My Mahindra Thar Gets BF Goodrich KO2 265/75 R16 Tyres And Steel Rims: Cost, Installation Explained

[@harshaokin8064]

Our no-nonsense, information rich KZbinr is back. Thanks mahn.

[@abhinavbhatt]

:)

[@flyhigh2908]

@@abhinavbhatt this emogi was made by a pc

[@hunny333]

@@abhinavbhatt can i instal this rims at my Hyundai venue turbo variant???

[@abhinavbhatt]

That's a very bad idea.

[@Mustang_6521]

At this point I think we all can call Jaideep as My good friend Jaideep from Patiala.

[@pushapwantsinghgrewal2854]

I live in patiala also can I have Jaideep no

[@rishabhmanan8992]

😂😂

[@rohankumardebbarma]

We all need a friend like Jaideep. Both the videos were good. Learnt a lot and gained lots of important information. Cheers!

[@dhruvshetty.95]

Bk tyres is legit the best shop ever. Bought tires for most of my cars from there.. super professional and super courteous

[@abhinavbhatt]

Yeah. Quite professional.

[@gursharanbhinder1]

Could you review the BF Goodrich tyres after using them for 3-4k kms? Has the handling and ride quality improved when compared to stock tyres? I am requesting for on and off road feedback.

[@vvkmn05]

I was waiting for this mod and the grill upgrade since you taken the delivery of thar.

[@abhinavbhatt]

Grill getting updated tomorrow. I'll get the car back Friday.

[@vvkmn05]

@@abhinavbhatt 👍🏻 waiting for the video.

[@benshaw5003]

@@abhinavbhatt also the bumpers please.. the stock is really stock..

[@abhinavbhatt]

Waiting for Prad to deliver.

[@realtimequickie]

The tyres and rims look awesome. 👍 The only issue I see is splashing muck and water on the side body, and more importantly at traffic behind the vehicle. I'd have used a size which is contained in the wheel arch. 😁

[@Navyguy]

0:42 - 0:50 *Abhinav it's high time man! Please invest in good quality Collar mike like RODE WIRELESS GO ! atleast 2 reqd. for you* ✌🏽

[@abhinavbhatt]

I have mics. I was feeling too lazy to use them.

[@Navyguy]

@@abhinavbhatt *ten brownie points for classic biker moves there....* 😛🍩

[@tarunsandhu123]

Great info. Seen tons of videos about these tyres but the first one with some reliable/useful information along with price estimate. Great content, useful and consise. Keep posting and adding more info about your experience/mods and tips. Since you tried out both stock and now BF, would love to hear feedback regarding drivability/road noise and other comparisons to stock. Cheers.

[@prasaddeshmukh0073]

Perfectly Explained the Exchange Tyre Price

[@karthikeyasharma7809]

Alas, I actually found someone who didn't milk the new hayabusa at all. Keep up the good work.

[@abhinavbhatt]

:)

[@ashishpcet]

Congrats for having new set of wheels

[@abhinavbhatt]

Thanks

[@trevor9747]

​@@abhinavbhattmention your rims offset... kindly

[@anjalivartak4797]

Hey Abhinav, Congrats on your new set of wheels & rims!! Thanks for all the info!! Stay safe & take care!!

[@abhinavbhatt]

Thank you.

[@lordsalvatore3846]

0:07 Abhinav bhaiya trained us like..... Hi i am abhinav, i am at speed monks.....

[@nastyjayin]

Gr8 content brother . Waiting for the BFGs review.

[@abhinavbhatt]

Will do.

[@varuag1988]

Hi Abhinav! Have been a fan of your channel and content for ages! Congrats on the new Thar! it looks absolutely rad! If I had a choice, I would get the exact same colour too! Any idea about the future implications of the added unladen weight due to the BFs and steel rims on mileage, longevity of the suspension components, etc. ? No one seems to talk about this. Stay safe my friend!

[@abhinavbhatt]

Hi. Thank you for the kind words. I will have to look into beefing up the suspension since I'm adding more weight to it soon. Let's see what comes out.

[@kavishsoorya5282]

Is braking power reduced or same after this big tyres.

