ontario102
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- 2013 CX-5 GT
Hey all- My first post after lurking for years. Thanks for the good info. Little to no discussion found on the following after a forum search.......
Is anyone running BFG KO2s on their CX-5 (AWD)? I just put a set on my Lexus GX 4x4/AWD, and I love them. Im looking to replace the stock (13) Toyos that certainly do not do well in the winter, and these look like a great option, having the desire not to run a dedicated winter tire and hassling with switching out and storage. Id likely be replacing the 225/55/19s for a set of 225/65/17s on a GT.
The problem is all of the all-season tires most everyone is using do not appear to have very aggressive tread and seem not to do *great* in the winter. The Michelin Premier LTX look like the best option in the all-season catagory, but those may not be quite as capable as I need in the snow.
I need a *great* tire year-round tire that excels in the winter for the wife, who is not at all comfortable driving in adverse conditions, to say the least. The KO2s have superior snow/slush traction, look great, and have very good street/dry road manners. The occasional summertime weekend off-road trips would benefit, as-well, when we aren't being more serious with the Lexus.
Any first-hand experience out there in terms of handling, ride, performance, etc? One worry I have is that the already under-powered 2.0 would suffer with additional drag/weight.
Cheers!
Is anyone running BFG KO2s on their CX-5 (AWD)? I just put a set on my Lexus GX 4x4/AWD, and I love them. Im looking to replace the stock (13) Toyos that certainly do not do well in the winter, and these look like a great option, having the desire not to run a dedicated winter tire and hassling with switching out and storage. Id likely be replacing the 225/55/19s for a set of 225/65/17s on a GT.
The problem is all of the all-season tires most everyone is using do not appear to have very aggressive tread and seem not to do *great* in the winter. The Michelin Premier LTX look like the best option in the all-season catagory, but those may not be quite as capable as I need in the snow.
I need a *great* tire year-round tire that excels in the winter for the wife, who is not at all comfortable driving in adverse conditions, to say the least. The KO2s have superior snow/slush traction, look great, and have very good street/dry road manners. The occasional summertime weekend off-road trips would benefit, as-well, when we aren't being more serious with the Lexus.
Any first-hand experience out there in terms of handling, ride, performance, etc? One worry I have is that the already under-powered 2.0 would suffer with additional drag/weight.
Cheers!