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Old 02-02-2013, 07:04 AM
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I'm finally dropping the coin to upgrade my tire size today. I'm considering 3 different (aggressive)tires and would like some insight and opinions. 35x12.5x15s in ProComp Xtreme M/Ts, GT general grabbers, or BFG M/Ts? My jk is a dd primarily. I am not concerned about road noise. More concerned about wear and durability.
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We have run the BFG KM2's. Great tire off road and not too loud on the street.

Although we can also do buy 3 Pro Comp's and get one free. We have not run any of the Pro Comp's so we can't really comment.
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I'm a big fan of KM2's except the part where they run a little small. Great traction, good self clearing, and wear like a champ. Some people make claims about the sidewall strength, but I've tried to rip them and not had luck
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Love my Mickey Thompson MTZ'S great look and nice on road and Offroad
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Out of the three you mention, KM2's are hard to beat. Comparing mine to other 35's, they tend to run about 1/2" smaller when mounted and loaded. They are lighter and quieter than any other good mud tire I've ever seen.
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KM2s! Google MUD TIRE SHOOTOUT. if DYNAPRO MTs came in a 285/75/17, that would be my next tire.
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Love the look of mud grapplers, handle well on the road, wear hasn't been bad, and you surely can hear me coming!
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Consider USA made Cooper STTs. They look like Toyos. I ran 33s for 3 years and a crazy 90,000 miles. Great overall tire but some have said they may chunk in rocks.
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I would go Toyo or Nitto
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Originally Posted by robsjeep9
Love my Mickey Thompson MTZ'S great look and nice on road and Offroad
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I run KM2's and they don't run any smaller then any other tire.
All tires are at least 1.25" less mounted.

I love the MTZ's and prob will be my next choice


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