KO2 tires (factory stock size) on Hybrid Maverick

[JVolpe]

Not my Maverick, but first set of KO2 tires I've seen on a Hybrid Maverick.

These are factory stock size. So it also fits factory spare location.

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[StillWaiting]

I got the thunderer Ranger but those looks sweet

 

[1Guy1Truck]

To each their own but I do not understand buying a FWD hybrid truck for efficiency and then immediately torpedo the fuel economy.

It depends on the size and the person’s situation. P235/65/17 is a stock option you can select over the regular 225/65/17. Hit to gas mileage is minimal atleast with that size. Also some people have to deal with snow, dirt roads, etc where a slightly more aggressive tire makes sense.

 

[JVolpe]

It depends on the size and the person’s situation. P235/65/17 is a stock option you can select over the regular 225/65/17. Hit to gas mileage is minimal atleast with that size. Also some people have to deal with snow, dirt roads, etc where a slightly more aggressive tire makes sense.

Ya these KO2 are the factory stock size. So it also fits factory spare location. Updated my post with this.

 

[1Guy1Truck]

Not just the size but the tread and tire weight that all causes the efficiency loss.

Just on size alone you're looking at roughly 4% larger surface patch, plus weight, plus tread. I'd assume it's a 10%+ hit to MPG.

Again - to each their own but I just see this as a head scratcher.

Have you done research into this? Many have, seeing as it’s a factory size, and the hit is very minimal 1-2 mpg.

 

[Lynyrd Skynyrd]

Not my Maverick, but first set of KO2 tires I've seen on a Hybrid Maverick.

These are factory stock size. So it also fits factory spare location.

Do you have a towing hitch?
Just curious as you said the spare fits. Mavericks with a hitch (not sure if awd matters)
Won’t fit a full size spare without modifying a safety feature

 

[Dad]

Not just the size but the tread and tire weight that all causes the efficiency loss.

Just on size alone you're looking at roughly 4% larger surface patch, plus weight, plus tread. I'd assume it's a 10%+ hit to MPG.

Again - to each their own but I just see this as a head scratcher.

You make a good point, but I would think some people are happy to temporarily trade mileage for a safer ride in inclement conditions. You are correct. Year-round would somewhat defeat the reasons to buy a hybrid, not to mention the tire rumble. I would surmise the member is only using these for winter.

 

[Scupking]

Looks good but I do think KO2s are a little crazy for the hybrid. They weigh 39lbs. Stock tires are 24lbs. I do plan on getting some AT tires for my hybrid but something a little more reasonable like the Firestone destination A/T2 in 235/45/17 and are 28lbs.

 

[notliketopgun]

Not everyone with the hybrid wants to drive solely on-road in sunny conditions - you'd take a similar hit performance wise with gas or diesel trucks, and nobody gives a crap there. I'd still be coming out ahead on fuel economy compared to a 2.0L ecoboost with the same tires if I had these.

 

[StillWaiting]

Not just the size but the tread and tire weight that all causes the efficiency loss.

Just on size alone you're looking at roughly 4% larger surface patch, plus weight, plus tread. I'd assume it's a 10%+ hit to MPG.

Again - to each their own but I just see this as a head scratcher.

Still good fuel economy. Not everyone bought a hybrid to be fuel efficient alone. I take a huge hit but can’t imagine a truck that would get better efficiency with my given tires

 

[Lynyrd Skynyrd]

KO2 is strictly for looks and off-road use. In winter they suck, the tire compound hardens and do not perform well wet and cold. Period.
Summer they handle great and fairly quiet
coming from the F150 world many can vouch for that

 

[Baja_Roamer]

To each their own but I do not understand buying a FWD hybrid truck for efficiency and then immediately torpedo the fuel economy.

I know it’s hard to understand, but some people drive their FWD mavericks on dirt roads, the meatier tread of an all terrain tire vastly improves traction from the stock tires. Also, the hybrids are averaging 45 to 50mpgs, people are only seeing a 5mpg loss with larger than stock all terrains which brings you down to 40-45 mpg, while awd’s are averaging 20-30 on ROAD tires. I know it’s complicated, you may never understand it, but if you try hard you might be able to GET OVER IT and stop giving your 2 cents on what OTHER people do with THEIR trucks.

 

[Burdy]

I've been doing a lot of research on this as I consider which direction I want to go with my hybrid Mav. I can get an on/off road AT tire/wheel combo that in 17" OR 18" that SAVES between 2.38 lbs and 9.65 lbs PER TIRE over the factory steel wheel/Continental combo depending upon how aggressive you want to get. Point is, yes, you can go this route and cost yourself mpg...but you don't necessarily have to if you choose wisely.

