Source for KM3- 33x10.5R15 (1 Viewer)

[CurtB]

I'm a pretty loyal BFG mud terrain guy....BUT everyone has my size on backorder. Anyone know a source that has them?

 

[OSS]

I found this. Don’t know if it’s valid. Call them.

Discount Tire | Tires and Wheels for Sale | Online & In-Person

www.americastire.com

 

[Seth S]

I did some looking and when searching for Mud terrains in that size a few sites seemed to indicate it was a discontinued model. That might simply mean that BFG is switching to the next iteration of the design and hasn't released it yet but is not producing new stock anymore

maybe try this:

Shop Mud Terrain T/A KM3 Tires | BFGoodrich Tires

Experience the BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 All-Season tire. Built through experience - earned on the trail. Buy the Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 tire today.

www.bfgoodrichtires.com

 

[CurtB]

Yeah...I've checked all the websites, and called all the retailers I can find. I ordered a set from Tire Rack and they have them "Backordered" 60-90 days which is ok if they really come. I'm worried I'll wait 90 days THEN they'll say "sorry."

 

[Seth S]

Yeah...I've checked all the websites, and called all the retailers I can find. I ordered a set from Tire Rack and they have them "Backordered" 60-90 days which is ok if they really come. I'm worried I'll wait 90 days THEN they'll say "sorry."

I’d just call BFG direct and ask if the model is discontinued or if they will be doing another production run again.

 

[micruz60]

Good Luck, I have been similarly delayed.

Looking to go for 16" wheels from here on out, more tire choices available in that size.

 

[CurtB]

I just got his message from BFG corporate: "Those tires are not in production at this time with no production date set."

So, if I want to keep my stock steel rims, I have only a few options:

I can go BFG KO2, General Grabber X3, or Dick Cepek Extreme Country. What's y'all experience?

 

[Seth S]

Have you met my friend?

https://m.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=General&tireModel=Grabber+X3&partnum=305QR5GRX3RL&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

Full disclosure: i have these:
I find they ride and handle well, they are quiet on the road, and have a lot of grip on and off road.

 

[CurtB]

Have you met my friend?

https://m.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=General&tireModel=Grabber+X3&partnum=305QR5GRX3RL&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

Have you had them long? How do they compare to the KM2/3?

 

[Seth S]

Have you had them long? How do they compare to the KM2/3?

Had them for 2 or 3 years now. I’ve never had the BFG’s so I cannot compare.

 

[GeologistFelix]

I just got his message from BFG corporate: "Those tires are not in production at this time with no production date set."

So, if I want to keep my stock steel rims, I have only a few options:

I can go BFG KO2, General Grabber X3, or Dick Cepek Extreme Country. What's y'all experience?

I've had a set of the DC Extreme Country's since 2016(?) in 33x10.5, and I like them a lot. The only other personal comparisons I can make are to Super Swampers in 32x10.5 (they were much louder, worse in snow/ice, no better on any kind of rocks/mud that I ever noticed), Yokohama Geolandar ATs in 30x9.5 (*maybe* quieter than the DCs, worse on all terrains including road, but this was on my crappy old XJ). Definitely get the job done for less money than BFG, but I think I want 35s in a 16 or 17 inch flavor and cheap steelies (FJC?) with spacers for my next tires/wheels, not more of these. The tall and skinny look is fine, but I'm much more interested in availability at this point.

 

[OSS]

So, if I want to keep my stock steel rims, I have only a few options:

33/10.5R15 sized tires (from any manufacturer) are not recommended for the stock 6” wide rim. Most shops won’t mount them anymore.

 

[Seth S]

33/10.5R15 sized tires (from any manufacturer) are not recommended for the stock 6” wide rim. Most shops won’t mount them anymore.

yep. I mounted my own at a friends shop. Handy access to a tire machine.

But I plan to go to a 16" rim in the future. The 15 with the 31x10.5's work fine but they do balloon a bit.

 

[diesellibrarian]

One of the reasons I'm going to a 16" 70-series rim. Opens up a whole new world of size and tread pattern options.

 

[HemiAlex]

255/85r16 on a 70 series wheel. With both trucks. I’m on a 1.25” spacer in the first picture. Not needed but it looks good. I’m on km3.

I’d do a 235/85r16 in a heartbeat. 32x9.5r16 equivalent.

 

[diesellibrarian]

I’d do a 235/85r16 in a heartbeat. 32x9.5r16 equivalent.

@HemiAlex Your truck is my main inspiration for going to the 70-series rims. I have a set of 235/85r16 Duratracs waiting in my front room for the rims to arrive at the dealership.

 

[cheeese]

Oh, I didn't know you could get Duratracs in 235/85R16… those are severe snow rated correct? Looks like Wildpeak AT3W, KO2, and Toyo AT3 are all comparable in that size as well for the other folks looking.

 

[diesellibrarian]

Oh, I didn't know you could get Duratracs in 235/85R16… those are severe snow rated correct? Looks like Wildpeak AT3W, KO2, and Toyo AT3 are all comparable in that size as well for the other folks looking.

Yes, they're rated for severe snow. The mountain passes near me require snow tires October through April. Running the Duratracs means I don't have to keep a second set of tires.

 

[FJ Silver]

Have you had them long? How do they compare to the KM2/3?

These have been my go to tires for the last 6 years or so.
As good as any top of the line AT...
Behavior on road and aired down is really good.
Just terrible in slick mud.... But all ATs are.