BFG Mud Terrain KM2?

[TX7.62MM]

Hello all!

I'm going to be picking up a 5th gen Trail here in the next month or so and I'm trying to plan ahead for tires. I worked at a Goodyear dealer for a few years so I have a decent tire knowledge. That said, I was wondering if any of you guys have ran these tires, or any other E load (265/70/17) mud terrain tires on your otherwise stock Trails?

The BFG KM2s seem to have the best tread design for a decent (and quiet, for a mud tire at least) ride on the freeway while still retaining a great off road performance.

I really liked the Goodyear MTRs I had on a Mazda pickup I used to have, but the new asymmetrical tread design Goodyear came out with has turned me off from those.

Any other mud tire suggestions? I'm thinking about picking up a second set of wheels and putting the mud terrains on those and getting a more street friendly set of BFG All Terrain T/As to daily drive around on.

Thanks in advance for any feedback I get.

-Kyle

 

[emsmatt]

Hey Kyle,
If you look in the Performance Zone section on the main page of this forum there are ALOT of threads in regards to all types of different tires. Might be a good place to start.

 

[03_4x4Runner]

I run the BFG mud terain KM2 tires on my Jeep Wrangler. They are very quiet even with my softop or with the top off. Not much noisier than the BFG all terrains on my 4runner. I had BFG all terrains on the Jeep before and the mud terrains handle and ride about the same. I can recommend the KM2 tires.

 

[TX7.62MM]

Thanks for your opinion man, these are what I'll go with then

-Kyle

 

[MrGrimm]

BFG Muds are pretty good tires. Last forever. I haven't ran them in snow so I dont know how the traction is there but I have ran them pretty much everywhere else and they do very well. Not very loud on the road at all. I run them on my 4runner and Tacoma.

 

[Mr. Leary]

I have not been overly impressed by the KM2s. They just aren't very tough. While they provide lots of traction in most off road terrain types, You will pay the price later when you shred a sidewall. So far out of 7 tires, I have shredded 4 sidewalls.

I doubt that you will be beating up your tires as much as I do, but if you intend to do any serious off roading, you may want something that is more resilient.

 

[TX7.62MM]

BFG Muds are pretty good tires. Last forever. I haven't ran them in snow so I dont know how the traction is there but I have ran them pretty much everywhere else and they do very well. Not very loud on the road at all. I run them on my 4runner and Tacoma.

Those tires look GREAT on both of your vehicles

I have not been overly impressed by the KM2s. They just aren't very tough. While they provide lots of traction in most off road terrain types, You will pay the price later when you shred a sidewall. So far out of 7 tires, I have shredded 4 sidewalls.

I doubt that you will be beating up your tires as much as I do, but if you intend to do any serious off roading, you may want something that is more resilient.

I don't plan on driving my 4runner on anything like the rubicon trail, or serious rock crawling so sidewall strength isn't a concern for me. Thanks for the input though! I'll make sure to be careful with the tires aired down.

 

[tlflow]

ditto

They are like motocross tires for your truck.

 

[K O]

I have not been overly impressed by the KM2s. They just aren't very tough. While they provide lots of traction in most off road terrain types, You will pay the price later when you shred a sidewall. So far out of 7 tires, I have shredded 4 sidewalls.

I doubt that you will be beating up your tires as much as I do, but if you intend to do any serious off roading, you may want something that is more resilient.

What would you recommend instead?

 

[TX7.62MM]

For sidewall toughness? Something from interco

SSR | Interco Tire

The SSR is the only one you will get in 265/70/17

The SSR Series of Super Swamper Radial/TSL tires is the next generation of light truck radial tires. This series has many of the OEM sizes for Sport Utility Vehicles and 4 Wheel Drive light trucks who do not want to modify their vehicles but still need the performance of Super Swampers. The design incorporates a slightly tighter tread pattern, siping for wet pavement traction and icy conditions, greater sidewall protection with traction features and is quieter running.