Wheel	Model	Diamater	Width	Bolt Patern	Center Bore	Offset	Backspace	Load Rating	Weight	Savings/Loss		Tire	Model	Category	Section Width	Aspect Ratio	Diameter	Load Rating	Speed Rating	Mileage Warranty	UTGQ	Rank	Weight	Savings/Loss	Total Weight	Total Savings/Loss
Ford	Steel	17"	7"	5x108	63.4	37.5mm			27.2	0		Continental	Procontact TX	All Season	225	65	17	1874	130	65,000	500 AA	34	24	0	51.2	0
Weld	Ventura S104	17"	8"	5x108		38mm	6"		18.6	-8.6		Continental	Cross Contact ATR	On/Off	225	65	17	1874			600AA		25	1	43.6	-7.6
Weld	Ventura S104	18"	8.5"	5x108		38mm	6.25"		21.5	-5.7		Falken	Wildpeak AT 01A	On/Off	225	60	18	1764			360 BA		27	3	48.5	-2.7
Konig	Hypergram	17"	8"	5x108	73.1	40mm		1500	16.55	-10.65		Falken	Wildpeak AT	On/Off	225	65	17	1874			680AA		30	6	46.55	-4.65
Konig	Hypergram	17"	8"	5x108	73.1	40mm		1500	16.55	-10.65		Goodyear	Wrangler Workhorse AT	On/Off	225	65	17	1874			580BB		30	6	46.55	-4.65
Konig	Hypergram	17"	8"	5x108	73.1	40mm		1500	16.55	-10.65		Toyo	Open Country AT III	On/Off	225	65	17	1874			600AB		30	6	46.55	-4.65
Konig	Hypergram	17"	8"	5x108	73.1	40mm		1500	16.55	-10.65		Pirelli	Scorpion All Terrain Plus	On/Off	225	65	17	1874			640AB		28	4	44.55	-6.65
Konig	Hypergram	17"	8"	5x108	73.1	40mm		1500	16.55	-10.65		Pirelli	Scorpion ATR	On/Off	225	65	17	1874			250AB		25	1	41.55	-9.65
Konig	Hypergram	17"	8"	5x108	73.1	40mm		1500	16.55	-10.65		Continental	Cross Contact ATR	On/Off	225	65	17	1874			600AA		25	1	41.55	-9.65
Konig	Hypergram	18"	8.5"	5x108	73.1	43mm		1543	17.84	-9.36		Falken	Wildpeak AT	On/Off	225	60	18	1764			680 AA		30.2	6.2	48.04	-3.16
Konig	Ampliform	18"	8.5"	5x108	73.1	43mm			18.62	-8.58		Falken	Wildpeak AT 01A	On/Off	225	60	18	1764			360 BA		27	3	45.62	-5.58
Konig	Ampliform	18"	8.5"	5x108	73.1	43mm			18.62	-8.58		Falken	Wildpeak AT	On/Off	225	60	18	1764			680 AA		30.2	6.2	48.82	-2.38

 

[mamboman777]

Not my Maverick, but first set of KO2 tires I've seen on a Hybrid Maverick.

These are factory stock size. So it also fits factory spare location.

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[es7129]

Exact approach I took when upgrading the wheels & tires on my old hybrid.
I purchased lightweight Vors wheels and paired them with Nokian Outpost APT severe snow & low rolling resistance rated AT-lite tires.
Currently selling the set up as I now have an awd Ecoboost.
Thread here:

https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...atp-tires-installed-on-hybrid-maverick.10116/

I've been doing a lot of research on this as I consider which direction I want to go with my hybrid Mav. I can get an on/off road AT tire/wheel combo that in 17" OR 18" that SAVES between 2.38 lbs and 9.65 lbs PER TIRE over the factory steel wheel/Continental combo depending upon how aggressive you want to get. Point is, yes, you can go this route and cost yourself mpg...but you don't necessarily have to if you choose wisely.

Wheel	Model	Diamater	Width	Bolt Patern	Center Bore	Offset	Backspace	Load Rating	Weight	Savings/Loss		Tire	Model	Category	Section Width	Aspect Ratio	Diameter	Load Rating	Speed Rating	Mileage Warranty	UTGQ	Rank	Weight	Savings/Loss	Total Weight	Total Savings/Loss
Ford	Steel	17"	7"	5x108	63.4	37.5mm			27.2	0		Continental	Procontact TX	All Season	225	65	17	1874	130	65,000	500 AA	34	24	0	51.2	0
Weld	Ventura S104	17"	8"	5x108		38mm	6"		18.6	-8.6		Continental	Cross Contact ATR	On/Off	225	65	17	1874			600AA		25	1	43.6	-7.6
Weld	Ventura S104	18"	8.5"	5x108		38mm	6.25"		21.5	-5.7		Falken	Wildpeak AT 01A	On/Off	225	60	18	1764			360 BA		27	3	48.5	-2.7
Konig	Hypergram	17"	8"	5x108	73.1	40mm		1500	16.55	-10.65		Falken	Wildpeak AT	On/Off	225	65	17	1874			680AA		30	6	46.55	-4.65
Konig	Hypergram	17"	8"	5x108	73.1	40mm		1500	16.55	-10.65		Goodyear	Wrangler Workhorse AT	On/Off	225	65	17	1874			580BB		30	6	46.55	-4.65
Konig	Hypergram	17"	8"	5x108	73.1	40mm		1500	16.55	-10.65		Toyo	Open Country AT III	On/Off	225	65	17	1874			600AB		30	6	46.55	-4.65
Konig	Hypergram	17"	8"	5x108	73.1	40mm		1500	16.55	-10.65		Pirelli	Scorpion All Terrain Plus	On/Off	225	65	17	1874			640AB		28	4	44.55	-6.65
Konig	Hypergram	17"	8"	5x108	73.1	40mm		1500	16.55	-10.65		Pirelli	Scorpion ATR	On/Off	225	65	17	1874			250AB		25	1	41.55	-9.65
Konig	Hypergram	17"	8"	5x108	73.1	40mm		1500	16.55	-10.65		Continental	Cross Contact ATR	On/Off	225	65	17	1874			600AA		25	1	41.55	-9.65
Konig	Hypergram	18"	8.5"	5x108	73.1	43mm		1543	17.84	-9.36		Falken	Wildpeak AT	On/Off	225	60	18	1764			680 AA		30.2	6.2	48.04	-3.16
Konig	Ampliform	18"	8.5"	5x108	73.1	43mm			18.62	-8.58		Falken	Wildpeak AT 01A	On/Off	225	60	18	1764			360 BA		27	3	45.62	-5.58
Konig	Ampliform	18"	8.5"	5x108	73.1	43mm			18.62	-8.58		Falken	Wildpeak AT	On/Off	225	60	18	1764			680 AA		30.2	6.2	48.82	-2.38

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