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KM2s How many miles on the road?

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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 04:56 AM
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How many road miles should you expect out of KM2 BFGs? Mine have about 500 miles on them and I am seeing some wear, or maybe just seeing things. I know what they are made for and they do it well, but I am hearing people say they only get 20000 miles out of them?

I keep meaning to do the chalk test to check for wear and proper inflation but haven't got around to it, think I am running about 33 psi on road.
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 05:55 AM
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I have about 11,000 miles on mine so far and I am just starting to notice some wear. I expect them to last for another 10-20,000 (I hope).
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 06:08 AM
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if i remebmer right Rubicondevil has about 20k on his but i could be wrong. and his are showing some ware. but not that much. if you drive it hard and beat on it. your tires will not last. if your nice to them they will last.
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 06:24 AM
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I have 24,000 on mine and have lots of tread left. I hope to get another 10K year out of them...but we'll see.
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 07:01 AM
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I have about 40k+ on my km2's. proper rotation has let them live so long. i'm thinking that an additional 5-8k is what is left!
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 07:04 AM
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as mentioned, if you rotate your tires on a regular basis, it's not uncommon to see km2's yield as much as 40,000 miles... 60,000 on the extreme end and if most of them are on pavement.
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 07:13 AM
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Default Re: KM2s How many miles on the road?

I have 16000 on mine and they appear to be about 1/2 worn out. I expect about 30 before they become allterrains and then slicks
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 09:21 AM
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What is everyone running for pressure ? I have it at about 26 psi. Feels like I'm riding on bricks if I run it any higher.
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 09:26 AM
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I run mine at 32

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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by evanyj350
What is everyone running for pressure ? I have it at about 26 psi. Feels like I'm riding on bricks if I run it any higher.
I have 3,000 miles on mine and about ready for first rotation. I "think" i see some wear, but who knows, I could be dreaming. If so, I am guessing 1-2mm based on feel of the newest tire/spare versus the worn ones. I guess at 18/32" or more tread to start, that means I have a ways to go yet, but I'm guessing 30-40k with rotation, hopefully...

I run mine at 30psi... shop had them at 38psi after install and it was a little rough, to say the least.
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