Swapped Goodyears for KO2s - noticeably worse ride quality

[TrdProDad]

Badlands non-sas
The KO2s are Load range C and 116 service descr - the same as the Goodyears.

Bumps are now transmitted to the cabin with much more umph. I’m totally bummed out. The Goodyear tread pattern scared me for interstate heavy rain driving but they were a very smooth ride.

I may swap them back or look into Toyos. What a waste of time and money.

Any similar stories?
Previous ride was a Tacoma with KO2s. They also rode harshly but I attributed that to the E sidewall rating

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[ByrdDogX]

I swapped to KO2 and love them. I have E-rated version. Ride, control is so much better in my experience than the Goodyear and tires don't pick up rocks like the factory tires. I am coming from a Jeep Wrangler, so I think it rides like a Cadillac in comparison.

You may try to lower tire pressure to see if that offsets the bump response. I ran them around 26-28 psi on the Jeep. Running 40psi on the Bronco.

 

[swami37]

sorry to hear. I prefer Nitto tires myself

 

[TrdProDad]

what psi do you recommend? 32? 35? They are at 40 now

I swapped to KO2 and love them. I have E-rated version. Ride, control is so much better in my experience than the Goodyear and tires don't pick up rocks like the factory tires. I am coming from a Jeep Wrangler, so I think it rides like a Cadillac in comparison.

You may try to lower tire pressure to see if that offsets the bump response. I ran them around 26-28 psi on the Jeep. Running 40psi on the Bronco.

 

[kodiakisland]

There was a time when BFGs were the best. I quit using them when I could never keep them in balance. They have a great and loyal following, but I'm glad I made the switch. They do look good though.

 

[kodiakisland]

what psi do you recommend? 32? 35? They are at 40 now

Psi is a function of vehicle weight and tire size. Every size has it's own weight rating at a specific psi. Start with the specifics for your tire size and your vehicle weight and adjust from there.
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[Silver-Bolt]

Try the KO2 at 33-35psi

 

[old goat]

I ran 32 on my k02's when I had my jeep and it was smooth for me .
full disclosure , when I get my bronco I will be running coopers rugged trek , don't know what tire pressure yet

 

[SnowBronco]

I went from Ko2's to toyo at3's. 35x12.5x17... e rated. But they are pretty light surprisingly. Running them at 35-36psi. They ride fine. Didn't really hurt gas mileage. Maybe check your pressure and run a bit lower psi?

 

[ChrisB351]

I currently have load E 285/75r17 Ko2 on my Jeep. I keep the psi around 34. they ride and handle great. Ill be keeping them for my bronco since they only have about 12-15k miles.

 

[Dads_bronze_bronco]

what psi do you recommend? 32? 35? They are at 40 now

I don't have a Bronco yet, nor do I know what size you are running. What does the pressure recommendation in the door say?

Chalk test is the best way to adjust tire pressure for oversize tires. May wan to google that.

40 though sounds high, and I think the 35 range sounds more likely to be the right one.

 

[ByrdDogX]

There was a time when BFGs were the best. I quit using them when I could never keep them in balance. They have a great and loyal following, but I'm glad I made the switch. They do look good though.

Well, at least you have that going for you.

I have always heard that it take 500 miles or so before you get your true break-in ride. Hopefully that will soften up for you a little bit and add some comfort to the looks.

 

[Longbow]

Well, at least you have that going for you.

I have always heard that it take 500 miles or so before you get your true break-in ride. Hopefully that will soften up for you a little bit and add some comfort to the looks.

I was told to ask the tire guys to keep bringing out KO2's from the back till they can get it to balance with less than .5-1 OZ of weights.... not sure if that qualifies in this discussion.

 

[ByrdDogX]

I was told to ask the tire guys to keep bringing out KO2's from the back till they can get it to balance with less than .5-1 OZ of weights.... not sure if that qualifies in this discussion.

Interesting....might be something I start doing going forward.

 

[TrdProDad]

33 PSI definitely improved the ride quality - Not to the level of the Goodyears but I don’t think I would have posted about it if they were set at 33 initially

thanks everyone.

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