Tires and sizing

[BroncoDoc]

I was set on getting the TOYO Open Country at3 for my Outer Banks. They seemed to be the closest to my KO2s that I had on my F150 4x4 without be the crossover type that BFG Trail-Terrain and Falken Wildpeak at trails are.

Someone said that I could get the BFG KO2s at 255/55/18 and it would be fine.Aren’t they a much heavier tire and when you get into plus-sizing I’d now have to worry about accurate speedometer, braking issues in the future, proper returning to center after cornering, poor gas mileage, etc?

id love some KO2s but don’t want tocreate any issues just for the sake of having them when the TOYO seem to do Just as well.

any insight?

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[Escape2Bronco]

I was set on getting the TOYO Open Country at3 for my Outer Banks. They seemed to be the closest to my KO2s that I had on my F150 4x4 without be the crossover type that BFG Trail-Terrain and Falken Wildpeak at trails are.

Someone said that I could get the BFG KO2s at 255/55/18 and it would be fine.Aren’t they a much heavier tire and when you get into plus-sizing I’d now have to worry about accurate speedometer, braking issues in the future, proper returning to center after cornering, poor gas mileage, etc?

id love some KO2s but don’t want tocreate any issues just for the sake of having them when the TOYO seem to do Just as well.

any insight?

Take a look at Tire rack and you can compare tires and sizes. The weight and speed difference may not be that much. Seems like many on here have upgraded to larger and heavier tires without many complaints.

 

[Benanza]

I was set on getting the TOYO Open Country at3 for my Outer Banks. They seemed to be the closest to my KO2s that I had on my F150 4x4 without be the crossover type that BFG Trail-Terrain and Falken Wildpeak at trails are.

Someone said that I could get the BFG KO2s at 255/55/18 and it would be fine.Aren’t they a much heavier tire and when you get into plus-sizing I’d now have to worry about accurate speedometer, braking issues in the future, proper returning to center after cornering, poor gas mileage, etc?

id love some KO2s but don’t want tocreate any issues just for the sake of having them when the TOYO seem to do Just as well.

any insight?

I wanted KO2s but again same 18" problem... Always thought I'd switch to a 17 and get it but the toyos handle everything I throw at them. 20k miles on them and I'll probably get them again when the time comes.

 

[GulfCoastBronco]

I have Toyo Open Country AT3 235/65/18 and have loved every mile

 

[Tigger]

I have Toyo Open Country AT3 235/60/18 and I really like them too.

 

[BroncoDoc]

I have Toyo Open Country AT3 235/65/18 and have loved every mile

Have you been able to take them in the snow yet? How’s they do? I will be in the PNW mostly, so interested in their performance. I’m very experienced with the BFG KO2s, not so much the other tires.

 

[BroncoDoc]

I have Toyo Open Country AT3 235/60/18 and I really like them too.

Have you taken them in the snow at all? How’s they do?

 

[BroncoDoc]

I have Toyo Open Country AT3 235/65/18 and have loved every mile

Also, have you taken them off-road at all? I’m curious if the 65 size caused any rubbing?

 

[GulfCoastBronco]

Have you been able to take them in the snow yet? How’s they do? I will be in the PNW mostly, so interested in their performance. I’m very experienced with the BFG KO2s, not so much the other tires.

No snow down on the Gulf Coast of Texas. Driven on soft sand regularly and done well. Hardly use sand mode and no issues. Minor off roading including some freshly rained muddy spots and still no issues. No rubbing for me but I’m not pushing the limits of the Bronco either.

 

[Tigger]

Have you taken them in the snow at all? How’s they do?

Yes. We had over a foot of snow just after I got them and they were a big improvement over the OEM Michelins.

 

[GoatsyBanks]

Also, have you taken them off-road at all? I’m curious if the 65 size caused any rubbing?

I have 245/65's. No rubbing at full lock and articulation.
The lugs no KO2'S are wider so I have heard about mine issues.
I was thinking about trying 235/70's next.

 

[Escape2Bronco]

I have 245/65's. No rubbing at full lock and articulation.
The lugs no KO2'S are wider so I have heard about mine issues.
I was thinking about trying 235/70's next.

Goatsy, can you translate your second sentence? You must be learning from my writing!

 

[GoatsyBanks]

Goatsy, can you translate your second sentence? You must be learning from my writing!

Yup, change "no" to "on" and take out the word "mine".
On KO2'S the sidewall lugs extend out from the tire much more than most others. It makes the tread surface wider.
Basically KO2's are wider than other tires.

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