GEN 2 KO2 wet roads?

The worst tires I've had in wet condition were: OG KO tires and KO2 tires.

Would get the rear to spin with a granny take off on a turn.

I've run ST Maxx for almost 30k miles and have yet to have the rear slip out from me in the rain nor had any issues braking in the rain on the interstate.

Malamuteman said:

Recommendations? I’ve looked at Toyo RT.


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I got 20k out of the stock k02s, I switch to 35" 10 ply 35" Duratracs and have 45k on them with 10 left to go. They have been quieter, almost 3 times the wear, and better traction, especially in snow.

Next I will try the 315 duratracs where are the same size or slightly smaller, but 8 ply. The stock k02s are 6 ply.

No issues with the KO2s. They have been great tires.

Grip when I need it and drive thoughtfully and intentionally depending on terrain and conditions.

Yet I can do 100 foot burnouts in the dry if I want.
Good tires.

I feel the KO2's perform quite well in the wet. I do flip the dial to 4A when it's raining though, and have a couple hundred lbs in the bed.

K02s are notoriously bad in wet weather. And many have reported dismal tread life.

Throw it in AWD

I like the tires most of the time but wet roads aren't their strong suit.

Honestly dude KO2's are a pretty trash tire on any wet surfaces...

I absolutely love these tires! After doing the Raptor Assualt I won’t switch to anything else! K02 for life!

I live in the NW and a majority of my driving is in the rain. The KO2s suck for pretty much any terrain/environment other than dry/desert. I run Duratracs for rain, snow, ice and mud. I love them and and had them on my last 3 trucks after removing the KO2s. I've also tried the Nitto Ridge Grapplers and was disappoint with their ability in the rain.