Bfg Km2's white letters in or out? anyone have pics?

tigertowncruiser · 11-15-2009, 12:54 PM

So i ordered 285/75/26 bfg mud terrain km2's last week , i still have 2 weeks to wait ( they replaced them with a new model number and were in production when i ordered) . I am putting them on the stock 5 stars on my 99 silver limited. whats everyone's opinion on the white letters facing out? Do you think it would look too redneck lol? I'm undecided on which way to mount them. Does anyone have any pics of their 4runner with the white letters facing out?

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tigertowncruiser · 11-15-2009, 12:55 PM

And is anyone running the km2? whats your opinion on them? i am mainly concerned about tread life , what is to be expected?

Elton · 11-15-2009, 01:07 PM

white letters out is soo 90s plus there not paying you to advertise there tires

wd21_sr5 · 11-15-2009, 01:11 PM

White letters out is a bit dated on some things im my opinion, but I am a dated type person so I mount them out myself. Personal opinion is all that matters here, falls under the "to each their own" catogory.

**Tofer** · 11-15-2009, 01:16 PM

i hate white lettering out..

tigertowncruiser · 11-15-2009, 01:18 PM

thats what i was leaning to . I had mud terrain t/a on my fj80 black letter out and never even thought of mounting white letter out , but i saw a pic of a 3rd gen with all terrain t/a's mounted white letter out and thought it looked ok . ill see if i can find it

bain · 11-15-2009, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tofer

i hate white lettering out..

X agabillion

874runnersr5 · 11-15-2009, 01:19 PM

i got mine mounted white letters in.

tigertowncruiser · 11-15-2009, 01:23 PM

tigertowncruiser · 11-15-2009, 01:25 PM

Thats the only pic i found that looks good with white lette rout i think , but i dont think it will look as good with bigger mud terrains.

murdarunna19 · 11-15-2009, 01:28 PM

id mount em in

camo31"10.50" · 11-15-2009, 01:35 PM

only mount em with white letters out if you're going to keep them at least halfway clean (the letters i mean)...i mount mine white letters out and clean the letter's often..lol..

guess im kinda a weirdo though LOL

Teuf · 11-15-2009, 01:39 PM

White out.

JWaldz · 11-15-2009, 01:56 PM

it just comes down to personal preference like stated above. I honestly like my white letters out, but I also think white letters out look better on vehicles that are white, silver, champagne, etc... you get the gist. The tires I have on my 4Runner now use to be on my jeep which was a dark green, and they looked better whites in. The tire shop that mounted and balanced my rims and tires on my 4Runner actually looked at both options and said whites out looked best, which I agreed.

scott_co65 · 11-15-2009, 02:01 PM

100% have to agree with JWaldz, light color vehicles i owned had white letters out and vise versa with dark vehicles. But i think white letters look good on chrome wheels, and black on dark painted wheels. So yeah, totally up to you.

camo31"10.50" · 11-15-2009, 02:06 PM

i think Jwaldz has found a GREAT shop...most shops wouldn't have paid that much attention to detail..LOL..

hell the shop that mounted my X-terrains didnt realize they were directional until i told em..(i waited till he had gotten em all mounted..LMFAO..just cuz he was pissin me off for other reasons)..of course the guy was new to the automotive industry..and had only balanced and mounted a few sets of tires..(only shop open that day in town......) but after he got em right (it took a couple of tries..HAHAHA) it looked good..and if they would have had white letters..i woulda mounted em out..that'd been nice..lol

jrallan26 · 11-15-2009, 09:53 PM

white letters out means another thing to clean.....

Tbeck792 · 11-15-2009, 10:07 PM

I'm with JWaldz, it all depends on the color or the Runner. I've got a black one with the white letters out and i hate it.

**Tofer** · 11-15-2009, 10:08 PM

black-out looks MUCH better than white.

JWaldz · 11-15-2009, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camo31"10.50"

i think Jwaldz has found a GREAT shop...most shops wouldn't have paid that much attention to detail..LOL..

It's a local shop with some good ol' boys that I know pretty well... and thats the only reason I go to them haha. Well, that and cus I get 'tha hookup' on everything

CodyX36 · 11-15-2009, 10:31 PM

Good thread! I'm getting my lift (Ultimate from Toytec), tires (33" Hankook Dynapro MT), and wheels (Black 16's from Wheelers Off Road) and haven't thought about this at all. I own a tan '98. Picture below of it. I think I might go with the white on the inside.

Note; That picture is a little out of date, the running boards have been off for a few weeks, and also, I just took all of the emblems/badges off of it today, I hated the gold look! They're going black!

tigertowncruiser · 11-15-2009, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CodyX36

Good thread! I'm getting my lift (Ultimate from Toytec), tires (33" Hankook Dynapro MT), and wheels (Black 16's from Wheelers Off Road) and haven't thought about this at all. I own a tan '98. Picture below of it. I think I might go with the white on the inside.

