THEY WONT INSTALL THE 285/75R16 TIRE FOR MY BASE BRONCO

[mpeugeot]

Heyy all i need help, i just pick up my 285/75r16 bf goodrich ko2 tire yesterday from Costco, heard they have good tire services, but they wont installed the tire for me, said that tire is not for bronco is Load E, i should have Load C.
they said i need do reprogram with the computer from the dealer store. and tire will be overheat and exploed or something, and made me very sad.

please does 285/75r16 really fit on base bronco ? i have baby coming soon i dont really want have any safty issue about that, please someone give me a adivice.

Tell them that it's for an F-150 HDPP... need a VIN? Let me know. LMFAO

Yes, it will fit.

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[Nobroncoyet]

This is why you avoid cheap tire places that arent specialists.

Costco has more specialists than discount . I counted them

 

[Jimbob007]

Thank you so much for the reply!!!

i will try the Discount Tire, cause i did lot of reseach too seeing you guys post everyday, finally decide to put on big tire, but yesterday the Costco tire guys really made me sad.

and i did buy Method Race wheel 305NV 16x8 6X5.5 0MM OFFSET.( I ASK CHATGPT ABOUT IT) SAID THATS THE PERFECT WHEEL FOR BASEBRONCO.)

 

[Fishwrinkle]

Congratulations, you win the highest sidewall award!

more cushin for tha pushin

 

[Surf KS]

I went with the 265/75R16 KO2s. I’ll let you know how they feel on Tuesday.

 

[BroncoHI]

[/QUOT

I went with the 265/75R16 KO2s. I’ll let you know how they feel on Tuesday.

Idk why you couldn't get 285s, but you'll be fine. Your tire is about a little over an inch shorter than the 285. That should make getting in easier for you and the baby. Btw, it still looks good.[/QUOTE]

 

[Gnomad]

Sam's told me that they wouldn't install any tire except for the stock size on my base and then when I told them I was going elsewhere the guy told me that I was going to have trouble with my transmission, transfer case, brakes, everything!
So I installed 285/75/16's on my base rims, reprogrammed the speedo using forscan, and have found that rolling diameter to be basically the perfect size for a base 7MT. It was geared a bit short as delivered and the extra rolling diameter makes it just right.
Now for the record-the tire is out of spec on the base rim , 7.5" on a 7" rim. I have no wierd wear issues, handling is fine, YMMv>

 

[Nobroncoyet]

Sam's told me that they wouldn't install any tire except for the stock size on my base and then when I told them I was going elsewhere the guy told me that I was going to have trouble with my transmission, transfer case, brakes, everything!
So I installed 285/75/16's on my base rims, reprogrammed the speedo using forscan, and have found that rolling diameter to be basically the perfect size for a base 7MT. It was geared a bit short as delivered and the extra rolling diameter makes it just right.
Now for the record-the tire is out of spec on the base rim , 7.5" on a 7" rim. I have no wierd wear issues, handling is fine, YMMv>

Was that loud noise your front axle snapping ? If you need a tow let us know

 

[Gnomad]

Was that loud noise your front axle snapping ? If you need a tow let us know

Thanks for the offer. I didn't know Sam's offered tows as well as tires!

 

[hemiblas]

Thanks for the offer. I didn't know Sam's offered tows as well as tires!

To be fair.....The tire you installed does put more wear and tear on all of those items he mentioned. A heavier tire with larger diameter....I could add a few items to the list. Now on the other side of it...the base 7mt was geared pretty short and the Bronco was built for it. You'll be fine.

 

[Gnomad]

increased wear over the lifetime of the vehicle is one thing, but the Sams guy I dealt with said "blow up" He also told me that no tire shop would install any tire but the factory fit.
I'm happy to have taken the risk. So far so good!

 

[CAPTChEB]

Yep had the same problem with Costco but I’m on a budget. It’s not they don’t know what they are doing, it’s their store policy. Anyway I dropped off my wheels and they mounted the tires to the wheels, trucked them home and put them on myself.

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