I have a 2016 Tacoma and am shopping for a used FWC Fleet but need new tires for the winter. Am looking to buy BFG K02's but wondering which one. I currently run stock 265/65/r17 and wonder if the C tire will suffice or if I need to ramp it up. We do poke around off road but will not be hard core off roading. The reading I have done seems an E rated tire may be overkill and guzzle gas - a D tire sounds like a sweet spot but is limited in sizes - closest i can find on their webiste is a 255/65/17 and wonder if that would be ok. I also plan to add some airbags to help with the weight. Thanks
Tire help pls for Tacoma w FWC Fleet
#1
Posted 19 September 2020 - 03:33 PM
#2
Posted 19 September 2020 - 03:47 PM
I recommend BFG 10 ply AT's. The main thing with the camper is be sure to have 10 ply.
#3
Posted 19 September 2020 - 04:39 PM
Looks like a 10 ply would be Load Range E (see Tire Rack chart attached). If you end up with a shell Fleet maybe you need less tire. However your tire load rating should exceed your axle rating (rear) by a suitable safety margin. Hopefully your ultimate rig is under that too.
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#5
Posted 19 September 2020 - 04:47 PM
Right - thanks - Just want to make sure I dont buy something too big as realistically the amount I will be in rough terrain will be relatively small compared to the daily driving I will do. I also need something snow flake rated and from my reading the D tire is a dual compound tire which does comply but the E rated is a single (harder) compund and not snow flake rated.
From what I can see the only D rated K02 near my size is a 255/65/17 according to the BFG Canadian website.
#6
Posted 19 September 2020 - 08:11 PM
I run 265/70/17 E rated KO2’s on my Tacoma. The E rated tires are stiffer than stock and the little extra sidewall makes the ride a bit softer when the camper is off. It is close enough to stock that I can use the standard spare if I can not repair the tire on the truck. I have been happy with the tire. Have 35,000 miles on them and they still look close to new.
#7
Posted 19 September 2020 - 08:43 PM
E rated helps with handling. Less squirmy/mushy feeling with all that weight on the back. I run Yokohama Geolander A/T G015's on my truck in Calgary ... summer and winter. Does well off road (gravel) too
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#8
Posted 20 September 2020 - 03:56 AM
Do you drive fast? We drive slow and I would have stuck with stock tires if not for punctures on sharp rocks.
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#9
Posted 20 September 2020 - 02:34 PM
Interesting stuff, especially the fuel economy stays the same - thanks all - I dont drive fast but not totally slow either. Anyone know if the E rated tire has is snow flake rated?. For sure sharp rock puncture could be a consideration but tires need to be snow flake rated.
#10
Posted 20 September 2020 - 04:51 PM
My KO2's are snow flake rated. They have been fine in the snow, but not as good as a dedicated snow tire.
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