apip_colorado
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I am looking to replace the stock Hankooks on my 2020 Ranger before the snow comes here in Colorado. I was pretty unpleased with the Hankooks in the snow this past winter. I have convinced myself that I want to to a slightly taller and skinnier tire than the stock 265/65/17 in order to get slightly better snow performance and a little more clearance.
From what I have read https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/help-me-out-ko2-vs-duratrac-vs-in-255-75-17.9321/ and here https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/ordered-255-75r17-crazy.5080/ , it is my understanding that I can run a 255/75/17 with an otherwise stock Ranger, with no (or minimal/easily fixed) rubbing. I also understand that I can fit a spare tire of this size.
I spend a lot of time driving on the highway, but also quite a bit of time driving through snow, as well as on dirt/gravel/4x4-type roads. I want something that won't be totally out of place in any of these conditions.
Here are my considerations:
I currently lean the most toward the BGG KO2 in the 255/75/17, as it seems to check a lot of my boxes. Am I on the right track here? Does anyone have any cases they want to make for one of the different tires I am looking at, or for a slightly different size? (245/75/17 and 255/70/17 have also been sizes I have considered.)
Thanks in advance for the help!
From what I have read https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/help-me-out-ko2-vs-duratrac-vs-in-255-75-17.9321/ and here https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/ordered-255-75r17-crazy.5080/ , it is my understanding that I can run a 255/75/17 with an otherwise stock Ranger, with no (or minimal/easily fixed) rubbing. I also understand that I can fit a spare tire of this size.
I spend a lot of time driving on the highway, but also quite a bit of time driving through snow, as well as on dirt/gravel/4x4-type roads. I want something that won't be totally out of place in any of these conditions.
Here are my considerations:
- An AT tire with the Severe Snow Service Rating (aka 3 Peak Mountain Snowflake): Having run full winter tires, Severe Snow Service rated tired, and Mud & Snow rated tires in the past on other vehicles, this is the snow service rating/compromise I am happy to deal with. I am not looking for a dedicated winter tire, such as a Blizzak.
- I am not going to be adding a lift/level to the truck any time soon.
- Stock wheels.
- LT Tire. I think I have also convinced myself to go with an LT tire over a P-Metric. I know there will be a (hopefully only slight) MPG and weight penalty, but I think this is a tradeoff I'm willing to make to have the extra durability and confidence off road. Many of the 255/75/17 seem to be C-rated tires, which, to me, seems like a nice balance. Perhaps a little lighter and smoother-riding than the E's, but still a lot burlier and more durable than the P-metrics.
- Least hit to my MPG as much as reasonably possible (I know I will see some decrease here, but I would like to keep that as small as possible).
- This is my daily driver and likely will be for the next 5-10 years. I tend to put around 20k miles on my truck each year. I don't want to do anything to significantly hurt the longevity of the truck or cause unnecessary issues down the road (my concern here is that going to a heavier tire will put more stress on suspension parts, etc. and wear things out quicker than normal).
I currently lean the most toward the BGG KO2 in the 255/75/17, as it seems to check a lot of my boxes. Am I on the right track here? Does anyone have any cases they want to make for one of the different tires I am looking at, or for a slightly different size? (245/75/17 and 255/70/17 have also been sizes I have considered.)
Thanks in advance for the help!
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