35" Goodyear tire life?

[Mikey1287]

mine lasted 500 miles before i traded them for 37" Nitto Trail Grapplers

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[Sandy56]

I’m at 26k on mine and they’re looking good. Another rotation coming up at 30k. I’m guessing 45-50k total is what they’ll get. I personally really like them, interested in seeing the updated tire when I’m due

 

[Sandy56]

24K miles and lots of tread left. I would guess they will last to 45-50K miles. I hated them at first because they picked up every rock off road and would sling them for 50 miles later. I do find they are becoming much noisier as they wear, but that is typically expected from an M/T style tire, though on long trips it can become more than a little annoying.

They are also Load Range C which reduces weight at the compromise of less belts, though the BFG KO2 is also available in LRC and is used in Baja racing and does well at that so it is not much of a concern. I may pick up set of new take-offs when they wear more, or I may go for the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T, though they are much heavier than the Goodyears due being LRE.

I’m not really a fan of the KO2s, maybe it’s just my set. I’ve got them on my 18 F250 and I swear they make the truck ride like shit. Seems like a common theme with them, maybe check the KO3s out.
My buddy has ridge grapps on his truck and swears by them

 

[CarbonSteel]

I’m not really a fan of the KO2s, maybe it’s just my set. I’ve got them on my 18 F250 and I swear they make the truck ride like shit. Seems like a common theme with them, maybe check the KO3s out.
My buddy has ridge grapps on his truck and swears by them

Definitely not a fan of them--it was to point out that LRC is used in Baja racing so it's not that weak.

My review of them:


Vehicle = 2019 JLUR with 3.6L, ZF8, & 5.13 Gearing
Empty Weight = 5700 pounds
Lift = 3.5" MC Game Changer
Shocks = 2.5" Fox DSC
Wheels = Icon Alpha; 17x8.5 with 0 offset/4.75" backspace

Tire = BF Goodrich KO2 A/T
Size = 37x12.50x17
Load Range = C
Inflated diameter (Unloaded) = 35.75" (@31 PSI)
Inflated diameter (Loaded) = 35.375" (@31 PSI)
Tread Depth = 15/32" (0 miles)
Tread Depth = 12/32" (35K miles)
Maintenance = 5 tire rotation and balance every 5K miles (more frequent balancing needed as they wear)

Experience:

On-Road (Good--when new):

- They will not stay balanced as they wear (at least not for long), more and more weight is needed to balance them and they do not stay balanced as long as other tires have. Rebalancing has been needed between rotations (Discount Tire - Road Force)
- They begin to lose their grip in the rain and snow after about 20-25K miles. I had to drive from Denver to Colorado Springs during the last big snowstorm (speed was greatly reduced due to the conditions) and they are all over the place. They have a 3 peak snow rating, but as they wear effectiveness is reduced on the highway and they will slide in the rain much faster than other tires.
- They are quiet; probably the quietest tire I have had except for Michelin LTX AT2's on my trucks.

Off-road (Jack of all trades and master of none--except maybe powdery snow):

- They work reasonably well in the snow, I have gone through really deep powdery snow and they handled it just fine.
- Loose, deep dry sand will typically find you close to stuck more often than not, wet sand is managed reasonably well.
- Thick clay based mud will find you stuck and flexing your winch muscles. The tread design does not clear sticky mud and you will find they become 4 slicks with zero grip in short order.
- Watery mud is cleared reasonably well, but they are no match for a true M/T.
- They handle rocks "ok", but they will slip and drag you out of your line on side angled inclines and declines.

Noise = 10 (even after 35K miles)
Wear = 9 (even with the weight of my JLUR)
Ride = 6.5 (9 at first; 4 after 35K miles)
Dry = 9 (even after 35K miles)
Wet = 5.5 (7 new; 4 after 35K miles)
Snow = 6 (8 off-road--even after 35K miles; 4 on-road after 35K miles)
Mud = 3.5 (2 in clay/heavy mud; 5 in all other mud)
Sand = 6 (4 in deep dry sand; 8 in wet sand)
Trail = 6 (they can slip in rocks on inclines and declines)
Look = 5 (nothing aggressive or sexy here)
Overall = 6.6
Would I buy again? = No (as a jack of all trades and master of none (except noise and perhaps wear) they are too expensive for what you are getting)

 

[Sandy56]

Definitely not a fan of them--it was to point out that LRC is used in Baja racing so it's not that weak.

