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TXGREEK Senior Enthusiast

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Don’t take my word for it, better yet, why is it BFG KO2’s are the official Baja Racing Tires of choice, cause with their legendary design and interlocking tread, best tires on sand, guess that’s why they’re Baja Champions lol. Id rather be in sand over running through mud any day.

 

 

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amxguy1970 Senior Enthusiast

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2 hours ago, TXGREEK said:

Don’t take my word for it, better yet, why is it BFG KO2’s are the official Baja Racing Tires of choice, cause with their legendary design and interlocking tread, best tires on sand, guess that’s why they’re Baja Champions lol. Id rather be in sand over running through mud any day.

 

 

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Because they are a paid sponsor... They have been sponsoring teams and the series for decades. The K02's aren't what is winning, it is their desert racing KR series of tires in most cases. The K02's are the most over-rated tire since they were the original all terrain tire, you pay for the name and cool look. Balancing problems, noise, mpg hits due to heavy weight and hydro-planning issues because of the interlocking tread not excavating water properly aren't exactly king of the hill specs. I would rather buy an equal performing tire for $75 less per tire and doesn't rest on its name than something every other person has. It is the tire of choice for the suburban dad, 4wd truck, leveling kit, K02 tires wrapped around a black off road wheel like methods or fuels.

 

Buy a tire for what you are going to be seeing terrain wise, if you have a better chance of running in to a muddy field than sand, well a sand tire won't do you much good when you're hunting. 

 

OP, as many have directed previously anything that is lighter (stay P-rated), closer to stock size, skinnier and has a less aggressive tire will help claw back some mpg. How much, it all depends but will help. I am like you, I didn't buy a truck for the mpg but if I can save a few why not? As long as it takes me where I want to go and does what I need to then I am all for it. No one ever got rich by not saving money...

 

Tyler 

dieselfan1 Senior Enthusiast

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Two different kinds of tires tires so quit comparing.

 If you ask me the BFG's are old and pretty much unchanged since the 1980's. Old school.

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To the OP

If you want gas mileage tires look no further than the Goodyear SRA. Shitty tires but they are cheap and you'll get good gas mileage. That's why they put them on these trucks new.

 

Really if you guys are so worried about gas mileage, well I don't know what to tell you. It's a truck not a Prius.

Myself I could care less if I save a few bucks on a tank of gas.

The gas mileage is whatever it gets. I don't care.

 

 

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TXGREEK Senior Enthusiast

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Because they are a paid sponsor... They have been sponsoring teams and the series for decades. The K02's aren't what is winning, it is their desert racing KR series of tires in most cases. The K02's are the most over-rated tire since they were the original all terrain tire, you pay for the name and cool look. Balancing problems, noise, mpg hits due to heavy weight and hydro-planning issues because of the interlocking tread not excavating water properly aren't exactly king of the hill specs. I would rather buy an equal performing tire for $75 less per tire and doesn't rest on its name than something every other person has. It is the tire of choice for the suburban dad, 4wd truck, leveling kit, K02 tires wrapped around a black off road wheel like methods or fuels.
 
Buy a tire for what you are going to be seeing terrain wise, if you have a better chance of running in to a muddy field than sand, well a sand tire won't do you much good when you're hunting. 
 
OP, as many have directed previously anything that is lighter (stay P-rated), closer to stock size, skinnier and has a less aggressive tire will help claw back some mpg. How much, it all depends but will help. I am like you, I didn't buy a truck for the mpg but if I can save a few why not? No one ever got rich by not saving money...
 
Tyler 


I’d have to agree with you on buying a tire based on the terrain you primarily drive on. There’s no AT tire out there that can beat a road tire on mpg’s, that said, it would be a toss up on which AT tire would give the best mpg’s versus the other. I’ve been running BFG KO’s since late 1980’s and never had issues but there’s a lot more BFG AT tires produced and on the road today than others so I’m sure there will be some unhappy customers out there. I almost bought oversized Michelin Defenders after my horrible experience with Nitto Ridge Grapplers but based on my OffRoad needs I settled for KO2’s, will they last? Depends on my driving characteristics and how well I maintain them. Good luck OP, let us know what works for you.


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When I got my 2019 Canyon Denali, the first thing that happened, with less than 200 miles on it, was swap out those Dueler tires with Michelin Defender LTX. I drive on road and gravel trails, and they have handled it just fine. The wet road handling is miles above the Duelers it came with, and they have great road manners for eating up the miles. I used to do the whole off road tire deal in college, then got tired of having tires that were more expensive and louder but worse handling and rougher riding than a tire that matched the terrain I drive on. Didn’t have any issues driving out in a field with 6” of snow on it with the Defenders either a few weeks ago. They have just enough off road grip to do the job for me.

Bdevr Enthusiast

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Just out of curiosity: How did a dumb question about whether ditching my current AT's for street tires would help my fuel economy turn into a pissing match about which tire is better in the sand?

 

If people want to pointlessly argue on the internet, let's make it fun:

A- MAGA!!!!!

B- "Impeach the motherf!@#$r!"

 

 

Have at it...

TXGREEK Senior Enthusiast

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And yet you just had to ask lol!

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dieselfan1 Senior Enthusiast

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I heard if you add a few ounces of Amsoil to each tire you get a 1.5 to 2 mpg increase. Greek?

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TXGREEK Senior Enthusiast

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I heard if you add a few ounces of Amsoil to each tire you get a 1.5 to 2 mpg increase. Greek?

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Let’s not go there, lol


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Bdevr Enthusiast

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2 minutes ago, dieselfan1 said:

I heard if you add a few ounces of Amsoil to each tire you get a 1.5 to 2 mpg increase. Greek?

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I'll have to give that a shot! Do I apply it directly to the treads? If so, what's the best method of applying it evenly?

 

Oh, and if Amsoil gives me 1.5-2 mpg, would I get 2-3 if I use Mobil1???

dieselfan1 Senior Enthusiast

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I'll have to give that a shot! Do I apply it directly to the treads? If so, what's the best method of applying it evenly?
 
Oh, and if Amsoil gives me 1.5-2 mpg, would I get 2-3 if I use Mobil1???
Mobil 1 is good for around 3 mpg.
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Snowcamo Senior Enthusiast

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I'll have to give that a shot! Do I apply it directly to the treads? If so, what's the best method of applying it evenly?
 
Oh, and if Amsoil gives me 1.5-2 mpg, would I get 2-3 if I use Mobil1???
Yes give it a shot asap! Then pour redbull in the crankcase! Youll be flying before you know it. Hell redline that sombish!

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TXGREEK Senior Enthusiast

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In your case, don’t think it really makes a difference and hopefully you’re not going to ask next which oil will give you better gas mileage lol!


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Grumpy Bear Senior Enthusiast

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12 hours ago, Bdevr said:

I'm looking for justification to switch to a much more road friendly tire like a Cooper HT. 

Hum

11 hours ago, aseibel said:

If you really want mpg, you need a narrower, lighter tire. 

There's a useful answer :thumbs:

These two will save about 10 pounds a wheel and an inch in width, a little less in height. Won't know it 's the same truck. 

 

Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II 255/55R20 

Continental Cross Contact LX 20 same size. 

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