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Old Jun 13, 2023 | 06:41 AM
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The new KO3 has shown up on TireRack with limited sizes, I imagine more will come with time.

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/bfgoo...errain-t-a-ko3
 
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Old Jun 14, 2023 | 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by mdgs
The new KO3 has shown up on TireRack with limited sizes, I imagine more will come with time.

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/bfgoo...errain-t-a-ko3
It looks like it is only in one size as OE for the new Bronco -
  • Tire Size - LT275/65R20
This doesn't fit on standard 20". It does look a little better than the K02. I was going to go with the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss in 275/55/20. Does anyone have any experience with the MT as far as highway driving?
 
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Old Jun 26, 2023 | 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Bukmar
It looks really close. Are you still operating with no rub at any height? Have you had off road?
I must be missing something: why doesn't JLR sell a Defender trim with 18" rims and a bigger wheel arch, so folks don't have to do aftermarket adjustments to their new $85K SUV? What's the downside I'm missing to JLR outfitting a Defender with a beefy tire, spacious wheel arch, and correct rim size, to provide the strength and durability you're trying to achieve with aftermarket changes? The bigger tires look awesome, and I'd certainly think Defender is more durable with thicker tires, but I don't get why - given it does seem better - JLR just doesn't offer a trim level that way?
 
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Old Jun 26, 2023 | 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by curb-optional
I must be missing something: why doesn't JLR sell a Defender trim with 18" rims and a bigger wheel arch, so folks don't have to do aftermarket adjustments to their new $85K SUV? What's the downside I'm missing to JLR outfitting a Defender with a beefy tire, spacious wheel arch, and correct rim size, to provide the strength and durability you're trying to achieve with aftermarket changes? The bigger tires look awesome, and I'd certainly think Defender is more durable with thicker tires, but I don't get why - given it does seem better - JLR just doesn't offer a trim level that way?
My guesses:
The market does not support the costs of qualifying this configuration
Big tires is more a thing in the US market - globally, especially in the UK, folks go green laning through mud and obstacles, but not rock crawling in Moab
 
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Old Jul 5, 2023 | 05:34 AM
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P300 defender comes with 18” wheel as standard and you can get extended wheel arches from the factory. I have both.

 
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Old Jul 19, 2023 | 02:31 PM
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Fallen Wildpeak r/t 275/65/18. Land Rover’s ‘off road tires’ are pretty weak. Came back from a hike.. dead flat. Only 1k on them.. I admit the road up to hike had some nasty looking rocks on it . Pricy but worth it.




 
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Old Jul 19, 2023 | 02:44 PM
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Swapped the rear calipers and installed a set of LT265/70/18 Nitto Ridge Grapplers. Minor rubbing at full lock in access height but I’ve heard from others on here that a few thousand miles will wear the tires to the point of no rubbing at all. No issues in normal height. Excited to get these off road once temps start to cool off



 
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Old Jul 19, 2023 | 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by HappyRabbit
Fallen Wildpeak r/t 275/65/18. Land Rover’s ‘off road tires’ are pretty weak. Came back from a hike.. dead flat. Only 1k on them.. I admit the road up to hike had some nasty looking rocks on it . Pricy but worth it.




I'm curious if you are on coils or airbag. I have the 18" steel wheels which I will keep, but will upgrade the tires at some point, especially before winter, as I'm on coils I want to get the right size with no rubbing.
live had the Falken Wildpeaks before on a Jeep Gladiator and Grand Cherokee and I was very happy with them.
 
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Old Jul 19, 2023 | 04:07 PM
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Air Bags. 55lbs each. These tires are Serious Rubber !
 

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Old Jul 21, 2023 | 09:19 PM
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BFGoodrich All Terrain KO2 275/60/20. Upgraded before I go off road so I don’t have issues or at least less likely to have issues.

Anyone tried this size with wheel spacers?



 
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