Tire Help

[BlackPrepper75]

2o2o Limited Max. i ordered the Bilstein 5100. I want to do the max lift with the adjustable shocks, can anyone help with the best tire sizes. I'm looking at the Kumho Road Venture AT52.
275/60R20 of 285/60R22 Has anyone done this setup or something close. Moderate camping with vehicle some fire roads, 80% on road 20% off.

 

[Mack444]

I have had BFG KO2s on 2 capable off-roaders that only saw real conditions a few times a year; 1992 Bronco and 2002 Excursion. The Excursion also towed some and did many highway miles. The Bronco towed only a couple times and few highway miles. The tires allowed both vehicles to be capable when it needed to be and were so comfortable with very little noise around town and at highway speeds.
My Timberline has had KO3s now for only a few months, but they have done gravel, sand, mud, and highway all very well.
Maybe you are already set on the Kumhos, so not much to say about that aspect. Personally, I would never run larger than 18” wheel with this much weight going off-road with shared on-road duties because of how versatile that sidewall becomes on an F load ply stiffness. I would also always opt for the wider options for how much I see loose terrain (sand and loose gravel).
Good luck with all the opinions that come in and let us know which route works out for you

 

[BigOleFordFan]

Based on the current online prices, the kumho's appear to be a mid-tier, mid-duty tire, whereas the BFG KO2's & 3's seem to be an upper-tier, heavier-duty tire, so I would suggest you go to a tire shop & compare them in person, and ask around at a few tire shops for opinions....

Personally, if I were to do any off-roading at all, I would prefer the higher-end tires with taller & heavier sidewalls, but I don't, so I will stick with Michelin Defender's or Pirelli's for my 99% highway/city driving

I don't know anything about the lift kits (other than what I have read on here), so I will refrain from commenting on that part, & let others chime in accordingly....

 

[S Mathieson]

I have Michelin cross climates on my expedition and my navigator. By far the best tire out there for ride and quietness.