Thread: BFG KO2 265/60/18

Hi Mike.
Have you got a good pic of the wheels in silver (on a white D4)? If I ever went the Compomotive way I would get them painted to match the OEM wheel colour, as I just can't bring myself to go to the black (or dark grey) wheel brigade..

Cheers,
Chris

Originally Posted by Mike57

My compomotive rims arrived 2 weeks ago and I fitted the BFG KO2's in 265/60/18. They are more noisier then the original HT's but only just. I have noticed that they also provide a softer ride.

I have them at 40 PSI all round at present and seeing a 4psi rise around town. I might take them up to 42PSI for long trips. Does anyone else have experience with pressures in this tyre and size?

I also had to remove the paint from the inside hub of the compomotives to get them on comfortably. Mine were repainted silver. I can vouch for the toughness of the paint that Gordon uses. Has anyone else had to do this?

Originally Posted by pjcd4

I've shortlisted the BFG KO2's. Any thoughts or recommendations? How are they wearing on and off road? I'm looking for something that will handle Lithgow trails, Vic high country, Sand etc.

So far I'm very happy with mine in 265/60/R18 (~7,000km).
There is a resonant type hum between 50 & 60kph particularly on overrun but I don't find the noise to be intrusive or annoying.
The Bridgestone D697s were less noiser until quite worn & then they were similar for noise.

Traction on the tracks around Lithgow & some local tracks has been excellent in the dry. Pressures at 26/28.
I have no experience in the wet on them yet, other than wet bitumen on which they have been fine.

Too early to say regarding wear long-term but signs are good so far.
For around the city and long trips I have been running 40/42 and sometimes 40/44

Regards,
Scott

Originally Posted by Mike57

I removed all the paint (about 1mm) from the inside of the hub and added some copper grease and they fit fine.

Mike, I would remove the copper grease and use a nickel-based product instead.
Copper doesn't go well with alloy and over time it's possible you'll get galling between hub and wheel.
There is a lot of conflicting info about this but I think easy enough to use nickel or even lanolin grease to avoid any risk.

And also more photos of the silver compomotives please. You don't see too many ....

Regards,
Scott

Originally Posted by pjcd4

I've ordered my Compomotive rims and in trying to choose the tyres. I've shortlisted the BFG KO2's. Any thoughts or recommendations? How are they wearing on and off road? I'm looking for something that will handle Lithgow trails, Vic high country, Sand etc.

Thanks

I am thinking of Cooper ST Maxx 265/60 18 to go on my new Compomotive rims. Has anyone got an opinion on them
Cheers
Peter

Originally Posted by LRD414

So far I'm very happy with mine in 265/60/R18 (~7,000km).
There is a resonant type hum between 50 & 60kph particularly on overrun but I don't find the noise to be intrusive or annoying.
The Bridgestone D697s were less noiser until quite worn & then they were similar for noise.

Traction on the tracks around Lithgow & some local tracks has been excellent in the dry. Pressures at 26/28.
I have no experience in the wet on them yet, other than wet bitumen on which they have been fine.

Too early to say regarding wear long-term but signs are good so far.
For around the city and long trips I have been running 40/42 and sometimes 40/44

Regards,
Scott

Hey Scott,

Can I ask - why did you decide to go with 265/60/18 and not 265/65/18?

Steven

Originally Posted by Smcconnell

Hey Scott,

Can I ask - why did you decide to go with 265/60/18 and not 265/65/18?

Steven

good question. same question from me.

i noticed on tyresales.com.au that the KO2's come in 2 different load ratings - 117 and 122 - and for marginal differences in price.

would going the higher load rating make any material difference in sidewall strength? any other reasons why this would be a factor to consider?

cheers
Brian

Originally Posted by Smcconnell

Hey Scott,

Can I ask - why did you decide to go with 265/60/18 and not 265/65/18?

Steven

Hi mate, thinking of joining the fat tyre brigade hey.

For me, there were three reasons:
- zero rubbing in any situation or issues if vehicle drops to bump stops
- fit a fully inflated spare under vehicle
- stay close enough to factory size (775 vs 763 OD) to use one 19" as a 2nd spare in an emergency situation

I've since learnt that the bump stop issue is for older models anyway and I believe the later model bump stop would prevent locking of the wheel in the wheel well with 265/65/R18. However, at the time this wasn't clear and I suppose still isn't in that I haven't seen it tested definitively.

The deflated spare is not a show-stopper just a bit painful.

I have tested the 19" 2nd spare scenario and no errors thrown but not something I would run long-term. However, I am now favouring sourcing a cheap 18" rim and having the 2nd spare as a properly matching diameter to the main five, so that reason becomes somewhat redundant.

Since my selection I have been offroad with friends who run 265/65/R18 KO2s and I haven't detected any real world difference. Of course they have slightly better clearance and slightly better sidewall height so there will eventually be a situation where they are better off but not to date. Neither size stops cosmetic wheel damage.

What would I choose next time? Not sure really. Bigger is better in some ways but there doesn't seem to be much in it in my experience.

Cheers,
Scott