BF Goodrich KO2 LT265/60R18 [Archive] - Australian Land Rover Owners

Drizzle

15th April 2015, 08:55 PM

Tire rack are now showing a lot more tyre sizes for the new BF Goodrich KO2 including LT265/60R18 which is a preferred size for the D3/D4.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp'tireMake=BFGoodrich&tireModel=All-Terrain+T%2FA+KO2

This seems to confirm earlier reports that the KO2 would be available in up to 80 different sizes by the end of the year.

https://outdoorx4.com/main/2014/09/24/bfg-launches-new-all-terrain-ko2-tire/

The larger LT265/65R18 will be launched in Australia in June for those willing to go to an oversized tyre.

All-Terrain T/A KO2 4x4 Tyre | Recreational Tyres | Products | BFGoodrich Tires Australia & New Zealand (http://www.bfgoodrich.com.au/product-range/4x4-tyres/4x4-suv-tyres/all-terrain-ta-ko2/)

Tombie

16th April 2015, 08:19 AM

Would be a good tyre for the D3/D4/RRS..

May ride a little firmer, easy to live with...

RobA

16th April 2015, 08:28 AM

When I spoke to BFG in February the 60 profile was not on the import list and their website indicates no delivery this year either so I would suggest caution on that size. Seems they will be chasing the ute market where 18" "plus one" conversions are going off according to my tyre fitter. He does around 10 per week on Ford utes. So there may be little interest in the smaller profile unless a clear demand can be evidenced.

Still looking at going to the 697 with our GOE rims when the arrive

Rob

mitchE39

16th April 2015, 08:40 AM

Slunnie

16th April 2015, 09:23 AM

Graeme

16th April 2015, 11:32 AM

Those Duratracs are only LI 110 so really no good for D3/D4 owners.

scarry

16th April 2015, 05:22 PM

Would be a good tyre for the D3/D4/RRS..

May ride a little firmer, easy to live with...

And hopefully with the chipping issue sorted:)

I have an email from tire rack,245/70/17 will be available last quarter this year( it listed on the tire rack site)

Also have email from BFG aus,saying this size will not be available this year but they will mimic sales as they are released from the manufacturer overseas.

So two different replies.:confused:

So looks like i will have to wait and see,and hope my shot tyres last the distance,or i will have to go to plan B

The list on the tire rack site is just that,most of the sizes are not yet available.

AnD3rew

17th April 2015, 08:40 AM

Maybe we should petition....

There should be decent enough demand however, discoverys, older L322, some pajeros and maybe some prados would be able to run that size tyre. I'm sure there's more but that's off the top of my head

I'll be in it, I need to replace tyres and was hoping these would be available before I needed to and have been holding off. My D3 is no longer my daily drive so I can probably wait a bit but not too much longer.

If we can get a list of cars that might take this size we could start a change.org petition to give to the company.

AnD3rew

17th April 2015, 09:05 AM

Here I have done it, I think, I haven't done one of these before.

I think if you go to this link you should be able to sign

https://www.change.org/p/bf-goodrich-australia-bring-the-bf-goodrich-ko2-lt265-60r18-tyre-to-australia'recruiter=278824746&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=share_twitter_responsive via @ChangeAUS

Now what other cars take this size and we can go to their forums and promote.

jonesy63

17th April 2015, 07:28 PM

Those Duratracs are only LI 110 so really no good for D3/D4 owners.

