TacoBill’s Build -- BLACK 2024 TRD Off-Road Premium (BFG KO3 285/70/R17, Method 703 17x8.5 35mm offset, Tint)

Taco Bill · Mar 12, 2024

Hi folks, my name is Bill and I’m a proud owner of a 2024 Tacoma TRD Off-road Premium (Black). My build date was 12/2023. I took delivery of my truck on 2/16/24.

I’ll be posting updates of mods on this thread.

Here are a few mods so far -

Tires: 285/70/R17 BFG KO3 Load range: C
(Thanks to the guys @Discount Tire)

The new KO3s are fantastic. The truck feels much more planted over the stock tires.
Steering - IMO the steering was too light with the stock tires. Personal preference but the steering feels much more assertive and positive with the KO3s + increased tire size/weight.
Road noise - The increase in road noise is negligible.
Ride quality - I was expecting the ride quality to suffer with bigger/heavier tires, but I actually observed the opposite. The ride quality is improved perhaps because of the higher silica content in the KO3s.
No rubbing.

A couple differences to note (KO2 vs KO3)

KO3s are ~6 lbs heavier than KO2s in the same Load Range C (56 lbs vs 50.33 lbs)
KO3s should have improved wet road performance due to new sipe pattern/depth (In theory)
KO3s should have improved cold weather performance (likely due to more silica content so they remain pliable in cold temps) (In theory)

AFAIK, only (2) sizes are available for KO3s (285/70/R17 Load Range C and 275/65/R20 Load Range E) More tire sizes are expected in Spring/Summer 2024.

Wheels: Method 703 17x8.5 35mm offset

With 35mm offset, I measured 1/2” of poke (See photos).

Tint: 30% All around (FormulaOne Stratos) | 90% front windshield (Llumar Air clear)

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Mods/accessories

weBoost Drive Reach Overland
AluCab ModCap or Contour Canopy(Pending confirmation via CB Adventure Supply)
Dometic CFX3 25 + Anker SOLIX C1000 Passthrough
Pelican BX135 Cargo case + cross mount
B&H Tow and Stow

- Taco Bill

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spenticus · Mar 12, 2024

I’m going with those tires now

HardCorTaco · Mar 12, 2024

Looks killer! Stock suspension?

Taco Bill · Mar 12, 2024

spenticus said:
I’m going with those tires now

They are fantastic (so far). OutdoorAuto's video helped inform my decision.

A couple differences to note (KO2 vs KO3)

KO3s are ~6 lbs heavier than KO2s in the same Load Range C (56 lbs vs 50.33 lbs)
KO3s should have improved wet road performance due to new sipe pattern/depth (In theory)
KO3s should have improved cold weather performance (likely due to more silica content so they remain pliable in cold temps) (In theory)

I'll report back with my findings after I've had more time with them.

AFAIK, only (2) sizes are available for KO3s (285/70/R17 Load Range C and 275/65/R20 Load Range E) More tire sizes are expected in Spring/Summer 2024.

Taco Bill · Mar 12, 2024

HardCorTaco said:
Looks killer! Stock suspension?

Yes - Stock suspension. I'll most likely throw on the OEM TRD lift when it becomes available.

bking · Mar 12, 2024

That is almost exactly how my truck will look when they show up. My wheels are a bit different, but black, and I'll be using Duratrac -RT tires since I work for Goodyear and they'll swap the BFGs for free.

PNWblue · Mar 12, 2024

Looks great! Have you tried it full suspension flex yet to see if you have issues with the fenders?

calicoo · Mar 12, 2024

Nicely done, looks awesome. It's good to see these build threads to keep the hope alive lol

beninbeta · Mar 12, 2024

Nice, and congrats!

Tekoma · Mar 12, 2024

Awesome! I’m on the fence between this exact wheel/tire set up or KO3s with Bronze Method 318 (40mm offset though) for my Bronze Oxide TRD off road coming in a couple weeks. 703s don’t look as good in Bronze but they look great in black!

Powhunter · Mar 12, 2024

Those KO3s look a lot bigger than the KO2s I’ve seen in the same size. Maybe BFGs reputation of being smaller than advertised is now over with the new generation. Or maybe it’s a camera thing I don’t know but I think that size looks perfect. No desire to want to go 34s now.

Type2Diabetes · Mar 13, 2024

Looking good, thanks for posting!

Fiigtaco · Mar 13, 2024

dang +35 offset and the tires are out that far?

Taco Bill · Mar 13, 2024

PNWblue said:
Looks great! Have you tried it full suspension flex yet to see if you have issues with the fenders?

I haven’t tested with the suspension fully compressed yet.

Icon performed a full cycle test with a similar setup (but with 25mm offset) and the tire/wheel combo cleared the fenders in this lab setting.

Taco Bill · Mar 13, 2024

Fiigtaco said:
dang +35 offset and the tires are out that far?

Yeah I think the stock TRD OR wheels have a +55mm offset.

The 1/2” poke from the KO3s on 35mm offset is really just the tire shoulder -> sidewall. The main tread is flush with the fender.

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