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[El Jason]

Anybody have thoughts on the D load range ko3's (265/70r/16)? Read through shangobango's thread from a few years ago and was all set on coopers until I found out they don't make a 10 ply tire in that size anymore. These will be going on a 3rd gen tacoma, I had ko2's on my silverado and loved them for the first ~25k miles then they went downhill fast, so I'm a bit wary of them but the ko3's supposedly last longer

@Potsie was not a fan.

 

[Perlodid]

@Potsie was not a fan.

Oh wow I missed his post earlier in the thread about them. That is not ideal, to say the least

 

[MTLabrador]

Anybody have thoughts on the D load range ko3's (265/70r/16)? Read through shangobango's thread from a few years ago and was all set on coopers until I found out they don't make a 10 ply tire in that size anymore (or so I was told). These will be going on a 3rd gen tacoma, I had ko2's on my silverado and loved them for the first ~25k miles then they went downhill fast, so I'm a bit wary of them but the ko3's supposedly last longer

Could always go 265/75/16 which would probably open up the tire options quite a bit.

 

[mtmuley]

Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx LT265/75R16 https://share.google/Qf5JTXUoijVRXVBq2
mtmuley

 

[Potsie]

Anybody have thoughts on the D load range ko3's (265/70r/16)? Read through shangobango's thread from a few years ago and was all set on coopers until I found out they don't make a 10 ply tire in that size anymore (or so I was told). These will be going on a 3rd gen tacoma, I had ko2's on my silverado and loved them for the first ~25k miles then they went downhill fast, so I'm a bit wary of them but the ko3's supposedly last longer

I had much better life out of the KO2. My last set (KO3) had this happen to 2 of them.





Both just let go on the interstate. I know it’s a small sample size, just me, but I’ll never buy BFG again.

 

[mtmuley]

I had much better life out of the KO2. My last set (KO3) had this happen to 2 of them.

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Both just let go on the interstate. I know it’s a small sample size, just me, but I’ll never buy BFG again.

Ouch. I haven't used a BFG tire since the original Mud Terrain was discontinued. Schwab had a great tire in the TXR. Discontinued. Off to ST Maxx I went. mtmuley

 

[mtmuley]

BFGoodrich Mud Terrain T/A KM3 Tire Size 31/10.5R15 | Pep Boys https://share.google/2lZa8weTXtAfypi9m
Wow. Maybe still available. mtmuley

 

[MTLabrador]

BFGoodrich Mud Terrain T/A KM3 Tire Size 31/10.5R15 | Pep Boys https://share.google/2lZa8weTXtAfypi9m
Wow. Maybe still available. mtmuley

I’ve always kind of wanted to try these.

 

[mtmuley]

I’ve always kind of wanted to try these.

I had a 1971 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 I used them on. Never should have sold that truck. 350, 4 speed, 205 case and Detroit locker. Those tires and that truck would go anywhere it would fit. Miss it. mtmuley

 

[WildWill]

I had a 1971 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 I used them on. Never should have sold that truck. 350, 4 speed, 205 case and Detroit locker. Those tires and that truck would go anywhere it would fit. Miss it. mtmuley

Had them in 33×11.5 on my 94 full size bronco with a 351 Windsor in the mid 2000s. That thing would go anywhere at like 8mpg.

 

[hank4elk]

My mech buddy drove my Tacoma to his shop and will get alignment done and brakes checked fully. New aftermarket headlamps.
Tune if needed, but it just hums along.
3 years now on Cooper sst maxx pros...lots of tread left and an excellent dirt road tire. Noisy on hwy, but I'm 16 mile from pavement.

We'll switch out with the F-150 when done and it will get the interior short solved....finally.
Any thing else checked out completely, brakes, tune, etc...but it runs fine.
Those Cooper st maxx tires have 3+ years and wearing like a dream. Quiet compared to the Maxx pros.

Happy camper with 2 old trucks!

 

[El Jason]

Replaced my worn out topper window screens today.



Weighing the pros and cons of replacing my factory leaf springs with an upgrade.

 

[MTLabrador]

Replaced my worn out topper window screens today.

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Weighing the pros and cons of replacing my factory leaf springs with an upgrade.

Do it. I’ve been very happy with the RAS, but new leaf springs are the way to go for sure with a long travel suspension.

 

[El Jason]

Do it. I’ve been very happy with the RAS, but new leaf springs are the way to go for sure with a long travel suspension.

I’m close to pulling the trigger. $1600 for a leaf pack and u bolt flip with upgraded bump stops.

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[hank4elk]

Went and traded the Ford for the Tacoma @ my shop.
222,770 on it,2001 F150 offroad. Tune,oil, lube ,,,the usual plus get the windows working( I hate elec everything) and a new winch installed on the bumper. Alignment.

Tacoma got a do over. 333,660 1998
Tie rod ends, rack & pinion gears, tires. New front brakes, rotors, pads. Alignment, tune ,lube ,oil.
New tires. The Cooper sst maxx pros are not meant for hwy driving and the alignment did not help. Very uneven wear.
Milestar Patagonia AT's. Never heard of them. US made and look good...lol
Drives like new. Tight precise steering and good grip.
The engine just humms along, passing semi's @ 80+...original.

Hope the NM dirt/gravel roads don't eat the nice new tires. They feel good,for new.....
Happy Hank.

Amador texted the winch is in and being wired...where and how much did I find? The Zon and $800w/tx. 10k Warne w/remotes.
Perfect for smaller trucks and dragging trees.
He's going to stick one in momma's Jeep now.