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Bfg ko2 285/70 17Q. 2 types?

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by titan34, Nov 3, 2021.

  1. Nov 3, 2021 at 8:58 PM
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    titan34

    titan34 [OP] New Member

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    On Amazon there are 2 bfg ko2 285/70q. On sku # 31812 and 81501. Is one black wall and other is white wall? I’m looking for black wall but seems like the Sku# 31812 has both white on white side and black on the other? Is that the only difference. So I can just put it on the black wall side ?
    Thanks for your help
     
  2. Nov 4, 2021 at 6:37 AM
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    No personal experience on 285 with both black and white side wall because the 285/70R17 Load C I got from Discount tire had black side wall on both sides.

    However 275/70R17 had both white and black side wall and as per my request Discount tire installed blackside wall out.

    Pros - Walmart dumb A* tire techs installed inside out when I had a nail. If it had both white and black side wall this idiots would not have done it.

    Cons - It looks little ugly on the pics if inside white lettering is shown. It was blue and I don't know if tire shop did that to hide the white.


    You should pay more attention to the main features like;
    • Does it have 3 peak mountain snow flake symbol? (Older tires don't have it). Important for winder driving.
    • What Load range. Eg - Load C is more comfy on road and average strong against abuse on trails vs Load E is one of the strongest tires with the competition having 3 ply side wall (most competition has 2 ply side wall) but on road comfort is on the firm side.
    • Speed rating is not a big deal as no one in the right mind set will drive at 100+mph.
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  3. Nov 4, 2021 at 7:18 AM
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    titan34

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    Can you see it the white letters if truck is lifted ?
     
  4. Nov 4, 2021 at 7:29 AM
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    kmeeg

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    Yes if you look closely.
    (Screenshot from one of my videos)
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