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35'' tires I can't chose!!!

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Old Feb 6, 2015 | 01:03 PM
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Default 35'' tires I can't chose!!!

Hi Guy's!! I just order teraflex budget lift for my 2015 rubicon and a 1'' body lift kit. and now I need to chose my 35'' tire at first I was looking at the toyo mt , Goodyear MTR kevlar and KM2 ! I can't chose between those!! any recommendation!??

And maybe this is a silly question but I read Km2 running small what about buying some 37'' Km2 ( from what I read 37'' make 35.5'' true size) !?? or a 345/75-16...??

they spec of the wheel will be 16'' 8''wide -15mm offset so about 3.91 back space

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Old Feb 6, 2015 | 01:20 PM
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I have km2's and love them. Mine have about 38k miles on them and still probably 40% tread left. When I got them mounted and on the Jeep they measured right at 34.5" tall. I will be buying them again when I need tires. Great offroad, good on the street, excellent wear. These are 17" variety btw.
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Old Feb 6, 2015 | 01:49 PM
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4 out of the 5 guys I wheel with including myself have switched over to the MTR's and love them plus they come closest to true size and are lighter then most tires... Some take a few extra weights to balance but they do balance well...good luck
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Old Feb 6, 2015 | 02:09 PM
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There are a bunch of measurements in this one:

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modi...meters-291259/

These are the measurements I see posted for the KM2, depending on vehicle weight and rim width and psi and ....
315/75/16 - 33.5
345/75/16 - 35.6
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Old Feb 6, 2015 | 02:18 PM
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I've owned both that you're looking at, I won't be going back to the KM2's. The MTRk's are quieter on the street, grippier offroad, and more true to size and lighter than the KM2's.
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Old Feb 6, 2015 | 03:55 PM
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Go with the 35 KM2. Great wear and great for all kinds of trail. 38 k on mine and so still have a ton of tread.
I have duratracs on my CJ7 there are great but 2 ply side wall. Risky for rocks.
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Old Feb 6, 2015 | 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by robsjeep9
4 out of the 5 guys I wheel with including myself have switched over to the MTR's and love them plus they come closest to true size and are lighter then most tires... Some take a few extra weights to balance but they do balance well...good luck
nice thanks for your reply! how many miles you have ton them!?
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Old Feb 7, 2015 | 05:49 AM
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I shopped around for a long time before I bought mine, and went with Kelly Safari 35s. A nice tire on and off road and a lot cheaper Click image for larger version

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Old Feb 7, 2015 | 06:08 AM
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Originally Posted by beermantsw
I shopped around for a long time before I bought mine, and went with Kelly Safari 35s. A nice tire on and off road and a lot cheaper <img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=595686"/><img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=595687"/>
Where did you buy these tires?
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Old Feb 7, 2015 | 07:08 AM
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Where do you live? What kind of terrain do you plan on wheelin?
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