BF Goodrich KO2 / KO3 Tires Upgrade - Review & Range Efficiency Results

[HaulingAss]

I just went from Duratrac for winter driving to the OEM AT Goodyear. The energy efficiency is significantly better with the OEM tires. It's only been a thousand km, but it's looking like I've gone from 275-280 Wh/km (and higher in the cold) down to 230-235 Wh/km in similar temperatures and driving conditions. In real world use, that's big IMHO.

Not to mention, the Duratracs started to feel sloppy on asphalt as the temperature rose above freezing. And were significantly noisier. For me, winter use only.

I don't know what I'll buy when the OEM tires wear out, but the wheeler guys I know around here are unimpressed with the KO2s. Maybe the 3s will prove to be better. Hopefully. And maybe my friends are tire snobs. But energy efficiency is also a big consideration for me, so it will be a careful decision...

Yeah, the Duratracs feel sloppy to me on pavement at all temperatures, it's just a matter of degree. Whenever they are pushed in a corner I can feel those deep lugs wanting to flex and release. Sure, cold weather reduces that a litttle, but tires warm up from highway driving, even when below freezing.

The Duratracs do have better traction in some difficult off-road conditions, but the OEM Goodyear Wrangler Territory can match (or even beat) them in many common off-road conditions. I really think the Wrangler Territory are one of the best all-purpose tires for the Cybertruck for those who don't want to run the slightly more efficient All-Season Pirelli.

I'll be on the lookout for a better winter tire for the Cybertruck. Yes, I'm a tire snob, and I don't mind admitting it. Always have been, ever since I figured out how much difference tires make to how far you can push a vehicle.

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[btcrealm]

I can say I'm not a fan of the foam. When it comes loose it causes the entire vehicle to shake at speed. I'm apparently not the only one that has had this issue.

A set of sand tires is in general smooth to help them float but in the steering they have lugs or grooves that flow around the tire to help it bite. The power tires have paddles are still required for the grip there are just not as many of them.

 

[Jim Waller]

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I really like the look of their system and that it doesn't use the hitch but the $5200 price for bumper, swing arm and carrier give me pause. I think this is better than the roof for aero and access.

 

[dalton108]

I really like the look of their system and that it doesn't use the hitch but the $5200 price for bumper, swing arm and carrier give me pause. I think this is better than the roof for aero and access.

The price and the slowness in delivery. Close to a year now on my pre-ordered and partially prepaid (half) frunk cover w/lightbar.

 

[bigmoose70]

The price and the slowness in delivery. Close to a year now on my pre-ordered and partially prepaid (half) frunk cover w/lightbar.

This is why I have not ordered any UP parts. The wait is ridiculous tbh. Price is a lot but willing to pay for quality parts. The rear bumper is prime. Waiting for some sick off road fog lights.

 

[Cyber]

The price and the slowness in delivery. Close to a year now on my pre-ordered and partially prepaid (half) frunk cover w/lightbar.

I had to cancel an order from Uplugged Performance when my rock sliders weren't ready after six months. I like the guys and the company, but that's a bit much.

 

[dalton108]

I had to cancel an order from Uplugged Performance when my rock sliders weren't ready after six months. I like the guys and the company, but that's a bit much.

I love their rock sliders, absolutely love them! And I want to get them installed at the same time that I get my frunk cover installed if that ever happens but I refuse to give them money before they’re ready to give me the rock sliders. I’m not doing this here’s half and you can hold onto it for half a year or more ever again

I’ll buy it on the very day that they have it in stock and they’re ready to sell it to me, but not before that.

Not falling for the reverse wimpy again!

 

[bigmoose70]

I love their rock sliders, absolutely love them! And I want to get them installed at the same time that I get my frunk cover installed if that ever happens but I refuse to give them money before they’re ready to give me the rock sliders. I’m not doing this here’s half and you can hold onto it for half a year or more ever again

I’ll buy it on the very day that they have it in stock and they’re ready to sell it to me, but not before that.

Not falling for the reverse wimpy again!

I’m in the same boat. Their latest tactic of offering a wheel rebate seems sus. If they can’t deliver the wheels for months the probability that they send the wheel rebate goes down dramatically.

 

[Roger@CYBERTRUCKco]

I had to cancel an order from Uplugged Performance when my rock sliders weren't ready after six months. I like the guys and the company, but that's a bit much.

We have sliders in stock today!

 

[btcrealm]

We have sliders in stock today!

You have recently listed a second Carbon Steel rockslider option. You should make a feature/difference thread on them.

 

[CYBERTRUCKco]

You have recently listed a second Carbon Steel rockslider option. You should make a feature/difference thread on them.

good point!

The steel side step sliders are a lighter duty slider, probably good for 95% of the consumers. It's the same shape, same weight as the aluminum, but it does not have the internal bracing or external plastic wear pads. We designed the for the Sport Truck line we are working on to use as side step, but they do offer protection as well.

If you're an average guy thats gonna hit some dirt roads, maybe find an obstacle or two, then it will protect your doors and door sill great, 1000% better than the plastics which are paper thin. I would say you can compare them to the Tsportline "cladding armor", but ours goes end to end and replaces the plastic sill.

If you're going to be rock crawling and have multiple impacts on a regular basis, then invest in the Heavy Duty aluminum Sliders that are better suited for your adventures.

Both will tie into the battery armor plates, which tie into the motor armor plates.

Hope that helps!

 

[BrockN]

When you say wheeler guys are you talking about built rigs or fairly stock that just do trails and intermediate obstacles? I think the KOs are fine for the latter. But for real wheeling any AT will not be good enough. KMs (style) are what should be on rigs that are doing "real" wheeling.

There's a bit of both in the sample set, but I'd say predominantly the latter. I'll be watching to see what the owners here find are a good compromise between performance and efficiency. Thankfully I have a while to go before needing to replace mine!

 

[Roger@CYBERTRUCKco]

Got our truck back from Tesla today with the “free” Duratrac RT tires from the $2500 FS voucher. First impression is they are grippy on the road and make a little more noise than the original Cyber rims set up.

Will be doing mileage testing this next week, more to follow.

 

[tmeyer3]

Got our truck back from Tesla today with the “free” Duratrac RT tires from the $2500 FS voucher. First impression is they are grippy on the road and make a little more noise than the original Cyber rims set up.

Will be doing mileage testing this next week, more to follow.

I spy a new rear bumper revision!

 

[CYBERTRUCKco]

Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac RT from Tesla give a 3% range loss compared to stock offroad tire on Cyber Rims. Noise is little louder, they feel much grippier and have good ride quality.

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