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Old 02-07-2008, 05:44 AM
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I'm looking for a good off road tire with high on road mileage (if one exists!) I like the aggresive looks of the MTZ, and the price isn't bad. Has anyone heard or experienced how they perform off road and/or on road? Once again, thanks for the input!
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Old 02-07-2008, 05:54 AM
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Look no further! Thats the one you've been look'n for.
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What is the mileage expected and are they are noisy tire? I do like the looks of the tire. Was also considering Toyo MTs.
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have you seen the BFG km2 ....

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here is a video


Just click and select BFG and then click for the ride along of course they use a Jeep

http://www.roadandtrack.com/article....ticle_id=4609#

and for tire sizes
http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/specs...-km2/3930.html

Good luck ,,, You can quote with Travis at Discount Tire Direct they are a Sponsor Here and I am sure they carry both... Mickey Thompson and BFG https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/members/discount-tire-5208/
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Originally Posted by miguelylucy
have you seen the BFG km2 ....

What size is that KM2? Are you running any kind of spacers with the stock wheels?
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I have the MTZ's and I love them, I have yet to get stuck anywhere. and they really aren't noisy on the highway.
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not too noisy, perform well and i climbed out of a mud pit while only in 2wd (oops) I was really amazed. These tires are great.
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Love em. They are a mud tire so there is some noise on the road, about the same as the BFG KM's actually. I have good traction on the road, off road they work great, good traction in mud, dirts, rocks, and snow. I have found them to be a great all around mud tire.
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Ive been thrilled with the MTZ performance. In the mud they are unreal I went through a few half decent pools of mud and the Jeep didnt even flinch. On road they arent really noisy or rough that I noticed. In hopes of adding tread life I keep the pressure high (around 37) and I dont feel like they are onboxious to drive, and I do alot of highway miles right nwo commuting to school (60 miles/day). Ive only got about 1500 miles on them so I cant give you any info on tread life, although past reviews I have read said the tread life wasnt very good (25-30k miles max). Either way I am happy with them, and depending on what the tread life ends up being I think I would go with them again. I think the 5 tire rotation will help quite a bit.


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