draper40 Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Hey, I am upgrading my BFG muds and sticking with 255/85 R16 and have been offered Km or KM 2's at the same price. Which should I go for? Thanks Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 KM2, is that the new pattern? As yet unknown, but I would have them based on them being BGFs and anything new is bling. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draper40 Posted September 29, 2008 Author Share Posted September 29, 2008 Yes, Km2 is the new pattern like: Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 No question then, where do I sign!? Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draper40 Posted September 29, 2008 Author Share Posted September 29, 2008 They are £128 ea inc VAT, balancing fitting, old tyre disposal and new valve. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smo Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 KM - tried and tested and i'm under the impression the KM2 aren't e-marked and so are not UK road legal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young bobtail Rhys Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Also, the KM2 is very simular to the krawler- that being a rock crawing tyre, i.e not designed to perform as well in the mud? Maybe the KM2 has different cleaning capabilities for mud etc.??? Although as said above, the original KM has been tried and tested by nearly everyone! It is a fantastic tyre all round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 The KM2 looks shiney, though Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Member Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 KM2, a much better tyre. It has been out more than a year, so is not untested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michele Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 I saw it "in the rubber" in Moab and it's a very nice tire. Also we travelled in a 110 with 285/75 from Colorado to Utah for a whole day and on tarmac it's very quiet and safe. I'd give it a try especially if the price is the same! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alantd Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Interesting that there is no mention of the KM2 on the UK BFG website and I can't find any dealers for the KM2 in the UK. Is it just that they don't market it under that name over here? Sounds unlikely. Given the different tread pattern it looks like they either haven't launched it or haven't got approval for it. Personally I'd avoid (you don't want to find it invalidates your insurance or something like that). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smo Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Interesting that there is no mention of the KM2 on the UK BFG website and I can't find any dealers for the KM2 in the UK.Is it just that they don't market it under that name over here? Sounds unlikely. Given the different tread pattern it looks like they either haven't launched it or haven't got approval for it. Personally I'd avoid (you don't want to find it invalidates your insurance or something like that). Like i said earlier, its NOT E marked so isnt technically legal - however you can get it in the UK, Devon 4x4 can get them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alantd Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Like i said earlier, its NOT E marked so isnt technically legal - however you can get it in the UK, Devon 4x4 can get them. Not legal = don't do it in my simple book. Fine if you're only using them on P&P sites but I wouldn't take them on the road. As I say - insurance companies will use this against you if they find out, not to mention the police. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 I am not certain that they are not legal. ISTR that there is something about them being legal in the UK as long as they conform to a certain set of specifications - and that being (US) DOT approved would mean that they do meet them - even without an -E- mark. Any tyre that says 'Not for highway use' should not be used... obviously. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 I am not certain that they are not legal. ISTR that there is something about them being legal in the UK as long as they conform to a certain set of specifications - and that being (US) DOT approved would mean that they do meet them - even without an -E- mark. Any tyre that says 'Not for highway use' should not be used... obviously. The tyres on Japanese imported cars seem to be OK and pass SVA AFAIK. In fact, does the SVA manual mention tyre markings? Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Member Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 They have only VERY recently released some 16" and 15" sizes. http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/specs/mud-t...a-km2/3930.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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