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webejpn
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Aug 06, 2017

Anyone running BFG All Terrain KO2's on their truck?

So I bought my 2015 Silverado used about 2 months ago. It had a newer set of BFG All-Terrain KO2 LT265/65 R18 on it which is load range E which is perfect for towing our camper.
When I test drove it I noticed the tires were kinda loud. But since I have significant hearing loss and wear aids in both ears I didn't think it would bother me much. Well it's getting on my nerves as well as anyone that rides with me. So for the heck of it I downloaded the decibel app today. Sure enough, I hit 35mph and I'm at 87-91 decibels. At idle I'm at 55 decibel. It stays steady at 87-91 regardless of my speed over 35. They quiet down a bit if I'm making a sweeping curve on the freeway, but otherwise they're loud.

Curious if anyone else is experiencing this with a similar setup?
Hate to pull nearly new tires, but I think the money would be well spent.

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  • I ran All Terrain T/A KO/KD's for a while on my 350 ford and when new, they were reasonably quiet but as they wore they got louder and louder. The other thing I noticed was, as they wore in, the tread started chunking a bit. I live in a dirt / gravel road, that may have had something to do with it. The howling didn't bother me, but the tread chunking did and the what I consider poor treadlife did. I put 40 K on them and they were shot.

    I now run Michelin. Same price, much quieter and looks like they will wear longer too,
  • I have 35's on my truck and they make a little road noise, but not bad for an all terrain tire.
  • I have them, but load range H I think at 80 psi. They are much quieter than the Nittos I had before.
  • If they are that loud then they are probably cupped. If that's the case you will need to check the shocks and alignment. then put the choppy ones in the rear so they can even back out.

    I had a set on my Excursion and they were never loud.
  • I'm running KPO2 275/65/18 on my 12 Ram 2500. At 1st they seemed slightly noisier. Now, after 2 years I don't notice much difference than the Michelins that came on it. My Cummins makes more noise than my tires so that could be part of it.
  • I like mine and don't notice excessive noise. I've got a wife and three kids in the cab so I tune noise out, though.
  • What pressure do you run them at?
    We increase ours from 40psi when not towing to 50psi when towing an never noticed any significant noise, in fact the truck seems to ride quieter then the wifes sports car.