Blew a BF Goodrich KM on the trail and need advice on tires
05-24-2010, 06:57 PM
#11
JK Junkie
For me that would be the key deciding factor, as a fiscally responsible decision would be a better one than any performance upgrade. Buy a used tire, get a single KM replacement tire or even an AT tire to use as a spare until you have the cash. Lots of MT tires currently on backorder anyway, which might push a bad decision into a worse one.
On the tires, and actually knowing where you live, the MTRs are going to prove to be a very difficult tire to use in the winter. The large voids and large minimally siped lugs are going to be an issue plowing through all the snow you get.
Again, and the reason I posted here in the first place is any decision paid for with cash is going to be better than one paid for with plastic.
On the tires, and actually knowing where you live, the MTRs are going to prove to be a very difficult tire to use in the winter. The large voids and large minimally siped lugs are going to be an issue plowing through all the snow you get.
Again, and the reason I posted here in the first place is any decision paid for with cash is going to be better than one paid for with plastic.
Do it the right way and just buy a used KM to hold you over.
05-24-2010, 06:59 PM
#12
JK Freak
Don't rule out high tech remolded tires based upon durability. 4 Wheeler magazine tested the Treadwright Ultra-Grip 2 M/Ts and were very impressed. They expected them to last 50,000 miles. These, by the way, are molded onto BFG KO casings.
Considering that these tires cost about half that of new name brand rubber, I'd give them a second look, especially if you plan to use them solely for off road use. For that price, you can afford to buy two spares...
From the article in 4 Wheeler:
"These inexpensive, remanufactured tires are welcome in our on- and off-road world. They work every bit as good as other popular brands for dirt and snow traction and highway stability."
285/70-17 (33.3" diameter according to their website)... under $130 each. So, those on really tight budgets, or in a situation where they plan to upgrade in the near future, a set like these may be a viable, short term alternative.
Considering that these tires cost about half that of new name brand rubber, I'd give them a second look, especially if you plan to use them solely for off road use. For that price, you can afford to buy two spares...
From the article in 4 Wheeler:
"These inexpensive, remanufactured tires are welcome in our on- and off-road world. They work every bit as good as other popular brands for dirt and snow traction and highway stability."
285/70-17 (33.3" diameter according to their website)... under $130 each. So, those on really tight budgets, or in a situation where they plan to upgrade in the near future, a set like these may be a viable, short term alternative.
Last edited by Widewing; 05-24-2010 at 07:17 PM. Reason: Added image
