ssramage

I've pretty much narrowed it down to these two tires for my '16 Screw Fx4. Any thoughts on either? Going with a level and as close to 35" as I can get.

One difference I see is that the BFG is E Rated and the TG is F rated. Back when I had my Jeep that was a big deal in ride quality, not sure about the F150. Thoughts?

TexasRedfish

I too have a 16 SCREW FX4. I ran KO2s on numerous trucks and ran a set on the 16 for about a year. Then switched to Ridge Grapplers this past summer. Both were E rated (33s). KO2 were a bit quieter. RG gripped better on wet pavement. KO2 do pretty well in mud. Haven't played with the RG yet but hunting season coming up so time will tell. Both are just as smooth. IMO, if you have no intentions of off-roading, then KO2s will do. But if you want the look, RG looks nicer.

I like trying new tires. Toyo RTs are next in line.

Eduskator

286/65r20 is a good size IMO. 34.5'' I believe.

You should be fine with a leveling kit. The rubbing occurs when you're trying to go with a very wide tire (305 and larger). Do a search here, lots of thread about tire fitments with different suspension setups.

KO2 are undisputed, that's for sure. They are a little more ''all-around'' than the grapplers.

techrep

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and more money too..

Eduskator

True that!

bigdaddymac

I dont have any experience with the KO2 only the KO but now run the Ridge Grappler in 295/65r20 on a 2" level. Ride great all around and look great as well.

Ryan...

I ran KO2s in 33" for almost 15k miles.

I now run Ridge Grapplers in 35x11.50x20, and have for 6k miles.


Both tires are incredible. KO2s were a little quieter, both are more than competent off the pavement. In my opinion, the Ridge Grapplers look much more aggressive, and were quite a bit cheaper when I purchased them.

When the time comes to replace mine, I'll be going with the Ridge Grapplers again.


33" KO2's with a 1.5" level up front:




35" Ridge Grapplers, same 1.5" level up front. I did use a porta-power to spread the crash bars:

MGM

I've had 4 trucks with KO and KO2, I just got an 18 and will Put K02 on there. I have ridden in several trucks with the Ridge Grapplers and they were my second choice this time around.

K02:
Ride slightly better (subjective)
3 peak snow rated if that makes a difference to you
Lighter weight apples to apples by about 4-6lbs may net slight MPG advantage

Ridge Grappler:
Sometimes less expensive based on size
More aggressive looking

Brynn

I run 35x12 ko2s with a leveling kit and love the looks. KO2s are pretty undisputed in the all-around category, especially if you give $0.02 about snow rating. Definitely will be a harsher ride then stock. My truck was more plush then the wife's Audi off the lot, but the tires fixed that.

Ryan...

As far as snow performance, I would say the Ridge Grapplers felt just as capable as my KO2s in the winters I've experienced. Both performed excellent.