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Getting new tires on my 16 Screw 157 and the K02 Dt was brought up at the tire dealer. Anyone have any experience on these? They say it's a harder compound geared more toward heavier trucks and comes with a 50,000 mile warranty, but loses the snow and mountain rating. I don't spend a ton of time off road, but new England winters can suck. I don't want to end up with another ho hum tire like the stock goodyears in the snow.
Don't know anything about the DT's, I've got KO2's. But I can tell you about the GY UltraTerrains, they're exclusive to Discount Tire, 3PSF rated, and are great in the snow, almost as good as DuraTracs. Don't judge GY by what came on the truck.
I had UltraTerrains last winter on the 150, and have DuraTracs on my Ranger, both are excellent tires for snow.
As mentioned, the DT version of the KO2 is short for "Different Tread" and this version does NOT carry the 3PMSF rating. It could be argued that this is a heavier duty version in the KO2 line primarily designed for HD truck applications that are frequently under load or hauling.
Here are some additional details on the DT version...
The DT only applies to select heavy-duty LR-E fitments as outlined below. The change is in the rubber compounding to improve longevity and the DT version is back with a 50K mileage warranty.
As noted earlier, the DT version does NOT carry the 3PMSF designation, however, the M+S rating is maintained and the original version will remain in production
LT285/70R17 121R BFG AT T/A KO2 DT LT285/75R16 126R BFG AT T/A KO2 DT LT275/65R20 126S BFG AT T/A KO2 DT LT275/70R18 125R BFG AT T/A KO2 DT LT285/65R20 127S BFG AT T/A KO2 DT LT265/75R16 123R BFG AT T/A KO2 DT
Thanks for all the reply's. Given my location and occasional jaunts off road, i decided not to go with the DT. The tire dealer ordered me the regular K02 and put them on yesterday. Went with 275/70/18 still on stock suspension.
As for the recommendation for the ridge grappler, it's a bit more serious of a tire than the K02 and they are $30/ea more expensive. If i spent more time off road, i may have gone that direction, but i've had the K0's before, and really liked them.
Thanks for all the reply's. Given my location and occasional jaunts off road, i decided not to go with the DT. The tire dealer ordered me the regular K02 and put them on yesterday. Went with 275/70/18 still on stock suspension.
As for the recommendation for the ridge grappler, it's a bit more serious of a tire than the K02 and they are $30/ea more expensive. If i spent more time off road, i may have gone that direction, but i've had the K0's before, and really liked them.
Tires look great! I’m contemplating that same KO2 and size this fall to replace my stock GYs. Thanks for sharing, that’s the exact image I was looking for today 👍🏻
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