on letters in or out.

My build is oxford white. I'm going letters out...plus my partner says we have to.

 

[eMan]

Yeah wasn't until I saw the obx in real life, I was like wtf the tires are so skinny
Went with 275. Doesn't give the beefiest of look but it does maintain the street tire ride

How does it drive? Any increase road noise and ride is good ? Have a pic.

 

[VelocityBrew]

Seemed like a good idea. Have heard Jeep people have issues with sagging tailgates when they mount much larger and heavier tires to the tailgate mount.

Oh. IMO Ford addressed that when they hung a 17x8.5 and 315/70r17 from the factory location

 

[Bolter]

Oh. IMO Ford addressed that when they hung a 17x8.5 and 315/70r17 from the factory location

Read comments on here from people saying they had issues with that, e.g. sagging and flex with larger wheels and tires. Or maybe I'm not recalling it right. In any event $200 seems like cheap insurance.

 

[eMan]

My build is oxford white. I'm going letters out...plus my partner says we have to.

Ya I’m so torn. Like 50/50 for letters out or in.

 

[reigny]

Ya I’m so torn. Like 50/50 for letters out or in.

what's your build?

 

[eMan]

what's your build?

OuterBanks with 2.7 roof /mic /roof rails / bush guard. Carbon grey. Will see lots of highway miles so would have loved to go badlands but need something more city.

 

[Southern Girl]

Hate the passenger tires on my 2021 OuterBanks.
looks like i can place Ko2s on the 18 inch rims . Looks like it has a much more aggressive tread. And would look better ti me Anyone done this and have pics?

I did.

 

[eMan]

I did.

Perfect ! Looks great! How do they handle over stock ? Not to loud ?

 

[Southern Girl]

Perfect ! Looks great! How do they handle over stock ? Not to loud ?

No they are not loud at all, and they throw less mud.

 

[eMan]

Thanks

 

[prospectfour]

I think K02 in that size is E load rated, it is likely going to ride a lot harsher then stock

I came across the Grabber A/TX as a possible option. This is all new to me so I appreciate the advice on the load rating.

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