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2nd set of 37x12.5x17's which tire this time?

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Old 06-22-2011, 01:14 PM
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Default 2nd set of 37x12.5x17's which tire this time?

I currently am running BFG KM2's 37's on my JKU, but I am not the biggest fan of them and dont like that they run so small.

I am consider the Nitto Trails, MTR-K's or Hankook Dynapro MT's...does anyone have any input on any of these 3 tires? I am really leaning towards the Dynapro's, but cant find much info on if they run true to size and an accurate weight on them.

I like the Nitto's look but have concerns with their weight & wear. The MTR's I go back an forth on but I have a pretty good deal for them on the table.

Its a DD, that sees trails, mud & snow in the winter, but no serious rocks.

Any input would be appreciated!
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I have the nittos on my diesel and beat them up all the time they are a great tire the sidewall is what makes it better then the km2 in my oppinion wich means there great in the sand which is why chose them because i spend 90 percent of time at the beach. I wil be purchasing nittos for my jk soon. I have 35's and my friend has 37's unlike km2 the size diff is obvious. Weight i would assume them to also be lighter then km2 overall both are good tires but when you factor it all in i chose nittos.
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ran the nitto trail grappler m/ts for 15k. they are great and they were well over half tread when I replaced them with the mud grapplers. I would have done the trails again but they dont make a 37x18 only 37x17 my trails were 35s.

Go trails... they are very strong mine took major abuse and no problems with wear or anything else
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A friend of mine also recommended the STT's, but I have never been a big Cooper fan myself.

Thanks for the input so far.....

No one with the Hankook's? Everywhere I read really good reviews, but rarely see them on Jeeps.
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Originally Posted by TheDirtman
MTR/K would be my choice. In fact I am waiting for them to become available again. Tire rack says 7/09/11 for ship date. They are very close to advertised size, lighter then most other 37's and the reviews I have read place them as the top all around tire. Some have had issues with balancing but who doesn't at that size of mt. They are also running an $80 rebate right now.
I've had my mtr-kevlars since last summer and after 10k miles, these have been the best tire investment I've ever made. I still have 80% tread, they are quiet on the highway and hook up like a dream off road. As far as balancing??? I have never had problems, even after switching to a beadlocks a few months ago.

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Originally Posted by trickzr4kidz
Weight i would assume them to also be lighter then km2 overall both are good tires but when you factor it all in i chose nittos.
I love my Nittos also, but they are not even close to being lighter than the KM2. In fact my 35" Trail Grapplers at close to 80lbs each weigh more than a 37" KM2 or MTR/k which are both under 75 lbs according to DTD.
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I ordered 37" mtr's can't wait for them to come in.
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No one with any experience w/ the Hankook's?

Thank you for all the input on the MTR-K. All extremely positive reviews.....
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From my research the Nitto trail grapplers have great reviews as well as great tread life with more true to size 37's (only downside might be the weight - being more heavier). If I didn't get such a good deal on my BFG's I would have saved up for the grapplers.

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About 2 years ago my son got a new Dodge Ram and put a set of Toyo Open Country M/T on and it just turned over 100,000 miles. Said he was going to try to make the summer before he got another set.

I have the same tires on my 4 Runner and Jeep and couldn't be any happier with them.


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