Tires/Wheels

[the full monte]

Alright ya'll...I got a tires/wheels question that appears to be a bit different than what I can find in the archives.

I gots a 01 Tahoe with the stock 16 rims...and am putting stock 17in Z71 wheels on.

I want to put BFG T/A KO's on....but need to know what the largest size I can put on is without rubbing?

Here is the link to the tires I want. Any help is appreciated

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.jsp?make=BFGoodrich&model=All-Terrain+T%2FA+KO&tirePageLocQty=

 

[skysix]

Check the thread under the following links:
"2000 - 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe / GMC Yukon / Cadillac Escalade Year Models" then choose
"Lift Kit and Lowering Kit Discussions" then choose
"Pic Request - 285/70/17 BFG KM2"

 

[the full monte]

Check the thread under the following links:
"2000 - 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe / GMC Yukon / Cadillac Escalade Year Models" then choose
"Lift Kit and Lowering Kit Discussions" then choose
"Pic Request - 285/70/17 BFG KM2"

Nice...thanks brother.

No probs with rubbing?

 

[boostaholic]

The km2s are bigger than the tako in a 285. I'd go with some of these if you want an all terrain otherwise the km2 muds are a really good tire and not bad in the snow for a mud terrain
http://www.4wheelparts.com/Tires/BF...13&t_s=156&t_pt=100785&t_pl=829&t_pn=BFG14517

Or the muds
http://www.4wheelparts.com/Tires/BF...3&t_s=156&t_pt=100697&t_pl=6396&t_pn=BFG36575

I'd go with the km2s, really dope tire and they look bad as fvck in my opinion. Pretty good deal on them right now too.

 

[skysix]

rubbing

only rubs when front end compressed and full lock or when I had 60 8x8x16" concrete bricks in the back!

 

[the full monte]

only rubs when front end compressed and full lock or when I had 60 8x8x16" concrete bricks in the back!

you had the BFG's on there right?

what was your opinion of the handling in rain/snow? I've read some good reviews....and some really bad ones

and I'm a little shy about shelling out 1500 bones for a wheel set up that may only last a year and a half

 

[skysix]

AT/KO's, good handling for my driving style although if you want to go fast in heavy rain they may hydroplane if you hit deep/long puddle at speed - they won't shed water as fast as a wet weather tire. They are rated for snow and ice, and in Portlands recent "blizzard" they worked fine. OK grip on black ice if carefull (but would be better if studded) but not as good as a Blizzack etc

They are (as all tires are) a compromise. But as All Terrain's go, best I've used. If you plan on more specialised use - like ice, mud, rock, sand etc then get a tire designed for that use...