Any better price quoted for BFG KO2 265/60R18?

[DIS4]

Just got my GOE rim coming? Think of BFG KO2, temre Tyre Sydney quoted $401 including fitting, but BFG quoted $431. Any where got better price since it had been under hammer from financial Controller when she saw the rims-"again"?

[dirvine]

I have found that often the price quoted includes a fee for the old tyre (replacement) being disposed of. Given these are new tyres on new rims, ask what is the disposal fee and can it be removed. Jax tyres did that for me on my tyres as I kept the New (old) ones that I sold 2 days after buying the D4.

[Jimlr]

Tempe Tyres were best priced when I got K02s done recently. 379inc. everything. Exchange rates may have varied pricing.

[Mumfy1973]

$389 a corner here in Perth

[DieselLSE]

Hi DIS4,
Slightly OT, but may I ask why you have chosen KO2's over Kuhmo MT51's? I'm also expecting my GOE rims and have all but decided on the MT51 in 265/60R 18. I had just installed a set of KO2's on the LSE shortly before its demise, and was most impressed with them in the short time I drove them. They would have been my tyre of choice for the D4 GOE rims, but the new MT51's were released and I have only read positive reviews of them. I ask this because the MT51 is priced around $100 less per tyre than the KO2. The KO2 seems overpriced in this size as the 235/70R 16 size I had on the Rangie was around $235 IIRC.

[Tinman]

Was going to put the KO2 on my D3 but after reading all the reviews here and overseas, they changed my mind the biggest gripe was they were wearing out much quicker than the original ones and they had constant trouble with having them balanced. I rang quite a few tyre companies and they also told me that they were having trouble balancing them one bloke came back 5 times to get them balanced. They had 192grams on the outer edge and 96grms on the inner on one tyre to balance it. They said as far as off road was concerned they were brilliant but for the black top not as good. So I put Bridgestone 697 on as all the mobs said that they were a much better tyre. I am sure there will be a lot of people that disagree with this but these were my findings and having had 697s before I know what I am in for.

Cheers

[Xtreme]

Just heard on the radio that BFG have a deal on ATM - buy 4 tyres & get a free $279 swag. Might be worth checking out. [wink11]

[loanrangie]

Just heard on the radio that BFG have a deal on ATM - buy 4 tyres & get a free $279 swag. Might be worth checking out. [wink11]

For the extra 150-200/tyre over other brands i'd want more than a swag.

[Xtreme]

For the extra 150-200/tyre over other brands i'd want more than a swag.
If I was paying 150-200 extra for the BFG's I just ordered I'd probably agree with you. However, I must have got a better price than you on my BFG's - not the same size as under question in this thread though.

[loanrangie]

I didn't or won't be buying bfg's.

[scarry]

Mine were same size as OP, $385 a corner.

On my fourth set,all AT,never had an issue, ever.

And one puncture,a slow leak from a large tech screw in four sets, not to bad.

[Lukeis]

At St George tyres (down the street from Tempe tyres) I paid $350/corner fitted and balance earlier this year.

However, don't buy them if you live in or around a city - the tyre noise at speeds between 40-70km hr is annoying and of course that's the vast majority of driving in sydney.

Above or below that speed I don't notice them, so no issues for country folk but despite them being a great tyre (functionally) I won't be buying them again.

[DIS4]

At St George tyres (down the street from Tempe tyres) I paid $350/corner fitted and balance earlier this year.

However, don't buy them if you live in or around a city - the tyre noise at speeds between 40-70km hr is annoying and of course that's the vast majority of driving in sydney.

Above or below that speed I don't notice them, so no issues for country folk but despite them being a great tyre (functionally) I won't be buying them again.


Thanks all all as I just had my BFG fitted, just see how it go. It is a bit pricey than others, Tyre shop and Gordon all recommended NITTO GT2, only around $240, worth to think about it. Any suggestions on Centre wheel cap since LR cap doesn't fitted.

cheers,

[letherm]

Thanks all all as I just had my BFG fitted, just see how it go. It is a bit pricey than others, Tyre shop and Gordon all recommended NITTO GT2, only around $240, worth to think about it. Any suggestions on Centre wheel cap since LR cap doesn't fitted.

cheers,

Another thread had this link. I bought a set. they look good and come with 4 dust caps for the valves as well. Can't comment on fit as I am waiting for the latest delivery of GOE rims to arrive.

4 pcs BLACK CAR ALLOY WHEEL CENTER CAP HUB EMBLEM BADGE 62mm FOR LAND ROVER (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/4-pcs-BLACK-CAR-ALLOY-WHEEL-CENTER-CAP-HUB-EMBLEM-BADGE-62mm-FOR-LAND-ROVER-/252352178999?hash=item3ac15cab37:g:Ov0AAOSwgApXC9U X)

Martin

[LRD414]

I have the KO2s in 265/60R18. No problems with balance at fitment or since. Plus I know 5 other D3/4 owners with KO2s in this size, 265/65 or 285/60 and none of them have had issues either.

I don't find the noise between 50-60kph to be obtrusive or even audible if the stereo is on but that's a personal preference, noise bothers some people more than others.

Their performance on all types of off-road terrain and surfaces has been absolutely excellent, although I haven't tried (and don't plan to) deep mud. Recent driving on stony outback roads and sharp-rocked station tracks has seen no punctures or significant damage, beyond a few small cuts and nicks.

The pricing that's been mentioned in this thread is better than when I purchased and I think pretty good for what's expected of them. I don't pay much attention to feedback on a specific tyre in a different rim size and/or rating.

Scott

[DIS4]

Another thread had this link. I bought a set. they look good and come with 4 dust caps for the valves as well. Can't comment on fit as I am waiting for the latest delivery of GOE rims to arrive.

4 pcs BLACK CAR ALLOY WHEEL CENTER CAP HUB EMBLEM BADGE 62mm FOR LAND ROVER (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/4-pcs-BLACK-CAR-ALLOY-WHEEL-CENTER-CAP-HUB-EMBLEM-BADGE-62mm-FOR-LAND-ROVER-/252352178999?hash=item3ac15cab37:g:Ov0AAOSwgApXC9U X)

Martin

LR original wheel cap doesn't fit on GOE Rims, it's a bit smaller pulse siver in color. Will check the size on the link.

Cheers,

[letherm]

LR original wheel cap doesn't fit on GOE Rims, it's a bit smaller pulse siver in color. Will check the size on the link.

Cheers,

From memory (albeit vague) there was a picture on the thread showing them on GOE rims - I think [bigwhistle]

Martin

[LRD414]

The Compomotive wheel seems to have changed centre hole slightly. My original centre caps do fit as do the eBay ones but for quite a few more recent wheels the owners find the centre caps do not lock in.

Scott

[letherm]

The Compomotive wheel seems to have changed centre hole slightly. My original centre caps do fit as do the eBay ones but for quite a few more recent wheels the owners find the centre caps do not lock in.

Scott

I've read in previous threads about using non LR caps that some people put a dab of silicone etc in to give a bit better grip.

I'll find out soon I suppose. Delivery of GOE rims was slated for end of August/September when I ordered mine. In any case they didn't break the bank. Pocket change in the wide scheme of things.

Martin