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37" BFG KM2's in the rocks?

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Old May 22, 2013 | 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by 69mach1
And I'm pretty sure the "certs" weren't cheap either Bummer

Thanks for the heads up Frank, still hoping for more positive input on recent 37" BFG experience It could happen
No but they did prorate them and give me a refund...if it had been an actual road hazard they might have honored it.
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Old May 22, 2013 | 09:09 AM
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My buddy runs the KM2s and theyve held up really well IMO. They do run pretty small though.
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Old May 22, 2013 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by 69mach1
Was that a year ago , 2 years , 3 years? Just curious if the later production runs are fairing any better?

Thanks for responding
Ran the KM's from '08 to '11. I had warranty on the tires, so not too bad of a deal, as I got them replaced for next to nothing.
But I personally think the KM's and probably any load D range tire has too soft of a side wall for the heavy pig of a JKU.
I do have beadlocks and am able to air down lower then regular rims.
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Old May 22, 2013 | 10:18 AM
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I bought mine used with 90% tread and I have put 20k miles on them so far with no issues rock crawling yet. I air down to 11psi on the rocks. Only problem I had was driving to work and I ran over a 10mm bolt, so that tire has a plug in it. I probably still have 50% tread life left too

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Old May 23, 2013 | 07:24 AM
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I have about 30K miles on my 37's. The vast majority of the Wheeling I do is rocks and when aired down to 10-12 they perform awesome. They due chunk a bit though. I have about half tread left and will most likely purchase these again.
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Old May 23, 2013 | 08:55 AM
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It's been a great tire. I run the KM2's in 37's and so far so good. Comfortable tire on the road, light weight compared to others and I like the design. I do moderate rock crawling trails and no side wall damage yet.
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Old May 23, 2013 | 09:04 AM
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Dude just buy the tire warranty I had 3 of my Km2 replaced due to side wall cuts at $52 a piece .. FTW!!


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Old May 23, 2013 | 03:09 PM
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I've run em for awhile now. Knock on wood I haven't had any issues with em in the rocks IE, Big Bear, Johnson Valley, etc. But in the same breath I have a bud on a similar rig on same trails that has gone through about 3 or 4 that I know of because of sidewall cuts. They've been good, but honestly I'd go with the toyos this time. They're good if you're looking to squeeze a 37" in. Clearance isn't an issue for me and now I wish I went with a true 37" tire. Just my two cents, but no bad issues with em for me.
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Old May 23, 2013 | 05:30 PM
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We ran the 35" version of KM2's great tire.Downside not true size,so your 37's will be more like 35's not 37's,sidewall soft but that's what gives these tires the traction it needs.For the price of these tires we went with a true 37" from falken after tearing a 3 inch hole in the sidewall
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Old Jun 1, 2013 | 09:47 PM
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Thanks for the feedback! Keep it coming
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