KM2 or KO2?

I guess to follow up- if it were me and you plan to drive it every day, I'd do 2-2.5 inch with 265/75R16. The 285s rubbed when I was trying to pull in and out of parking spots. I spent about 2 months doing research on it (including reading a lot here!) and I decided that just because it's possible to have bigger tires it doesn't always mean it is ideal.


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Were those Nito terragrapplers by chance? Both size tires look very good
 
Were those Nito terragrapplers by chance? Both size tires look very good

No, if they were Nitos I might have kept them. They were Atturo tires, which seems to be a budget off-roading brand. They were total junk in my opinion.

There isn't a lot of difference in the look, but the drive is a lot different. No rubbing if I turn a bit sharply into a parking spot.


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Well now I'm throwing yet a third tire into the mix. The ole reliable Wrangler MTr; 33/11.5/r16. I had this tire on my JK and I liked it pretty well. I think I want the aggressive look of an MT for my rubicon. Any opinions on the MTR? Thanks again
 
I am not sure regarding 16's. I have the Authority in that size on my 4runner and it is E. It is a little stiffer than a C but does not bother me much.

I got 31x10.5 Authority tires on the TJ balanced with beads and are great. I have had quite a few tires over the years and this is one of the best all around and long lasting tire i have used.

Pm me if you plan to get em. I can save you a few bucks.
How would you rate the road noise? Some have stated the GY Authority is noisier on the road...
 
I have some worn out MTR's on my Rubicon. They are not too loud, and handle decently. I'd go with them again, but dang, they are spendy!
I also want to get the mtrs so I can leave the stock old style MTr on the back. Only have to buy 4 tires this way. Can get 4-33/11.5/16 for 302 a piece. Best price I can find right now. Is a 33" tire too much on these tailgates?
 
How would you rate the road noise? Some have stated the GY Authority is noisier on the road...

They are completely quiet......but I am deaf so that might be why. :eusa_dance:

My girlfriend said she doesnt notice em so they must be pretty quiet. Mine are still full tread.

There was a co-worker who had em worn down to about 1/4 and said they a bit loud but that is expected.
 
I also want to get the mtrs so I can leave the stock old style MTr on the back. Only have to buy 4 tires this way. Can get 4-33/11.5/16 for 302 a piece. Best price I can find right now. Is a 33" tire too much on these tailgates?


302 a piece! Wowzers, that seems expensive...to rich for me anyway. Of course, I bought used 32" BFG KM for 100 a piece. I'd look at duratracs...285/75R16 for 230 each at belle tire (don't know how national they are tho). EDIT: I just looked at discounttire (or AmericasTire)...278 each for the 285/75R16 MTR.

33" is pretty big for the tail gate. You might want to look at the exo gate.
 
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I recommend KO2's. I do have a set 33x10.5r15 and works well for all seasons, when I'm off-road I do air down them to 11 PSI to get better mud traction as this is where they have some handling limitation depending how sticky the mud it is.
 
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Have you considered MasterCraft AXT
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? I'm running them on my TJ dd and they're quiet yet do well in Ohio snow too.
 
I just put KM2's on mine a couple of weeks ago. So far I love them. I'm a little old school about the looks of tires on a jeep. If it was my daily driver I might think differently but I doubt it. A lot of people love the KO2's so you can't go wrong with them
 
Have you considered MasterCraft AXTView attachment 20331 ? I'm running them on my TJ dd and they're quiet yet do well in Ohio snow too.
Lot's a love for Mastercraft tires on Ohio. My LJ comes with a set of those and few of our Jeep club member use the M/T version.
Can't talk about it cause i do remove mines, GY makes them...:emoji_weary: