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15" Alloy Wheels VS. 15" Steel Wheels

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Old 06-07-2012, 06:13 AM
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Placed an order Tuesday and they arrived today! You guys are freaking awesome! Amazing service! New shoes go on Sunday, I'll post pictures then.
Old 06-07-2012, 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Abritinboston
Placed an order Tuesday and they arrived today! You guys are freaking awesome! Amazing service! New shoes go on Sunday, I'll post pictures then.
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Old 06-10-2012, 05:23 PM
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Any word on the 35x12.5/15 BFG AT KO eta??? Thanks in advance
Old 06-11-2012, 11:37 AM
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Any word on the 35x12.5/15 BFG AT KO eta??? Thanks in advance
As of right now there is no projected ETA.
Old 06-11-2012, 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Discount Tire
As of right now there is no projected ETA.
I know you were talking about the AT but I called my local store and they told me the MT's are still 6-7 weeks away. I think its already been 4 weeks already. I don't mind right now b/c I haven't had time to put my lift on but I am getting a little worried about running tires that can take 3+ months to get replacements for. I am thinking switching my order from 15inch wheels to 16inch wheels and going with the duratrac 315/75/16's

I am a little confused about the backspacing on the MB wheels for the 16's are... I see TKO's with 18 and -6, will either of those fit the Jeep?

Also on my order they ordered me two sets of the wheel installation kit (b/c they standard one is for 4 wheels but when I ordered the 5th the computer popped up we needed to order two) is that correct? I noticed above you mentioned to another member that the single kit has the 20 for the wheels and 3 for the spare, do I just need one kit?

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Old 06-12-2012, 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by hypeiv
I know you were talking about the AT but I called my local store and they told me the MT's are still 6-7 weeks away. I think its already been 4 weeks already. I don't mind right now b/c I haven't had time to put my lift on but I am getting a little worried about running tires that can take 3+ months to get replacements for. I am thinking switching my order from 15inch wheels to 16inch wheels and going with the duratrac 315/75/16's

I am a little confused about the backspacing on the MB wheels for the 16's are... I see TKO's with 18 and -6, will either of those fit the Jeep?

Also on my order they ordered me two sets of the wheel installation kit (b/c they standard one is for 4 wheels but when I ordered the 5th the computer popped up we needed to order two) is that correct? I noticed above you mentioned to another member that the single kit has the 20 for the wheels and 3 for the spare, do I just need one kit?

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I double checked with BFG and was told the 35x12.50-15 KM2 is in production. Although there is no scheduled release date they are hoping to have more stock available in the next 4 to 5 weeks. If you're interested, the 35x12.50-15 MTR w/Kevlar is available now.

In-regards to backspace on the 15" and 16" MB72, the 15x8 ET-19 MB72 has 3.75" of back space and the 16x8.5 ET-6 MB72 has 4.5" of back space. Both sizes will work with 35" tires. The only difference is that the 15x8 MB72 will sit out a little further than the 16x8.5 MB72 by about .25".

As far as the lug kit goes, the kit we send out actually has 24 lug nuts which leaves you one extra lug nut for emergencies. The product code for this kit is 87361
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Originally Posted by Discount Tire
I double checked with BFG and was told the 35x12.50-15 KM2 is in production. Although there is no scheduled release date they are hoping to have more stock available in the next 4 to 5 weeks. If you're interested, the 35x12.50-15 MTR w/Kevlar is available now.

In-regards to backspace on the 15" and 16" MB72, the 15x8 ET-19 MB72 has 3.75" of back space and the 16x8.5 ET-6 MB72 has 4.5" of back space. Both sizes will work with 35" tires. The only difference is that the 15x8 MB72 will sit out a little further than the 16x8.5 MB72 by about .25".

As far as the lug kit goes, the kit we send out actually has 24 lug nuts which leaves you one extra lug nut for emergencies. The product code for this kit is 87361
Thanks for checking on this for me (and for everyone else who is interested). I will check my receipt for which lug nut kit they ordered for me.

Now I have a choice to make... go with the 16's and 315/75/16 Duratracs, 35x12.5x15 in MTR's or wait for the BFG's
Old 06-13-2012, 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by hypeiv
Thanks for checking on this for me (and for everyone else who is interested). I will check my receipt for which lug nut kit they ordered for me.

Now I have a choice to make... go with the 16's and 315/75/16 Duratracs, 35x12.5x15 in MTR's or wait for the BFG's
Wait for BFGs!! They are a cant miss tire. I had had MTR Ks and they wouldn't balance so DTD gratefully swapped them out for KM2s and I am very happy with them. The duratracs are great too, seems like everyone I wheel with around here has them. Good luck!


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Old 06-13-2012, 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by hypeiv
Thanks for checking on this for me (and for everyone else who is interested). I will check my receipt for which lug nut kit they ordered for me.

Now I have a choice to make... go with the 16's and 315/75/16 Duratracs, 35x12.5x15 in MTR's or wait for the BFG's
My opinion only:
If you want a mud terrain tire, wait for the KM2s.

If you want a pretty quiet all terrain tire that looks like a mud terrain tire, get the duratracs.

MTRs are a sweet tire, but they have their annoying traits such as more noise, balancing and such. If you are cool with this, just get them, they look a bit more aggressive than the KM2s too.
Old 06-13-2012, 03:09 PM
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