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Old 02-02-2013 | 05:57 AM
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So, currently have an '09 Rubicon...currently running the stock tires. I will be moving to Germany this summer and I was leaning towards switching over to BFG A/Ts because I definitely won't be doing much offroading there. Want something a bit quieter on the roads and something that is still good in snow. Where I'll be going will have a fair amount of snow in the winters. I've heard comments on how much the KM2s suck in the snow and how A/Ts suck in the snow.

What are your opinions out there? Stay with KM2s or move over to A/Ts?
Old 02-02-2013 | 06:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Chief_Airborne
So, currently have an '09 Rubicon...currently running the stock tires. I will be moving to Germany this summer and I was leaning towards switching over to BFG A/Ts because I definitely won't be doing much offroading there. Want something a bit quieter on the roads and something that is still good in snow. Where I'll be going will have a fair amount of snow in the winters. I've heard comments on how much the KM2s suck in the snow and how A/Ts suck in the snow.

What are your opinions out there? Stay with KM2s or move over to A/Ts?
The Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac's have everything your looking for.
Old 02-02-2013 | 06:44 AM
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I have run both in the snow - the BFG KM2's and the AT KO's. The AT's are obviously better, but I was still thoroughly impressed with how well the KM2's did for being a mud tires with almost no siping. The key, in my opinion, is keeping the tire reasonably skinny. I have found that 285's seam to be a good width... much more and you do more skidding/plowing/floating in the slush which is a hinderance for on road driving.

In the snow/ice, the more siping the better. You can have tires siped at several tire places, which would make the mud terrains excel greatly.
Old 02-02-2013 | 06:48 AM
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Originally Posted by JK-Ford

The Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac's have everything your looking for.
I definitely agree with this. And they don't look wimpy like other all terrains
Old 02-02-2013 | 07:17 AM
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I've always run BFGs...I will look into the Duratracs.

Thank you!
Old 02-02-2013 | 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Chief_Airborne
I've always run BFGs...I will look into the Duratracs.

Thank you!
Sometimes, change is good.
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[QUOTE=JK-Ford;3410360]Sometimes, change is good. [/QUOTE

Totally agree, brother!
Old 02-02-2013 | 07:23 AM
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I have used my Duratracs in a few snows this winter and they are really good. I just don't like the BFG AT. I have had them on full size trucks in the past. For me they awful in mud and not that great on wet roads. Good in sand and snow.
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I love my duratracs in the snow. And they look pretty awesome.
Old 02-02-2013 | 03:34 PM
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I've been looking at them all afternoon....think I might yet them out. They definitely look better than the BFGs.

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