[lgrt]

Originally Posted by SHAKE35

thanks for all your replies i decided and bought the km2's there sittin in my living room right know i need to get them mounted iwent with 285/70/17 they look awesome and there not even on yet thanks

Very cool... let us know your thoughts after you have some highway and trail miles on them. Love to hear your report on these down the road.

[SHAKE35]

I'll let you know i have some trail runs coming up soon

[SHAKE35]

bump,.....pump it up

[SHAKE35]

Originally Posted by lgrt

Very cool... let us know your thoughts after you have some highway and trail miles on them. Love to hear your report on these down the road.

finally took the new set up wheelin .... handled great ! tires are super theres definately a hummm but not bad i actually like it . street manners are good ive drove them in the rain , street ,dirt sand,mud ,water they handled impressive the fj's a offroad beast

[suecyde]

hello..I'm new to the forums and fairly new to Wheeling.I generally Lurk, read, learn and comment very little.
I have had my FJ since 06 when they first came out. I later bought my first set of Off Road Tires because I was going to go to S. Lake Tahoe and needed better tires...

First let me start by saying that my only off road experience was based off of driving Humvees in Iraq doing 75+ through urban and Desert Terrain, with a occasional trip over rocks and ditches to gain a little Info........So, when I heard that it was common for off road tires to be noisy...I was like...yea okay.. So to me these tires are quiet. Plus all the cars I have owned have been loud! A 70 Deville with a 472 and strait pipes is not exactly quiet. and niether is a 240Z with a skyline engine.. So these tires on my FJ were heaven!..

In the Snow they performed GREAT!. on the way home there was a storm and traffic was bumper to bumper for at least 10 miles on a creep of 5mph. I own a Standard.. i dont have the patience for this crap..soo i needed to make a U-turn and find me some food and beer!! the center area that divides the traffic was covered in snow about 3 feet high from the plows clearing the roads..Well lets just say that I cleared an area that allowed at least 4 other vehicles to follow me to eat some pizza..

Next would have to be my driving habits. I have owned a Low Rider Classic, and I have owned imports ( both FWD and RWD ). My imports have always been built for speed and handling. So I indeed do have a heavy foot. Though my experienced have taught me to slow down...I still drive on the offense instead of the defense. So my FJ takes a beating on the the Road. These tires perform like Street tires. they can take on turns at high speeds and and corner great w/out losing grip. In the rain ...what rain..I do not even feel it... I love these tires...

At last the Terrain. My First real off road trip was Surf n Turf 08... God that trip hooked me. We did some fun stuff like dune hopping and dune bowls and a little of Garcia's Ridge(GR). These tires performed like Dune Grapplers in the Sand and great on the Fire Trails at GR.


And as for Mud, Rocks. general trails and obstacles? well ......you decide!

Tire Info:
285/70/17 ~ 33's
On Street Tire Press. ~ 45 PSI
Off Road Press. depends 10-20 PSI
Mounted on FJ Cruiser OEM 17" Wheels
Primary use: Daily Driving
Time Owned: ~ 1.5 Yrs

[dj313]

Originally Posted by SHAKE35

finally took the new set up wheelin .... handled great ! tires are super theres definately a hummm but not bad i actually like it . street manners are good ive drove them in the rain , street ,dirt sand,mud ,water they handled impressive the fj's a offroad beast

So, what's your take after nearly 6 months with the tires? Are they keepers?

[Mytmic]

I'm running these tires and they're great. Ride is fine and noise level is acceptable. Awesome traction off road. I'll be adding a 2 inch OME lift which hopefully will lessen the rubbing I'm getting w/o a lift.
(rubs when I turn sharp). Do you know if the 285's will fit on the stock spare tire carrier?

mytmic

[Brock]

got them on my 60 and love them.....great handling...low noise. I actually dont notice them at all on highway...but I have pizza cutters (33x10.50x15) so there is less rubber on road.....but I did expect them to still be loud with the voids between lugs...but there is nothing. Then again it is on my noisy FJ60with 2F and 4spd and not the quiet FJ Cruiser

[daddybear]

Originally Posted by SHAKE35

Im interested in the km-2 i really like their aggressive look how do they handle are they loud are they worth the money this is going to be my first set of mud tire im looking to put them on stock wheels 285-70-17 also want to do the ome 3'' lift thanx for any input

I have the OME 3 inch lift with the medium springs. I was going to put on the BF Goodrich and found they are very pricy. I went with the Hankook AT 10 ply. Excellent tire and looks almost like the BF Goodrich and much less $$$$$$$$. $788 / vs / &1195

[dj313]

Originally Posted by daddybear

I have the OME 3 inch lift with the medium springs. I was going to put on the BF Goodrich and found they are very pricy. I went with the Hankook AT 10 ply. Excellent tire and looks almost like the BF Goodrich and much less $$$$$$$$. $788 / vs / &1195

I've purchased budget tires before and I've found it's generally not worth it over the 50,000 miles / 3 years of owning them. When possible, I try and buy quality, one time. A person has to find a tire to fit their funds, but IMHO, over the long run, going low dollar on tires doesn't work for me...

[SHAKE35]

Originally Posted by dj313

So, what's your take after nearly 6 months with the tires? Are they keepers?

yes these tires are worth the money ! some may say they are pricey. i say u get what u pay for ,on the trail they handle great ! i would buy another set !