Let me down easy!

[GCMRanger]

Make sure you buy tires that are no more than Load C, which the OEM KO3s are, some of the versions are Load D. You need neither the extra load carrying capacity nor the ride harshness of a tire with stiffer sidewalls. I never had any problems with ride quality, but they are not safe in wet weather, I always go in 4A when the roads are slick, but you do not have that option.

Why did you buy a 2wd truck in the first place?

John Davies
Spokane WA USA

This ^ - Try to stick to SL load rating if possible which is probably the softest option.

I'm currently stuck between Falken WildPeak A/T4W and Nitto Terra Grappler G3 in 285/70R17. Might go Nitto Terra Grappler G3 since they are 5 pounds light each and they scored excellent in dry and wet conditions in Tire Rack's testing (they didnt do too well in snow though)

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[rocsteady]

Another vote for the KO3 here. Have had them in plenty of snow, ice, rain, dry, on and offroad have had no complaints at all. No balance issues, no wet weather issues (when you drive the truck like a pickup and not like a GT350). Highly recommend.

 

[KRC]

Thanks everyone for your inputs! I have taken some of the suggestions and I have currently narrowed it down to 3 different options in 265/70R17:

- BF Goodroch KO3
- Falken Wildpeak R/T01
- Yokohama Geolander X-AT

I still got a while before it's time for new tires, but I still like to have the decision made for when the time comes.

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