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35s - MTR w/Kevlar vs KM2

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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 05:21 AM
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Default 35s - MTR w/Kevlar vs KM2

FYI - I've had both set-ups on my JK. The MTR is lighter and feels better on & off road. Also, the MTR looks taller and wider than the KM2.

The specs from tire rack say they are both 34.8 and 12.5 wide.

The MTR appears a lot wider than the the KM2 though........

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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 05:56 AM
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Thank you very much. I was sitting here contimplating between the two as you wrote this. Don't want to weigh the little jeep down to much. Like both of these tires. Haven't had either, been running toyo mt's. Any other info you could add would be great.
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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 06:39 AM
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Default 35x12.5x17

MTR w/Kevlar - 64 lbs
KM2 - 68 lbs
Toyo - 83 lbs
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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 06:48 AM
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Originally Posted by USA450R
MTR w/Kevlar - 64 lbs
KM2 - 68 lbs
Toyo - 83 lbs
This is important to consider. Not only is the lighter weight easier on the axles, and drive lines, but I can actually lift my mounted 37" MT/R Kevlar spare onto my tire carrier without hurting myself. I'm not sure that would be the case with a similarly sized Toyo.

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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 08:22 AM
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No issues with the clearing
JP has a nice write up on them, it think it was last months issue
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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 08:23 AM
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Do you have any pictures of the two tires side by side. I would like to see different angles of them if you do. Thanks.
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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 01:28 PM
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"Do you have any pictures of the two tires side by side. I would like to see different angles of them if you do. Thanks."

Negative with me. I sold the KM2s....
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 09:10 AM
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Why is the pic not showing up above?
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 09:20 AM
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 09:23 AM
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Does anyone have a weight of these three tires in a 37"? Thanks!

Erik
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