[@drkhalidadventurer1721]

Some how I managed to buy brand new Arivo MT 33inch (285/75 r16) They made steering damm heavy, I must say best tyre size is 31 inch (265/75 r16).

[@virajwaikar5494]

Really nice decision to take those tyres 😍

[@vedantawasthi5410]

Hey Abhinav,really missed the informative videos you put out,and excited for what's ahead. That being said,I've got some doubts and questions regarding the ride quality as of now,the fuel economy and the throttle response. as you have installed the KO2s which weigh around 25 kilos per tire and add to it the weight of the steelies(25 per wheel;; overall weight around 200 kilos);compared to the stock wheel setup on the thar which weighs in at around 96 kilos(17 kilos for each tire and 7 kilos for each wheel) you have added around 104 kilos to the unsprung mass of your car. From the reading that I did online,the more unsprung mass a car has,the bumpier the ride is,and since because weight has been added,obviously more strain on the engine,hence I believe a weaker throttle response and poorer fuel economy. It'd be great if you'd shed some light on these factors in one of your future videos and what you'd be doing to counter these negatives. well that's a long comment,hope you respond,cheers!!

[@abhinavbhatt]

I drove it today at 70-80 kmph to Gurgaon from Delhi on the nice expressway we have. The meter showed 18.1 kmpl average fuel economy. On my Patiala trip, I got 16ish. Again, meter reading. Now, the meter would be slightly off since the diameter of the tyre is bigger, but even if I get 12 in the city, it is fine. The tyre is not 25 kilos on its own. Maybe 16-17 kg. Yes, unsprung mass has gone up a lot, but I am running 26 PSI and there is night and day difference between the ride of the stock and this car. This is sure footed, planted, and a lot more confident to drive. The tyre has a very strong sidewall and so can run lower pressures with ease. I don't care about the throttle response (which has not been affected) - if I want a faster car, I have my petrol cars. And if I still want to go faster, I would be on my bikes. Cheers

[@vedantawasthi5410]

@@abhinavbhatt Isee,thanks a lot for explaining it in detail,and can't wait for some overlanding videos on this bad boy!!

[@letstalktravel5099]

Abhinav can you give an honest feedback of high way ride ? well I don't expect confort of a sedan. but I want know whether you get fatigue after driving some 500-600 km a day

[@abhinavbhatt]

I don't like it on the highway.

[@imthimerchandiser243]

nice. however if u r not aware then..... bf goodrich rubbers are such, needs reasonably a good amount of kms on and off to use preferably a gravel terrain and when u drive on it, traction heats up the rubber and retain its softness so that in a long run the rubber doesnt become hard. this is how bfgr are maintained in jeeps by most of the jk enthusiasists. even in desert countries othen than dune drives, they take the jeeps with bfgr to water reservoirs where the gravel terrain is experienced. it may be too early to get a feel of it and my point is not as a thumb rule, but it has sense and impact when u drive a jeep with bfgr over a decade

[@abhinavbhatt]

Cool. Did not know.

[@imthimerchandiser243]

@@abhinavbhatt stay blessed!

[@nairprem53]

Awesome. What is the difference in weight of each tyre with steel rim between the original and the new? Will there be additional strain on the transmission and engine etc?

[@abhinavbhatt]

No clue. Zero negative impact in the drive.

[@ShyamKumar-zu8bf]

Great video Abhinav. Just a few questions as usual :) Since you are not going to do hardcore off-roading, wouldn't the 16' diamond cut Mahindra Accessories alloy be a good option? Also, would you know if these BF KOs will fit in those. Thanks

[@abhinavbhatt]

They look run of the mill alloys. I may anyway upgrade to Method or Fuel or some other nicer brand later. I am not sure if these tyres would fit those rims.

[@ShyamKumar-zu8bf]

@@abhinavbhatt Always quick to respond. Thank You 🙏

[@abhinavbhatt]

Cheers

[@krishnankp219]

Abhinav, how’s the noise whilst driving it on highways and general day to day use ? Thanks

[@abhinavbhatt]

It is a fairly silent tyre.

[@ashanglungleng8799]

You are so lucky to get that Tyre at such a good price. I have been looking for 275/70/r16 but couldn't get. Called jitesh and he told me by February 2022 we may get it. Some say around 24k per Tyre we may get.

