KM2 vs MTR
JK Super Freak
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From: Dallas, TX
See thread on LOD vs Schrockworks.
Same principle applies. Pick which one you think looks the best or if price is an issue pick the best price.
Sure seems you can't go wrong either way. Me, I'd go BFG. Never run an MTR, just brand loyal at this stage in my life.
Same thing with ford v. chevy (I pick neither)
Same principle applies. Pick which one you think looks the best or if price is an issue pick the best price.
Sure seems you can't go wrong either way. Me, I'd go BFG. Never run an MTR, just brand loyal at this stage in my life.
Same thing with ford v. chevy (I pick neither)
JK Super Freak
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From: Central NJ
Re: KM2 vs MTR
I love my BFGs- have done everything I've asked of them & on the highway they remind me more of my old ATs then MTs. MTRs were my 2nd choice (& maybe next tire to try something new?)
how are the kevlar MTRs holding up? anyone with some serious miles on them?
I know it was a concern based on original MTRs. I also just checked out a guy in my club & his kevlars seem to be chunking on some of the outter lugs. if I can get a pic @ next meeting I will.
how are the kevlar MTRs holding up? anyone with some serious miles on them?
I know it was a concern based on original MTRs. I also just checked out a guy in my club & his kevlars seem to be chunking on some of the outter lugs. if I can get a pic @ next meeting I will.
JK Enthusiast
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From: Snohomish,Wa.
I'd get the Goodyears. I've had numerous sets of BFG tires and I don't think they can make a round tire any more. The last couple sets of BFGs I've purchased took more lead to balance than they should have. I'm talking like 10-11oz per tire in a couple cases.
That much lead may be acceptable on a 40" Swamper but not on 31-32" A/Ts.
That much lead may be acceptable on a 40" Swamper but not on 31-32" A/Ts.
JK Freak
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From: Coastal, GA
MY KM2's have proved themselves time and time again in the Southeast mud, clay and sand.
There has been several times I've seen other brands (toyos, mickey's and maxis) get stuck
in spots I made through.
I would have a hard time recommending any other tire for Southeast wheeling.
However, my KM2's did take alot of weight to get balanced.
There has been several times I've seen other brands (toyos, mickey's and maxis) get stuck
in spots I made through.
I would have a hard time recommending any other tire for Southeast wheeling.
However, my KM2's did take alot of weight to get balanced.
JK Enthusiast
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From: Aurora, CO
I started with 35" KM2's and put 25K miles on them, then bought 37" MTR-K's 6 months ago.
I've wheeled both hard, and found these differences:
KM2:
-Hands down better traction on slick rock (softer compound?)
-requires lower psi for best footprint compared to MTR-K (on and off road)
-Good wear over 25K miles ( 50% left)
-more road noise than MTR-K (I like road noise)
-chunks easily on rocks
-Sucks in the snow for road driving (really really sucks)
MTR-K:
-Higher psi for good footprint (14 PSI off-road works good for me)
-Better mud clearing/ snow bashing
-does not seem to chunk on rocks
-Great in snow on road
-Not as much traction on slick rock
I've wheeled both hard, and found these differences:
KM2:
-Hands down better traction on slick rock (softer compound?)
-requires lower psi for best footprint compared to MTR-K (on and off road)
-Good wear over 25K miles ( 50% left)
-more road noise than MTR-K (I like road noise)
-chunks easily on rocks
-Sucks in the snow for road driving (really really sucks)
MTR-K:
-Higher psi for good footprint (14 PSI off-road works good for me)
-Better mud clearing/ snow bashing
-does not seem to chunk on rocks
-Great in snow on road
-Not as much traction on slick rock
JK Enthusiast
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From: Munchkin Land
There are numerous good threads on both these tires and there is even a head-to-head to poll.
4WD Mag even tested both of as part of a 5 tire test in very heavy, deep mud and the MTR edged out the KM2 for the WORST of all 5.
BTW the same mag just ran the same test for another 5 tires including the Toyos and Mud Grapplers (they were categorized to be all show, no go) and the winner was the MTZ.
4WD Mag even tested both of as part of a 5 tire test in very heavy, deep mud and the MTR edged out the KM2 for the WORST of all 5.
BTW the same mag just ran the same test for another 5 tires including the Toyos and Mud Grapplers (they were categorized to be all show, no go) and the winner was the MTZ.