BFG MT KM2 report on the "H2 Recovery Vehicle": (1 Viewer)

[ShottsUZJ100]

BFG MT KM2 report UPDATED 2/17/2010:

After 4 sets of BFG AT KO tires I figured I'd take a chance and try those new MT KM2's that everyone is bragging about. So I did take the plunge. They look sweet for certain! They rumble and feel rough at VERY low speeds (like idling through a parking lot). Once you get going things smooth out though they are noisier. On highway though the added noise is easily tolerable as the Land Cruiser is so quiet in the first place. They do rub a touch more than the same size AT model at full turn left. We'll re-adjust the turn-stops to fix this. Ride quality is also still "good". You do feel the bumps more compared to the AT though again, very livable. We'll report back after some off-roading. I'm anticipating fantastic results from all the reviews I've read.

They only had four in town so the spare's gotta wait

I seen these "H2 Recovery Vehicle" decals and couldn't resist since they were subtle looking (and the fact I can't stand the H2 vehicle).

 

[agomez]

very nice.....315's?

 

[lt403]

nice truck

 

[2000UZJ]

Loos good. I looked into those as well.

Looks real nice.

 

[ShottsUZJ100]

very nice.....315's?

Yes. Wish I could fit bigger!

 

[yoter100]

Man those tire sure are shiny like those sliders!



Those Arizona trails must be cake!

 

[ShottsUZJ100]

Man those tire sure are shiny like those sliders!



Those Arizona trails must be cake!

HEY! I didn't even tire shine them yet!

 

[Liam]

HEY! I didn't even tire shine them yet!

tire shine underneath them..

 

[pint]

Looks good John. I'll be interested to hear your report in a few months both on and off road. I may try something different than the Nitto's next time. I would like to try an MT tire, and once I need new tires might be able to make the Cruiser into a more dedicated trail vehicle. Right now it's also my DD and I put 25-30K on it each year. I will need a new set of tires come winter.

I like the H2 recovery decal. I had the same one for a while. I always got nasty looks from "the big badass guys" driving their chromed out H2's with 26" rims! I had a guy start screaming at me at a gas station once!

 

[ShottsUZJ100]

I like the H2 recovery decal. I had the same one for a while. I always got nasty looks from "the big badass guys" driving their chromed out H2's with 26" rims! I had a guy start screaming at me at a gas station once!

I look forward to the nasty looks and screaming from the H2 owners. Bring it on!

 

[Hicaira]

I have yet to see an H2 in the back-country. Easier to ignore them than to rub salt into a wound they will never open.

 

[ShottsUZJ100]

I have yet to see an H2 in the back-country. Easier to ignore them than to rub salt into a wound they will never open.

I've led them a few times here in AZ. One that was completely rebuilt and on 37's did very well. He did not make it up the Step that day. Neither did the H1. Only my 80 did.

 

[ShottsUZJ100]

After 6-days of wheeling in Arizona and Colorado, I've drawn my conclusions on the new KM2's. Here ya go.............

ON-ROAD:

*Slightly bothersome around town at slow speeds. You can feel the large lugs.
*Somewhat noisy, even inside the 100 as quiet as it typically is. Was not bothersome however.
*With the windows open...BOTHERSOME.
*They actually handled quite well and gripped even better around tight corners compared to the years with my old AT KO's.
*Small bumps were a bit more pronounced compared to the AT's.

OFF-ROAD:

*Simply AMAZING!
*At full 35PSI in the dirt and rocks the things just never slid or slipped. I couldn't believe it. And I wasn't nuts. Becky noticed this as well. In fact...the ride is quieter as though you never lose traction or ever slip in the dirt.
*They are on the stiff side ride-wise at 35PSI.

When aired down in Colorado the ride compared quality-wise to the AT's. I ran 20PSI on all the trails including Poughkeepsie Gulch. I thought I might have to air down more on The Wall...nope. These things just hever slipped.

I was extremely impressed in that they just don't want to slide or slip sideways off a rock or in uneven areas. I was used to my truck slipping and sliding some, especially the rear-end, when the road pressure begged to move the rig sideways. Simply put, the lateral support and stability are greatly improved. I credit this to BFG's claim that the "Krawler" part of the tread is extremely flexible allowing it to conform to road surfaces and rocks. I am SOLD on this fact.

In the end...I consider the higher cost of these tires as an exceptional value. Normally I'm not a driver who will put up with the extra on-road noise. Considering I don't daily-drive the 100 much any more, this has become a non-factor. For a daily driver I highly recommend the AT KO. The KO's never let me down for over 7-years. From here on out the KM2's will carry Roklimo through the trails. I recommend them HIGHLY to anybody that demands the best possible performance on the trails. I'll say it again..."THESE THINGS ARE AMAZING IN THE ROCKS, THE DIRT, AND THE WET. If you have a dedicated TRAIL VEHICLE...so out and get a set!

 

[Travis351]

Great review...I'll stick with the AT KO's on my DD.

 

[ShottsUZJ100]

I'll stick with the AT KO's on my DD.

CANNOT go wrong doing that!

 

[uzj100]

Schotts - Any update on the KM2s. I am considering these. I had Cooper STTs before and I was fine with the noise level, I imagine these are about the same. Considering 255/85 r 16.

 

[Bighead]

Schotts - Any update on the KM2s. I am considering these. I had Cooper STTs before and I was fine with the noise level, I imagine these are about the same. Considering 255/85 r 16.

Isn't he banned?

 

[uzj100]

Very possible.

 

[Trunk Monkey]

See that grayed out User ID? That's means it's not active. Nothing to see here, move along, don't poke the nest . . .

 

[Cypher]

I had a set of KM2s on my 07 Nissan Frontier and they were by far the best set of offroad tires I have ever owned. My review of them sounded exactly like Shotts. They are pricey, but if you want what I would consider the best tire on the market, they are totally worth the money.