Falken 33" Wildpeaks to BFG 35" KO2

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Thank you very much for that feedback! It is hard to argue with those KO2 AT, wonder when the KO3 will come out...?

There are 2 sizes currently available, both OE fitments. 285/70R17 and 275/65R20. There will be several other sizes available when BF Goodrich does the official product launch slated for mid to late 2024.

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[Malachi23]

I love BFG KO2s and agree they run "small for size" in my experience too (have read that factory "37s" also fit for the same reason!). My buddy's Raptor has the KO2s in "35s" and when compared side-by-side to mine, are obviously not quite as tall. In fact the Raptor "37s" are only a bit taller than the Nitto Trail Grapplers in 35s.

On my Mojave, I run 35x11.5 Nitto Trail Grapplers and love them (see related threads -- many others helped influence my decision to go this route specifically with 35x11.5). These are indeed taller than my "35" KO2s and closer to a "true 35" if that matters to you. No rubbing and an important detail for me is that the tread pattern fits inside the factory fenders. Personally, I now prefer that look...

That is really interesting! I have not thought about that...Hmm, wonder if they have a pizza cutter type 37"... Based on the video I referred to earlier, they seem to have their stuff together....

 

[Scott0700]

I have 285/70/17 Nittos from my JKU on my JT. 80k on them. They refuse to wear out!

 

[Malachi23]

There are 2 sizes currently available, both OE fitments. 285/70R17 and 275/65R20. There will be several other sizes available when BF Goodrich does the official product launch slated for mid to late 2024.

So the BFG AT KO3 are already out in the two sizes listed above?

If so, how much does the 285/70R17 weigh?

 

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Tire Rack has it listed at 56Lbs, and is available for ordering.

 

[Reddjeep]

i have a mojave and an am fine with the stock tires as far as the amount they stick out of the side (which is pretty flush imo). I'm pretty sure the BFG 35's will stick out a bit if i go with the 12.5. Anyone go with the narrower option.

 

[Jaybre007]

I went from my stock Falken Wildpeak 33s to C rated BFG KO2s 315 70 R17 on my 21 Mojave, and ran them on the stock wheels for several hundred miles until I was able to purchase and install new 8.5" MVX wheels. During the time I ran the KO2s on the stock Mojave wheels I tried several air pressure settings. At 40psi the ride was barely harsher than on the Wildpeaks at the same psi but the top center portion of the tread on the new tire was poking upward noticeably. However, at 36 and 34 psi the tire tread flattened almost completely and the ride was "automobile" smooth. The BFGs are quieter at all psi settings.
Once I swapped to the new wheels (12mm offset, 8.5", 17) the BFGs maintain the top of the tread flat at all psi settings from 40 all the way down to 32. I settled for 35psi and this gives a super smooth ride and moderate feel on the steering.
My Mojave is strictly a city Jeep, and I did not want added unsprung weight therefore a C rated 35 BFG KO2 tire is very similar in weight to the stock 33 Wildpeak tire. The MVX wheels are also about the same weight as stock.
All said, I went up to 35s with barely a few pounds of added weight. All good for the Pentastar 3.6.
The new setup added about 1.75" of poke (about 1" outside of the Recon fender extensions I'm rocking). There are no rubbing issues with the 315 70 BFGs on either of the wheels I tried.
I really like the look, the feel and the street/highway performance of this set up and I hope this info helps.

I really like the flare extensions...are those hard to put on and those lights are pretty awesome too...mind sharing a link to those 2?

 

[dmoralesbello]

Thx. The fender extensions are the Mopar Xrecon set for JLs which have a couple of specific entries in this forum regarding fitment onto our JTs. The fronts use existing plastic rivet holes, whereas for the rears you must drill a few (5 or 6) holes and fit new plastic rivets. Very easily done.
The front driving lights are 6" round from Rugged Ridge. They're very similar in design to the Mopar units but outperform them for considerably less money.

 

[Malachi23]

I'm disappointed that the KO3 have not really come out, just some limited sizes. I am not seeing rave reviews about them either.

I should be buying this year. I had finally landed between these options:

A) BGF stock size 285 / 70 / 17s, because the weigh less than the Wildpeaks (116/113Q / C) at ~63#, versus the BFG weighing in ~57# or 58# (when they come out)

B) Baja Boss A/T size 255/85/17 (pizza cutter) weighing in at the same weight as the Wildpeaks, but 2" taller and they have the "E" load range.

I plan to go with Option B).

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