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BFG T/A KM2 or Dick CEPEK to replace stock Sahara

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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 05:48 AM
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Default BFG T/A KM2 or Dick CEPEK to replace stock Sahara

Ok guys need you to chime in. I do not do much offroad. I want to keep to the same Sahara 18 rims. But I want a tire with better looks. I do alot of highway though so they can't be too loud. What would you recommend.?
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 07:25 AM
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The KM2 is a great tire but it is better suited for someone who wheels at least 50% of the time. The KM2 is about as noisy as the Goodyear MTR. The Toyo Open Country MT would be a better tire for someone who does alot of highway driving. I have this tire on My LJ with over 70,000 miles on them and almost ready for a new set. Also I rotate my spare in the mix at every oil change. I've heard of guys with over 80,000 miles before replacing them. The Toyo's come in many sizes to fit 18" wheels, BUT, none of these tires even the Toyo's recommend putting them on any wheel less than 8.5 inches. The stock wheel is only 7.5 inches wide. Good Luck.
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 10:01 AM
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Hmmmm, ok thanks for that. Maybe I should leave well enough alone. I just thought I could get something more agressive without losing to much in the way of road noise and ride..... too bad
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 10:10 AM
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HOLD ON I just checked the Toyo site and they list the following sizes for the MT

LT285/75R18 7.5-9"
LT275/70R18 7-8.5"

Why couldn't I use one of these?
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 11:24 AM
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My 2 cents is, Even though we spend good money on the tires we do buy, but when they where out it is our excuse to justify new tires that just came out or we feel we need. So really with that in mind I am happy with 2-3 years tire life.
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 11:40 AM
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IMO the KM2 and MTR are quieter than the Toyo. The Toyo also weighs about 15-20 lb heavier each. Im not a fan of the Toyo. They cup and wear out way too fast.
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by 4JEXEP4
The KM2 is a great tire but it is better suited for someone who wheels at least 50% of the time. The KM2 is about as noisy as the Goodyear MTR. The Toyo Open Country MT would be a better tire for someone who does alot of highway driving. I have this tire on My LJ with over 70,000 miles on them and almost ready for a new set. Also I rotate my spare in the mix at every oil change. I've heard of guys with over 80,000 miles before replacing them. The Toyo's come in many sizes to fit 18" wheels, BUT, none of these tires even the Toyo's recommend putting them on any wheel less than 8.5 inches. The stock wheel is only 7.5 inches wide. Good Luck.
This is the first time I have heard that KM2s are louder than Toyo MTs. Every other description I have heard/read puts them in the same league, as far as noise, as the Toyo MTs.

Do you first hand experience with the KM2s?
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by kntr
IMO the KM2 and MTR are quieter than the Toyo. The Toyo also weighs about 15-20 lb heavier each. Im not a fan of the Toyo. They cup and wear out way too fast.
Have you used the Toyo's?
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 02:07 PM
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I have the KM2'S 35X12.50/17 on Stock Rubicon wheels and they run fine. Same noise level as the stock KM'S that come on the Rubicons.
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by kntr
IMO the KM2 and MTR are quieter than the Toyo. The Toyo also weighs about 15-20 lb heavier each. Im not a fan of the Toyo. They cup and wear out way too fast.

Is this from personal experience? I've never had any trouble and air them down to 15psi almost every weekend. But when on the road I run the proper air pressure and keep an eye on them. I guess two people can always have different experiences with the same product.
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