You will loose more mpg with the 265 70 r16 ko2 with a d rating than if you went with the larger tire in a c rating my duratracs in the 265 75 weigh 4lbs less each than the ko2 your talking about in the stock size. The ko is a good tire but crazy heavy and weight robs more mpg than size
Depends on your need the factory tires are considered standard load and are not on the alphabet scale of load rating. SL tires will be your lightest option but not alot of aggressive tread at tires come in sl so you go to the lt rating on the alphabet scale my duratracs came in c or e for the...
Make sure you pay attention to load ratting on what ever tire you choose alot of tire places are quick to quote the e load tire when you tell them that size when a c is more than you need on our trucks and the weight difference can be significant
Or17trd is correct about mpg too almost exactly 2mpg less according to the dash but my 30 mile commute also got a half mile shorter according to the trip summary so atlest part of it washes out
Painting the emblem is easy it can be released from the inside of the grill without taking anything else off just lightly push down the top tab and lean it forward the pull up and out. To paint the grill I removed it from the truck separated into 3 pieces plus the emblem and painted the grill...
I skipped the lift and just put on some duratracs in 265 75 16 on stock wheels and am very happy gained almost a half inch of ground clearance my wheel wells look full and no rubbing
Basic colors are 135 considering you could spend 50 to 100 on non fitted not waterproof covers is a great deal
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I spent the extra 50 to get the ones with molle webbing and pouches fit is great install was reasonable water proof and very durable
What kit did you use and I'm guessing factory trd sport wheels I don't necessarily think I need to spend 3k on a lift I just don't want to spend 1k and be unhappy and have to start over if there are less expensive viable options I definitely want to hear them. I think I've settled on a 275\70\17...