BFGoodrich KM2??

[CougarX]

There was also a review in the latest Four Wheeler magazine (Nov. issue). They seemed to like them as well. Basically, they are better in the mud and rocks, have a slightly stiffer sidewall, and are just a hair louder then the old BFG Muds to sum up the article.

As far as the 15" sizes, I think that was a big mistake on their part. Even though BFG has a reputation for good tires, the majority of people that may want to run them (and run them hard) will probably have 15s.

 

[Hokie]

They're coming out with 15" sizes, just later than the larger rim diameters... right?

Also keep in mind that for new 4x4's, a 15" rim size is almost obsolete. 16-17" rims are becoming the standard.

I can't think of a single new, off road advertised 4x4 vehicle that comes with 15" rims. (I believe Ford has discontinued the 15" Alcoa rims on the Ranger. Didn't they discontinue the FX4 Level II package for '07 or '08 anyway?)

 

[CougarX]

Yes they are coming out with 15" sizes later, but still. BFG has been doing tires for a long time so I guess they know what they are doing. I guess even if the majority of hardcore 4x4s are 15" wheels, the majority of sales still goes to newer vehicles with larger wheels.

 

[IZwack]

I've been comparing the KM2s to the Krawlers and wow, the KM2s actually costs more than the Krawlers :scratch:

Of course the downside to the Krawler is that the largest Krawler available right now is 37" .. and same thing with the Maxxis Creepy Crawlers at 38" -- nothing at 40" or higher .. where as 40" KM2s are already on the market (though pricey at $550-$600 per tire).

4wheelParts Krawler 37/12.50R17LT : $388.99
http://www.4wheelparts.com/PDT63275.aspx

4wheelParts Mud KM2 37x12.50R17 : $400.00
http://www.4wheelparts.com/PDT298118.aspx

I dont understand why the KM2s would be more than the Krawlers. The Krawler has a proven track record (although mostly the compeition red label compound).

 

[Stic-o]

sounds like they are priced in line with the MTR's

 

[DB_1]

So i've been shopping around for KM2's and found Tire Rack.com to have the best pricing: $1277 for a set of (4) 37x12.5xR17 shipped to my door.

A vendor on Pirate called Hazmat Offroad has the same deal for $1276 but i'd have to go pick them up.
Looks like tomorrow i'll be giving Tire Rack a call

 

[Fusion213]

So i've been shopping around for KM2's and found Tire Rack.com to have the best pricing: $1277 for a set of (4) 37x12.5xR17 shipped to my door.

A vendor on Pirate called Hazmat Offroad has the same deal for $1276 but i'd have to go pick them up.
Looks like tomorrow i'll be giving Tire Rack a call

Try calling up some tire places locally. I picked mine up for 300 each.

 

[90ranajo]

Of course the downside to the Krawler is that the largest Krawler available right now is 37"

From a BFG press release:

For 2006, the Krawler T/A KX is available in a larger size—39x13.50R17.

 

[IZwack]

I have yet to find that 39" -- maybe thats the hard-to-find competition compound? (Just like the Maxxis CC's have an entirely different design/compound in the competition line -- which is not available to the public, only to sponsored rigs)

All 37"s:
http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/specs/krawler-t-a-kx/1718.html
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes.jsp?make=BFGoodrich&model=Krawler+T/A+KX
http://www.4wheelonline.com/Products.aspx?CategoryId=2132&ProductId=8960
http://www.customwheelsdirect.com/tires_brand/tire_detail.php?id=7400
http://www.1010tires.com/tire.asp?tirebrand=BFGoodrich&tiremodel=Krawler+T/A+^KX
http://www.4wheelparts.com/PPT831T100007.aspx

 

[90ranajo]

It may be. I just emailed them to find out more info on it. I will report back when I hear back from them.

 

[FROADER]

Looks like tomorrow i'll be giving Tire Rack a call

Will you be calling Staun as well?

 

[90ranajo]

I have yet to find that 39" -- maybe thats the hard-to-find competition compound? (Just like the Maxxis CC's have an entirely different design/compound in the competition line -- which is not available to the public, only to sponsored rigs)

From BFG email:

Thanks for your interest in the BFGoodrich Krawler T/A KX. However, the
39X13.50R17 is available in the competition market only.

 

[IZwack]

I hate that about these tire companies. I want that compound too!

 

[DB_1]

Will you be calling Staun as well?

Maybe later on down the line, I still have to buy wheels so that'll be enough spending for awhile

As for sticky compound tires, you can get lucky and find some of the comp guys selling used ones in the Pirate classifieds...if your lucky: