275/70r17 BFGoodrich TA KO2 on Stock 2014 Rubicon
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275/70r17 BFGoodrich TA KO2 on Stock 2014 Rubicon
Hey guys! I'm going to be moving to the Pacific Northwest in about a month, so I opted to replace my stock Rubicon mud tires with a set of tires that are better suited for rainy, cold weather. From what I understand, these tires have only been out for a few weeks now (and in limited sizes), so I wanted to show you guys what the 275/70r17 look like on a stock (suspension/wheel wise) 2014 JKUR in Granite Crystal. Enjoy! 
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Thanks! 
It was a toss up between a set of 265/70r17 GY Duratracs or these 275/70r17 BFG TA/KO2's. Decided to go with these so I can give them a go before I decide on which 35's to go with after the lift in a year or so. 
It was a toss up between a set of 265/70r17 GY Duratracs or these 275/70r17 BFG TA/KO2's. Decided to go with these so I can give them a go before I decide on which 35's to go with after the lift in a year or so.
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Yeah, with the first snow flurries of the year were falling here today, it made me miss my DuraTracs. I have KMs on my jk now and MTRs in my garage so no good options for the winter...
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I've never lived where it snows - never lived anywhere other than south TX, so this will all be new to me. From what I understand, winters in Seattle are pretty mild... but I wanted to make sure I was on a set of shoes that were spec'd for winter driving before I found out how bad it might suck to be on the stock mudders.
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Your biggest road surface problem in Western Washington will be rain. The KO2 should be a real good tire in rain. My Rubicon tires are pretty worthless in rain compared to a tire with sipes. In fact, I'm looking forward to some KO2s myself.
When it snows, you should do pretty good with the KO2. The biggest problem will be other drivers. It doesn't snow enough for the locals to become good snow drivers. The snow is mostly wet sloppy snot, not like driving in real snow country where the snow is cold and dry.
You are on on the right track with 275s. In fact, an even narrower tire would be good. Wide tires are not your friend in the snow.
Personally I don't like to drive in snow with the front axle engaged unless I can't make forward progress without it. To me, it steers and handles better in RWD. Others like the front axle engaged. I recommend finding some open space and try it both ways.
While you're at it, teach yourself to steer with the gas pedal if you haven't already
I guess it sounds funny for a guy from Western Washington to talk like an expert about snow, but I spent 20 years driving white roads in Western Canada. Never did own a 4WD drive up there, though. Just RWD and 4 good snow tires.
When it snows, you should do pretty good with the KO2. The biggest problem will be other drivers. It doesn't snow enough for the locals to become good snow drivers. The snow is mostly wet sloppy snot, not like driving in real snow country where the snow is cold and dry.
You are on on the right track with 275s. In fact, an even narrower tire would be good. Wide tires are not your friend in the snow.
Personally I don't like to drive in snow with the front axle engaged unless I can't make forward progress without it. To me, it steers and handles better in RWD. Others like the front axle engaged. I recommend finding some open space and try it both ways.
While you're at it, teach yourself to steer with the gas pedal if you haven't already
I guess it sounds funny for a guy from Western Washington to talk like an expert about snow, but I spent 20 years driving white roads in Western Canada. Never did own a 4WD drive up there, though. Just RWD and 4 good snow tires.
