I think the tires just didn't like being on a j**p
Could be that, however I think it's more that the tires don't like big rocks
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Could be that, however I think it's more that the tires don't like big rocks
Fred
That's correct.
If you want a BFG that's good in the rocks, get the Krawlers, blue label.
The blues don't seem quite as good, traction wise (I'm only talking about playing in the big rocks) as the MT/R's, however the red's aren't a on road tire, and will wear extremely quickly if used as such.
Fred
Looks good! What lift are you running? Stock gears?
I did my own 1" body lift (to clear the exhaust over the frame) and that's it for right now. I am also still on stock gears at the moment. The rest of this summer should see 4.88s and 4.5"-5" lift. Deciding which one has been the holdup for me...
For what it's worth, I believe the KM2 is supposed to have thicker sidewalls although I have never personally seen anyone tear a sidewall in the old version. I have MTs on my 40.
I'll answer your gear question in your other thread.
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I posted these infos in another thread. Went with Discount Tires after 4 weeks of waiting from 4Wheel Parts. Price ea. tire is $208, balancing is $13 ea and free replacement warranty is $39.25 ea.. I'll be picking them up tomorrow!
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Check Discount Tires. I had to cancel my order from 4Wheel Parts coz it was taking too long. DT manager called and said he has 2 sets of four tires and I told him I'll be right over.
Why do you guys think the UA Jk ran those 42s on 20" wheels? I thought that 15, 16, or 17s are more ideal?
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I posted these infos in another thread. Went with Discount Tires after 4 weeks of waiting from 4Wheel Parts. Price ea. tire is $208, balancing is $13 ea and free replacement warranty is $39.25 ea.. I'll be picking them up tomorrow!
Dammit...went to Discount Tire and paid $7 more per tire but I will have them next week.
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I never saw them having problems due to the 20" wheels. a 42" on a 15 will have way to much sidewall and will probably feel like a marshmallow driving it on the road.
Big F-ing Gimmick!
I agree! Your early girl was exciting, but we are more mature than that. BFG was a top road radial tire when radials were new. They were pioneers in the area when it was up and coming. But that was 30 years ago.
This is like saying that Champion plugs should go in your Cruiser. Champion was on top 50 years ago, and they haven't made a single innovation since then. They still reside in the 50-year past. So does BFG !
There has been one single thing that BFG has going for them. They have been able to make a tire that is useable for light-use SUV's, that keeps the same tread pattern for many years. They have had continuity over many years. For light use, The BFG AT has been the standard for a number of years. The tight tread pattern has been the norm for those who want reliability and replaceability. The tight tread pattern is nothing more than a street tread on a hard tire carcass.
But for those of us who want something more, the BFG represents just another example of Big Frigging Gimmick!
The BFG off-road tire is not for the real off-roader. It is aimed at the occasional weekend outdoorsman who wants a reliable tire. It is an excellent product for this kind of market. It is not aimed at the real off-road driver, no matter how it is marketed.
When I bought my first real 4WD after many years driving light off-road cars, it was shod with BFG AT's. The tires failed to grip dry rock surfaces, they slid off and led to near-rollover conditions on angles that didn't call for roll-overs. In gravel creeks, they loaded up and became slicks. In mud, they filled with goop. They were pretty much useless in rough ground of any kind. They proved to be street tires with tough sidewalls. I was not impressed!
Now that I have given up my old Montero, I have also given up any excuses. The tires that failed my Montero might be forgiven on a heavier truck. But I will never forget the way that those highly recommended tires almost rolled my truck. I had my little daughter in the truck that day. I removed the set of BFG's the next day, and I will never own any more tires from that company. I am not impressed!
A tragedy having to wait a year for more BFG tires
What is supposedly new about these things? A compound that is worth something besides treadlife? A tread design that departs from the 1980's MT? A low price? Magic?
Seems like excitement about BFG tires is like excitement about your high school girlfriend. It was good at the time, but isn't it time to move on?
The KM was all about "Digger Lugz". Might as well grow a mullet while you're at it.
I agree! Your early girl was exciting, but we are more mature than that. BFG was a top road radial tire when radials were new. They were pioneers in the area when it was up and coming. But that was 30 years ago.
This is like saying that Champion plugs should go in your Cruiser. Champion was on top 50 years ago, and they haven't made a single innovation since then. They still reside in the 50-year past. So does BFG !
There has been one single thing that BFG has going for them. They have been able to make a tire that is useable for light-use SUV's, that keeps the same tread pattern for many years. They have had continuity over many years. For light use, The BFG AT has been the standard for a number of years. The tight tread pattern has been the norm for those who want reliability and replaceability. The tight tread pattern is nothing more than a street tread on a hard tire carcass.
But for those of us who want something more, the BFG represents just another example of Big Frigging Gimmick!
The BFG off-road tire is not for the real off-roader. It is aimed at the occasional weekend outdoorsman who wants a reliable tire. It is an excellent product for this kind of market. It is not aimed at the real off-road driver, no matter how it is marketed.
When I bought my first real 4WD after many years driving light off-road cars, it was shod with BFG AT's. The tires failed to grip dry rock surfaces, they slid off and led to near-rollover conditions on angles that didn't call for roll-overs. In gravel creeks, they loaded up and became slicks. In mud, they filled with goop. They were pretty much useless in rough ground of any kind. They proved to be street tires with tough sidewalls. I was not impressed!
Now that I have given up my old Montero, I have also given up any excuses. The tires that failed my Montero might be forgiven on a heavier truck. But I will never forget the way that those highly recommended tires almost rolled my truck. I had my little daughter in the truck that day. I removed the set of BFG's the next day, and I will never own any more tires from that company. I am not impressed!
So does anyone have any new info regarding the KM2 ???
I was hoping after searching and finding this thread I would be closer to deciding on which tire to buy next, but of course not, I am now thinking even harder
I agree swampers are great offroad but not what I want on my truck at this time so I have been contemplating GY MT or BFG KM2?
The best price I found was $265 each from Tire Rack plus $100 for shipping on 5 tires. Going with the 35-12.5-17 if I pull the trigger.
The GY MT can be found for about $250 each at a local dealer but jumps in size from a 305 to a 37"
Not going that big now or ever...
Should I get a 33.68" GY tire or go with the KM2 and get 34.8"
Does anyone have anything negative to say about the GY MT?
I hear good things about them being great on and offroad.
Has anyone that owns the KM2 actually done any wheelin with them? I live in Fl, I dont play in the mud but I do wheel my truck pretty hard in some rock pits a half dozen times a year.
Input needed thanks
I was hoping after searching and finding this thread I would be closer to deciding on which tire to buy next, but of course not, I am now thinking even harder
I agree swampers are great offroad but not what I want on my truck at this time so I have been contemplating GY MT or BFG KM2?
The best price I found was $265 each from Tire Rack plus $100 for shipping on 5 tires. Going with the 35-12.5-17 if I pull the trigger.
The GY MT can be found for about $250 each at a local dealer but jumps in size from a 305 to a 37"
Not going that big now or ever... Should I get a 33.68" GY tire or go with the KM2 and get 34.8"
Does anyone have anything negative to say about the GY MT?
I hear good things about them being great on and offroad.
Has anyone that owns the KM2 actually done any wheelin with them? I live in Fl, I dont play in the mud but I do wheel my truck pretty hard in some rock pits a half dozen times a year.
Input needed thanks
Only issues I have heard about the GY MTR is that some of them are hard to balance. I dont know anything about the new BFGs. I have heard some good things about the Trxus Swamper. If you dont mess with mud an aggressive AT might work.
