Area 51 Badlands with BFG KO2 245/65/17 tires on stock wheels

[Beach_Bum]

Hey Ken, I saw the deal you mentioned on that FB post, can you share which dealer that was?

Beck Ford in Palatka, FL. All Ford dealers nationwide are offering the $500 off and 0% APR up to 48 months. That national deal expires 3/31/2021. Of which, I'm sure there will be another deal that replaces it or it is continued. But in First Coast area, there are lots of Ford dealerships and the competition is great. Beck is a "small" dealer so they are offering the $2K trade-in assistance in addition to the national discount. Last time I checked, they only have 2 Bases (oxford white and shadow black). They just sold a Badlands a few days ago with the active orange interior.

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[FalkenAround]

Hey guy just wanted to share some pictures for those who is curious. This is stock Badlands with 17 inch wheels. 245/65/17 KO2 AT tires. No rubbing. Stock suspension.

Hey any updates on your Bronco Sport? Have you run into any issues with that tire size? You pretty much sold me on it, but I'm still slightly worried.

 

[schizorage]

A word of caution for those upgrading tire sizes. One of the reasons the Bronco gets ok gas milage is they put smaller tires on it than something like a Cherokee. Keep an eye of tire weights if MPG is important to you at all.

I can fit a larger tire on my stock Cherokee bit the next size up for the AT3 is a full 10lbs more per tire. Would murder my MPG and only provide slightly more capability on trails.

This is why I stuck with 225/65 on my Base. Wildpeak A/T trails will do anything any non-BL/FE has any business doing, and they're only 3lb heavier per corner than the OEM continentals.

 

[Cabezone]

This is why I stuck with 225/65 on my Base. Wildpeak A/T trails will do anything any non-BL/FE has any business doing, and they're only 3lb heavier per corner than the OEM continentals.

That's why I put those on my crosstrek, great tires. Noticable better than stock.

 

[schizorage]

That's why I put those on my crosstrek, great tires. Noticable better than stock.

So far I really like them. No road noise, and they behave like legit ATs in the snow.

Haven't had them in mud or dirt yet, but I presume I'll be happy with them. Wish I had a little more rubber for airing down, but again, pros/cons.

 

[Newbieonekanobi]

I got the same thing from Discount Tire.This size was "RED FLAG" in their system,wouldn't do it.So,I got Toyo 235/45 instead,very happy with the look.

Do you have any pictures? I’m deciding between these tires and the toyo

 

[impulse]

Hey any updates on your Bronco Sport? Have you run into any issues with that tire size? You pretty much sold me on it, but I'm still slightly worried.

No issues with the setup. Although these are legit AT tires so they're louder than stock or highway tires. But I had good luck with KO2s and they last longer than most other ATs.

 

[cdawg65]

Do you have any pictures? I’m deciding between these tires and the toyo

Sorry it took so long for a reply.It's been raining here off and on for days.Here's a pic of the 235/65 Toyo Open Country A/T 3 om my Bad lands.

Hope this helps.

 

[Shiskamba]

Sorry it took so long for a reply.It's been raining here off and on for days.Here's a pic of the 235/65 Toyo Open Country A/T 3 om my Bad lands.

Hope this helps.

Not to be THAT person, but... This is a Big Bend. ?

 

[Osco]

A word of caution for those upgrading tire sizes. One of the reasons the Bronco gets ok gas milage is they put smaller tires on it than something like a Cherokee. Keep an eye of tire weights if MPG is important to you at all.

I can fit a larger tire on my stock Cherokee bit the next size up for the AT3 is a full 10lbs more per tire. Would murder my MPG and only provide slightly more capability on trails.

The Yokohama Geolanders I will put on mine are each 5 pounds heavier than my stock Continentals. In the size that gives me near the same revs per miles same height. It's the 235 instead of the 225.
BUT
Last year I put these on my Escape and the old tires were 6 pounds lighter (each). I never noticed any change in mpg or get up and go feel.

 

[Osco]

No issues with the setup. Although these are legit AT tires so they're louder than stock or highway tires. But I had good luck with KO2s and they last longer than most other ATs.

On my escape I minutes Yoko geolanders. No noise increase at all.
Planning to put them on my BS because I've had 2,000 miles on them already with no complaints .

 

[cdawg65]

Not to be THAT person, but... This is a Big Bend. ?

Ooops,you are right,I don't know where the bad lands came from.That is indeed my BIG BEND.

 

[thor52879]

Hey guy just wanted to share some pictures for those who is curious. This is stock Badlands with 17 inch wheels. 245/65/17 KO2 AT tires. No rubbing. Stock suspension.

Looks Awesome but it really looks like that front tire would rub if you were cutting hard up hill.

 

[YFD_322]

Well those are the tires I want on my FE, and was thinking about whether to do the white letter out. It looks great.

def white out! When I get my base I’m going 245/70. I’ll deal with the rubbing when the weather gets warmer

 

[YFD_322]

And who put those tires on? Costco test fitted one on my stock FE and said it touched the carpet fender well liner at full crank, so they wouldn't put them on ?

A 245/65 rubbed? I’ve seen people with 245/70s that only rub slightly and that tire is 1” bigger than the 65

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