35x12.50x17 BFG KM2's or AT KO's?

Old Jan 27, 2009 | 09:51 AM
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35x12.50x17 BFG KM2's or AT KO's?

I know this has been covered 100+ times, it's just hard to search for because km2 is too short for the search query. I am looking for a % louder or something like the KM2 is 10% loouder than the AT. I am buying one of these 2 sets of tires in the next few days and I need to figure out a way to decide between them. A nice ride is somewhat important to me, but looks are almost more important. I love the look of the KM2 and if the had the same road noise I would have already bought the KM2's. Another thing I would like to compare is the life of the 2. I can get either of these tires for the same price, so thats not a factor. Thanks for the help. I'd also like some KM2 pictures on stock wheels if anyone has them.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 01:35 PM
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The km2 will look more aggressive, be quite a bit louder and will wear faster, but you will never worry about getting stuck. My buddy has the ATs on his jeep and they are great tires that are very tough and ride very well. You could get a slightly less aggressive mud tire and have the best of both worlds. just go with whatever you want they both look good
 
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 06:10 PM
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I had 33x12.50R15 BFG AllTerrain KOs on for a while... they were bought used by the previous owner of my truck with probably 50-70% tread. I'm not too sure about road noise compared to many other tires, but I can tell you compared to my new GoodYear MT/R's they were silent haha. If you're planning on going off road, I've made it through a surprising amount of everything you could think of... sand, mud, etc. The only time I got stuck with them and I WASN'T high centered or anything, was I tried to creep into a partially ice covered hole and ended up just spinning tires on the ice.
I wanted to get the KM2's extremely bad because they obviously look aggressive as hell and look like they'd perform well off road as well. I would assume they will definitely be louder then the All-Terrains, but by much I honestly can't say. If I wasn't for the money issue, I would be riding on the KM2's as we speak, but the GoodYears fit my wallet more comfortably.
Considering my All-Terrains were used even before they went on my truck, and date code tells them to be about 9-10 years old, I would say they last a great length. The only reason I took them off is because they were beginning to crack in the tread from being so old... but honestly with the exception of my burnout tire, I know tread wise I could have gotten PLENTY more miles out of them even with constant wheel spinning and what have you.

If you're worried about off road performance and or just looks, I'd say just bear with the tire noise and shoot for the KM2's for sure. The All-Terrains look aggressive for All-Terrains, but the KM2's speak for themselves. The All-Terrain might handle the rain/light snow a little better then the KM2, but I can't say for sure having never used the KM2's.
Whatever you choose... don't forget to post pictures!
 
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 10:20 PM
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I currently have both. The KM2s are on my chrome wheels for the summer months. I really like how agressive they look. Sure they are a little loud, but they turn heads. The AT KOs are on my black winter wheels. Let me tell you I love these tires in the snow. I have 60,000 miles on them and they still have about 10,000 miles of tred left. Either way, you can't go wrong, but my vote is for the KM2.
-Jason
 
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 12:14 AM
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I am getting ready to pull the trigger on one of these sets, and I'm leaning towards the KM2's. The great thing about the deal is that they are both the same price, and the price is fantastic!!
 
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 04:02 AM
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how much you gonna be able to snag em for????

teaser pics of the KO's


 
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by kneeland11
I'd also like some KM2 pictures on stock wheels if anyone has them.
Here you go. 33x12.50x18 on stock wheels

This is the best tire purchase I have ever made. I love these tires.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 09:26 PM
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A friend can get them for <$800 a set for whichever I pick, a deal that I cannot pass.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 10:18 PM
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Buy the KM2's that is a great price.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 12:34 AM
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Originally Posted by LegIron
Buy the KM2's that is a great price.
Are those 33's? Your truck looks great! Mines a black supercab (soon to have 35's!)
 
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 09:22 PM
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Yes they are. I really thought about getting 35's but with the rubbing issues some of the guys are having I decided to step down to the 33. For me it was the right move and the setup looks pretty good too.

35's are nice and they fill up the wheel opening really well.
 

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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 09:24 PM
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Installed!

No Rubbing at all, yet. Now I just need to get my EDGE calibrated correctly. I tried 2 values for tire circumference but both resulted in speeds too slow.

 

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Old Feb 3, 2009 | 01:41 AM
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A friend can get them for <$800 a set for whichever I pick, a deal that I cannot pass.
CAN I GET A SET!!!??? I got cash? The best price I've found is just under $1100 shipped to me, anything local is close to $1300.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2009 | 08:28 PM
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Those look sweet. You ever have any rubbing issues with the 35s?
 
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 01:18 AM
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I'm expecting to get the A/T KOs for the life longitude, and the excellent handling ratings in every environment.
 
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