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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 03:49 PM
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Report on KM2's

It's been almost a year since I've had my 35x12.5R18 KM2's and they been nothing but great in every condition I've had them in. Great in cold weather (down to 30 degrees but no snow or ice-I'm in arizona) great in hot weather (up to 110 degrees), surprisingly good in rain/heavy rain (flash flood desert rain), excellent off road (can't comment on mud though not much mudding to do in arizona but I'm sure they'd get the job done) Simply put, it's a great all-around-go anywhere-do anything tire with great daily driving manners; little road noise and a smooth ride for such aggressive tread. Also, as far as mileage to expect out of them, mine, after a year and 8,000 miles later, have 18/32" of tread left on them and when new they had 20/32", so I think 40,000 miles with proper rotation and inflation (obviously alignment) would be fairly easy to hit. Highly recommended
 

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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 04:33 PM
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I take it you decided on the 37" KM2's.

That extra .25" contact patch isn't going to make that much of a difference with those redneck Toyo's.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 04:43 PM
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I still cant get over how much i LOVE these tires. I cant believe they are this quiet yet have such an aggressive pattern. I've had so many compliments on these tires, its insane. Highly recommended!!!!!
 
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 04:57 PM
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I really wanted some 38x15.5x20''s so after I found a used set of Toyo M/T's I jumped on them.

I think now I'll start saving for the 37xwhateverx20's in the KM2's for the next set. They look bad ***. I wish they would make them in a 38x15.5
 
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by FoMoCoFan17
I take it you decided on the 37" KM2's.

That extra .25" contact patch isn't going to make that much of a difference with those redneck Toyo's.
Can't say no to these tires
 
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by mSaLL150
I still cant get over how much i LOVE these tires. I cant believe they are this quiet yet have such an aggressive pattern. I've had so many compliments on these tires, its insane. Highly recommended!!!!!
Glad you're enjoying them, figured you would but whats not to like, beefy sidewall blocks, krawler like tread, great on-road and even better off-road. Basically all the ingredients to make the best/coolest tire in the world

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I really wanted some 38x15.5x20''s so after I found a used set of Toyo M/T's I jumped on them.

I think now I'll start saving for the 37xwhateverx20's in the KM2's for the next set. They look bad ***. I wish they would make them in a 38x15.5
I too wish they made a 38x14.5 in 18's and 20's not just 17's. I'm sure you'll like your toyos but think you'd like the krawlers cousin more
 
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by 07fx4silver



I too wish they made a 38x14.5 in 18's and 20's not just 17's. I'm sure you'll like your toyos but think you'd like the krawlers cousin more
Ya but for $500 I will like these Toyos too!
 
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 01:50 AM
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Ya these tires are sick. Can't wait to get mine mounted up

 
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 08:24 AM
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Agree on what everyone else has said about the KM2's. Nothing bad to say, only good. I just recently talked a co-worker of mine into getting them on his F-150. 285/70/17. He's had them for almost a week now and loves them as well. Didn't want to get a mud tire but he is really glad he did now.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by FL4X4
Ya these tires are sick. Can't wait to get mine mounted up

The KM2's are definately going to be my next set!

Why don't your tires have any siping?
 
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 11:21 AM
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how many miles are yall gettin out of these tires?
 
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by MudTerrain
Why don't your tires have any siping?
These are 335/55/r22s, Bfg calls them mud terrain km2 "DT"(different treadpattern)

I stole this explanation off tirerack

The Mud-Terrain T/A KM "DT" (the KM identifies BFGoodrich's Key feature: Mud traction). And while the “DT” is not branded on the tire's sidewall, it is The Tire Rack's way to identify this tire as a very unusual Off-Road Maximum Traction tire). Although BFGoodrich simply includes this tire in their Mud-Terrain T/A KM lineup on the Internet, they use a "DT" (Different Tread) suffix in their literature. The Mud-Terrain T/A KM "DT" was developed to provide aggressive off-road looks for the drivers of performance pickups, radical jeeps and super SUVs using 22-inch diameter wheels.

Rather than featuring the tread design used on other Mud-Terrain T/A KM tires, the Mud-Terrain T/A KM "DT" features a Krawler T/A KX-inspired tread design that combines deep, aggressive independent blocks with solid sidewall lugs. The tire's structure includes twin steel belts reinforced by BFGoodrich's ETEC (Equal TEnsion Containment) System that uses spirally wound nylon to provide excellent strength and consistent footprint pressure while it helps provide more uniform ride quality. The Mud-Terrain T/A KM "DT" features BFGoodrich's TriGard three-ply polyester carcass construction, while a rim protector provides wheel and sidewall protection.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by FL4X4
These are 335/55/r22s, Bfg calls them mud terrain km2 "DT"(different treadpattern)

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Thanks for the explination.

I always wondered what those were from this thread ----> https://www.f150online.com/forums/20...uty-style.html
 

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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by fx4 for life 79
how many miles are yall gettin out of these tires?
After a year and 8,000 miles later I still have 18/32" of tread left and when new they had 20/32". Seems 40,000 miles with proper rotation and inflation would be easy to hit .
 
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 03:49 PM
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that sounds good
 
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