Lower budget tires?

[andysaurus_rex]

Hey, I'm looking to add a small lift and bigger tires to my Big Bend, but I'd like to keep the stock wheels (I like them and don't care to spend money on aftermarket wheels). I think I'd be happy with 33" tires and a ~2" lift kit. The tires I keep seeing recommended at the BFG KO2's, but $350 a tire is more than I'd like to spend. The size I'm looking at right now is LT285/75R17, but I'm new to tire sizing and IDK if I'm making a mistake with this size or if I'm on the right path. Also, does anyone have a recommendation for a lower budget (not necessarily bottom barrel, but just good value) A/T tire that looks decent and rides comfortably on the road without too much road noise? Might be asking a lot here, and if the KO2's are really the best option I guess I'll probably pull the trigger, I just wanted to do my research first and was hoping to get some help.

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[KirchTX]

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[Big Boss]

Tires is probably the one thing I have never looked for a budget option. I would always go for a quality brand

 

[MayhemMike]

Cooper.

 

[Gizmo]

Tires is probably the one thing I have never looked for a budget option. I would always go for a quality brand

I agree, do not skimp or cheap out on tires

 

[prospectfour]

Hey, I'm looking to add a small lift and bigger tires to my Big Bend, but I'd like to keep the stock wheels (I like them and don't care to spend money on aftermarket wheels). I think I'd be happy with 33" tires and a ~2" lift kit. The tires I keep seeing recommended at the BFG KO2's, but $350 a tire is more than I'd like to spend. The size I'm looking at right now is LT285/75R17, but I'm new to tire sizing and IDK if I'm making a mistake with this size or if I'm on the right path. Also, does anyone have a recommendation for a lower budget (not necessarily bottom barrel, but just good value) A/T tire that looks decent and rides comfortably on the road without too much road noise? Might be asking a lot here, and if the KO2's are really the best option I guess I'll probably pull the trigger, I just wanted to do my research first and was hoping to get some help.

Look at Falken and Toyo. The Wildpeak and Open Country tires have positive reviews and good capability. Might save you a few bucks without the sacrifice of performance.

Also are you specifically looking for a higher ply number in an LT tire? P rated will give you a comparable ride quality to what you have now. E Rated may be stiff for a daily driver.

 

[fitterhappier]

Cooper.

Agree - Cooper or General are probably the lowest price but still high quality tires. You might be able to save a few bucks with Falken as well. Don't cheap out with no-name tires.

 

[andysaurus_rex]

Tires is probably the one thing I have never looked for a budget option. I would always go for a quality brand

Yeah I usually don't either, but I've also never been looking at $1750 for a set either and that's a tough pill to swallow.

 

[Rockett]

Tires is probably the one thing I have never looked for a budget option. I would always go for a quality brand

100% agree

 

[Big Boss]

Yeah I usually don't either, but I've also never been looking at $1750 for a set either and that's a tough pill to swallow.

haha don't get me wrong I am in the same boat. I keep looking at new tires for mine and thinking to myself damn that's a lot of $. So I will probably just wait till the factory bridgestones wear out.

 

[Lowcountry Bronco]

Might want to keep an eye out on the Market here:

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/forums/wheels-tires-brakes.67/

Seen some good deals for BD takeoffs (32's vs you wanting 33's) and then some BL takeoffs with the KO2s in 33's. Might try FB Marketplace as well, someone might be selling off OEM's to your liking.

 

[Baseaf]

Nitto Terra Grapplers are a great mix of quality and pricing. My 33s were about $230 each.

 

[Rem234]

Agree on the Cooper. I put the 35 x 12.5 /20 Cooper Evolution MT on our Bronco and they are actually quieter on the road than the factory General Grabbers were. Have not had a chance to test them off road, but so far really happy with them.

 

[Moto26]

Might want to keep an eye out on the Market here:

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/forums/wheels-tires-brakes.67/

Seen some good deals for BD takeoffs (32's vs you wanting 33's) and then some BL takeoffs with the KO2s in 33's. Might try FB Marketplace as well, someone might be selling off OEM's to your liking.

^ This. Lots of take-offs for sale pretty regularly, for a fraction of the prices of new tires…

 

[lalnx]

Advanta ATX 750 I bought them locally at my nearby farm store. I have them on my Titan pick-up, and have been very happy with them. they are 10 ply though, if that is not a problem for you. They do fling a few rocks.

https://www.tiresandwheels.com/product.php?item_id=297694

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