GEN 2 Chain controls

[2014RubyRed]

Glad to hear the KO2s have the snowflake winter symbol, I don't think the OEM BFG's on the gen1 had them. I asked BFG once about it an they said the OEM tires lacked the necessary siping for the snow tire rating. While that may have been the case, I will say, my gen1 loves the snow!

My 37" KO's (not ko2's) have the snowflake symbol. Pretty sure the stockers had them too if I remember right.

 

[Toadster]

No, closed is closed. Nothing getting through regardless of chains.

The easiest place I've found to see chain control conditions is following @i80chains on twitter, non twitter users can see updates here: https://twitter.com/i80chains?lang=en

very nice - thanks!

 

[Toadster]

The All-Terrain T/A KO2 ("KO2" for Key benefit On- and Off-road with 2 identifying it as BFGoodrich's 2nd generation KO tire) is an On-/Off-Road All-Terrain light truck tire developed to meet the needs of jeep, pickup truck and sport utility vehicle drivers who want confidence and control on- and off- road. The All-Terrain T/A KO2 was designed to deliver go-anywhere traction along with outstanding durability, great wear and year-round traction, even in snow.

All-Terrain T/A KO2 tires feature a racing derived cut-, chip- and tear-resistant tread compound that delivers longer life (up to 2 times the previous generation tire's treadwear on gravel roads). The compound is molded into an aggressive, computer optimized, high-void all-terrain pattern with interlocking tread blocks, innovative siping and multiple loose object ejection features to combine off-road durability and traction with on-road handling and acceptable noise.

Upper shoulder Sidewall Armor features a tougher sidewall rubber compound that's twice as thick as its predecessor and a Serrated Shoulder Design that delivers additional traction by providing the clawing action necessary to develop traction and steering control in deep dirt, sand or on rock during "aired down" off-road driving.

The tire's internal structure includes twin steel belts reinforced with spirally wrapped nylon on top of BFGoodrich's TriGard, 3-ply polyester cord sidewall ply construction (2 plies for Load Range C tires) for strength and durability.

Single strand beads (a single strand of bead wire is continuously wrapped multiple times until the desired strength is provided) enhance the tire's fit to the wheel to improve uniformity and ride quality.

NOTE: BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 tires meet the industry's severe snow service requirements and are branded with the mountain/snowflake symbol.

 

[Dr. Hunter]

I've got studded Nokian hakkas made in the stock tire size on my gen 1 and will be moving them to my gen 2 when it arrives those are some serious winter tires and I live in Edmonton Canada so we get some serious winters.

 

[Frypie]

Look at the autosock. We have a trucking company based in Ohio and run across the Rockies all the time. We switched from chains to autosock over the last couple of years. They work just as good as chains if not better and the drivers really like them. They are much easier to put on the tire. I have never had the need to chain up a Raptor so I didn't know there was an issue with chains. If it is only a clearance issue than the socks would work.

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The autosock is also a lot easier to store than a set of chains.

P.S. I am not an autosock dealer.

 

[Toadster]

Look at the autosock. We have a trucking company based in Ohio and run across the Rockies all the time. We switched from chains to autosock over the last couple of years. They work just as good as chains if not better and the drivers really like them. They are much easier to put on the tire. I have never had the need to chain up a Raptor so I didn't know there was an issue with chains. If it is only a clearance issue than the socks would work.

---------- Post added at 09:43 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:29 AM ----------

The autosock is also a lot easier to store than a set of chains.

P.S. I am not an autosock dealer.

so weird

this is the OEM size: $199
Storefront Commerce Item Detail | AL69 | AL69 | AL69

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYjIDvSdzHQ&feature=player_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIN5zYcpq9A

 

[Jimbo]

Studded DuraTracs!

 

[Wilson]

just push the get out of snow button jen2

 

[Nv Guy]

Usually they are so busy at the check point dealing with the morons that have either chained up the real axle of a FWD car or just don't have chains- if you look legit- you get waved on thru.
With my Gen I I didn't even have to stop, they waved me thru before I even got to the stopping point.

 

[Raptor PLS]

Usually they are so busy at the check point dealing with the morons that have either chained up the real axle of a FWD car or just don't have chains- if you look legit- you get waved on thru.
With my Gen I I didn't even have to stop, they waved me thru before I even got to the stopping point.

^what he said, so true!

I'm driving an AWD Highlander but you can't tell a difference between AWD and FWD unless you see the badge on back. On Jan 2 they waved me right through, no questions. Yesterday, he at least asked if I was AWD, then waved me through. A Gen1 Raptor was in front of me, no questions asked.