General grabber atx vs ko2 noise8/12/2023 ![]() Wet weather and larger tires can be an odd mix. Many of the other tires I have tested have taken up to 16 ounces of weight! I even had one set that was unable to be balanced. When you are dealing with 35 and 37-inch tires that is not a regular occurrence. ![]() ![]() 10 total tires and not a single one took more than 2.75 ounces of weight. The General Tires are perfectly stable and this is further proved when I got them balanced. That’s because they have extra weight somewhere along the circumference that causes them to be unstable. Most poor quality tires fall over or start rolling. They can stand on their own without leaning or rolling from an inherent imbalance. (Grabber X3) Both sets have been exceptional quality tires and there are subtle things you notice right away when you look them over. This is the second set of General Tires that I have tested. Typically that is a trait found in more aggressive mud terrain tires but there have been some budget all-terrains over the years that have had a wandering feeling even in good weather. The tread is solid and doesn’t wiggle around under load. No squealing, sliding, or other handling quirks. Even quieter than the stock all-terrain tires that came on the JL.ĭry weather traction is excellent. Comfortable ride, never harsh over bumps, and quiet. Have you ever read the meme where it says “Let’s have a conversation on the way home.” and the picture is a set of aggressive mud terrain tires? These are the exact opposite of that. This year the weather was particularly kind and dropped enough snow to give us some worthwhile testing conditions. Tires usually show up in February or March and here in Maryland, there won’t be any snow until December or the next January. 10lbs would be a lot, but in a 100lb per corner setup and a 6000lb vehicle, less of an issue (though it still impacts mpg to some extent.It usually takes a few months before I get to write a snow review. 67.8 lbs vs the KO2 at 58lbs is the one drawback I've noticed. The Milestar Patagonia XT is also 3PMSF rated and owners say it's great for off-road, snow, on-road noise and ride. 10lbs would be a lot, but in a 100lb per corner setup and a 6000lb vehicle, less of an issue (though it still impacts mpg to some extent.) I want their M/T, but they make an A/T in the 34" that fits the F-150 with FX-4 (and maybe a leveling kit on the front without removing the crash bars.) One reason I'm postponing just getting the KO2 is a tire that seems to have an outstanding reputation for extreme off-road (like wheeling on 10 psi with bead locks) is Patagonia. Also, the old truck had a winch and I've not found a front hidden winch mount for the '21 F-150 PowerBoost I don't have the easy self-recovery so I want the tire to not quit. The closed block tread of the Goodyear will do better in snow than the KO2.īut I think the equally rated KO2 is better for off-road and has the same "3PMSF" snow rating – you'd have to go to a dedicated snow tire with silica in the tread compound or even eco-studs … I've run Hakkapeliitta studded snow tires, but I find it easier to carry two pairs of diamond pattern chains and have no doubt when there is any doubt. I have this tire only twice on a Super Duty … only twice because they maintain their grip for 30K+ miles … under a 6.0 diesel towing a triple axle … that's the only tow vehicle tire I've had that still has severe snow rating (we have a ski cabin on 16% grade road) and it wears evenly, stays round and in balance. ![]() I'm also a big fan of the Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure with Kevlar. I expect to put on the 275/65R20 on the stock 20 inch wheels, but if I find a light, strong forged wheel, I might spend the extra dollars. I started a thread specifically on the BFG All-Terrain T/A K02
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