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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 09:08 AM
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So I'm ready for some new tires. I'm looking to get a new set of 33's. I'm kinda torn between the Bfg Km2 or the Falken WildPeaks A/T. Any feed back would be great. Im set on 33's so don't need any 35' feedback
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 09:10 AM
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Between the two, the km2's. I prefer a more aggressive tire though
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 09:13 AM
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Also are the km2's a true 33'
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 09:19 AM
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Most tires are not whats listed.
Figure 1.25" less.
Measure the stock Km1's
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 10:02 AM
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Traded my 09 with 25000 miles on the KM2s. They still had at least 50 percent tread left. Just make sure to keep them properly inflated and rotated on road.
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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 07:47 AM
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Also any recommended wheels size for the 33's. im thinking about going with a set of Mickey's
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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Todd2291
Also are the km2's a true 33'
They will probably be closer to 32" mounted with weight on them
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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 09:32 AM
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I have the Wildpeaks on my 1/2 ton GMC and they are going to be shot right at 25,000 miles. I know the truck is heavier than the Jeep, but I did expect more from them than a year and a half. They look like street tires when they start wearing too. I would definitely go with the KM2's. I plan to replace my Wildpeaks with Trail grapplers because I like the aggressive look and performance is needed when the conditions are bad when I am hunting.
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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 10:06 AM
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I ran a set of Cooper STT skinny 33s for 3+ years and about 90,000 miles. Sounds crazy, but true: just do the 5 wheel rotation. Mostly highway and trails when I had the time. Made in America, they make Mickey Thompson's. Very price competitive. Slight hum on highway but not loud. Good in rain, no hydro planing. Tread pattern is similar to Toyos.

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