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what's the best 35/12.5/17 for 08 rubi 4dr

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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 10:27 AM
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Right now I am convinced that my money will be best spent on b.f.'s KM 2's I am still in the holding pattern for my arrival date of my 08 4dr rubicon so I have time to get all your jk opinions. I had MTR's on my 06 rubicon and liked them, but they might as well be selling me gold. Price is out of control. If you got a favorite send Pic, price and performance if possible. Hopfully I will end up with something good. (they will be mounted to the stock Moab rims 17inch. Thanks you'll.
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 10:49 AM
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#1 tire in my opinion is the Toyo Open Country M/T

i have the Procomp Xtreme M/T's and i like them a lot
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 10:56 AM
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what's the $ amount. How do those do aired down to 12 lbs ..Good side wall?
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 11:55 AM
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$$ amount you would have to research yourself as individual results vary

i've had mine down to 12psi and they flexed pretty well, they have a pretty decent sidewall (its the 3 ply)

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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by jeepik
#1 tire in my opinion is the Toyo Open Country M/T

i have the Procomp Xtreme M/T's and i like them a lot
x2 on the Toyo Open Country M/T. I believe they are a bit more $$ than the BFG KM2s but not significantly more. I am putting Toyo MTs on my Rubi when I go to bigger tires.
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 06:57 PM
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I bought the KM2's I have always had good luck with BFG's. The will be installed Monday so I really cannot give a great opinion until then but.... $252 a tire. I am not sure how that compares to the Toyo.
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by 2k8RubiRed
I bought the KM2's I have always had good luck with BFG's. The will be installed Monday so I really cannot give a great opinion until then but.... $252 a tire. I am not sure how that compares to the Toyo.
what he said, I just put on BFG KM2's on mine today and have heard outstanding things about them. They ride super smooth on the highway, quiet believe it or not (not that I mind loud) and they are beasts on the rocks, mud, sand, etc...especially rocks
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 07:01 PM
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Figure out the weight of the toyo's vs Km2's. A lighter tire might be easier to move even with regearing.

Love my KM2's




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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 07:39 PM
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Coop STT's! I think I was the first person on this site to get these tires and have praised them since Day 1. I have run a number of AT and MT's and these are by far the best tire. People are amazed at how quiet and great the ride is and I am still amazed that they look brand new and the capability. The Toyo's and KM2's are great tires as well but the Coop's are better IMHO.
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 08:30 PM
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The information has been great, so thank you all and when my ride arrives I will let you know what I went with..........
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