[@abhinavbhatt]

What!

[@ashanglungleng8799]

@@abhinavbhatt complete madness 😊. Jitesh told me he has 265/.../r17 at 18k per Tyre! May have to go for Yokohama AT!

[@abhinavbhatt]

Madness.

[@VikramAhuja]

I called Jitesh today and he is selling 265/65/r17 for 22.5k per Tyre plus buying back all 5 at just 40k.

[@newideas4438]

Hello abhinav, what would be the best steel wheels (matt black) for the upcoming jimny that could go with 215/75/r15 bf goodrich. And please let me know where could i get those tyres and steel wheels from?

[@nitrometh]

Congrats on your set Abhinav. I would probably get mine after I use up the stock set. Do share your honest comparison review on the stock and BFG especially on city ride and highway most of us will be using it on these terrains 90% of the time. Good luck!

[@abhinavbhatt]

I'll do that.

[@motogeek1098]

Abhinav lost it when tyre dealer said thar is nothing without Goodrich tyres😂

[@abhinavbhatt]

haha

[@gouravbijlwan4910]

Hi sir can you tell me is there any different in rotating mass after rim+tyre swap . And it's a awesome build 😎😎

[@abhinavbhatt]

There definitely is an increase but I don't feel it while driving.

[@Godshand87]

Was waiting for your update on this

[@kotimoto]

25 kilos each rim, 125kg increase in weight, that is a lot.

[@simbaborah]

It is not additional 25kilos per rim. The car already came with wheels which had atleast 15-20kgs of weight. So it's not much of an additional weight. Should be around plus 40kgs max.

[@kotimoto]

@@simbaborah Right, I should have accounted that!

[@simbaborah]

@@kotimoto yeah i think the thar can easily take that much additional weight. But it will surely take a toll on mileage.

[@veerajnimmalapudi6276]

Thanks for the video and info. 2 questions, how is the ride quality with the new tyres? I’m planning the exact same spec. Second is how much has the fuel efficiency taken a hit? Thank you.

[@abhinavbhatt]

Too early to comment on both as I am yet to play around with tyre pressure. I have been running 26 and it just floats. I'll probably go up a couple of PSI to see how the ride changes. And I got 18.1 kmpl reading on a recent 20 km drive on these tyres. I usually get 16 on the stock tyres.

[@veerajnimmalapudi6276]

@@abhinavbhatt 18 what? I haven’t seen my diesel AT show higher than 13 in the first 1k kms. A friend got the BF’s on his Fortuner and efficiency took 1-1.5 kmpl hit. He’s running on stock alloys. Really looking forward to your ride and efficiency review so that I can change mine. Thank you! Cheers!

[@abhinavbhatt]

Yaar, I drive very easy. I was commuting between Delhi and Gurgaon on the beautiful expressway. 70-80 kmph after a full tank of gas. These meter readings should never be taken seriously. I'll update when I get the next tankful. It will surely be 2 kmpl less than before. And I have no idea what before was.

[@Maddlr]

Awesome info about the tyres and resale etc

[@Joe-xm5op]

I like your videos. Thank you for speaking in English.

[@Wellness-asia]

Hey buddy amazing info , sir could you also share if after this modification there is any difference in ride quality because I want the same modifications

[@abhishekvermamr]

Tyres Price ? Stock Tyres Exchange Value ?

[@Sarvajit0007]

New thar already comes with at tyres n looks great in stock tyres n rims

[@Kushal-xs3qo]

Your That is Looking good with BFG tyres👌

[@abhinavbhatt]

Thanks

[@dhruvshetty.95]

Hey Abhinav, did you and Jaideep go for grey Thar's? Or aqua marine?

[@abhinavbhatt]

Grey.

[@zakiurs]

Hello friend do you deal in BF goodrich Mud Terrain tyres.?

[@hsb4270]

Hi Abhinav, could you please share the impact of these tyres on fuel consumption?

[@abhinavbhatt]

I used to get about 10-11 with these.

[@abhinavbhatt]

About 13-14.