Note; That picture is a little out of date, the running boards have been off for a few weeks, and also, I just took all of the emblems/badges off of it today, I hated the gold look! They're going black!

I know for sure if i was going with black crager type wheels i would mount black walls out . Those type black wheels and white letter out, stands out too much and looks a bit redneck. I am pretty sure i am going black letter , but the white isnt as noticable on my silver 4runner and stock silver wheels.

Elton · 11-15-2009, 11:09 PM

black

SpecialScottie · 11-15-2009, 11:32 PM

If you have black rims I think it looks alot better with the black letters out

tigertowncruiser · 11-15-2009, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpecialScottie

If you have black rims I think it looks alot better with the black letters out

how do you like your km2's? are they Excessively noisy? hows your tread wear so far ? I am mostly just going to be on the road with them.

11-15-2009, 01:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,644	white letters out is soo 90s plus there not paying you to advertise there tires __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

11-15-2009, 01:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
wd21_sr5 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11	White letters out is a bit dated on some things im my opinion, but I am a dated type person so I mount them out myself. Personal opinion is all that matters here, falls under the "to each their own" catogory. __________________ 1994 sr5 4runner 3.0/auto, basicly stock currently, 31s, 150k miles 1988 Pathfinder 3.0/5 speed, some work done, 32s, 190k miles

11-15-2009, 01:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
Tofer Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tacoma WA. Posts: 6,894	i hate white lettering out.. __________________ 94 4runenr: all the good stuff....... 89 4runner: 3.0, Auto, 5.29 lockright f/r. 31x10.5 wildcountry ATs. 81 2wd pickup: 22R \| 5-sp \| long bed \|Civic SI seats \| LockRight \| Hella 500s pacific-crawlers.com For all your Trail-gear and HID lighting Solutions Needs check out yotaworks.com Online store coming soon :)

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874runnersr5 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Calgary, AB Canaduh Posts: 2,783	i got mine mounted white letters in. __________________ 87' 4runner Sr5 : 22re : 5spd : 32x11.5 BGF Km2 : Cragar 15x8 soft 8s : TG Rock Defense Front Bumper : Sirius radio : Optima Red Top : Pioneer system : Engnbldr tchain kit : Downey 3" leafs : Diff breather : Tube doors : Bikini Top Calgary Toyota Association I <3 my Toyota

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tigertowncruiser Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 95	Last edited by tigertowncruiser; 11-15-2009 at 01:24 PM.

11-15-2009, 12:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
tigertowncruiser Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 95	And is anyone running the km2? whats your opinion on them? i am mainly concerned about tread life , what is to be expected?

11-15-2009, 01:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
tigertowncruiser Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 95	thats what i was leaning to . I had mud terrain t/a on my fj80 black letter out and never even thought of mounting white letter out , but i saw a pic of a 3rd gen with all terrain t/a's mounted white letter out and thought it looked ok . ill see if i can find it

11-15-2009, 01:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
tigertowncruiser Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 95	Thats the only pic i found that looks good with white lette rout i think , but i dont think it will look as good with bigger mud terrains.

11-15-2009, 01:28 PM	#11 (permalink)
murdarunna19 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: seattle Posts: 328	id mount em in __________________ Matt D 2000 4runner. supercharged, flowmaster, 3" toytec lift, sitting on BFG 33's. 2009 fj, arb bumper, warn winch, bfg ats, 2" lift, IPFs. 4runner Build - http://www.yotatech.com/f191/murdaru...thread-190270/

11-15-2009, 01:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
camo31"10.50" Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vian, OK Posts: 2,063	only mount em with white letters out if you're going to keep them at least halfway clean (the letters i mean)...i mount mine white letters out and clean the letter's often..lol.. guess im kinda a weirdo though LOL __________________ FOR SALE 1986 Ext. Cab 4x4, rebuilt 22R, 5spd, 31x10.50 X-Terrains FOR SALE 1992 SR5 FO RUNNA V6, 5 speed, 4in. trail-master lift, 33x12.50 BFG muds, 4.56 gears!!! and an IMMACULATE interior..yes..you should be jealous "Its still a toyota man.. Dont deprive it of its capabilities.." "If you can read english, Thank a teacher...If you can speak it, Thank a soldier!!" Kelli Ruark-2009

