New BFG K03s on the Yukon

[Arc]

Only on Bitog will you catch flak for a $2,000 tire purchase.

Looks like the AT2 from several years back. They were a good $60 tire. For $400 each they better do more than just roll down the highway.

 

[vwmaniaman]

Every BFG tire I ever bought was very quiet riding. They never lasted as long as I hoped but the quiet ride was worth it to me.

 

[brandon9715]

Looks like the AT2 from several years back. They were a good $60 tire. For $400 each they better do more than just roll down the highway.

Rage bait much? Lol. If you seriously think how a tire “looks” makes much practical difference, you have a lot of research to do.

 

[RhondaHonda]

Does she drive highway miles? While I was a fleet manager, I found front outside wear to be an issue. After up fitting, I would get the trucks aligned. But same issue. Tried putting a 2 000 lb load in, when going on the alignment rack, behind the rear axle, to simulate a nose higher highway speed profile. That helped alot with the issue.

We take it up to Wisconsin a couple times a year but otherwise the majority of the miles are from shuttling kids around locally to activities. The Suburban wore them too, but unfortunately got totaled in an accident before the LTXs got any amount of miles on them.

 

[4wd]

We take it up to Wisconsin a couple times a year but otherwise the majority of the miles are from shuttling kids around locally to activities. The Suburban wore them too, but unfortunately got totaled in an accident before the LTXs got any amount of miles on them.

All tire tests claim the 03 is better in almost all categories - along the lines of 15% better …
I only stayed with 02’s for the C rating - yet still tough tires …
I get my Jeep dirty and salty and actually chase rain clouds - for some reason I think of BITOG each time

 

[jadmt]

having run aggressive AT's and MT's for years I would rotate them every 5000 miles. I actually rotate mine every 3000 miles to keep perfect wear. weigh your rig with normal weight and passengers and use this chart for psi. even at 35psi you would be good for ~7680lbs and 40psi over 8400lbs
https://www.toyotires.com/media/pxcjubjs/application_of_load_inflation_tables_20200723.pdf

 

[4wd]

having run aggressive AT's and MT's for years I would rotate them every 5000 miles. I actually rotate mine every 3000 miles to keep perfect wear. weigh your rig with normal weight and passengers and use this chart for psi. even at 35psi you would be good for ~7680lbs and 40psi over 8400lbs
https://www.toyotires.com/media/pxcjubjs/application_of_load_inflation_tables_20200723.pdf

Stay inside above 50% chance of rain

 

[Slick 55]

They look really good!

 

[jadmt]

Stay inside above 50% chance of rain

never had an issue. I have been driving since the early 70's.

 

[userfriendly]

They are exceptional off road tire. That is why I asked that question.
I mean yes, they are $400 but $150 cheaper Continental will stop 40ft shorter in wet conditions.

How do you know that Continentals will stop 40ft shorter in wet conditions, from Continental’s website?
Show us.
While you’re at it, explain why putting KO3s on a Yukon is a “vanity project”.

What’s a vanity project?

 

[edyvw]

How do you know that Continentals will stop 40ft shorter in wet conditions, from Continental’s website?
Show us.
While you’re at it, explain why putting KO3s on a Yukon is a “vanity project”.

BFG and Continental in wet performance cannot go into the same sentence.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/on-road-all-terrain-tire-test?ttid=347#charts
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/taking-off-road-tires-on-road?ttid=337#charts

Vanity? IDK, maybe because OP said it is?

 

[edyvw]

Do you have a message for GM that offer KO3s as an option on light trucks and SUVs?

Well, it is a GM, there are a lot of questionable choices there.

 

[RooflessVW]

@edyvw, what are you trying to accomplish?

It's not as if he can return his tires based on your comments. Even if he did, Tire Rack only tests new tires, not used ones.

He bought a quality tire, and life isn't all about min-maxing or splitting hairs.

 

[edyvw]

@edyvw, what are you trying to accomplish?

It's not as if he can return his tires based on your comments. Even if he did, Tire Rack only tests new tires, not used ones.

He bought a quality tire, and life isn't all about min-maxing or splitting hairs.

I just made a comment that for that purpose there are better choices.
Not sure than what is the point of posting a thread after buying tires if not expecting comments?
They are exceptional off road tire, but comes with shortcomings on the road. There is no way around that.

 

[Arc]

Rage bait much? Lol. If you seriously think how a tire “looks” makes much practical difference, you have a lot of research to do.

I doubt performance increases have anything to do with tire prices going through the roof. A $400 tire is no better than the $60 one from a few years back. Today we see a move towards more profit without selling more product.

 

[brandon9715]

I doubt performance increases have anything to do with tire prices going through the roof. A $400 tire is no better than the $60 one from a few years back. Today we see a move towards more profit without selling more product.

I would argue the $60 theoretical tire you speak of is more than a few years back. 15-20 years back? Sure. Inflation (whether legitimate or profit seeking) has touched all sectors, tires are no different. A $60 tire in that size today would be junk.

 

[4wd]

I would argue the $60 theoretical tire you speak of is more than a few years back. 15-20 years back? Sure. Inflation (whether legitimate or profit seeking) has touched all sectors, tires are no different. A $60 tire in that size today would be junk.

Yeah, the KO3 is a fairly new tire - but I’m curious how far back that a 315 KO2 was $60. Yes, mine were $404/each and that’s without certificates …

 

[goingplacesanddoingstuff]

Good tire for the right use cases but very questionable choice if never going off road. Tanking your mpg and wet braking just for looks is putting priorities in the wrong order, especially when there are other options with much better road performance which also give the rugged looks.

 

[dlundblad]

Do you off road regularly?

Obligatory “I don’t approve of how you spent your money” BITOG post.

 

[edyvw]

Obligatory “I don’t approve of how you spent your money” BITOG post.

I really don’t care nor I can make someone spend their money way they want.
But, this is discussion forum, not therapy to get confirmation bias.
For that, you go to Toyota forums.