Tire Size and Load Rating - Best Match for Trailhunter on 17" and 18"

[bemmster]

Looking for input - I can't make up my mind.

I want to do some Dobinsons springs on my Trailhunter. That will get me another 1-2" of lift depending on which spring I get and the load.

That being said, I'm looking at different tires and I have no idea which way to go. I def want to go with Method bead grip wheels. Either the 703s or the 705s (the 705s actually come in an 18" +18mm version which could be cool). I'm leaning towards the 705s in either 17" or 18" since they are lighter.

What I can't decide on is the tire size for either the 18" or 17". I don't want a rough ride when on road since this is the daily, but I would like to do trails now and again and some camping weekends. Should I stick with C load or would an E load KO3 or AT4 be ok? I know @tacorancher posted previously he thought the E load AT4s were pretty rough. Anyone got experience on the KO3? Has anyone else compared a C to E load and what are your thoughts?

I'm open to taking the crash/safety brackets out to make room, so I'm thinking with swapping the springs a 285/75/17 or a 35x12.5 would probably be fine. I would like to go slightly bigger over stock.

Would genuinely like to hear others opinions on what they have experience with and how they like it. Thanks!!

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[Sagebrush]

Should I stick with C load or would an E load

I'm off the beaten path enough that I'm a big believer in 10-ply E-loads. My doughnut tire will probably never see the light of day.

 

[nato0825]

Looking for input - I can't make up my mind.

I want to do some Dobinsons springs on my Trailhunter. That will get me another 1-2" of lift depending on which spring I get and the load.

That being said, I'm looking at different tires and I have no idea which way to go. I def want to go with Method bead grip wheels. Either the 703s or the 705s (the 705s actually come in an 18" +18mm version which could be cool). I'm leaning towards the 705s in either 17" or 18" since they are lighter.

What I can't decide on is the tire size for either the 18" or 17". I don't want a rough ride when on road since this is the daily, but I would like to do trails now and again and some camping weekends. Should I stick with C load or would an E load KO3 or AT4 be ok? I know @tacorancher posted previously he thought the E load AT4s were pretty rough. Anyone got experience on the KO3? Has anyone else compared a C to E load and what are your thoughts?

I'm open to taking the crash/safety brackets out to make room, so I'm thinking with swapping the springs a 285/75/17 or a 35x12.5 would probably be fine. I would like to go slightly bigger over stock.

Would genuinely like to hear others opinions on what they have experience with and how they like it. Thanks!!

I put KO3s on my Sport a couple thousand miles ago. Honestly, no noticeable difference in ride quality, at least in my experience. No harm in going up to a load E in my opinion.

 

[Rsuperman]

I put KO3s on my Sport a couple thousand miles ago. Honestly, no noticeable difference in ride quality, at least in my experience. No harm in going up to a load E in my opinion.

What psi are you running in ko3's, any mpg/acceleration loss?

 

[bemmster]

I put KO3s on my Sport a couple thousand miles ago. Honestly, no noticeable difference in ride quality, at least in my experience. No harm in going up to a load E in my opinion.

What PSI?

 

[nato0825]

What psi are you running in ko3's, any mpg/acceleration loss?

What PSI?

~35 psi right now. As for mpg/acc loss, that is noticeable, but expected with heavier tires. Definitely expect 2-3mpg loss.

 

[GDobbins]

Here are 703s on a Falken WP 285/75/17 and 0mm offset. I am thinking about doing these springs too, especially after the smart cap, and loads that I have in the rear.

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