TJEli
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Hey Guys,
Let me say a couple things first...… Few things on my vehicles are as important to me as tires. I am willing to pay almost anything to get the tire that I feel fits my needs the best. I have extensive time with ALL of the major tire manufacturers. IMO, there is no better "all around" tire for a Jeep than the KO2. They are quiet (almost silent), balance good, handle good, excellent in the snow and rain, hold their own offroad and they are light. The disadvantages for me are that they run small, are not the best in mud or DEEP snow and are not offered in anything larger than a 37. Looks are subjective but they don't look "super" aggressive.
The KO2s measured out to 35.25" on an 8.5" wide wheel sitting on my jeep at 26 PSI. I wanted to try a larger tire. After reading about them for 6 months I decided to drink the Kool Aid and order a set of 38" Patagonias based only on other opinions. (I never do that). I got them from Northridge 4x4 and paid their full retail price for them. They were great to work with and shipped them quickly. Different people have different tolerances for how a tire balances and feels on the road. These two things are very important to me and honestly had me nervous.
Here is my initial review... I have only had them on for 2 days and I will update as they get worn in.
The worst tire of the 5 only took 6 ounces to balance.
They roll just as smooth as my KO2s did.
They seem to handle just as good as my KO2s did.
They are just slightly louder than my KO2s. (which is amazing to me)
They are better in the snow than my KO2s. (also amazing.... but they are brand new)
They are about 15 lbs heavier than the KO2s.
Mounted on an 8.5" wheel on the jeep at 25PSI they measure right at 37".
Coming from a guy that is extremely picky about tires what I can say right now is "so far so good". Acceleration and braking were both effected but not near as much as I though they would be. Credit to the JL here. Take all of this for what its worth..... just another opinion. YMMV and I reserve the right to change my opinion down the road.
Here are some pics. In the side by side pic with the KO2 they are both mounted on my 8.5' wide wheels.
-Eli
Let me say a couple things first...… Few things on my vehicles are as important to me as tires. I am willing to pay almost anything to get the tire that I feel fits my needs the best. I have extensive time with ALL of the major tire manufacturers. IMO, there is no better "all around" tire for a Jeep than the KO2. They are quiet (almost silent), balance good, handle good, excellent in the snow and rain, hold their own offroad and they are light. The disadvantages for me are that they run small, are not the best in mud or DEEP snow and are not offered in anything larger than a 37. Looks are subjective but they don't look "super" aggressive.
The KO2s measured out to 35.25" on an 8.5" wide wheel sitting on my jeep at 26 PSI. I wanted to try a larger tire. After reading about them for 6 months I decided to drink the Kool Aid and order a set of 38" Patagonias based only on other opinions. (I never do that). I got them from Northridge 4x4 and paid their full retail price for them. They were great to work with and shipped them quickly. Different people have different tolerances for how a tire balances and feels on the road. These two things are very important to me and honestly had me nervous.
Here is my initial review... I have only had them on for 2 days and I will update as they get worn in.
The worst tire of the 5 only took 6 ounces to balance.
They roll just as smooth as my KO2s did.
They seem to handle just as good as my KO2s did.
They are just slightly louder than my KO2s. (which is amazing to me)
They are better in the snow than my KO2s. (also amazing.... but they are brand new)
They are about 15 lbs heavier than the KO2s.
Mounted on an 8.5" wheel on the jeep at 25PSI they measure right at 37".
Coming from a guy that is extremely picky about tires what I can say right now is "so far so good". Acceleration and braking were both effected but not near as much as I though they would be. Credit to the JL here. Take all of this for what its worth..... just another opinion. YMMV and I reserve the right to change my opinion down the road.
Here are some pics. In the side by side pic with the KO2 they are both mounted on my 8.5' wide wheels.
-Eli
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