Goodyear mtr r bfgoodrich km2
03-09-2009, 06:10 PM
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Do not agree with that AT ALL! 
I've been on the trail with enough vehicles with MTR's in Moab and you can hear and see them slip when KM2 equipped vehicles didn't slip or make a sound taking the same line. MTR's don't cut it. If you don't want a KM2 I'd look at the Toyo MT.
I've been on the trail with enough vehicles with MTR's in Moab and you can hear and see them slip when KM2 equipped vehicles didn't slip or make a sound taking the same line. MTR's don't cut it. If you don't want a KM2 I'd look at the Toyo MT.Toyo MT's are just way way over priced.
03-09-2009, 06:29 PM
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went with the goodyears..tire shop gave me a good deal on them..so far i am more than happy with them..will let yall know in a few thousand miles
03-23-2009, 02:07 PM
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Last month I got Wrangler Silent Armor. GY's web site has some 'ratings' on the different tires they offer. They looked like the best all around tire to me. Too bad the MTR's w/ Kevlar were not out then. I would like to see how they are rated. So far, I'm pleased w/ the Silent Armor.
03-23-2009, 03:40 PM
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I'd go with the BFG KM2s. just put some on my jeep (35's) and honestly, I can NOT hear those tires. I have driven with windows down and I have to really try to listen for noise and NO, I am not deaf. I am going to post pics soon, so hope that helps. 
03-23-2009, 04:10 PM
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Well,
I experienced both sets of tires on and off road.
I had a 2003 TJ Rubicon with MTRs and then I traded it in for a 2007 JK Rubicon with BFG KM1s.
I absolutely LOVE my BFG KM1s. The sidewall was weak on them as I ended up destroying at least 3 tires in the past two years on the trails, but I also went through some jagged stuff.
However, the KM2s have a much stronger sidewall now. The KM1s performed SOOOO much better than the MTRs on both the trail and the road that I didn't even hesitate when I ordered my new 35s to be BFG KM2s.
Don't get me wrong, the MTR is a good tire, but personally I would unhesitatingly choose the BFG KM2 over it. I have a set of 35" KM2s going on Wednesday! I can't wait.
I experienced both sets of tires on and off road.
I had a 2003 TJ Rubicon with MTRs and then I traded it in for a 2007 JK Rubicon with BFG KM1s.
I absolutely LOVE my BFG KM1s. The sidewall was weak on them as I ended up destroying at least 3 tires in the past two years on the trails, but I also went through some jagged stuff.
However, the KM2s have a much stronger sidewall now. The KM1s performed SOOOO much better than the MTRs on both the trail and the road that I didn't even hesitate when I ordered my new 35s to be BFG KM2s.
Don't get me wrong, the MTR is a good tire, but personally I would unhesitatingly choose the BFG KM2 over it. I have a set of 35" KM2s going on Wednesday! I can't wait.
03-25-2009, 05:22 PM
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I don't really know where to search for the answer to this question, but I've looked for a while. I've pretty much decided on 315/75R16 KM2s, but a buddy of mine has 37" KM2s and he said they were a bitch to balance. How hard are they to get properly balanced??? Do they need a lot of weight? And...how do they do on wet roads and snow?
I am also considering the Pro Comp Mud terrains becasue of the siped inner lugs or the Dick Cepek Mud Country or Mickey Thompson MTZs simply based on siping... If there are any tire "pro's" who can chime in, that'd be awesome. If the KM2s are good on road in the wet stuff, all these other tires are a non-issue. Let me know. Thanks all
I am also considering the Pro Comp Mud terrains becasue of the siped inner lugs or the Dick Cepek Mud Country or Mickey Thompson MTZs simply based on siping... If there are any tire "pro's" who can chime in, that'd be awesome. If the KM2s are good on road in the wet stuff, all these other tires are a non-issue. Let me know. Thanks all
03-25-2009, 05:31 PM
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I don't really know where to search for the answer to this question, but I've looked for a while. I've pretty much decided on 315/75R16 KM2s, but a buddy of mine has 37" KM2s and he said they were a bitch to balance. How hard are they to get properly balanced??? Do they need a lot of weight? And...how do they do on wet roads and snow?
I am also considering the Pro Comp Mud terrains becasue of the siped inner lugs or the Dick Cepek Mud Country or Mickey Thompson MTZs simply based on siping... If there are any tire "pro's" who can chime in, that'd be awesome. If the KM2s are good on road in the wet stuff, all these other tires are a non-issue. Let me know. Thanks all
I am also considering the Pro Comp Mud terrains becasue of the siped inner lugs or the Dick Cepek Mud Country or Mickey Thompson MTZs simply based on siping... If there are any tire "pro's" who can chime in, that'd be awesome. If the KM2s are good on road in the wet stuff, all these other tires are a non-issue. Let me know. Thanks all
A tire with sipes is going to provide better traction in the wet and snow as there are more biting edges.
03-25-2009, 05:57 PM
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So that being said, would the above listed options (the siped MTs) actually be better on road than the KM2s??