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FYI, BFGoodrich has recently released all terrain KO3. an improved version of the KO2.
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They have? How recently? I just bought KO2's last summerFYI, BFGoodrich has recently released all terrain KO3. an improved version of the KO2.
They are supposed to be available in July.They have? How recently? I just bought KO2's last summer
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Just googled them...not sure i like them...the tread looks super close togther and they dont seem to look nearly aggressive as the KO2's...
KO3...
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KO2...
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The new ones look to goodyear duratrac'y
While I don't have it completely nailed down, a 112 load rating, which is what is on my 2019 right now, is roughly equivalent to Load C. I've yet to find a chart that gives equivalents of the numbered load rating to the letter load rating system. So, you sort of have to guess at it.A bunch of great input, ideas and feedback. Once I find either a type of product or specific manufacturer that suits my mission (daily commutes and cross country towing), I will continue to use it until it is no longer available or the quality diminishes.
The current front runner is a newer tire from Mickey Thompson called the "DEEGAN 38 A/T"; the reason for focus on this tire is it most closely resembles, in both tread design and performance characteristics, the former high mileage AT I've used which after 19 years have just started to dry rot. The other side of my thought is that the Mickey's I have are great, long lasting and perform very well in their designed job.
What I do not know is which version is better suited to my mission, the Lt or the SUV version:
• 33×12.5r15
• 285/75r16
Unfortunately for me, I do not fully understand how the load rating will translate to premium function while towing a modest camper (2,500-4,000 lbs).
If I understand LOAD RATING correctly, I may be better off sacrificing ride comfort for strength. For example:
- 123 load rating will be a stiffer tire with improved stiffness/strength while towing
- 107 load rating will offer more comfortable ride when not towing
Do I have that correct?
This is just my opinion but on a small vehicle, there is no downside to running a tire with more plies/higher load rating other than ride quality. You can be totally safe with a P rated/4 ply tire on a Bronco II or anything higher than that. Usually higher load ratings equal stiffer sidewalls. You can also run higher air pressure if you want. I usually run 40psi in the back of my Explorer and 35 in the front. I have 30x9.50x15 BFG KO2's on that rig. I think they are C load range/6 ply.@superj
How do you feel a 10 ply tire would hold up on a BroncoII at 3,500 lbs? How would it feel to drive, or two?
Itll pry ride a bit stiffer. But theyll wear like iron@superj
How do you feel a 10 ply tire would hold up on a BroncoII at 3,500 lbs? How would it feel to drive, or two?