Not true - the minimum legal load rating is for D3/D4 is 109. Take a look at the tyre placard. ;)

Graeme

17th April 2015, 08:49 PM

Of not much use for people looking for a heavy duty carcase was what I meant.

jonesy63

17th April 2015, 09:46 PM

I still find it amusing, that LR have higher load ratings for the tyres than the wheels! :o

ADMIRAL

18th April 2015, 07:31 PM

Drizzle

27th May 2015, 02:06 PM

Goodyear Duratrac too. That'd be a great offroading/touring tyre for it.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp'tireMake=Goodyear&tireModel=Wrangler+DuraTrac&partnum=66SR8WDT&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

There's also a 265/65R18 Duratrac with a higher load rating of 114 if you're interested. This is the same load rating as the Bridgestone D697's that everyone was raving over for a while. Although the Duratrac's are deemed oversize, they don't rub and can be shoehorned into the spare wheel compartment. The Americans love these on their LR3's and LR4's. I would too if I could get them for $200 like they can!

Tombie

27th May 2015, 02:44 PM

There's also a 265/65R18 Duratrac with a higher load rating of 114 if you're interested. This is the same load rating as the Bridgestone D697's that everyone was raving over for a while. Although the Duratrac's are deemed oversize, they don't rub and can be shoehorned into the spare wheel compartment. The Americans love these on their LR3's and LR4's. I would too if I could get them for $200 like they can!

Its all relative... They earn ~20% less (avg) - their manufacturing is in country / freight costs lower.. Ship half way across the world and that tyre starts to be around $250+freight+Customs+GST so easily $350, then add the 'bent over a barrel' cost of volume vs distance shipping within Aus and $400 comes up really quick...

A point worth a mention: The Duratrac in this size does rub - and they run rods all the time or adjust the guards to suit..

Having run duratrac on the work vehicles - they are a pretty good all round tyre...

Drizzle

27th May 2015, 03:53 PM

Its all relative... They earn ~20% less (avg) - their manufacturing is in country / freight costs lower.. Ship half way across the world and that tyre starts to be around $250+freight+Customs+GST so easily $350, then add the 'bent over a barrel' cost of volume vs distance shipping within Aus and $400 comes up really quick...

A point worth a mention: The Duratrac in this size does rub - and they run rods all the time or adjust the guards to suit..

Having run duratrac on the work vehicles - they are a pretty good all round tyre...

The 'Australia Tax' will always be a contentious issue, whether it be related to tyres, computers or cheeseburgers.

Did you mean the 275/65R18 when you said they will rub and need full time rods? The 265/65R18 is the same diameter as a 285/60R18 at 31.5" which most people successfully fit without rods and only negligible rubbing on full lock in reverse.

This chap has the 265/65R18 Duratracs on his Compomotive 18" wheels and uses no rods:
Land Rover and Range Rover Forums - View Single Post - DuraTracs - Handling? (http://www.landroverworld.org/forums/showpost.php?p=152685&postcount=77)

With the stock tyres being around 30" and the maximum we can have is 31.5" without modifying the vehicle, we certainly are limited for choice with tyres compared to other vehicle brands. But, I still wouldn't choose any other vehicle ;)

LRHybrid100

14th September 2015, 05:39 PM

Hi All,

Confirmed with Michelin (owners of BFG) that they have on order for Australian Delivery in about 8 weeks BFG KO2 in LT265/60R18.

RRP about $550 :twisted:

Jimlr

14th September 2015, 05:57 PM

Hi All,

Confirmed with Michelin (owners of BFG) that they have on order for Australian Delivery in about 8 weeks BFG KO2 in LT265/60R18.

RRP about $550 :twisted:
Howzat compare with street price for tried and tested D697 in same size?

Marty110

14th September 2015, 06:06 PM

Howzat compare with street price for tried and tested D697 in same size?

just got my D697's for $385 per tyre, now just waiting on November delivery of Gordon's rims........

n.b. that was with a $100 cash back offer on 4 tyres.

Tombie

14th September 2015, 06:10 PM

Hi All,

Confirmed with Michelin (owners of BFG) that they have on order for Australian Delivery in about 8 weeks BFG KO2 in LT265/60R18.

RRP about $550 :twisted:

Bloody hell...

Best thing I ever did was take BFG A/Ts *off* my vehicles.

Certainly wouldn't pay anywhere near that for the over rated things they are...

