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Hi folks, my name is Bill and I’m a proud owner of a 2024 Tacoma TRD Off-road Premium (Black). My build date was 12/2023. I took delivery of my truck on 2/16/24.

I’ll be posting updates of mods on this thread.

Here are a few mods so far -

Tires: 285/70/R17 BFG KO3 Load range: C
(Thanks to the guys @Discount Tire)
  • The new KO3s are fantastic. The truck feels much more planted over the stock tires.
  • Steering - IMO the steering was too light with the stock tires. Personal preference but the steering feels much more assertive and positive with the KO3s + increased tire size/weight.
  • Road noise - The increase in road noise is negligible.
  • Ride quality - I was expecting the ride quality to suffer with bigger/heavier tires, but I actually observed the opposite. The ride quality is improved perhaps because of the higher silica content in the KO3s.
  • No rubbing.
A couple differences to note (KO2 vs KO3)
  • KO3s are ~6 lbs heavier than KO2s in the same Load Range C (56 lbs vs 50.33 lbs)
  • KO3s should have improved wet road performance due to new sipe pattern/depth (In theory)
  • KO3s should have improved cold weather performance (likely due to more silica content so they remain pliable in cold temps) (In theory)
AFAIK, only (2) sizes are available for KO3s (285/70/R17 Load Range C and 275/65/R20 Load Range E) More tire sizes are expected in Spring/Summer 2024.


Wheels: Method 703 17x8.5 35mm offset
  • With 35mm offset, I measured 1/2” of poke (See photos).

Tint: 30% All around (FormulaOne Stratos) | 90% front windshield (Llumar Air clear)

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- Taco Bill

BLACK 2024 TRD Off-Road Premium (BFG KO3 285:70:R17, Method 703 17x8.5 35mm offset, Tint) 6.jpeg


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BLACK 2024 TRD Off-Road Premium (BFG KO3 285:70:R17, Method 703 17x8.5 35mm offset, Tint) 5.jpeg


BLACK 2024 TRD Off-Road Premium (BFG KO3 285:70:R17, Method 703 17x8.5 35mm offset, Tint) 4.jpeg


BLACK 2024 TRD Off-Road Premium (BFG KO3 285:70:R17, Method 703 17x8.5 35mm offset, Tint) 3.jpeg


BLACK 2024 TRD Off-Road Premium (BFG KO3 285:70:R17, Method 703 17x8.5 35mm offset, Tint) 2.jpeg
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I’m going with those tires now
They are fantastic (so far). OutdoorAuto's video helped inform my decision.

A couple differences to note (KO2 vs KO3)
  • KO3s are ~6 lbs heavier than KO2s in the same Load Range C (56 lbs vs 50.33 lbs)
  • KO3s should have improved wet road performance due to new sipe pattern/depth (In theory)
  • KO3s should have improved cold weather performance (likely due to more silica content so they remain pliable in cold temps) (In theory)
I'll report back with my findings after I've had more time with them.

AFAIK, only (2) sizes are available for KO3s (285/70/R17 Load Range C and 275/65/R20 Load Range E) More tire sizes are expected in Spring/Summer 2024.
 
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That is almost exactly how my truck will look when they show up. My wheels are a bit different, but black, and I'll be using Duratrac -RT tires since I work for Goodyear and they'll swap the BFGs for free.
 

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Looks great! Have you tried it full suspension flex yet to see if you have issues with the fenders?
 

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Nicely done, looks awesome. It's good to see these build threads to keep the hope alive lol
 

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Awesome! I’m on the fence between this exact wheel/tire set up or KO3s with Bronze Method 318 (40mm offset though) for my Bronze Oxide TRD off road coming in a couple weeks. 703s don’t look as good in Bronze but they look great in black!
 
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Those KO3s look a lot bigger than the KO2s I’ve seen in the same size. Maybe BFGs reputation of being smaller than advertised is now over with the new generation. Or maybe it’s a camera thing I don’t know but I think that size looks perfect. No desire to want to go 34s now.
 
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Looks great! Have you tried it full suspension flex yet to see if you have issues with the fenders?
I haven’t tested with the suspension fully compressed yet.

Icon performed a full cycle test with a similar setup (but with 25mm offset) and the tire/wheel combo cleared the fenders in this lab setting.
 
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dang +35 offset and the tires are out that far?
Yeah I think the stock TRD OR wheels have a +55mm offset.

The 1/2” poke from the KO3s on 35mm offset is really just the tire shoulder -> sidewall. The main tread is flush with the fender.
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