My review of them:


Vehicle = 2019 JLUR with 3.6L, ZF8, & 5.13 Gearing
Empty Weight = 5700 pounds
Lift = 3.5" MC Game Changer
Shocks = 2.5" Fox DSC
Wheels = Icon Alpha; 17x8.5 with 0 offset/4.75" backspace

Tire = BF Goodrich KO2 A/T
Size = 37x12.50x17
Load Range = C
Inflated diameter (Unloaded) = 35.75" (@31 PSI)
Inflated diameter (Loaded) = 35.375" (@31 PSI)
Tread Depth = 15/32" (0 miles)
Tread Depth = 12/32" (35K miles)
Maintenance = 5 tire rotation and balance every 5K miles (more frequent balancing needed as they wear)

Experience:

On-Road (Good--when new):

- They will not stay balanced as they wear (at least not for long), more and more weight is needed to balance them and they do not stay balanced as long as other tires have. Rebalancing has been needed between rotations (Discount Tire - Road Force)
- They begin to lose their grip in the rain and snow after about 20-25K miles. I had to drive from Denver to Colorado Springs during the last big snowstorm (speed was greatly reduced due to the conditions) and they are all over the place. They have a 3 peak snow rating, but as they wear effectiveness is reduced on the highway and they will slide in the rain much faster than other tires.
- They are quiet; probably the quietest tire I have had except for Michelin LTX AT2's on my trucks.

Off-road (Jack of all trades and master of none--except maybe powdery snow):

- They work reasonably well in the snow, I have gone through really deep powdery snow and they handled it just fine.
- Loose, deep dry sand will typically find you close to stuck more often than not, wet sand is managed reasonably well.
- Thick clay based mud will find you stuck and flexing your winch muscles. The tread design does not clear sticky mud and you will find they become 4 slicks with zero grip in short order.
- Watery mud is cleared reasonably well, but they are no match for a true M/T.
- They handle rocks "ok", but they will slip and drag you out of your line on side angled inclines and declines.

Noise = 10 (even after 35K miles)
Wear = 9 (even with the weight of my JLUR)
Ride = 6.5 (9 at first; 4 after 35K miles)
Dry = 9 (even after 35K miles)
Wet = 5.5 (7 new; 4 after 35K miles)
Snow = 6 (8 off-road--even after 35K miles; 4 on-road after 35K miles)
Mud = 3.5 (2 in clay/heavy mud; 5 in all other mud)
Sand = 6 (4 in deep dry sand; 8 in wet sand)
Trail = 6 (they can slip in rocks on inclines and declines)
Look = 5 (nothing aggressive or sexy here)
Overall = 6.6
Would I buy again? = No (as a jack of all trades and master of none (except noise and perhaps wear) they are too expensive for what you are getting)

Awesome review on them. Yeah I agree with not buying them again. Maybe I’ll try to get them rebalanced and see what’s up. I’ve got I think 30k on them and only done rotations.
I’ve noticed when I drive in snow on the road for the first time they’re super slick but the more snow you get packed in the treads the better they are.

 

[geargeek]

Replaced mine at 25k after three flats and a sidewall blowout. Probably realistically had another 10k miles to go, though.

Sounds like you’re doing a lot of off-road with them? What pressures were you running them off road? Just curious why so many punctures.

 

[userdude]

Sounds like you’re doing a lot of off-road with them? What pressures were you running them off road? Just curious why so many punctures.

The only one off road was the sidewall blowout; that was at 12psi. Since they're Load C and two ply, I wouldn't (now) recommend going below 18-20psi with those tires. It folded and the rim and ledge cut a quarter size hole.

 

[coadr]

Huh, this is interesting to read. Mine were basically shot after 35k miles even with a five tire rotation

 

[Y2KFirehawk]

If your spouse/SO is asking, they wear out around 12k

 

[Zeaks]

If your spouse/SO is asking, they wear out around 12k

You’re my expert witness.

 

[chaseshort24]

I changed mine out at 35k miles and they still had 10/32 tread left. Probably wouldve gone to 50k. Changed them to KO2 because I wanted a stronger sidewall for strenuous off-roading in Moab.

Fins and things doesn't count as strenuous.

 

[Stever39]

If your spouse/SO is asking, they wear out around 12k

I told my wife mine would wear out by now, based on forum feedback, and then I felt guilty and told her they are actually doing better than I thought lol.

 

[swooshdave]

30k and they were shot. Springing leaks everywhere. A lot of gravel logging roads along with other off road activities.

Went with K03s and very impressed. Quiet compared to Goodyears.

 

[Combustion_King]

33k on mine, they don’t look bad, but I got some missing chunks in the lugs from
Off-roading, i tow, and daily drive.

23 2 door with 2.7 and sas also.

Im thinking maybe replacing them come summer or before winter depending. Going with the MT Baja Boss I think

 

[TrackDays&TrailRigs]

Just wondering what owners are experiencing on their 35" Goodyear tire life mileage?
I have a 2023 2 door Badlands 2.7 with 4:46 gears with the sasquatch tires and rims. I'm up to only 11,600 miles. If I were to guess I would say they would last between 30 to 40,000 mi? Let me know what everyone is seeing?
Thank you for your feedback.

I’ve got a 2022 4 Door Sasquatch Badlands and I’m currently at 46,400 miles with a little tread left. They’ll easily make 50k but I’m aiming to replace them a little before then. For reference, I’ve performed a 5-tire rotation every 4k miles since new. They’ve done pretty well all around but the 2-ply sidewall and the fact that they sling rocks like no tomorrow will have me moving to the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T’s. Cheers!

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