[@dhanushsreddy2319]

Bro your car looks rugged now with bfgs Please lets us know if there is millage drop after tyre changing

[@abhinavbhatt]

Once I drive it enough to be able to tell the difference.

[@rewajamir9190]

Good that you follow your boss man unlike those villagers who put up just for display ..

[@shijojose6082]

Love the mod!! Why dont you change the front bumpers?

[@servershaikh7528]

The video is amazing as usual. Congrats on the new tyres! I would just suggest getting a directional mic for your setup as the background noise gets really distracting. Otherwise a really great setup

[@abhinavbhatt]

Sure. Thank you

[@abhimanyubansal7194]

Is there any improvement in ride quality afterinstalling 16 inch rims and big tyres or does it require aftermarket shocker also to improve the comfort?

[@abhinavbhatt]

Ride has improved a lot. Will make a video when I can.

[@eijaz101]

No one is talking about lifting kit for Thar, is there any in the market ? Hope u will be installing one for urs

[@abhinavbhatt]

I am waiting for someone to make one that is reliable. Don't want to be the guinea pig.

[@1986AJ]

Abhinav bro. I have the off set rims on my Thar with the company ceat AT tyre. When i go above 100 my steering wheel vibrates. All the balancing n stuff is ok. Are you facing any issue with these rims or do i need to get some other kind of wheel alignement done on these rims. Please suggest.

[@abhinavbhatt]

My wheel doesn't vibrate but it isn't the best feeling in the world at high speed. I feel they just aren't meant for high speed driving. No matter how much you balance them.

[@1986AJ]

@@abhinavbhatt I was thinking the same. Ceat AT buy Mahindra in a Thar are not good. Only option now is to change the tyres. Any suggestion you can give for AT tyres as i drive everyday.

[@abhinavbhatt]

No. I meant the steel wheels aren't meant for high speed driving. The tyres aren't the issue.

[@1986AJ]

@@abhinavbhatt ah got it bro. But i have the same street rims like you have on ur thar. Guess i need to keep it below 80 for a smooth ride or switch to alloys

[@abhinavbhatt]

Yes. If you do a lot of road driving, alloys anyday better.

[@pankajshaw7473]

Very informative video.. and moreover, these tyres make the car look much better..👍👍

[@aniruddhasudhir3022]

It looks cool 🔥. Do a side dump exhaust 😂😂

[@abhinavbhatt]

Naah. Understated, always.

[@aniruddhasudhir3022]

@@abhinavbhatt yeah true

[@Grizzlybrar]

Does the steering wobble at higher speeds and does it slow the vehicle down? Please answer bhot duvidha mae hun bhaiya

[@abhinavbhatt]

Steering doesn't wobble. Acceleration would be lower due to wider wheels and low tyre pressures.

[@kuldeepdeshmukh7983]

I own mahindra Scorpio slx crde 2.6l turbo I have 235/70R16 bfgoodrich KO A/T I want to upsize my tyre Which size I should go for

[@aasiim]

And what about engine performance after this change ofroad did u experience n e differences of tht sort like u pushing kinda feeling when driving like on normal road ???

[@abhinavbhatt]

Will share detailed observations later.

[@imroz19]

It really looks great. I am always inclined towards the wheels with greater offset. Quick question, are there any drawbacks of the wheels in long term with extreme offset.

[@abhinavbhatt]

They do put additional stress on the suspension components, so wear and tear would be higher

[@lalrinsangachinzah5219]

There are still confusions about offsets . Positive. Zero. Negative... The rims you are running on now is not a negative rim.. it is a positive rim.. As the offset are calculated from the centre point of the rims width.. if the hub fitment comes at the centre which is at 4inch from both side it is Zero offset .... If it comes infront of the Centre it is positive and vice versa.... the rims you put on now have an offset of around 20mm from the centre point..... And it is a positive offset rims. If it was negative offset rims the wheel would've come out much more. Anyway nice video and good luck with the new setup....

[@anthonydsouza1881]

Great mods on the Thar, just wanted to know of there will be an issue with the heavier rim on the tailgate. Also if you change the front bumper it won't mess with these new tyres right.

[@abhinavbhatt]

I may need a separate spare tyre carrier. Front metal bumper should have clearance.

