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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 10:49 AM
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I know there's somewhat of a following for the tall skinny (285 75 16 / 285 70 17) tires. I'm thinking of going this route myself because I love the look and I have the 3.21s and a regear is off in the future. I figure less weight and rolling resistance will make it a little better and still have a 33 for offroad clearance.

Questions for those who run this tire or have had experience with them:

1. How are they with the factory 3.21 gears?
2. How do they ride, considering they are load range E?
3. I'm assuming no rub on the street, but has anyone disconnect the swaybar? If so, any rubbing?


Forgot to mention..the tires I'm thinking about are the BFG KM2s.
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by lowendrider
I know there's somewhat of a following for the tall skinny (285 75 16 / 285 70 17) tires. I'm thinking of going this route myself because I love the look and I have the 3.21s and a regear is off in the future. I figure less weight and rolling resistance will make it a little better and still have a 33 for offroad clearance.

Questions for those who run this tire or have had experience with them:

1. How are they with the factory 3.21 gears?
2. How do they ride, considering they are load range E?
3. I'm assuming no rub on the street, but has anyone disconnect the swaybar? If so, any rubbing?


Forgot to mention..the tires I'm thinking about are the BFG KM2s.
I have E rated 265/75-16's and they ride as smooth as my 225/75-16's did (2013 JKU) with auto and 3.21's. I am thinking of going to some 255/80X17's myself.
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