TRD Sport with 285/70/18 BF Goodrich KO3 Tires 🤘🏽

CheesyTaco · Oct 28, 2024

Discount Tires put them on today. No issues with rubbing. I’m not noticing much of any difference in sound compared to the stock. Sounds the same. The ride feels improved after an afternoon of driving around and I definitely feel more planted. It’s rainy season here and the stocks were god awful. First thing I took notice of this afternoon was that stark difference.

Anyway, other than a leveling kit which is on the way, I don’t think I’m going to do much else.

2024 Tacoma TRD Sport with 285/70/18 BF Goodrich KO3 Tires 🤘🏽 IMG_0427

CEtaco · Oct 29, 2024

Nice truck! Here is what it will look like with the leveling kit. The second pic is with 1.5" wheel spacers. I can't find any wheels with the correct offset I like. I am thinking about raising it one more inch. I'm not sure yet.

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tacorancher · Oct 31, 2024

I am super confused as others are reporting Rob on these tires. Are you getting any rub?

CheesyTaco · Oct 31, 2024

tacorancher said:
I am super confused as others are reporting Rob on these tires. Are you getting any rub?

Zero rub. No issues at all. I don’t get it either. Watched a YouTube video of another sport owner who got the same tires and is having slight rub. Another like me has zero rub… strange.

Lets_Taco_Bout_It · Oct 31, 2024

I was also experiencing slight rub at full turn while in reverse, and slight rub at 80% turn going forward on a slope. Switched to 275's and all good now.

Lando · Oct 31, 2024

Stop. Making. Me Jealous.

adgcpr · Oct 31, 2024

Lets_Taco_Bout_It said:
I was also experiencing slight rub at full turn while in reverse, and slight rub at 80% turn going forward on a slope. Switched to 275's and all good now.

I'm new here...getting my 4 by 4 sport within 2-3 weeks once it arrives at the dealer...I take it 275s are the biggest tire size I can put on and offroad without rub then?

Lets_Taco_Bout_It · Oct 31, 2024

adgcpr said:
I'm new here...getting my 4 by 4 sport within 2-3 weeks once it arrives at the dealer...I take it 275s are the biggest tire size I can put on and offroad without rub then?

In MY experience.....yes. But it seems like there is some inconsistencies with peoples experiences. For myself, I was looking for more than zero rub. Effected MPG, road noise, and turbo strain all played a role as to why I downsized to 275's.

tacorancher · Oct 31, 2024

Lets_Taco_Bout_It said:
In MY experience.....yes. But it seems like there is some inconsistencies with peoples experiences. For myself, I was looking for more than zero rub. Effected MPG, road noise, and turbo strain all played a role as to why I downsized to 275's.

Got pics of the 275s?

Lets_Taco_Bout_It · Oct 31, 2024

tacorancher said:
Got pics of the 275s?

Yessir!

Updated my original post with some new notes, but here's the pics of the 275. Really pleased with them.

2024 Tacoma TRD Sport with 285/70/18 BF Goodrich KO3 Tires 🤘🏽 Image20241031080941

tacorancher · Oct 31, 2024

Lets_Taco_Bout_It said:
Yessir!

Updated my original post with some new notes, but here's the pics of the 275. Really pleased with them.

Looking sharp. Better mileage?

Lets_Taco_Bout_It · Oct 31, 2024

tacorancher said:
Looking sharp. Better mileage?

10000%. The ride is much smoother and I'm noticing the turbo isn't working so hard to drive the truck forward.

tacorancher · Oct 31, 2024

Lets_Taco_Bout_It said:
10000%. The ride is much smoother and I'm noticing the turbo isn't working so hard to drive the truck forward.

Makes sense as you shed 5 pounds of rotational mass per tire and also lowered your torque diameter.

Lets_Taco_Bout_It · Oct 31, 2024

tacorancher said:
Makes sense as you shed 5 pounds of rotational mass per tire and also lowered your torque diameter.

Let me know what you end up doing! I'm curious of others' experiences.

tacorancher · Oct 31, 2024

Lets_Taco_Bout_It said:
Let me know what you end up doing! I'm curious of others' experiences.

On the fence between Nokian Outpost nAT 275/70/18 and 295/70/18 — they weigh 54 and 58.4 pounds, respectively. The 295s weigh less than your KO3s so they might be fine for drivability, but they will probably rub… is the “rub”

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