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255/80r17 bfg km2??

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Old 01-17-2009, 05:51 PM
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Default 255/80r17 bfg km2??

I was wondering if anyone is running this tire? I saw this size on the
4wheelparts web site but it's not listed on the BFG's web site (size chart)!
Any input would be appreciated.
Old 01-18-2009, 05:38 AM
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No one can offer a reason for this? Is it a error?
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I do have 255 80 R17 BFG KM2 on my Jeep (33")

Great tires

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Originally Posted by JK Freedom
I do have 255 80 R17 BFG KM2 on my Jeep (33")

Great tires
Can you post some pics? Do you have them on the stock wheels?

Thanks!
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Originally Posted by yoshillopez
Can you post some pics? Do you have them on the stock wheels?

Thanks!
Sorry, the tires are stored in the warehouse of my dealer for winter.

Strangely, this size has disappeared

I bought those tires last Spring because I wanted to keep my stock wheels, and I didn't want to install wheel spacers.

Very silent on the road. I use it on summer for rock crawling.
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This was one of the new sizes they came out with last year, haven't seen any yet. I do believe they are load range E though, so I wondered how they would work out on a JK off-road.
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Originally Posted by JK Freedom
I do have 255 80 R17 BFG KM2 on my Jeep (33")

Great tires
Would also like to know if they are on your stock wheels, and if so do you need wheel spacers for clearance (since they are the same width as the stockers)?
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Originally Posted by pearl-drum-man
Would also like to know if they are on your stock wheels, and if so do you need wheel spacers for clearance (since they are the same width as the stockers)?
Yes, they are load range E
Yes, on Summer, they are on my stock wheels.
No wheel spacers needed. (Will fit on a stock JK)
Very good off-road (rock crawling and mud)

My Jeep will be 5" higher in February, therefore I want to buy 35" for Spring 2009. But I want to change my gears before. If I can find good deals, I will sell my KM2.
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Originally Posted by JK Freedom
Yes, they are load range E
Yes, on Summer, they are on my stock wheels.
No wheel spacers needed. (Will fit on a stock JK)
Very good off-road (rock crawling and mud)

My Jeep will be 5" higher in February, therefore I want to buy 35" for Spring 2009. But I want to change my gears before. If I can find good deals, I will sell my KM2.
Thanks for the info, I put these tires on my radar when they were announced. Kinda liked the idea of a 33" on my stock wheels but not having to deal with spacers, wasn't 100% sure if the extra height still might cause some rubbing though.
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This is great info guys! I also like the fact that I can get 33's on the stock rubi wheels without rubbing. If I don't end up selling my Rubicon wheel and purchase new wheels, this is the tire I'm getting. What kind of milage is everyone getting on the stock BGF KM's? I currently have 21,000 on mine. Time to start planning!!



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