Tire thoughts? Today's prices are nuts!!!

OlyWaFJ · 06-03-09, 11:50 PM

Ok I just turned over 50k on my Nitto Terra Grappler P265/70R17's and they are officially done... Great tire zero problems on or off road with the exception of their AT limitation.

I would like a 285/70R17 MT or aggressive AT, however the $1000-$1400 price tag just for the tires is insane!!!

The 265's aren't much better $700 to $900 range even for another set of Nitto TG's which I paid $550 for just a couple years ago.

We all know BFG has released the new KM2's leaving one size in flux until October - the 32"/33" diameter with 17" rim. There are a few stores on eBay selling the BFG T/A MT KM LT255/75R17 set of 4 for less than $430.00 with free shipping!!!

Anyone run this tire? Opinions? Thoughts?

Corey · 06-04-09, 02:36 PM

I gotta deal for ya if you want stock rims too if you want to stick with 265s.
Dick Cepek Mountaincat tires and FJ Cruiser alloy wheels - YotaTech Forums

OlyWaFJ · 06-04-09, 03:08 PM

I don't need rims I just beat 'em up anyway. Those Mountaincats are some nice shoes and you probably want to get more than I'm willing to pay for tires right now...

MacLean216 · 06-08-09, 04:49 PM

Tread wright

there is a review of them on ttora

I have no first hand knowledge, just passing on the info

FJ07 · 06-12-09, 02:57 PM

The ebay deal tire size you listed is what comes on jeep jk rubicons.

Mikescruiser · 06-16-09, 09:19 AM

I saw a great deal on Maxxis Bighorn MT! not sure if your interested in them but I think they were $800 for 4 285's

Krazyfj · 06-25-09, 07:26 PM

Check out Maxxis, You will pay for a high quality tire not a name brand

fjcruising · 06-30-09, 07:35 PM

Think Goodyear guys! If the MT/R's are too expensive, the Wrangler Duratrac is a great buy! I can vouch for it!

daPitbull · 07-02-09, 01:51 PM

I just got a set of KM2 for $197 each, includes shipping, from Discount Tires Direct. They don't charge tax either.

richj11 · 07-06-09, 08:34 AM

I just bit the bullet and went with the Toyo MT's in a 33. Nowhere near the price range you guys are talking though

OlyWaFJ · 07-06-09, 10:24 AM

Yea those MT's are in the $250+ per tire range...

Next week I think I'm going to go with the 255/75R17 BFG MT KM's at a cost of $425 for four (no tax or shipping), maybe next year I'll replace them with some 285/70R17 BFG MT KM2s.

Corey · 07-06-09, 11:48 AM

I saw some Toyo MTs the other day on a rig.
They are very similar to the Dick Cepek MountainCats I am running.

richj11 · 07-06-09, 12:23 PM

I've been running the Toyo's on my FJ80 for a couple years now. Love them. So, decided to go with them on the FJ as well.

Michael Hanson · 07-06-09, 12:27 PM

Any good deals on 31s? Thanks, MIke

OlyWaFJ · 07-06-09, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael Hanson

Any good deals on 31s? Thanks, MIke

Not in BFG.

There are a few Maxxis Bighorn MT's in 31" for around $625 for four.

richj11 · 07-07-09, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by OlyWaFJ

Yea those MT's are in the $250+ per tire range...

Well, I went with the 295-70R-17's. ($300 + range) At least I did it when my rig was down at Metal Tech in Oregon getting pimped. Saved on the sales tax

OlyWaFJ · 07-27-09, 10:17 AM

Alright it's finally done! Not the size I really wanted but I couldn't even buy highway treads at this price!

Found some BFG LT255/75R17 KM MT on an Ebay Store for $537 for 4x (I missed out on the $425 deal), had Discount Tire Direct beat that price by $10 with free shipping. DTD also has a BFG $70 rebate available until August 8th so I made out with 4x NEW MT tires for only $114.25 per tire!

Yea they aren't the 285/70 KM2's that I really wanted but hey for less than half the price I'll take 'em!

Now I just need to get them mounted and balanced in time to join the rest of the South Sound Cruisers on our overnight trip to Naches next weekend!