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Old 09-29-2011, 01:55 PM
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Default Pitbull Rocker Radials vs KM2s

I have already had 2 sets of KM2s and am looking to upgrade to a 35 and wanted to hear some thoughts from the JK community. I have heard nothing but good things about the pitbulls off road but how do they wear? How are they in the snow and ice? (can't be worse than the km2s on ice)
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Originally Posted by itsajeepthing91
I have already had 2 sets of KM2s and am looking to upgrade to a 35 and wanted to hear some thoughts from the JK community. I have heard nothing but good things about the pitbulls off road but how do they wear? How are they in the snow and ice? (can't be worse than the km2s on ice)
X2...been wondering the same. Contemplating these as next tires
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According to a test in 4x4 garage magazine (summer 2011 issue) out of the top 10 best mud-terrain tire the rocker came in 6th and KM2 8th... Rocker is extremely soft and loud on pavement and the hardest out of all 10 to balance 12.75 ounces to balance... For offroad, they ranked great!
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Anyone running these how do they wear and how many miles are you seeing out of them?
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Found the complete list from 4x4 garage. The tires were rated on overall performance.
10. Maxxis Trepador
9. Pro Comp Xtreme Mud Terrain
8. BFG KM2
7. Interco Super Swamper TrXus
6. Pit bull Rocker
5. Yokohama Geolander
4. Nitto Grappler M/T
3. Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ
2. Goodyear Wrangler MT/R Kevlar
1. Hankook Dynapro MT
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my buddy has a set of these of his cj and he loves them.
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Originally Posted by karls10jk
I'm not overly impressed with my km2s so I would say pitbulls. The wear life is probably double on the km2s vs the pitbulls but mannnnnn- the pitbulls would be sweeeeeeeeeeeet!!
Be fair my friend, we were only on one style of terrain for your first run with them.. Mine have been to rausch creek, oakridge and crozet and they've performed very well!
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I like my km2s they have performed well in a variety of terrains. The only think I don't like about them is how they perform on ice. So far I am leaning towards getting another set because they are on the cheaper side, they are a lighter tire, aggressive tread, and a pretty good wear life.
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From what I've read the pitbulls will be heavier, so you will probably notice some loss in MPG and power (even if it's only minor).
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Originally Posted by karls10jk

True, but IMO- the km2's have nothing on the claws I had. Both were the same size and all. It's my own belief that the km2's are overplayed.
I'm seriously considering the claws for my next set...


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