BFG KM2 vs GoodYear MTR
10-09-2013, 12:35 PM
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I'm super happy with my 33" duratracs
They are equally good both on and off road
I'm adding lockers and regearing this winter and going to 35's, torn between 315 duratracs or the mtr's with Kevlar
Matthew
They are equally good both on and off road
I'm adding lockers and regearing this winter and going to 35's, torn between 315 duratracs or the mtr's with Kevlar
Matthew
10-11-2013, 08:59 AM
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I have 32" KM/2s on my JKUR and 35" MT/Rs on my Dodge RAM, and they feel very similar. Haven't had any issues with balancing and noise is the same. On the highway, the KM/2s ride a bit softer, however they wander a bit more. Both grip very well in dirt and rocks, though I prefer the KM/2s on the trail because they're softer. The MT/Rs are OK in the snow, definitely do better in deep than on hard pack because they aren't siped; haven't tried the KM/2s in snow yet. The MT/Rs withstand a lot :knockonwood:, haven't had a puncture or tear and I've given them moderate abuse.
I've got to make a similar decision after I lift my JK. Probably going to stick with KM/2s because I prefer the softer ride on and off the highway.
And as with all straight axle vehicles, rotate your tires at every oil change and you'll reduce wear issues.
I've got to make a similar decision after I lift my JK. Probably going to stick with KM/2s because I prefer the softer ride on and off the highway.
And as with all straight axle vehicles, rotate your tires at every oil change and you'll reduce wear issues.
10-12-2013, 07:00 AM
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I have 32" KM/2s on my JKUR and 35" MT/Rs on my Dodge RAM, and they feel very similar. Haven't had any issues with balancing and noise is the same. On the highway, the KM/2s ride a bit softer, however they wander a bit more. Both grip very well in dirt and rocks, though I prefer the KM/2s on the trail because they're softer. The MT/Rs are OK in the snow, definitely do better in deep than on hard pack because they aren't siped; haven't tried the KM/2s in snow yet. The MT/Rs withstand a lot :knockonwood:, haven't had a puncture or tear and I've given them moderate abuse.
I've got to make a similar decision after I lift my JK. Probably going to stick with KM/2s because I prefer the softer ride on and off the highway.
And as with all straight axle vehicles, rotate your tires at every oil change and you'll reduce wear issues.
I've got to make a similar decision after I lift my JK. Probably going to stick with KM/2s because I prefer the softer ride on and off the highway.
And as with all straight axle vehicles, rotate your tires at every oil change and you'll reduce wear issues.
10-12-2013, 11:13 AM
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10-12-2013, 11:18 AM
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3 points to consider on this post: siping is THE way to go for any tire if you see snow. I've run the same tire unsiped and siped, and it makes a huge difference. A C rated MTR is soft riding, and air pressure adjustments will impact soft vs hard driving on the road. I run my MTR's at 26lbs, ran my Nitto Mud Grapplers at 24lbs. Anything higher on either tire made for a very bumpy ride.
10-12-2013, 11:27 AM
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I have 35, 000 on my Km2s35x12.50x17. I do a five tire rotation every 3500 miles and I still have 18/32s that's about 3/4 tread. Not to confuse you but don't rule out Nitto Trail grapplers.
10-12-2013, 11:53 AM
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10-12-2013, 12:50 PM
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