11-15-2009, 01:39 PM	#13 (permalink)
Teuf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Napa, Ca Posts: 466	White out. __________________ !988 Toyota pu 4x, 22re, Downey Header, Borla Exhaust, Performance Cat, Schneider Cam, K&N air, Rancho 3" ifs lift, 3" Downey Springs Rear, Rancho rs9000, SR5 Bucket Seats, Misc doodads here n there. 278k as of 11/09, Lce head installed 5/09, so far so good, Using 10/30 Castrol dino, I am changing over to Valvoline 5/30 Syn blend next oil change / and Toyota filter. FAHRVERGNUGEN

11-15-2009, 01:56 PM	#14 (permalink)
JWaldz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 179	it just comes down to personal preference like stated above. I honestly like my white letters out, but I also think white letters out look better on vehicles that are white, silver, champagne, etc... you get the gist. The tires I have on my 4Runner now use to be on my jeep which was a dark green, and they looked better whites in. The tire shop that mounted and balanced my rims and tires on my 4Runner actually looked at both options and said whites out looked best, which I agreed. __________________ Silver '99 Toyota 4Runner Limited RP Black Widow Rack\|8K R.S. HID Kit\|265/75 Federal MT\|Cobra NightWatch CB\|Fosgate Sound\|24" Magnaflow\|DeckPlate Mod & KN\|Fog Mod\|Bumper Light Mod\|Altezza Tails\|Clear Corners & Turns Lift Here Armor To Come Check out my Photos

11-15-2009, 02:01 PM	#15 (permalink)
scott_co65 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buckingham, VA Posts: 17	100% have to agree with JWaldz, light color vehicles i owned had white letters out and vise versa with dark vehicles. But i think white letters look good on chrome wheels, and black on dark painted wheels. So yeah, totally up to you.

11-15-2009, 02:06 PM	#16 (permalink)
camo31"10.50" Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vian, OK Posts: 2,063	i think Jwaldz has found a GREAT shop...most shops wouldn't have paid that much attention to detail..LOL.. hell the shop that mounted my X-terrains didnt realize they were directional until i told em..(i waited till he had gotten em all mounted..LMFAO..just cuz he was pissin me off for other reasons)..of course the guy was new to the automotive industry..and had only balanced and mounted a few sets of tires..(only shop open that day in town......) but after he got em right (it took a couple of tries..HAHAHA) it looked good..and if they would have had white letters..i woulda mounted em out..that'd been nice..lol __________________ FOR SALE 1986 Ext. Cab 4x4, rebuilt 22R, 5spd, 31x10.50 X-Terrains FOR SALE 1992 SR5 FO RUNNA V6, 5 speed, 4in. trail-master lift, 33x12.50 BFG muds, 4.56 gears!!! and an IMMACULATE interior..yes..you should be jealous "Its still a toyota man.. Dont deprive it of its capabilities.." "If you can read english, Thank a teacher...If you can speak it, Thank a soldier!!" Kelli Ruark-2009

11-15-2009, 09:53 PM	#17 (permalink)
jrallan26 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Urbandale, Iowa Posts: 1,548	white letters out means another thing to clean..... __________________ My Profile

11-15-2009, 10:07 PM	#18 (permalink)
Tbeck792 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 11	I'm with JWaldz, it all depends on the color or the Runner. I've got a black one with the white letters out and i hate it.

11-15-2009, 10:08 PM	#19 (permalink)
Tofer Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tacoma WA. Posts: 6,894	black-out looks MUCH better than white. __________________ 94 4runenr: all the good stuff....... 89 4runner: 3.0, Auto, 5.29 lockright f/r. 31x10.5 wildcountry ATs. 81 2wd pickup: 22R \| 5-sp \| long bed \|Civic SI seats \| LockRight \| Hella 500s pacific-crawlers.com For all your Trail-gear and HID lighting Solutions Needs check out yotaworks.com Online store coming soon :)

11-15-2009, 10:31 PM	#21 (permalink)
CodyX36 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 17	Good thread! I'm getting my lift (Ultimate from Toytec), tires (33" Hankook Dynapro MT), and wheels (Black 16's from Wheelers Off Road) and haven't thought about this at all. I own a tan '98. Picture below of it. I think I might go with the white on the inside. Note; That picture is a little out of date, the running boards have been off for a few weeks, and also, I just took all of the emblems/badges off of it today, I hated the gold look! They're going black!

11-15-2009, 11:09 PM	#23 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,644	black __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

11-15-2009, 11:32 PM	#24 (permalink)
SpecialScottie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sun Valley, CA Posts: 547	If you have black rims I think it looks alot better with the black letters out __________________ 02 KLX300 Dual Sported (Daily Driver) 87 Turbo 4runner STOCK 85 4runner: Automatic marlin5.29 elocker rear end. Rola roof rack. 33" BFG KM2's Build Thread 87 4runner (parts) 95 4runner 2wd auto(sold)

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