Couple of guys here have just fitted a different size of them, I'm watching with interest.

Side note: just spent Saturday evening rock crawling the D4 on a Night Nav... Full road pressures (was based around city surrounds and had a couple of transit stages) - the tyres don't have a mark on them - no chipping, block tears, or damage.

Choice is great, only if the products are worth it...

LRHybrid100

14th September 2015, 06:11 PM

Howzat compare with street price for tried and tested D697 in same size?

Best price I have managed so far was $320 - but the local KMart said they would beat any written/printed price too.

HTH LRH

LRHybrid100

11th November 2015, 03:12 PM

Hi All,

Confirmed with Michelin (owners of BFG) that they have on order for Australian Delivery in about 8 weeks BFG KO2 in LT265/60R18.

RRP about $550 :twisted:

Shipment has landed and just been quoted $390 each supplied and fitted from my local Bob Jane TMart.

Anybody got any better prices?

Tombie

11th November 2015, 03:17 PM

If they are anything even remotely like the earlier model they will chip to buggery....

Look forward to seeing some real world experience...

VK3GJM

11th November 2015, 03:44 PM

Took advise from others at the time and went for a set of D697's. ( $2,000 for 6, fitted to new 18" rims, balanced.

Very happy with there wet and dry handling on-road or off-road with light and heavy ( GVM ) load towing.

Just returned from a 6,000km trip and they exceeded my expectations in some wet, but mostly dry very hot conditions with about 2,000km off-road.

Regards

Gerald

Vk3GJM

kero

11th November 2015, 07:01 PM

I thought $390 per tyre was dear that I paid.

Kero.

AnD3rew

12th November 2015, 03:44 PM

Shipment has landed and just been quoted $390 each supplied and fitted from my local Bob Jane TMart.

Anybody got any better prices?

Are you sure they are KO2? Jax tells me they can't even buy them for $390

LRHybrid100

12th November 2015, 04:28 PM

Yup - I made the equiry through their website and got this in return:

We thank you for your valued enquiry and have pleasure in quoting as follows:

To supply, fit, balance, valve including disposal and GST:

265 / 60 R18 BFG KO2 @ $390 each.

This item is currently in stock from our supplier - please allow next working day from order.

If we can be of any further help then please do not hesitate to contact us by return.

Thank you and kind regards,

Gian.

REMEMBER we have our " BEST TYRE PRICE GUARANTEE ", find an identical stocked tyre for less and we'll match it and pay you 10% of the difference. Refer Best Tyre Prices Guarantee (http://www.bobjane.com.au/lowest-tyre-price-guarantee.html) for details.

AnD3rew

13th November 2015, 05:06 PM

I reckon they have made a mistake and quoted you for KO, not KO2. RRP is $599, Bob Jane quoted me $540, Jax quoted me $490

Graeme

13th November 2015, 06:47 PM

Was 265/60R18 size available in KO? I paid $365 plus fitting for 275/55R20 KO2 early September but not imported / distributed by Michelin.

scarry

13th November 2015, 07:18 PM

Are you sure they are KO2? Jax tells me they can't even buy them for $390

Same here,they have made a mistake,my guy has them for $480.

245/70/17 are $350 in KO2,and $310 in KO.

Graeme,yours sound cheap as well,and they aren't on the Aus BFG website.

The 697s are definitely a lot cheaper than the KO2.

Stuart02

14th November 2015, 05:51 AM

just got my D697's for $385 per tyre, now just waiting on November delivery of Gordon's rims........

n.b. that was with a $100 cash back offer on 4 tyres.

That's Coopers kind of money!

AnD3rew

9th December 2015, 09:57 PM

Ok I have to admit that when it came down to it, and considering that the Disco is now not my daily driver anymore, I couldn't get over the $150 per tyre difference in price and went with the D697s. They don't look quite as good but early impressions are that they drive really nicely, good in the wet, quiet and comfortable.

