2014 F150 FX4 Crew Tires?

[wicked1]

Anyone used BFG KO2? I am looking at these in LT275/55/20 and they are 8-Ply and Toyo Open Country A/T 2 which are 10 Ply in 295/55/20




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[Velosprout]

I have no experience with these tires, but curious as why you are swapping tires already on a '14. Are you using the stock tires still? What are they? How many miles? What are your goals for the new tires?


If I'm reading the manufacturers sites correctly, the Toyo has a 2403 max weight capacity and the BFG 2680

[wicked1]

I have the soft P275/55/20 Pirelli Scorpions and they have Road Wiggle and sway very annoying.

I am looking at 295/55/20 BFG's and Toyo, the BFG comes in at 3000 and Toyo's are in the mid 3600's


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[KMP44]

Originally Posted by wicked1

Anyone used BFG KO2? I am looking at these in LT275/55/20 and they are 8-Ply and Toyo Open Country A/T 2 which are 10 Ply in 295/55/20

I put a set of the KO2's on my F-150 this winter. I had a set of the original KO's on there that were out of tread. I like them a lot. Its a truck - you wouldn't mistake the ride for a Lexus, but it rides/handles nicely when towing. Its an off-road tire with an aggressive tread, so the down side is wear life. I got about 35,000 miles out of the original KO's. Supposedly the KO2's are a little better as far as on road tread wear - we'll see. I don't off-road, but I bought these mainly because they exceed the specs for snow tires. These tires are outstanding in the snow.

And the KO2's have gotten a lot of compliments for they way they look, so you get the "cool factor" as well...

[B and B]

Hello, I upsized to 285-55-20 Michelin AT/2S and in the winter I get a lot of ice build up I have to chip away. I would check you clearance for 295 prior to purchase. The P series has to go!! No question. I sold mine on Kijji to a Chev owner for $300 bucks used! lol


EDIT- I use stock rims and run 65 psi year round. may up to 70 psi next for summer.

[Happy Vibe]

I don't see a 295/55-20 on the BFG web site. 3000lbs is a 275/60-20

[RooVader]

Definitely following the input...faced with the same decision but I do need to do a lot of highway driving. I mainly want the stiffer sidewalls of the lt tire...not too concerned about off road.

[wicked1]

I had the old BFG A/T and not towing got 60-70K. I may just go with the standard sized 275/55/20 and putting 2.5" spacers in the front, Ford dealer is doing it for me. Pirelli's aren't bad for everyday driving but they are too soft for towing, I only do highway and some off-road at campgrounds but not 4wheeling. I got a good price and may get them end of May Before my three long trips with my Roo


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[mlarryeliz]

I'm using the BFG T/A KO's on. '14 f-150 EB too. OEM Michillin tires got flats when on ranch roads. The final straw was a sidewall flat then switched to the BFG. I have 3k# on the steer axle, 4k# on the rear, and 5600# on loaded trailerr inc WD hitch. Tire dealer recommended 65# air pressure for rear tires. So far have 10k miles on the tires and feel good about them. No flats, firm ride and very little noise. I agree with above post...these are LT tires not P tires.

[dustman_stx]

I have the KO2's on my '13 F150 and really like them. I've gotten several compliments on the looks as well. Not the best pic, but all I've got at the moment.

[wicked1]

Originally Posted by dustman_stx

I have the KO2's on my '13 F150 and really like them. I've gotten several compliments on the looks as well. Not the best pic, but all I've got at the moment.

Nice, I like the Ford Rims and don't want to spend more money on rims if I don't have to takes away from the upgrades I want to add to the Roo 😃


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[RooVader]

Thanks for the pic...that seems like a contender.


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[Davylee]

I have Cooper Discoverer AT3's on my 08 F150 XLT and these are the P not LT tires they do not wiggle when towing and do well for a off/on road tire. I still do not understand the concept of putting LT tires on a vehicle. You are only adding the tounge weight (approx 600lbs) and with a WDH that would be over 4 tires. It's not like we are hauling a 5 er with all the weight in the bed. Or am I off my rocker here?

[dustman_stx]

Originally Posted by Davylee

I have Cooper Discoverer AT3's on my 08 F150 XLT and these are the P not LT tires they do not wiggle when towing and do well for a off/on road tire. I still do not understand the concept of putting LT tires on a vehicle. You are only adding the tounge weight (approx 600lbs) and with a WDH that would be over 4 tires. It's not like we are hauling a 5 er with all the weight in the bed. Or am I off my rocker here?

You have a huge sail behind you that, when acted upon by a force (wind) can create force on the tires through the hitch. Soft tires allow the side of the TV to be pushed more easily, resulting in squirm. Basically, if you grabbed the stinger of 2 identical trucks, one with P tires and one with LT, you could induce more side to side movement on the P tires by pushing/pulling back and forth on the hitch. So, it's not just about weight, it's about side to side movement.

[Davylee]

Okay, I guess I just haven't noticed that, or contributed it to occasional trailer sway

[wicked1]

From what I have learned P tires are softer with less Ply in them usually 6 or less and the LT have 8-10 which adds more rigidity to the tire and handles a load better since there is less wiggle. My P tires are wearing bad on the outside tread pulling my trailer also only go up to 44PSI and 2200# load the BFG go to 2700# and 10 ply up to 65PSI so less flexing on the sidewalk or entire tire. Going with BFG KO2's LT275/55/20 on my stock rims


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[dustman_stx]

Originally Posted by Davylee

Okay, I guess I just haven't noticed that, or contributed it to occasional trailer sway

The definition of "sway" seems to vary between individuals as well. When someone tells me they have a standard WDH with a 30' TT behind a half ton and have NO SWAY even in 30mph cross winds- they've got a different definition than I do of the term. Some people don't consider it sway unless there is considerable fishtailing between the TV and the TT. ANY movement I get at the hitch that I don't induce I consider sway.

[dustman_stx]

Originally Posted by wicked1

Nice, I like the Ford Rims and don't want to spend more money on rims if I don't have to takes away from the upgrades I want to add to the Roo 😃


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I've yet to see any rims that I think look better than the factory ones. Plus, pretty much ALL of the aftermarket ones have a different offset and place the wheel farther out. I don't particularly like the idea of chunking rocks and debris all down the side of my truck. And I don't like the looks of fender extensions.

[RooVader]

Squirm is the perfect word. In most cases on these Roo's we are talking 7-800 tongue weight with the WDH. Driving a similar tongue weight on my previous trailer with the soft Pirelli tires I never felt terrible, but it felt less planted and that squirm felt to me similar to minor trailer sway.

I am sure it is fine with the P but it is not as confidence-inspiring.

[wicked1]

Anyone looking for the BFG KO2's BJ's has them for $230 each plus $15 mount and Val plus tax, cheapest I found them for a LT275/55/20


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