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37" KM2s and 2DR

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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Synthetik
It all depends on the weight of the vehicle and what PSI you're running.

A tire with 2000 lbs on it at 30 PSI will measure smaller than a tire with 1500 lbs on it at 35 psi.
The width of the rim also makes a difference. The MFG's specs for height are based on a specific rim width. My 255/85-16 KM2s are 33.3" according to BFG on a 7" wide rim. The range is 6.5" to 8". Mounted on my stock 16x7 steel rims @ 35psi I measured them just a hair over the spec. Aftermoving to my 16x8 ProComps I measured them at just a hair over 33". Keep in mind the measurement is from the center of the tread and that the MFG measurement DOES NOT include a loaded vehicle on them.
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by wells
My 37 KM2s measure 36 inches mounted at 30 psi.
36 inches. That's consistent with what I recall being stated in the past, but am hoping to hear more anecdotal "statistics".

Originally Posted by Rob 12B1P
My Rubi tires are supposed to be 32.1" according to the BFG site, on the Jeep and inflated to 37psi they run 31" tall. I think thats why the OP asked about actual ride hight of KM2s. I personally would like to know also as I will be upgrading in the near future.

Rob
Exactly, interested in loaded ride height although others make an excellent point with respect to inflation and wheel dimensions. Anyone else??
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 06:52 PM
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my 37's measured 36" with 28psi once mounted.
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by MOKOS
my 37's measured 36" with 28psi once mounted.
Thanks. Looks like 36" is the mean so far. Curious if anyone has measured around 36.5 . . . I have seen 35.5 before.
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 07:14 PM
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mud grapplers and mtr's run basically the truest tire size as advertised..
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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 04:43 AM
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Originally Posted by josh_jacklyn
mud grapplers and mtr's run basically the truest tire size as advertised..
That's what I've heard. Wonder if that's because they start out taller, say 37.5 inches then "deform" to a height closer to advertised, or if their sidewalls are stiffer thus preventing the large height loss that the KM2s apparently experience.
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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 05:38 AM
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Originally Posted by JK-Rubi

That's what I've heard. Wonder if that's because they start out taller, say 37.5 inches then "deform" to a height closer to advertised, or if their sidewalls are stiffer thus preventing the large height loss that the KM2s apparently experience.
When I was getting my MTR-ks mounted there was a kid there getting 35x1250r15s installed, an mounted, at pressure, my 35x1250r17s were bigger just some food for thought.

And mine measure to 34.5 inch at ride height
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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 05:40 AM
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Originally Posted by JKred

When I was getting my MTR-ks mounted there was a kid there getting 35x1250r15s installed, an mounted, at pressure, my 35x1250r17s were bigger just some food for thought.

And mine measure to 34.5 inch at ride height
Depends on wheel width to.
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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 05:41 AM
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Originally Posted by knnphillips

Depends on wheel width to.
Both were 8.5
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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 05:45 AM
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Originally Posted by planman
Plus, the MTR w/Kevlar tires are know for some inconsistency in balancing issues.
This, unfortunately, is very true. They couldn't get one of my five to balance, static, dynamic, and road forced, ended up ordering me a new tire, which balanced fine.
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