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BFG KM2's in everything but Mud

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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 05:54 PM
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Default BFG KM2's in everything but Mud

Finally got the OK to drop some bucks on a lift, wheels, tires, ect.... I really like the KM2's, and only going with 33" as its my dialy driver. My question is how are the KM2's in every driving condition but the mud? So how are they on pavement, on rainy day pavement, snow, specifically how are they on Sand and just normal 4x4 trails, rocks, ect.... I know the KM2's are great in the mud, but as my daily driver, i really care about the other elements as well...

Any insight would be great.... 33" KM2s would be mounted on 17" AEV Pintlers, and a 2.5" TF Coil lift...3.7 gears on an 08 Auto Unlimited
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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 07:17 PM
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On summer, I have 33" BFG KM2 (255 80 R17) and I don't see the difference between these tires and the stock Rubicon Tires. Very satisfied.
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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 07:19 PM
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I ran the 37's on my old YJ, and I was impressed with them in the snow. Ran them down to 2-3psi on a snow run, and they did everything I wanted them to do.

I only had them on one trail run in the dirt and rocks. I was running 8psi in the front, 6 in the back. I only went down that low because I had to squeeze under a lock box at the gate trailhead. Anyways, they grabbed the rocks and held up great.

I liked them so much, i purchased another set for my JK that i'll be testing out next weekend on deervalley and slickrock. Here's a few pics from the trail run before I sold the YJ. The 37's and 35's are both relatively quiet on the road, comparable to every MT i've owned





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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 07:34 PM
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Had BF allterrains on my past 4x4 and now have the KM2 love them. They do great in the sand. Very quiet compaired to others looking at them you would think they sing at highway speeds but they don't. When these wear down I'm going with the same but, 37's instead of 35's


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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 08:59 PM
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love mine!
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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 07:29 AM
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love em
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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 08:36 AM
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Tougher than nails (I have pulled 2 out, no leaks). This is the best mod I have done for my JK.

I would buy them again.
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BFG's wear like iron (super long road life - 60,000 miles) and the MT KM2's are surprisingly quiet for a mudder. i'll take everyone elses word regarding how the perform in mud but on rocks, they work pretty good. being that they wear like iron, the rubber isn't as grippy as i would prefer but then, they don't chunk either. sidewalls are a bit thin but that also allows for a comfortable ride. like any mudder, they won't offer as good of traction on wet/slippery surfaces the way an AT would but overall, they work well there as well.
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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 09:41 AM
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Does anyone know if they make a 33" KM2 that will fit the factory Sahara 18" Rim?
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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by REL1203
Does anyone know if they make a 33" KM2 that will fit the factory Sahara 18" Rim?
BFG's website shows a 305/60R18... The overall diameter is 32.6".

You will need to run wheel spacers with those or you'll have some issues with rubbing.
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