They are outstanding tires. Sadly we have no snow in the west and 60 degree days, which are probably tearing mine up. Alas…
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Did this fit in the spare tire well? Looking at this combo but not sure if I should stay 265 or go 275
Go with the 275. Your speedometer will be closer to correct. They fit fine. I have the X-Ice Snow tires on mine in 275/60R20, but if I were going with an AT I'm not sure I'd be able to resist the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T SUV in 275/60R20 SL. I'm sure I wouldn't be able to resist in fact. But you might be more sensible than I am.
It did although not perfectly. It has a slight tilt. The Discount Tires guys said it is fine and totally secured and I haven’t given it a second thought. I could probably make the fit perfect by letting out a little air but I’m good with it as is. The tires in 275 are amazing. MPG has not been impacted much at all, surprisingly, and I would swear the road noise is less than the oem Geolanders.
I have the MTBB tires in 17” and they are my favorite A/T tire I’ve ever used.
Have you noticed any rubbing when fully turning or reversing? I am very interested in the same tire.
Welcome to the Jungle!
I just put 275/65/20 KO3s on my 2026 LC. No rubbing at all. I like the small height increase with the 65 series sidewall over the 60.
REVIEW of the K03's vs the stock Geolander.
After pouring through the forums about tire choice (holly c! ...what a rabbit hole!) I chose the BFG for their 3 flake rating (needed in Central Oregon), road noise vs the other AT's.
I wasn't expecting them to handle so much better than the Geo's. I was expecting more "roll" or side wall flex (these K03's are 8 ply D rated) and a slopy feeling in the steering wheel. They actually feel MUCH better than the stock set up in corners and straight roads and little change in road noise. I'm guessing a benefit to an improved sidewall.
Because my new LC came with 20" wheels, I elected to go with the tallest tire I could to help with road feel. Being this is a new ride and my last was a Rover Sport Autobiography, I wasn't hopeful that road noise and handling would be the strong suit for the LC. Not really apples to apples, but it isn't any worse than the defender I was looking at.
REVIEW of the K03's vs the stock Geolander.
After pouring through the forums about tire choice (holly c! ...what a rabbit hole!) I chose the BFG for their 3 flake rating (needed in Central Oregon), road noise vs the other AT's.
I wasn't expecting them to handle so much better than the Geo's. I was expecting more "roll" or side wall flex (these K03's are 8 ply D rated) and a slopy feeling in the steering wheel. They actually feel MUCH better than the stock set up in corners and straight roads and little change in road noise. I'm guessing a benefit to an improved sidewall.
Because my new LC came with 20" wheels, I elected to go with the tallest tire I could to help with road feel. Being this is a new ride and my last was a Rover Sport Autobiography, I wasn't hopeful that road noise and handling would be the strong suit for the LC. Not really apples to apples, but it isn't any worse than the defender I was looking at.
I think the 20" wheels with the 275/65R20 A/T tires is a pretty cool look. I'm even tempted to put them on my FE
Thanks SC! I choose a 1” spacer to yield a 1.5” front end lift. Even though I don’t have clearance issues with the 275/65/20 tires, I don’t care for the look of the front end rake. I’m guessing T did this for the towing sag or ???
Can anyone verify if I will need an alignment with adding an inch to the spring/shock tower?
After 500 miles, I still love those K03’s!
Can anyone verify if I will need an alignment with adding an inch to the spring/shock tower?
After 500 miles, I still love those K03’s!
Yes, you'll want an alignment after your lift.
Also, post pics with the lift when you have it. 1.5" front lift should end up about perfectly level.
How are they so far? Look great!
For on-road snow and/or ice performance, Blizzaks will be vastly superior to KO3s. KO3s may be superior in deep snow conditions where you’re looking for floatation, and are of course a better off-roading tire outside of winter. Just depends on what you’re prioritizing.
Thanks. Wife drives an INEOS and has K02 which I really like. Up until this year Boston really has seen very little snow. Love Blizzaks had them on my kids Old Volvo and they were great.
I'm really liking the OEM 20" wheels with A/T'S. I think I might prefer them to the 18s at least lately!
I've got the space to store snow tires and I've used Blizzaks before (2013 Golf R that I had in Colorado), they're just so much better than an AT or MT tire, they stay soft in the cold and such control in the crappy stuff (we hit -7F the other night here in Maine).
I'll probably run the OEM tires again come Spring until they need replacing as I've got about a 50mile roundtrip (mostly highway) for work. I really like the look of the Falken Wildpeak AT4's, but we'll see.
3PMSF tires are great, but they can’t touch the performance of a true snow tire!
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