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Holaday07 4.7
02-04-2012, 10:31 PM
So.. belt broke in the BFG KM1s and I am buying new tires Monday. I think I am getting the Kuhmo Mts, I like the looks and they are not to bad on price. Kind of a random dirrection, but I let the old lady pick by picture. They are $200 per tire, so it works for me. Need to keep it under a grand, what would you all buy?

Sal-XK
02-04-2012, 11:03 PM
I'm running maxis tires no complaints here I love the way they handle being aired down on sharp rocks no problem.


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Matt
02-05-2012, 06:10 AM
The GY Kevlar MT/R is around $220/tire in 255/75/17

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Holaday07 4.7
02-05-2012, 06:59 AM
trying to cut down on road noise, how are they on the road Sal? Matt I have heard those wear really terribly? 90% onroad, but the rest is on the rocks

Matt
02-05-2012, 07:07 AM
Ive read mixed reviews on the MT/Rs... they seem like a love-or-hate tire. But, i haven't heard much better about the Kuhmos.

If you're trying to cut down on road noise and get some better wear; those are the reasons i went with the Duratracs. They come in a 265/70/17 (not much different than the 255/75/17)

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Sal-XK
02-05-2012, 10:31 AM
My MT's are loud on road. Actually that's the only thing I don't like about them. Not sure how quite there AT's would be.


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Gotterdid
02-05-2012, 10:29 PM
just got the Treadwright retreads mounted Friday. I really like the looks and the highway characteristics are great. I have yet to off-road them. 601.00 delivered and 60.00 to have the local shop mount and balance them. They are a little noisy though...

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07JeepXK
02-08-2012, 06:25 AM
I have the MT/R's with Kevlar. Mine arent really all that loud on the road and they wear decient for a mud tire. I just have some alignment issues which caused the outer lugs on the front to cup a little bit. JBA UCA's and an alignment will fix that. Im buying my third set of MT/R's with Kevlar here in the next month or so!

Holaday07 4.7
02-08-2012, 06:44 AM
for the moment I put the bad tire on the rear, and since these are only at 45% tread I am going to get through the winter. Kind of a toss up between the Duratracs and the Kuhmos. Kind of depends what my buddy can get them at wholesale.

BonesWK
02-08-2012, 07:24 AM
I love Duratrac's and would love to have those for my next set..

Check these out
255/75 KM2's at 207 a pop
http://www.treadepot.com/tire/b86927.html

Holaday07 4.7
02-08-2012, 09:00 AM
Load range C though. I thought it was recomended for us to run an E range tire

BonesWK
02-08-2012, 10:46 AM
Load range C though. I thought it was recomended for us to run an E range tire

forgot about that.. I got a little excited haha.

Are the Rubi KM1's C or E?

Holaday07 4.7
02-08-2012, 03:23 PM
forgot about that.. I got a little excited haha.

Are the Rubi KM1's C or E?

E

Matt
02-08-2012, 03:34 PM
Load range C though. I thought it was recomended for us to run an E range tire

They're more puncture resistant for offroading.... but its not required. A lot of guys wheel with C and D rated tires.

Holaday07 4.7
02-08-2012, 06:29 PM
They're more puncture resistant for offroading.... but its not required. A lot of guys wheel with C and D rated tires.

cool, but with the amount of sidewall scapes I have with these, I dont know if getting something lighter duty would be a good idea.

07JeepXK
02-09-2012, 09:49 AM
My MT/R's are Load Range C. Never had any problems with them getting punctured. Of course they have Kevlar sidewall though ;)

BonesWK
02-09-2012, 10:19 AM
My MT/R's are Load Range C. Never had any problems with them getting punctured. Of course they have Kevlar sidewall though ;)

Love the looks of the MT/rs. Are they a directional tire?