[@princevikramsingh2071]

Sir, any impact on fuel average after putting up these beast? Plz make a short video on that sir

[@abhinavbhatt]

Drop of 2 kmpl.

[@Whimsical-Wanderings]

What is the reason behind using -30 offset wheels? My understanding is that wider track of a vehicle is better for center of gravity, which allows for more load(eg. tent) on top of the car. Is my understanding correct? Are there any other advantages of a wider track?

[@abhinavbhatt]

It now handles better, and looks way nicer.

[@pulkitchaudhary2534]

Congrats man❤️

[@hozefagilitwala175]

The side wall that you mentioned is to gain grip while rock climbing or off-roading .... BFG Sexy tyres

[@sahadsadiq6843]

Does jitheesh do Shipping these tyres? Am from kerala and would like to buy from him.

[@Prakgreat]

Tyres and wheels impressive but I don't like how the wheels now protrude beyond the wheel arches. Have you thought about getting modified extended wheel arches fitted?

[@abhinavbhatt]

Naah. I wanted them to protrude just a little.

[@iamjkjay]

Abhinav I'm going to ask a very weird question😬 Can I install the stock alloys of thar in my Polo 🥲😛?

[@abhinavbhatt]

Bro, check PCD of the wheels. Thar has a 114.3 PCD. Unlikely it will match with the Polo.

[@RakhiKumari-wo5rz]

Do You feel any changes in braking ???

[@abhinavbhatt]

Better

[@prateeksinghgambhir3172]

The guy sounds like an infomercial

[@BeyondTheBoardroom]

Abhinav i think i just head you say HT while pointing at your spare tyre tread that. Isnt that the stock ceat CZAR At? My new thar has come with those same CZAR at tyres.

[@abhinavbhatt]

That was an error on my part. It is an AT tyre.

[@BeyondTheBoardroom]

@@abhinavbhatt ok , but carry on the wonderful work , I love all your videos

[@abhinavbhatt]

Thanks

[@rajivsaghal]

very informative !!

[@billcotton1551]

We have the Mahindra Roxor here in the States ,but it is not street legal. I like the Thar ,looks cool.

[@abhinavbhatt]

Yeah. They just copied the Wrangler.

[@tanishqgandas2633]

very tastefully done.

[@harshjeetsinghmahal3240]

Are you planning to install a roof rack or roof lights

[@abhinavbhatt]

No. I don't like the look. Even though this bloody useless car has no space for luggage inside.

[@kapilpanwar9692]

Great content brother , accurate video

[@pawankumar-sg4ij]

what company are those steel rims and who is the dealer sir

[@BenLaden88]

How did you get bfs that cheap? That a good deal

[@kumaonpoodle9331]

Currently now its 26k 🥲🥲

[@BenLaden88]

@@kumaonpoodle9331 i just read the caption again…those are 265 on 16 inch rims…285 on 18s will be that yes

[@rajasthanoffroadclub]

M using 275 70 r16 with fuel vector 8J +20 offset ,, my alloys r really nice but As I want little more offset,, m looking for these steel rims ,, I know it’s weard that why I got that alloys but may be steel rims work with looks I want -20 offset ,, again worried about ride quality

[@diamondinterio2098]

What if one wants to retain the stock alloys with these tyres? Is the price going to be the same?

[@abhinavbhatt]

You'll have to get 18 inch tyres then.

[@rahulvishwakarma4933]

Khatarnak ❤️

[@koinaamtohdede]

How's Jaideep's Thar? What all modifications has he done?

[@abhinavbhatt]

Nothing so far. He is busy with another project.

[@koinaamtohdede]

@@abhinavbhatt Hey, thanks for updating. Great videos, make more!

[@abhinavbhatt]

Thanks

[@rohithkrishna9539]

Content King KZbinr

[@varundeepsingh3389]

Can you fit 17 inch 265/65 bf goodrich on the thar as 16 inch are not available?

[@abhinavbhatt]

Yes.

[@saurabhbansal7635]

if i go with 275/70/16 in the same steel rims, do u think it would protrude out more than your setup..im getting yoko geolander

[@abhinavbhatt]

Slightly more, yes.

