BF Goodrich KO3 (265/70R17) w/ raised white letters installed on my SR5

[smoei]

I loved it
Mine I switched it to TRD PRO wheels
265/70/R18
Toyo Open Country A/T 3
Without lifting

Great looks! Is this SL or LT tire?

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[sliver]

I'm thinking of going 275/70R18 with the KO3, so I get to keep my current wheels. (But a bit of a wider tire)

 

[Jeff_DML]

I am surprised by the 1-2 mpg drop. That is the OEM size correct? E or C rated ko3?

 

[nubbins_]

I am surprised by the 1-2 mpg drop. That is the OEM size correct? E or C rated ko3?

Are you suggesting that it's a smaller or bigger drop than expected?

I can't find a C size for 265/70R17 KO3 on any official lists or big retailer websites. The E tire is 55 lb, up from <35lb stock, so a 1-2mpg drop seems to be par for the course (if anything, a pretty good result for that big of a change).

 

[Jeff_DML]

Are you suggesting that it's a smaller or bigger drop than expected?

I can't find a C size for 265/70R17 KO3 on any official lists or big retailer websites. The E tire is 55 lb, up from <35lb stock, so a 1-2mpg drop seems to be par for the course (if anything, a pretty good result for that big of a change).

Bigger than I expected but now makes sense since an E rate tire with the additional weight.

thanks

 

[mintxo]

I loved it
Mine I switched it to TRD PRO wheels
265/70/R18
Toyo Open Country A/T 3
Without lifting

Just got my wheels too, I’m going same tire size and brand. Any issues with speedometer?

 

[albedo13]

I am surprised by the 1-2 mpg drop. That is the OEM size correct? E or C rated ko3?

I really like the white letters of the KO3s on the Ice Cap. I got new KO2s for my current 4Runerd last year from Tire Rack in load range E because that’s what was on it already, and the Tire Rack installer seemed surprised I was putting on a load range that high. He said the E range would be much heavier and would affect mileage, smoothness, etc. So which do you guys think would be more appropriate for a new 4Runner that does not do any towing or carry heavy loads?

 

[Jeff_DML]

I really like the white letters of the KO3s on the Ice Cap. I got new KO2s for my current 4Runerd last year from Tire Rack in load range E because that’s what was on it already, and the Tire Rack installer seemed surprised I was putting on a load range that high. He said the E range would be much heavier and would affect mileage, smoothness, etc. So which do you guys think would be more appropriate for a new 4Runner that does not do any towing or carry heavy loads?

Assuming not hard core offroading too then C

 

[albedo13]

Assuming not hard core offroading too then C

There is another new thread on here where another member has had a real nightmare getting their new KO3s balanced, and after searching it seems like there is a lot out there on this but a lot of it is from when the KO3s first came out. Just curious, have you had any balance issues with your KO3s?

 

[Jeff_DML]

There is another new thread on here where another member has had a real nightmare getting their new KO3s balanced, and after searching it seems like there is a lot out there on this but a lot of it is from when the KO3s first came out. Just curious, have you had any balance issues with your KO3s?

I do not have KO3 yet. I have KO2 and discount tire did not mention any issues balancing them.

 

[Daily4Runner]

The KO3s looks awesome! Still like them? Debating between KO3s and Wild peak AT4s.

 

[bigbruse]

The KO3s looks awesome! Still like them? Debating between KO3s and Wild peak AT4s.

I vote for wildpeake I just installed a set on my 2025 4Runner and love them better than my Nitto I had on jeep

 

[Daily4Runner]

I vote for wildpeake I just installed a set on my 2025 4Runner and love them better than my Nitto I had on jeep

Any rubbing issues? How is the road noise? any hit with the MPG? Funny thing I just cancelled a order for Nittos. Got them on clearance on tirerack. They dont do very well with snow, and I am in Michigan.

 

[Daily4Runner]

Went with 265/70R17 on stock SR5 wheels and swapped out the center caps with ones with the TRD logo.

Loving the raised white lettering on the tires. Gives a race-y F1 feel to them. Definitely have seen a 1-2 mpg drop since installation but worth the trade off!

Any balancing issues? where did you have your tires replaced? Thank you

 

[sliver]

Love the look, good call.

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