KO2 tire life, pics

[2018blackscrew]

2018 supercrew with 27k miles bought in October 2017. I've started getting a lot more road noise from my tires and just wanted some opinions on whether my ko2s are ready to replace or if they still have a bit to go. They have seen a fair amount of gravel, dirt roads, etc from a lot of hunting trips. Image 300 is rear, other is front. I have rotated them every 8k. Thanks!

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[taco-13]

At 15,000 miles my ko2s starting making alot of noise. At 75-80mph they would cause the turn signal lever to vibrate and make a weird high pitch noise. At 38,000 miles my tires looked about what yours look like in the pic. If I remember right they were 6/32nds all around. I just purchased new ko2s. They are so quiet now. No vibrations or noise at any mph. They stop so much better and dont spin around every turn.

 

[goblues38]

At 15,000 miles my ko2s starting making alot of noise. At 75-80mph they would cause the turn signal lever to vibrate and make a weird high pitch noise. At 38,000 miles my tires looked about what yours look like in the pic.

OP was rotating every 8k. Where you doing that?

I think I would be pleased to have that much meat on the tires left at 38k miles. To me they look like they could go another 5k, if the noise was tolerable.

 

[dhmcfadin]

There are two different tread compounds for KO2’s.

One is called D/T (more dense tread compound- comes with 50k warranty- no snow rating)

The other is non-D/T (softer tread compound- no 50k warranty- does have snow rating)

Factory Raptor KO2’s are NON D/T. That’s why you are seeing increased wear and noise. The non D/T won’t last as long but is better off-road (supposedly)

 

[taco-13]

OP was rotating every 8k. Where you doing that?

I think I would be pleased to have that much meat on the tires left at 38k miles. To me they look like they could go another 5k, if the noise was tolerable.

I was rotating every 5k. I believe my tires could have gone atleast another 5k. I was just sick of the noise and the feel on the highway. I picked up the replacement tires from Costco. They are same same c load rating as what came on the truck.

 

[taco-13]

There are two different tread compounds for KO2’s.

One is called D/T (more dense tread compound- comes with 50k warranty- no snow rating)

The other is non-D/T (softer tread compound- no 50k warranty- does have snow rating)

Factory Raptor KO2’s are NON D/T. That’s why you are seeing increased wear and noise. The non D/T won’t last as long but is better off-road (supposedly)

Your correct. Info from the tires I got at Costco.

BFGoodrich's toughest All-Terrain tire. Ever.
Tire Benefits

• 20% Tougher Sidewalls: Featuring race-proven CoreGard™ Technology to take on the toughest road hazards with confidence. *
• Longer Treadlife to extend your adventure.**
• Aggressive All-Terrain traction to confidently get where you want to go.***
• 50,000 Mile Manufacturer's Treadwear Limited Warranty on select sizes.

Tire Features

• CoreGard Technology: 1) Split & bruise resistant sidewall rubber, derived from BFGoodrich's race proven Baja T/A®KR2 tire. 2) Increased rubber thickness, extending down the sidewall to protect more of the critical sidewall failure zone. 3) Advanced Deflection Design deflects protruding objects from snagging & splitting the sidewall.
• 1) Locking 3-D Sipes provide increased tread block stability, for more even wear over the long haul. 2) Advanced tire footprint shape results in more evenly distributed stress, for longer more uniform wear.
• 1) Serrated Shoulder Design provides increased mud, snow & rock traction, especially in aired-down driving situations. 2) Interlocking Tread Elements maximize traction and handling on- and off-road by stabilizing the tread center and providing biting edges for improved traction. 3) 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake Rated: Exceeds Rubber Manufacturer Association (RMA) Severe Snow Traction requirements.
• The following sizes offer a 50,000 Mile Manufacturer's Treadwear Limited Warranty but don't carry the 3 Peak Mountain Snowflake Rating. These KO2's carry the DT designation.MSPN 42353: LT267/75R16 123/120R MSPN 72596: LT285/75R16 126/123RMSPN 89442: LT285/70R17 121/118RMSPN 23104: LT275/70R18 125/122RMSPN 16152: LT275/65R20 126/123RMSPN 88846: LT285/65R20 127/124RNote: These same sizes are also available with the 3 Peak Mountain Snowflake Rating but without the 50,000 Mile Manufacturer's Treadwear Limited Warranty. These sizes do not carry the DT designation.

 

[goblues38]

There are two different tread compounds for KO2’s.

One is called D/T (more dense tread compound- comes with 50k warranty- no snow rating)

The other is non-D/T (softer tread compound- no 50k warranty- does have snow rating)

Factory Raptor KO2’s are NON D/T. That’s why you are seeing increased wear and noise. The non D/T won’t last as long but is better off-road (supposedly)

Thank you. I saw the 2 different load ratings for the same tire on tire rack, but never knew the details on why they were different.

 

[2018blackscrew]

Thank you all for the replies. I think I'll start shopping around. The noise annoys me more and more every day.

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[lawdog]

I've got 19K on mine, decent tread wear, but horrific wet traction.

 

[dhmcfadin]

Thank you all for the replies. I think I'll start shopping around. The noise annoys me more and more every day.

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The D/T tread lasts well over 50,000 miles and the wet performance is improved in my opinion. I would never buy the non d/t.