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Originally Posted by B350
Fellow Vanners,
My BFG KO2s are nearing the end. Unfortunately, I cannot replace them as they are not available here in Colombia in a load range E in the size I need, 285/75/16. So, I’ve narrowed it down to 4 tires I can get here.
My van, like a lot of your vans, is heavy. I will be driving from Colombia to Argentina and want a tire with decent road manners and good offroad performance and longevity in rocks, mud, sand. Even better than the KO2s I currently have. I also want a tire that doesn’t throw rocks. Sounds funny but the BFG KO2s didn’t pick up and throw rocks at the body unlike a previous set of Michellin ATs which peppered the wheel wells.
Anyway, your feedback and personal experiences with any of these 4 tires please. All are load range E rated for 3750 lbs.
Hankook RT03 Dynapro M/T (59lbs)
Nitto Trail Grappler M/T (70lbs)
Yokohama G003 Geolander M/T (60lbs)
Toyo Open Country M/T (67lbs)
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I had Ridge Grapplers installed on my van a couple months ago, I couldn't be happier with them.
These Nittos are great in the sand, you start getting a really big foot print at about 30 psi, and are really good in the rocks too, I haven't had them in the mud yet but I'm expecting the same. The one thing that really stands out with these tires is the lack of road noise. I was up in the mountains this weekend driving steep winding paved roads, the tires handled great but it was also the first time I've heard any tire noise and only when I was driving deep into a corner fast, amazingly quiet tire.