Decision time: Narrowed down to Nitto Ridge Grapplers or BFG KO2
02-13-2017, 09:22 PM
#42
Senior Member
02-14-2017, 12:22 AM
#43
2016 XLT FX4/SE
Thread Starter
Thank you - I appreciate the compliment! I like it too - can't wait for the custom grill paint job.
No trimming, cutting, bending, or other unnatural acts performed. So far, not even a hint of rubbing on all four extremes (F/R, F/L, R/R, R/L). I have not maxed the suspension (probably never will though). Too early to tell on the MPG - not enough miles before the lift (650) nor afterwards (75) to get an accurate reading.
There is a slight "Chatter" on the driver side - I believe they may have messed-up the level kit install. Trouble shooting over the next few days. Pro Comp's customer service was awesome when I called to report the issue. Offered to evaluate pictures, etc. - excellent CS ProComp!
No trimming, cutting, bending, or other unnatural acts performed. So far, not even a hint of rubbing on all four extremes (F/R, F/L, R/R, R/L). I have not maxed the suspension (probably never will though). Too early to tell on the MPG - not enough miles before the lift (650) nor afterwards (75) to get an accurate reading.
There is a slight "Chatter" on the driver side - I believe they may have messed-up the level kit install. Trouble shooting over the next few days. Pro Comp's customer service was awesome when I called to report the issue. Offered to evaluate pictures, etc. - excellent CS ProComp!
02-14-2017, 04:30 AM
#44
Regarding the KO2s I have also seen the posts about other members speaking with bfg and they recommend minimum of 50 psi. I think I still may drop them down a bit and monitor.
Costco inflates all Tires with nitrogen which I would have never done for an extra cost cause it seems more like a gimmick. It also doesn't seem very stable. I keep monitoring the TPMS screen. And the psi is never consistent. Sometimes the tires will change upwards of 5 psi. This is just during normal hwy driving. I am not a Tire expert by any means. Is this normal? Or maybe cause of the cold winter weather? I have no idea. Could just be over analyzing.
Costco inflates all Tires with nitrogen which I would have never done for an extra cost cause it seems more like a gimmick. It also doesn't seem very stable. I keep monitoring the TPMS screen. And the psi is never consistent. Sometimes the tires will change upwards of 5 psi. This is just during normal hwy driving. I am not a Tire expert by any means. Is this normal? Or maybe cause of the cold winter weather? I have no idea. Could just be over analyzing.
02-14-2017, 06:20 AM
#45
Sure, here are a couple (the pics look wierd , must be the forum resizing)
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Looks great!
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02-14-2017, 01:32 PM
#46
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Regarding the KO2s I have also seen the posts about other members speaking with bfg and they recommend minimum of 50 psi. I think I still may drop them down a bit and monitor.
Costco inflates all Tires with nitrogen which I would have never done for an extra cost cause it seems more like a gimmick. It also doesn't seem very stable. I keep monitoring the TPMS screen. And the psi is never consistent. Sometimes the tires will change upwards of 5 psi. This is just during normal hwy driving. I am not a Tire expert by any means. Is this normal? Or maybe cause of the cold winter weather? I have no idea. Could just be over analyzing.
Costco inflates all Tires with nitrogen which I would have never done for an extra cost cause it seems more like a gimmick. It also doesn't seem very stable. I keep monitoring the TPMS screen. And the psi is never consistent. Sometimes the tires will change upwards of 5 psi. This is just during normal hwy driving. I am not a Tire expert by any means. Is this normal? Or maybe cause of the cold winter weather? I have no idea. Could just be over analyzing.
08-16-2018, 05:26 PM
#47
Member
OP: Any update on the tread wear for these tires? I have a 2016 Ruby Red XLT Spec. Ed. with the paramount grill, looks extremely similar to yours. Need to change my stock wheels once they get worn down. Previously I had Mickey Thompson Baja ATZ's on my last truck (2004 Lariat) and got 108,000km (67,000 miles) out of them.
Just wondering where you are at with your Ridge Grapplers now?
Just wondering where you are at with your Ridge Grapplers now?
08-16-2018, 05:33 PM
#48
Senior Member
For everyone in snowy areas, I would suggest the Nitto Exo Grapplers over the KOs and the Ridges. The Exo is a snow rated tire and is more aggressive than an AT, but less aggressive than a MT. I personally went with Ridges, but I live in Houston and never see snow but if I lived up north, it would be the Exo Grapplers.
08-16-2018, 09:37 PM
#49
Senior Member
Looks great! Definitely will add these to my list for next time. I went with the KO2s in 285/65-20. Definitely a harder ride which I expected. They are inflated to 50-52psi which was the recommendation from BFG but I know a lot of guys here run them 42-48 psi? Wonder if the treadwear would be worse because of that?
As for block, I also added a rear block to take the nose high look out of mine after the level. Helped a bit.
Oh, as for fitment, I had to trim the inner part of my front mud flaps cause they were rubbing in reverse. Have a intermittent rub now, I think on the driver's side crash bar. Barley notice it. So not overly concerned.
Enjoy the tires!
As for block, I also added a rear block to take the nose high look out of mine after the level. Helped a bit.
Oh, as for fitment, I had to trim the inner part of my front mud flaps cause they were rubbing in reverse. Have a intermittent rub now, I think on the driver's side crash bar. Barley notice it. So not overly concerned.
Enjoy the tires!
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