GEN 2 2017 BF Goodrich Tires

[Bullishone]

BFG lists a unique part number for the OEM K02 in 315/70/17 that is Ford specific (this tire is C rated). They list a separate part number for the E rated non OEM tire.

BFG also lists (or used to list, I have not looked at K0s in years) Ford and GM specific part numbers for the K0 in 315/70/17 (both the Raptor and the Hummer H2 each used to have their own version).

Guys, this isn't rocket science. Jesus Christ, you Jennifers really do lack even the most basic of automotive knowledge.

You're so cool.

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[Truckzor]

You're so cool.

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I don't think of myself as cool. Just competent. And I'm always happy to lend a hand to educate an ignorant fool. It's really just a coincidence that so often happens to be you.

 

[Bullishone]

I don't think of myself as cool. Just competent. And I'm always happy to lend a hand to educate an ignorant fool. It's really just a coincidence that so often happens to be you.

The coolest perhaps.

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[Truckzor]

As I explained in a prior post, tires ARE designed and built to a specific vehicles ride characteristics. And during manufacture and testing, tires that don't meet OE specifications become replacement tires. The reality is that tire manufacturers producing tires to auto manufacturers specs are NOT in the business of building replacement tires. The goal of the tire manufacturer is to produce 100% OE tires, as they have contracts with the auto manufacturer for those tires. Replacement tires cost money in materials and labor (conversion costs) and warehouse costs to store tires until there is demand. So if the OE yield is too low, too many tires go to replacement inventory rather than to the vehicle manufacturer.

So to answer your question, there are tires that were built to be OE tires, but did not pass the strict quality testing required by the vehicle manufacturer. In short, the best tires will be the ones that came with your vehicle.

Now, that having been said, there ARE tires that are built for the replacement market that are designed to fit a broader spectrum of vehicles. They may have a higher load limit, different sidewall construction, different tread compound, and be offered in the same size and product line as the OE tire.
It will be a great tire, but won't be designed for a specific vehicles ride characteristics.

This is absolute nonsense. OEM specific tires have OEM specific part numbers (the difference is the rubber compound). The reason factory wheels and tires ride so well relative to local jo-schmo tire shop tires is because of the equipment Ford and GM and all the other vehicle manufacturers use, which not only balance the assembly, but also match the high spot of the tire to the low spot of the wheel.

FYI - no wheel is perfectly round and no tire is perfectly round.

Guys, this is not rocket science.

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The coolest perhaps.

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Thanks. How's *****-Dozer coming along?

 

[Bullishone]

This is absolute nonsense. OEM specific tires have OEM specific part numbers (the difference is the rubber compound). The reason factory wheels and tires ride so well relative to local jo-schmo tire shop tires is because of the equipment Ford and GM and all the other vehicle manufacturers use, which not only balance the assembly, but also match the high spot of the tire to the low spot of the wheel.

FYI - no wheel is perfectly round and no tire is perfectly round.

Guys, this is not rocket science.

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Thanks. How's *****-Dozer coming along?

Haha. You'll see soon enough. Still deciding on tire size, but it'll be ready by May.

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[Truckzor]

Haha. You'll see soon enough. Still deciding on tire size, but it'll be ready by May.

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I'm personally hoping you will redeem yourself (you have a long way to go) and run 37s on 18s.

Not that I actually care. Just that it would feel good to see someone learn from their mistakes and grow.

 

[Bullishone]

I'm personally hoping you will redeem yourself (you have a long way to go) and run 37s on 18s.

Not that I actually care. Just that it would feel good to see someone learn from their mistakes and grow.

Lol. No man 20s on order, but I might go 37s yet. Haven't decided I just worry about the rubbing. No matter what you'll still hate it, but it'll be amazing.

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[Truckzor]

Lol. No man 20s on order, but I might go 37s yet. Haven't decided I just worry about the rubbing. No matter what you'll still hate it, but it'll be amazing.

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I'm honestly not looking to pick a fight here but what's an ultra high net worth guy like you (or at least a qualified purchaser, based on all your boasting?) worried about a little tire rubbing for? Tires are really cheap.

And your truck is an admitted street queen so when will it ever be flexed out?

Plus there will surely be plenty of aftermarket fenders available very soon.

 

[Bullishone]

I'm honestly not looking to pick a fight here but what's an ultra high net worth guy like you (or at least a qualified purchaser, based on all your boasting?) worried about a little tire rubbing for? Tires are really cheap.

And your truck is an admitted street queen so when will it ever be flexed out?

Plus there will surely be plenty of aftermarket fenders available very soon.

You're right, but I do some off-road, no desert racing but going on trails and such.. I suppose the flex isn't going to be nuts.

I don't like the rubbing, my last raptor rubbed whenever I cranked the wheel and it was annoying as hell. I didn't lift it though, so perhaps that was a problem. I had Duratrac 325 60 20.



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[Truckzor]

You're right, but I do some off-road, no desert racing but going on trails and such.. I suppose the flex isn't going to be nuts.

I don't like the rubbing, my last raptor rubbed whenever I cranked the wheel and it was annoying as hell. I didn't lift it though, so perhaps that was a problem. I had Duratrac 325 60 20.



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Sounds more like a wheel offset issue to me.