Best off-road tire !

265/70R/17
I’m looking for a 10ply good tire for off-road riding . I do of course use this truck as a daily driver to and from work. I bear hunt a lot so this tire will see mud holes , snow , big rocks , etc. Was looking at the Bfg k02’s but any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
Btw I drive a 2014 TRD sport double cab V6

 

Anything but KO2’s. Try the search bar, lots of tire discussions here.

 

daily driver and E load tires.




I would strongly consider a C load or lighter.

 

I feel like people grossly overestimate how stiff E Rated tires are. I run them on my truck and both of our 4runners and they are MAYBE 10% stiffer. Are yall airing them up to 80 PSI or something?

 

Ive really liked the Falken MTs, I still daily drive mine and they are holding up pretty well. Louder but ride better than the ATs I had

 

On another 4x4, I went from 32" C to 33" E and noticed no difference in ride quality (same tires btw).

 

I'll air my dirty little confession here. I moved to SL rating on the last set. Those are just barely softer compared to C's, but a hell of a difference from E's. No regrets.

 

I feel my E rated tires ride better at speed on the dirt plus the added security that it's as impossible to get a flat as can possibly be. There is always a chance

 

Duratracs or Ridge Grapplers.

 

Lots of good options for all terrain tires. KO2’s are probably as good as any, but only a legit mud tire is great in mud. I put a big emphasis on toughness and quality of the tire. For me it’s Michelin Defenders, and I bring chains in case I get in real trouble - they’re tough as nails (10 ply version) and if they’re touching something, they find traction on it. I prefer that to an all terrain that slips on wet rock.

I’d say it’s more important to factor in the other stuff, like bring an air compressor so you can air down for a huge increase in traction (because it elongates your contact patch on the ground), and bring traction boards and/or mud chains if you’re going way off the beaten path and expect serious mud.

Don’t be dissuaded from 10 ply. I agree with other posts, that people’s aversion to them seems way over the top.

 

With the right air pressure E rated tires ride just fine. I can tell no difference on pavement. They are a little stiffer off road, but provide the strength necessary to lessen the chances of tire damage from rocks, ruts, etc. There are no guarantees, but I've had to replace too many lighter duty tires long before the tread was worn down from damage. So far I've not had to do that with an E rated tire.

I debated BFG KO2's and Falken just over a year ago for my F150. Found these Pirelli's and like them much better than either. More aggressive than KO2's and they cost a lot less, about the same as Falken. In the year+ I've had them they are the best tire I've ever owned. Great on wet or dry pavement, ride quiet, and have proven very capable in mud. Not had them in snow yet, but they are 3 peak rated. Will buy them again for both my F150 and Tacoma when new tires are needed.

$253+ Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus Tires

Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus (tirerack.com)

My tires on the left prior to mounting next to KO 2's.

 

Please explain. I find it odd that the BFG KO2 is one of the best selling tires on the market but you think it should be avoided? You mean all these people that buy them everyday have made a mistake and there is something better?

 

I didn’t say any of that

I had a set, I didn’t like them and won’t buy anymore. They wear funny and don’t last as long as other brands.

 

Thats exactly how i was on FSRs on E load ko2s, they were like bricks.

Love my C load KO2s, great all around tire IMO.

 

Yep, love mine. Never had issues with balancing or uneven wear. Great traction offroad, rain, snow is not bad as well and they are one of the best looking ATs out there.

 

Stt pros

 

Depends on what they're using them for. In my area (So.Cal.) KO2's are very popular with the mall-crusier crowd. Most rigs which see serious trail work seem to go with a different tire.

I will admit that I'm running K02's on my tow rig (Silverado) and on my off-road car. On my Silverado I've been very pleased with them (smooth ride even for an E-Rated tire, very long life, great on the highway, not noisy and decent performance on graded dirt roads which is all the off-roading that truck see's).

On my Off-road car I've been less-then happy with the performance of the K02's. Around town they're fine and provide plenty of grip at street-pressures. Off-road, especially in sand I'm very unhappy with how they perform (they loose traction very easily, even when aired-down to ~15 PSI). To be fair my off-road car weighs 2,800 LBS and I've heard that K02's do better on heavier rigs. Regardless my plan is to sell them and replace them with something else before my next serious off-road adventure.

 

Toyo MT’s