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Worth switching to KOs from KM2s

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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 03:07 PM
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Default Worth switching to KOs from KM2s

I have 305/70/16 KM2s on my rig now and I'm about to buy a popup camper for some summer travel. I am happy with the KM2s but they are not the most road worthy tire, great off road, but for long distance trips I'm wondering if it would be worth trading them for something like BFG KOs. The KOs were my second choice but I went with the KM2s because the jeep is not really a daily driver, but now I'm wanting a little smoother tire with better road characteristics. I'm wanting to stay with the 305 size.
The jeep can be a bit punishing for long trips hoping the KO would be a bit quieter and a little smoother.
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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 03:51 PM
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If your wanting a little smoother tire with better road characteristics. You can't go wrong with the BFG Ko's , lot's of people use them on their Jeep's . I have use'd them before on other 4X4's . And will be going back to them on my next set of tire's
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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 04:22 PM
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The KO's are better road tires. If you like the look go for it.
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Old Apr 23, 2011 | 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by karls10jk
Yeah, its worth switching over. An added bonus is the insane life of the KOs. I've ran a few sets of the KOs personally over the years and just recently pushed my dad into doing km2s for his weekend truck.
Insane life is the truth!! Ive been wanting to go bigger and I cant kill my 33 KOs...great tire!
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Old Jun 15, 2011 | 03:59 PM
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About to make the switch tomorrow. I'm hopeful that it will make towing my popup a bit easier, and at least they will be quieter and smoother for the longer road trips. Pricey gamble considering the KM2s still have a lot of life in them.

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Old Jun 15, 2011 | 08:01 PM
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16" sorry
I'd be happy with 750
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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 01:22 PM
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i have bfg KO's on my dd, there great!
and there is no more noise than stock tyres absolutly great, i have them in 285/75/17

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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 01:25 PM
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Yessssssssssssssssssss! Do it. I've got 'em and love 'em!
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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 06:54 PM
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It's done.
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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 10:52 PM
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Default KM2s or BFG A/Ts

If you look at the Survey on Tire Rack, I think the KM2 got a 7.8 noise rating and the A/Ts got a 7.9 which is about idetical IMO
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