GEN 2 Best tire for traction?

[nikhsub1]

This is really the only shot I have so far (tires have only been on for a month or so).

 

[jondle]

With the ****** KO2s I had to use 4A in the rain, not with these, the traction is that good.

Weird, I'm the opposite. I turn off traction control and try to have the least amount of traction when it starts raining. The Grabbers are perfect, great in the sand and slide easily and consistently on the street.

 

[Greg Gobin]

I’ve had the best luck with Toyo tires I’ve had 2 sets of open country mud terrains on a Jeep rubicon and got 60,000 miles out of them. I’m going to put the rt on my raptor they have a 45000 mile warranty but I would bet they’ll go farther as long as you rotate them

 

[GT MAN]

If you're going to put on a street tire why bother buying a Raptor....sounds like a F-150 would be more you speed.

 

[Badgertits]

I have the more aggressive brother, the ST Maxx, and it grabs at least 2-3x as well as the K02s did in all conditions except rain, which it is about the same. I'm astounded at just how much more grip they have. It was fun actually accelerating in the mud last track day.

I was torn between those and the ST Maxx, but decided to opt for the Maxx. They are a tiny bit louder than I like, but I have very sensitive hearing, and they really are quiet for how aggressive they are. I noticed afterwards that the AT3s are specifically formulated to reduce chunking for gravel/rocky roads, which might have swayed me towards them had I saw it first. The ST Maxxes are holding up much better than the KO2s did at Texplex, but the siping is definitely much larger due to chunking. I did run nearly 6 miles offroad with one of them basically flat (was at 2 psi when I pulled over) and not only did it hold the bead but hasn't lost any pressure since with only a plug. That's with lots of jumps too.

As an aside, I didn't buy these tires for looks, but I must say now that I got them I might have trouble switching to anything else - they look really damn good. I would love to see more pictures of the AT3 on your truck if you have some handy.

You guys know the weight difference of the Cooper AT3 & ST maxx vs KO2?

 

[pbtjrlmrt]

You are taking off the perfect Raptor tire. Nitto Ridge grapplers would be a minor step up for more dedicated off road/mud. Sounds like you might be wanting an All Weather tire and that would just be a waste on the Raptor. What issues are you trying to address? What road conditions have you thinking you need a change? Mostly wet roads? Mostly snowy roads? If you're going to dumb down the Raptor and make it a specialist for on road driving it helps to know exactly what your going for.

 

[rtmozingo]

You guys know the weight difference of the Cooper AT3 & ST maxx vs KO2?

I know the Maxx is only 3lb heavier, and I'm pretty sure the AT3 is only 1lb heavier.

Edit: That's assuming the stock tire is 62lbs, which I may be wrong about. I notice little to no added rolling resistance based on acceleration and fuel efficiency, which supports @Pacific Wheel's comment down below.

 

[termite352]

If you're going to put on a street tire why bother buying a Raptor....sounds like a F-150 would be more you speed.

Just because some people use it as a daily driver on the pavement doesn’t mean they can’t own one. Mine is a pavement princess......for now. And I want nothing to do with a regular F150. Mine will be a mountain lover soon enough. For now, give me the highway!

 

[Pacific Wheel]

You guys know the weight difference of the Cooper AT3 & ST maxx vs KO2?

AT3 63lbs
ST Maxx 65lbs
BFG 65lbs

 

[donh]

Yeah they are not a mud tire - didn't want one. I recently got these and they continue to impress. With the ****** KO2s I had to use 4A in the rain, not with these, the traction is that good.

I didn't say the were mud tires, I said they are not great in mud but are okay. In rain they do really well up here in the Pacific Northwest.