BFG KO2 tires on JL Rubicon have C or D load rating?

[BillyHW]

I've tried to zoom in on the pics but can't read the tire markings.

Can our mole inside FCA get a closeup of the tire markings?

I want to know if BFG created these KO2s for the Rubicon in C or D load rating.

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[Jabs]

I've tried to zoom in on the pics but can't read the tire markings.

Can our mole inside FCA get a closeup of the tire markings?

I want to know if BFG created these KO2s for the Rubicon in C or D load rating.

Hope this helps! Looks like C Rating

Does anyone know if this is the same pattern as the JK. Would be cool to pick out my aftermarket rims and tire combo now.

 

[BillyHW]

Hope this helps! Looks like C Rating

Does anyone know if this is the same pattern as the JK. Would be cool to pick out my aftermarket rims and tire combo now.

Wow, ask and you shall receive. Awesome.

Says Load Range C. So these are custom made for Jeep as this size in only available currently in Load Range E from BFGoodrich.

The new tire isn't up on their website yet, but hopefully it will become available in aftermarket as well.

 

[BillyHW]

Hope this helps! Looks like C Rating

Does anyone know if this is the same pattern as the JK. Would be cool to pick out my aftermarket rims and tire combo now.

What the heck is that thing on the hub?

 

[Jabs]

Wow, ask and you shall receive. Awesome.

Says Load Range C. So these are custom made for Jeep as this size in only available currently in Load Range E from BFGoodrich.

The new tire isn't up on their website yet, but hopefully it will become available in aftermarket as well.

So what exactly does Load Range C, D, E mean?

Does this also mean JK rims and tires won't fit the JL?

 

[AZCrawl]

So what exactly does Load Range C, D, E mean?

Does this also mean JK rims and tires won't fit the JL?

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tire...66414&ef_id=WbDf-AAAAWvOMYek:20171106212722:s

 

[theplankeye]

What the heck is that thing on the hub?

It is the rear view camera on the spare.

 

[AZCrawl]

It is the rear view camera on the spare.

Duh! I thought it was on the ground. LOL!

 

[theplankeye]

Yeah, I was scratching my head too!

 

[BillyHW]

So what exactly does Load Range C, D, E mean?

Does this also mean JK rims and tires won't fit the JL?

Load Range E tires are built stronger than D or C. This means they can hold higher pressures and thus carry heavier loads. They are fine for heavier pickup trucks, but will give harsher ride on lighter vehicles like the Jeep. So the fact that BFG is going to be making the KO2s in the Rubicon stock tire size at load range C is a good thing.

Whether JK rims and tires will fit on the JL will depend on the bolt pattern and backspacing...which I think might be the same, not sure though.

 

[BillyHW]

Another thing to point out, most of the released Rubicon pics show BFG KO2s instead of the BFG KMs that are standard on the JK Rubicon.

Does this mean there will be an option for All-Terrains vs Mud-Terrains? I hope so.

The fact that BFG went to the trouble to make a Load Range C KO2 for these mules seems to indicate that this is the case. As I mentioned, this tire size is currently only available in Load Range E from BFG in the aftermarket.

 

[AZCrawl]

Load Range E tires are built stronger than D or C. This means they can hold higher pressures and thus carry heavier loads. They are fine for heavier pickup trucks, but will give harsher ride on lighter vehicles like the Jeep. So the fact that BFG is going to be making the KO2s in the Rubicon stock tire size at load range C is a good thing.

Whether JK rims and tires will fit on the JL will depend on the bolt pattern and backspacing...which I think might be the same, not sure though.

At least on the Rubicon JL models, the wheels and tires will most likely not fit the same because of the wide axles on the JL.

 

[Billy]

At least on the Rubicon JL models, the wheels and tires will most likely not fit the same because of the wide axles on the JL.

I respectfully disagree. I think the longer axles accommodate wheels with the same backspacing, and the wider fender flares give coverage. Hopefully the center line of the wheel stays over the center line of the front hub, and rear axle flange. (Keeping them both strong)

 

[The Great Grape Ape]

Bolt pattern is the same on JK and JL.

C rating should be adequate for the JL’s payload and tow rating, but that’s not all.

The other advantage of LT and higher rated tyres is the extra layers of steel, kevlar, rubber vs standard passenger models, and should help tyre strength when under-inflated for off-road and snow traction. The drawback is that they are heavier due to the extra material.

 

[AZCrawl]

I respectfully disagree. I think the longer axles accommodate wheels with the same backspacing, and the wider fender flares give coverage. Hopefully the center line of the wheel stays over the center line of the front hub, and rear axle flange. (Keeping them both strong)

You could be right, especially if spacers are removed.

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