A/T 's or KM2's?

Stuwy123 · 09-14-2009, 09:45 PM

It's getting to that time, I need new tires before the snow starts flying.
Up here in Canada, I maybe have 4 or 5 weeks before winter hits.
I've decided that I want a 33" x 10.5 x R15.
As far as I know, BFG is the only one that makes that size.
I like the look of the fatter 12.5 tires but the 10.5 is all my poor IFS can handle and the military runs skinny tires (and they have a lot of trucks in a lot of different conditions).
So all I need to do is decide on the tire.
It's between the BFG A/T and the KM2's.

My rig is my DD and my only means of transport to and from work (other than bus).
Winter's are terrible out here. Packed snow and ice a lot of the time, other than that it's cold and salty roads.

I've heard great things about both of these tires.
A/T's are great in the snow and ice and last a decent amount of time. But it's rather limiting on the trail have much less tread depth than the KM2's.

A buddy of my has the KM2's, he says they were great in the winter and never had a problem with them. They aren't snow rated but are rated 3/5 on the snow (same as the A/T) according to offroaders.com

http://www.offroaders.com/tech/AT-MT...rain-TA-KO.htm

http://www.offroaders.com/tech/AT-MT...ain-TA-KM2.htm

Can someone boil this down for me a bit?

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AZkid · 09-14-2009, 09:48 PM

i say the km2

Ardent · 09-14-2009, 09:53 PM

My bro loves the KM2s in the snow. If you get them, have the center lugs siped and it will help with traction and possibly treadwear.

fork · 09-14-2009, 10:30 PM

i was going to get KM2s but i recently ordered some pro comp xtreme all-terrains instead. i have no idea how they're going to hold up. i wanted, and tried to order, bfg km1's but they were completely sold out and now they no longer offer them. bummer :|

peow130 · 09-16-2009, 05:24 PM

I have cooper Discoverer S/T's, They're an A/T tire.
I got through some pretty nasty mudholes last year that lifted fullsize trucks w/ M/T's couldnt get through.

These things wear like diamonds, i still have like 75% tread on these and it's been like two years.

AZ89LONGBED · 09-16-2009, 05:45 PM

Get Goodyear Dura-tracs! Factory siped out the wazoo, pretty aggressive tread, decent in mud, quiet on the highway...

sexonwheels · 09-17-2009, 12:18 PM

KM2's FTW...

No regret in buying mine. Just went trail riding with these bad boys and they had some wicked grip and did amazing in the puddles.

It's a 4x4, it should have the tires to suit that!

09-14-2009, 09:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
AZkid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 702	i say the km2 __________________ 87 Runner "Chalkboard" SAS'in it babbbyyyyy! If you have any parts to aid me in my SAS, PM me. http://www.yotatech.com/f191/azkid-s...thread-189120/ Proud creator of the re-poster thread. http://www.yotatech.com/f5/you-re-poster-193103/

09-14-2009, 09:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ardent Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 391	My bro loves the KM2s in the snow. If you get them, have the center lugs siped and it will help with traction and possibly treadwear. __________________ Nate 1993 3.0 Pickup - 4" lift, 33x10.50s BFG KM1s. 1995 4.5L FZJ80 - OME springs, Locked. Nitto Terra Graplers. Sold: 1993 3.0 4Runner - Fj80 Coils, 1.5" BJ Spacers 1987 2.4 4Runner / SAS'd / Got it Running!/ Project truck... Just bought my FZJ80...

09-14-2009, 10:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
fork Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: out in the pacific Posts: 648	i was going to get KM2s but i recently ordered some pro comp xtreme all-terrains instead. i have no idea how they're going to hold up. i wanted, and tried to order, bfg km1's but they were completely sold out and now they no longer offer them. bummer :\| __________________ 94 . . . . . . . . . . 87 . . . . . . . . . . 86

09-16-2009, 05:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
peow130 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 763	I have cooper Discoverer S/T's, They're an A/T tire. I got through some pretty nasty mudholes last year that lifted fullsize trucks w/ M/T's couldnt get through. These things wear like diamonds, i still have like 75% tread on these and it's been like two years. __________________ 1987 Toyota Pickup DLX. 30" Cooper Discoverer S/T's. 1" AAL lift and Tbar crank. and two KC HiLites. IFS Club #5 1978 Camaro Z28, 454 Big Block V8 with a 4 Speed.

09-16-2009, 05:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
AZ89LONGBED Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Flagstaffrica, Land of Trustafarians Posts: 224	Get Goodyear Dura-tracs! Factory siped out the wazoo, pretty aggressive tread, decent in mud, quiet on the highway... __________________ 89 Longbed PU with lots of AZ pinstriping My DD build so far: an LCE shortblock, EB street/RV head & 268 cam, LCE header, Magnaflow cat, LC cat-back. Taco rims, 235-85r16 GY Duratracs. The future: Install the 4.88's & e-locker sitting in my garage, t-case gears, sliders, mild lift with bj spacers & 2" springs...

09-17-2009, 12:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
sexonwheels Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Langley, BC Posts: 20	KM2's FTW... No regret in buying mine. Just went trail riding with these bad boys and they had some wicked grip and did amazing in the puddles. It's a 4x4, it should have the tires to suit that! __________________ 1989 Toyota Pick-Up. Standard Cab. 3vze. ARB Deluxe Bull Bar. Old Man Emu Front & Rear Nitro-Shocks. Old Man Emu Torsion Bars. Old Man Emu Steering Stabilizer. 33x10.50 BFG-KM2. Ellis Presision Shift & Transfer Case Nob. IPF 800XS Driving Lights.

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