LRHybrid100

11th December 2015, 10:37 AM

I got my 265 / 60 x 18 BFG AT KO2's fitted the other week - as quoted $390 supplied and fitted straight from Michelin Australia, not a grey import from Dodgy Tyres!

So far so good, as you would expect form BFG! Will give them a good test this weekend on the farm - gravel / dirt / paddocks etc

Cheers LRH

Oztourer

11th December 2015, 07:42 PM

AnD3rew

11th December 2015, 08:01 PM

They have definitely dropped in price.

Drizzle

11th December 2015, 09:24 PM

245/70/17 are $350 in KO2,and $310 in KO.

I was quoted $350 for 265/70R17 in KO2.

KO2 are now also available in 265/65R17 for about $330. Same diameter as the 245/70R17.

RobA

13th December 2015, 02:38 PM

Just bought a set of 4 D697's, $338 a corner price matched at my local Jax centre. When I got the first quote from Bridgestone, they said they are running a sale on them at the moment. They also said they were being discontinued which is maybe why they are running them out. Anyone heard anything similar?

Fascinating rumour and not even close to correct. We work wih Bridgestone and several other tyre manufacturers and I just spoke to my tyre engineer and when he stopped laughing his reply as not printable but distilled was, why change some thing that is not broken

Rob

scarry

13th December 2015, 05:13 PM

I was quoted $350 for 265/70R17 in KO2.

KO2 are now also available in 265/65R17 for about $330. Same diameter as the 245/70R17.

But the 265/65/17 won't fit my OEM 17" rims.The rims are 7".

And LRHybrid,that is a fantastic price for 18's.

What tyre dealer were they from?

LRHybrid100

14th December 2015, 02:17 PM

And LRHybrid,that is a fantastic price for 18's.

What tyre dealer were they from?

Local Bob Jane T Mart in Hornsby - they rang around the cheap tyre shops to get the best price and then beat it before I even tried!

I'm in the trade and spend about $60-80k a month with 2 tyre shops and the cheapest trade price they could do was $400 each.

Cheers LRH

shanegtr

14th December 2015, 06:50 PM

But the 265/65/17 won't fit my OEM 17" rims.The rims are 7".

Why not, I run that size on my OEM 17" rims with no issues

scarry

14th December 2015, 07:00 PM

Why not, I run that size on my OEM 17" rims with no issues

Have a look at the specs,may fit but don't know about legalities,etc.

Minimum rim size 7.5".

A tyre shop may know more.

All-Terrain T/A KO2 | BFGoodrich Tires (http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/tire-selector/category/off-road-tires/all-terrain-t-a-ko2/tire-details#techspecs)

scarry

14th December 2015, 07:02 PM

Local Bob Jane T Mart in Hornsby - they rang around the cheap tyre shops to get the best price and then beat it before I even tried!

I'm in the trade and spend about $60-80k a month with 2 tyre shops and the cheapest trade price they could do was $400 each.

Cheers LRH

So now we all know…………...

Doesn't really help anyone on here…………..

Drizzle

15th December 2015, 12:21 AM

Have a look at the specs,may fit but don't know about legalities,etc.

Minimum rim size 7.5".

A tyre shop may know more.

All-Terrain T/A KO2 | BFGoodrich Tires (http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/tire-selector/category/off-road-tires/all-terrain-t-a-ko2/tire-details#techspecs)

Specs are here:
The Tyre and Rim Association of Australia - Official Site (http://www.tyreandrim.org.au)

You can fit 265/70R17 on an OEM 7" rim but not the 265/65R17 profile tyre. I picked up some 17" x 7.5" BMW X5 wheels on eBay, which sound like they're ok for either size of those tyres.

If you look at how cheap the Bridgestone D697 is for a 265/65R17, it makes the cost of the X5 wheels more than pay for themselves. They're currently listed for $239 on the Jax website.