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Old 06-10-2007, 12:20 AM
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Default Tire Life - BFG AT KO's?

Got tired of the OEM tires on the 07 Tundra. Replaced with BFG AT KO's, but had to go up a little from 265/65/18 to 275/65/18. They ride a little stiffer and you can notice when going over bumps. That is OK though, as I like the truck feeling more than a sedan feeling (Well in a truck!)

I noticed this brought my speedo closer to true speed (Have GPS with a MPH readout). Now they are exactly together. Before with the 265, at around 55-60 the speedo was about - 3MPH or so.

Confused here now, will a larger size register more mileages on odometer, less mileage, or the real mileage?

These do not have the ratings on them like the regular tires. So cannot guesstimate treadlife, but plan on rotating every chance I get. Because they ain't cheap!
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Default Re: Tire Life - BFG AT KO's?

Fewer miles. A larger diameter tire turns fewer revolutions per mile.
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That is what I was thinking but was confused.

Has anyone had these for the life of the tire, and how was the wear and mileage before replacement?
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Actually, difference between GPS and tripmeter looks like there is going to be a difference of about 8-10 miles per tank- 350 on the odometer!!!
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Default Re: Tire Life - BFG AT KO's?

I just replaced a set after 62000 miles, purchased new used them as far as was safe (legal) to drive. Rotated them every 5000 and they wore great.
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