So does anyone know if the 35x12.5R15 KM2s would mount smaller than say the BFG ATs in this size? I'm deciding between these two and leaning towards the ATs because making the jump to 35s is gonna hurt and the ATs are 35lbs lighter than the KM2s. Also, can anyone chime in on whether the stock spare carrier could support a 54lb tire ok without additional support?
As far as looks go, KM2s hands down. They do tend to run small though. Never liked the look of the KO and I even had a set on a 4x4 Blazer years ago. You could also look into the Falken Wild Peaks or Rocky Mountains.
personally, if you're sticking with 35s, I would go with the duratracs. Seem like such a great all season tire. Although mtr/ks are what I'm chasing. they look so awesome!
personally, if you're sticking with 35s, I would go with the duratracs. Seem like such a great all season tire. Although mtr/ks are what I'm chasing. they look so awesome!
oh wow, I didn't even realize that; for some reason I thought they did!
well, in DTD's offering, my top pick would still be the goodyear mt/r k. runner up, for looks, would be the kumho venture (actually the tire I was going to get when I wanted 35s, I think dtd still has a quote sitting together for me for them!). In terms of a great tire though, I might look at the falken wildpeak. aggressive AT, will handled similar to the duratrac.
personally, if you're sticking with 35s, I would go with the duratracs. Seem like such a great all season tire. Although mtr/ks are what I'm chasing. they look so awesome!
Everytime I see a "E" load, or talk to something using it, they seem to hate it! JK's/JKU's are not nearly heavy enough for an E load! Tires won't flex at all, and the ride is miserable. I would want it nice as soft, if you're gonna go wide with tall sidewall, make sure that sidewall can flex!
I think alot of it comes down to landscape. I think I would be happy performance wise with a smaller tire, but in new england, everything is always slicked up. I have yet to do a run were the obstacles were dry. so taking a big 37 and airing it down to 8psi, makes for a nice big grippy piece of rubber that helps you climb up a mud covered ledge. Totally agree that in a dryer environmental, the only need for a big tire is to go over a really really big rock! of course, they I wouldn't be looking at mt's, I'd be all over the at's!
Although, I have to admit. I could probably be just as happy with a set of 35s as I would be with some 37s. So I am going the 37 route purely for looks. Because my wife said so. Can't argue with the little ladies!
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