Pathfinder I
- 5,307
- First Name
- Sean
- Last Name
- Pickton
- Member #
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30373
- Ham/GMRS Callsign
- N6SRP (GMRS WROQ518)
After buying a new 4Runner last year, I fell down a deep, deep rabbit hole in researching tires. I put about 20k highway miles a year on my vehicle as it is a daily driver. I have a long commute. I try to spend two weekends a month in the dirt. I wanted a tire that was capable off-road, reasonable with mileage and one which was comfortable on the pavement. I think that many struggle with this trade off. I settled on a set of C-rated BFG KO2s. I have about 18k miles on them and really think that they are a great tire.
As I gained confidence off-roading, I found myself on more technical terrain. I also have found myself spending more time traveling solo. I began to worry about the durability of the C-rated sidewalls and wanted a stickier tire for some of the obstacles I was traveling over. I purchased a slightly used set of BFG KM3s and their own set of wheels. I really don’t like the KM3s on the highway, but they are truly phenomenal off-road. I’ve done a handful of upgrades on my T4R and believe that this one has had the highest bang-for-for-the-buck. I wish that I’d done it sooner.
I leave the KO2s on for daily driving. Prior to a weekend trip I swap the wheels and in less than 30 minutes I am ready to go with the KM3s. The other benefit to this approach is that my tires get frequently rotated.
As I gained confidence off-roading, I found myself on more technical terrain. I also have found myself spending more time traveling solo. I began to worry about the durability of the C-rated sidewalls and wanted a stickier tire for some of the obstacles I was traveling over. I purchased a slightly used set of BFG KM3s and their own set of wheels. I really don’t like the KM3s on the highway, but they are truly phenomenal off-road. I’ve done a handful of upgrades on my T4R and believe that this one has had the highest bang-for-for-the-buck. I wish that I’d done it sooner.
I leave the KO2s on for daily driving. Prior to a weekend trip I swap the wheels and in less than 30 minutes I am ready to go with the KM3s. The other benefit to this approach is that my tires get frequently rotated.
