landroversforever Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 What alternatives to the BFGoodrich Mud (KM) tyres are there? I will be wanting something between 235/85 R16 and up to 33" Simex pattern would be nice, but are a bit too off-road biased for my predicted use. Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtydiesel Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 I run goodyear wrangler mtr's in 35x12.5x15, they are slightly noisier on the road than the bfgs they replaced, But they seem to be marginally better in all quarters than the bfgs, especially braking in the wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 DD - have you tried the MTR's off road? From my experience, and several others, they are pants! More like an aggressive AT than a real MT IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Ok, I'll say it... What about the new BFG MT KM2s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tychoS Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 What alternatives to the BFGoodrich Mud (KM) tyres are there? I will be wanting something between 235/85 R16 and up to 33" Simex pattern would be nice, but are a bit too off-road biased for my predicted use. Thanks in advance Cooper Discoverer STT2 Nokian Vatiiva M/T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatback90 Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 kuhmo kl71's good value too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T1G UP Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 kuhmo kl71's good value too. i'll second that......plus i have a set of 4 for sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwcooper Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 ^^^^ Very soft though and don't last all that long. A mate of mine has got some cooper stt's and he is very happy with them. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtydiesel Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 DD - have you tried the MTR's off road? From my experience, and several others, they are pants! More like an aggressive AT than a real MT IMHO. About 4 laning trips and 3 weekends up at kirton so far, they work really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will_warne Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 If these are for the car I think they're for then you want to replace them with what's on there now: 255 x 85 r 16 BFG Muds. IMHO one of the best all round tyres in terms of width, diameter, grip (on and off road) and wear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 I was very impressed with my maxis mudzillas (clone of mickey thompson baja claw). Selfcleaning amazingly well in mud due to the big V shape. Also the tyre of choice at the outback challenge, so very versityle. Noise is about half that of simex. In the past I ran 255 85 16 muds, and as said, very good on and offroad. Daan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picpoki Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 I have nexen rodian M/T. Look like BFG M/T, but cheaper. But I think they are a bit too soft on a hard terrain. Although I haven`t tried it quite yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruuman Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 If these are for the car I think they're for then you want to replace them with what's on there now: 255 x 85 r 16 BFG Muds. IMHO one of the best all round tyres in terms of width, diameter, grip (on and off road) and wear. completely agree, measure up at about 33inches. It's what I currently run and I've never been left wanting more really. They are the perfect size for a defender, doesn't mess up the gearing to much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 I was very impressed with my maxis mudzillas (clone of mickey thompson baja claw). +1, but they are pretty horrid on the road! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicks90 Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 saw my first set of KM2 bfg's last night and i have to say they look much more aggressive in the flesh than they do on t'interweb. they were in 255/85 flavour and the tread block spacing was substantially wider than the old bfg mud he still had on as a spare. Looked very very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 I'm waiting for the MT2 to be available in 33x12.50R15 to see what they look like. Still wishing I had bought some of the old ones while they were available... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielh110 Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 both me and the missus run kl71's and canot fault them... mine are 33x12.50 and have coverd aprox 90,000 miles so far and are not quite half worn. they are exellent on and off road! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Blimey - I know somebody who claims to have worn out a set of KL71s in 2500 miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithjh Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Blimey - I know somebody who claims to have worn out a set of KL71s in 2500 miles Mine have done under 6000 and are shot, going back to BFGs next time me thinks Regads Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted February 8, 2010 Author Share Posted February 8, 2010 Have they actually stopped producing the old BFG Mud? is it a question of finding some old stock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 I have been trying for quite a while to get them - yes there is old stock in some sizes but the info I have is that they have stopped making the old pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Ross My 110 has MTR's on and that get most places for a standard truck it mainly gets stuck due to me forgetting I no longer have twin lockers or 35" tyres. I raced on MTR's for three years and IMHO there is not much in it between the BFG MT and the Goodyear MTR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted February 8, 2010 Author Share Posted February 8, 2010 Ok, I'll say it... What about the new BFG MT KM2s? saw my first set of KM2 bfg's last night and i have to say they look much more aggressive in the flesh than they do on t'interweb. they were in 255/85 flavour and the tread block spacing was substantially wider than the old bfg mud he still had on as a spare. Looked very very nice! Does anyone on here use the KM2's? how do they compare to the original BFG Muds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisW70 Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Does anyone on here use the KM2's? how do they compare to the original BFG Muds? I went from 235/85 BFG MT to 265/75 KM2's - happy enough with them, wear in the last six months or so has been pretty minimal, no noise issues and dealt with the snow and ice the other week without issue. I find they tend to be able to climb out of ruts a bit easier than the old MTs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam001 Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Personally I am really happy with my Insa Turbo Dakars. Got 5 in 265/75 for £325 ex VAT. Spent 6 hours in mud yesterday and was very impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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