BFG KO2 255/75x17

paullgj · October 15, 2016

In another thread I was asked for some images of the BFG KO2 255/75x17. Looks like I have to do a new thread to attach. Here they are - 4 days old on my new 2016 RCSB Silverado. I went with 255/75 instead of 275/70 to keep the weight down.

Knotsure · October 15, 2016

I have always liked the bfg all terrains but am going back and forth between choosing those and the Goodyear wrangler for my z71.

The tires look good though.

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paullgj · October 15, 2016

Rear wheel well.

Section width

paullgj · October 15, 2016

I have always liked the bfg all terrains but am going back and forth between choosing those and the Goodyear wrangler for my z71.

The tires look good though.

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Had Silent Armors 255/75 on my Jeep. Went to Discount Tires to get same for the Silverado - no longer made in that size. The other choice was a Wrangler MT with Kevlar - went with BFG's. I'm really big on strong reinforced sidewalls and the KO2's and Goodyear with Kevlar fit the bill.

Donstar · October 15, 2016

This is a good looking size, IMO. Thanks for the pictures. The difference in aspect is very noticeable and I was warned that this would give a tall and skinny look. However, this looks well proportioned. It wasn't that long ago that a 245 width tire looked fat to me! A one inch increase in tire height is significant. Have you noticed a difference in stop and go driving or a significant hit in mpg?

paullgj · October 15, 2016

This is a good looking size, IMO. Thanks for the pictures. The difference in aspect is very noticeable and I was warned that this would give a tall and skinny look. However, this looks well proportioned. It wasn't that long ago that a 245 width tire looked fat to me! A one inch increase in tire height is significant. Have you noticed a difference in stop and go driving or a significant hit in mpg?

Thanks! Can't really comment on mpg as truck is so new and I'm not the most economical driver. Driver info. is reading 17 mpg for a mix of city and freeway. What I've noticed is that the three ply sidewall seems just a little more confident in turns. Some 255/75's are a lot skinnier - I looked at the Duratracs and the tread was narrower and the sidewalls seemed not as strong. It was a P-rated Duratrac, however, in the 255/75 size.