I didn't know they made a tire that small, I'm going to have a hard time choosing between these and the KM2 now

 

[TX7.62MM]

The SSR Series Super Swamper Radial TSL is a combination of many good qualities that together make up an extremely good Offroad tire while improving on some of the poor traits a mud tire had on the paved roads.* To start with the SSR builds on a proven tread pattern that Interco tires have been known for in their Super Swampers.* The three stage lug design is very impressive in not only mud but also on the rocks, in deep snow, on loose grainy terrain and on the changing wooded trails.* Its two center rows of alternating "v" shaped lugs incorporate sipes that allow the tire to grip not just on the rocks but better on wet roads and in icy conditions than typical mud terrain tires would.*

Those center lugs also incorporate a "stepped" design that allows better release of mud and debris for better self cleaning as the wheel rotates around for another bite of whatever it is your propelling through.*

Sidewalls are protected by a supplemental tread design that not only servers to reduce sidewall damage but also assists with finding grip in mud or across rocks.* The SSR is a radial tire so on road handling is better than you might expect and it will not "flat spot" as a bias ply would on those cool nights after sitting still for a while.* Sizes available up to 38" with plys ranging 6, 8, 10 model dependant.

Man, I think I'm sold on the SSRs. These are some bad tires!

 

[tlflow]

trail grappler

Nitto Trail Grapplers 285 70r17 on 2011 Iceberg FJ - Toyota FJ Cruiser Forum

my buddy runs these on his Jeep

 

[TX7.62MM]

The only Nittos I'd ever consider would be the 555Rs on my 05 GTO, and even then I wouldn't buy them. I'd just get the BFGs if I wanted a street radial. thanks for the recommendation though!

 

[4RBob]

Toyo MT's. pros - very good offroad, tough sidewalls, good road manners, not bad in winter for a MT. cons - heavy, can be pricey (shop around).

I had the SSR's on my Jeep before the Toyo's. I liked the Toyo's better. SSR wasn't too bad though. I did slice one sidewall.

 

[Co4runnin]

I'm rockin the Nitto Trail Grapplers. Ive got about 20,000 miles on them and their at about half tread. So far they have been great besides the hit to my gas mileage.

 

[BFLAN]

I have Trail Grapplers now and love them!!!

They are quiet, ride great for a mudder, and have been very good off road!

Interco's are awesome, but a really heavy, stiff off road tire. From what I understand, pretty horrible on the road......

I am going to need a new set of tires in about 5-10k and am not sure what I am going to do. I really like these Trails but I myself am leaning towards KM2's also. I just kinda want something different this time around. Toyo's are awesome too, but just so damn expensive!

 

[Egstyle]

KM2's feel pretty bulletproof to me. If you are concerned about the sidewall strength, go with load range E, which I believe is 10-ply, while P might be 6-ply. This will make the ride a little stiffer however. I have E's and have run them down to 15 psi without a problem.

 

[Jtraskell]

KM2's feel pretty bulletproof to me. If you are concerned about the sidewall strength, go with load range E, which I believe is 10-ply, while P might be 6-ply. This will make the ride a little stiffer however. I have E's and have run them down to 15 psi without a problem.

I am thinking "P" is 4 ply, which is what we have from the factory. "D" is 8 ply and "E" is 10 ply. Could be wrong. I have D, (different tire) and they are a lot stiffer then the OEM's and ride great.

Oops, I was wrong....from another thread

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tire_code#Load_range

 

[Egstyle]

I am thinking "P" is 4 ply, which is what we have from the factory. "D" is 8 ply and "E" is 10 ply. Could be wrong. I have D, (different tire) and they are a lot stiffer then the OEM's and ride great.

Oops, I was wrong....from another thread

Tire code - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Oops, good catch. I meant "C", not "P". P is not a load range, but describes what type of vehicle the tire is designed for (Passenger vs "LT": Light truck).