[@saurabhbansal7635]

@@abhinavbhatt tks.

[@saurabhbansal7635]

@@abhinavbhatt any issues of bubbling on high speed or braking in these steel rims?

[@detectiveseb1537]

Yay! We can expect overlanding content. Go for prad4x4 bumper

[@abhinavbhatt]

Already ordered :)

[@logicalindian_777]

Looks really muscular 👍 good job buddy

[@mohiths6453]

Please buy a mic brother! The voice is not at all audible.We definitely wanna hear what you guys speak.

[@abhinavbhatt]

I have multiple mics. I am just too lazy to use them. I shot this on a phone without any preparations.

[@mohiths6453]

Hey it’s totally fine! Love ur content though! Looking forward to see ur yamaha r15 v3 project

[@johngulbarga9913]

Stock Tyre is good to me But the new looks 👍 😻

[@harnoorsingh3862]

what's the steel rim company name? where can i order one?

[@samkaushal5639]

Have you got 5th bfgoodrich?

[@abhinavbhatt]

No.

[@aryangogoi7789]

How much for they gonna sell the stock Thar rim??

[@ZORO-hy5rv]

Does the tyre shop have Method wheels. What is the price for a 15inch set of 5 rims.

[@abhinavbhatt]

They don't.

[@SLEEPER_03]

Dude your Thar looks badass 😍😘🥂

[@abhinavbhatt]

Thanks

[@mahirpandav7771]

How much weight it will increase????

[@bidiksangma5692]

Sir you need improvement in sound quality it's not very focus I can hear sounds from all around

[@jimmoriarty4530]

Isn't that tyre upgrade illegal?

[@VikramAhuja]

Keep the videos coming. You could have also gone for 265/65/r18 while retaining the same set of alloys. Don't know much about the availability and prices. Also i read in one of the comments that you are planning to get your bumper changed too. Would that even be street legal?

[@abhinavbhatt]

I wanted a tall sidewall to run low pressures off road, that's why the switch to 18s. Also, it looks nicer. Metal bumpers aren't street legal.

[@VikramAhuja]

Makes sense. Even i am waiting for my Thar. Will hopefully get it in 3-4 months and planning to get same tyre setup as yours. I was reading on team-bhp forum that a few people are having some rattling sound issues on the rear right side of their Thars which is due to the weight of stock tyres and alloys as they are on the heavier side. Now since you have upgraded your setup to an even heavier one, the probability of that might increase. Have you given any thoughts to it?

[@abhinavbhatt]

May get a separate tyre carrier fabricated. Not sure yet.

[@VikramAhuja]

Did you notice any difference in the road noise levels inside the vehicle after the tyre swap? I am planning to swap my thar stock tyres and wheels with KO2 265/65/r17, let’s see how that goes.

[@abhinavbhatt]

@@VikramAhuja I didn't notice any increase in tyre noise. But I drive max at 80.

[@mastershivastation]

Sir please share some updates about r15v3 project......

[@simplevideo8629]

As always awesome video mate, just a small correction your new rims is not negative offset- it's still positive offset but less positive offset than the stock rims.. how to identify? - just look at the width of the rim - zero offset is middle , positive offset outside - negative offset inside , too easy :) Can only say negative offset rims when it's behind/inside zero offset...cheers

[@abhinavbhatt]

Ah.

[@vipanpatial2243]

can i find BFG for my Toyota fortuner at his shop this month?

[@abhinavbhatt]

You'll have to call him to check

[@abhimanyubansal7194]

If you are not into heavy off roading you should have gone for 16 inch alloys and michelin ltx force 275/70r16 all terrain tyres they gives better mileage and they are also not get easily punctured and tread also wears little slower than other tyres in the market

[@abhinavbhatt]

I like how BFG KO2 look. Don't care much about mileage etc. May upgrade to good wheels later

[@Itdoesntmakesense2me]

Hi Abhinav, Can you please let me and other viewers know what the Rim' Brand is?? It would make life easy for layman like me....🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@abhinavbhatt]

No idea about the brand. These are easily available anywhere.

[@tejanb.s1218]

Hey can you update on the R15 v3 build? 😅