Tried to order tires today. Apparently there's a nationwide backorder of specific KM3 sizes including 35x12.5R15.
So now I'm weighing a wait until late June or getting something else. Interested in some input from people that have run a few of these. I've pretty much had nothing but Cooper and BFG for years. And nothing but BFG on my Jeeps.
My first choice, I like the KM3 because it looks like it should be relatively quiet, isn't too light or too heavy, I've had great luck with BFG's in the past including KO2s and KM2s, and the sidewall looks good.
Goodyear Wrangler MT/R w/ Kevlar seems popular around here, but also seems to have a reputation for being hard to balance, shitty wet pavement traction and is $50+ per tire more than most of the other choices. The wet weather stuff could be a problem with my upcoming move because when it rains in Oklahoma, it RAINS. Like, forget having a conversation in a vehicle because you can't hear over the water hitting the windshield...and you're parked. And standing water is a guarantee not because of poor drainage, but because the viscosity of water only lets it run off the road so fast. Not included in the poll because I'm jut not going to pay a $250 premium for not-my-first-choice but I included it here in case someone stumbles into this thread in the future and finds the comparisons useful.
The STT Pro seems to have a good reputation. I don't think the sidewall looks as cool as the KM3 but I can't really say anything bad about it beyond personal tastes. I've had Coopers before so I wouldn't have any qualms about depending on them, but they've mostly been on pickups and my wifes daily, so they've been ATs.
Yokohama Geolandar MT. Not much special to say about it. Sidewall reminds me a bit of the Wrangler Duratrac, like the lugs are just decoration. Noticeably more "square" tread profile, which I don't know if that's good or bad, just different. Tread pattern looks like previous-generation tech, which likely doesn't mean anything for performance with me at the wheel, but it looks like it could be noisy.
Kumho RoadVenture MT71 - looks like the Geolandar had a baby with a Patagonia, but hopefully got more of the Yokohama's personality. A little less expensive, which is nice.
Mickey Thompson Baja Boss
Not a bad looking tire. Brand seems to be more popular among mall crawlers than youtube wheelers or forum members, and I'm not sure what to take from that. Heavier than any of the preceding choices.
General Grabber X3. I applaud their confidence with the red letter thing (not pictured). But the side lugs look pretty weak and it's on the heavier side.
Falken Wildpeak MT. 10 pounds heavier than most of the other options, plus it's ugly, like they ripped off a KO1 but spread the lugs out a little more to call it an MT. To top if off it's almost as pricey as the MTR. Not included in the poll but I included it here in case someone stumbles into this thread in the future and finds the comparisons useful.
And here's the details
So now I'm weighing a wait until late June or getting something else. Interested in some input from people that have run a few of these. I've pretty much had nothing but Cooper and BFG for years. And nothing but BFG on my Jeeps.
My first choice, I like the KM3 because it looks like it should be relatively quiet, isn't too light or too heavy, I've had great luck with BFG's in the past including KO2s and KM2s, and the sidewall looks good.
Goodyear Wrangler MT/R w/ Kevlar seems popular around here, but also seems to have a reputation for being hard to balance, shitty wet pavement traction and is $50+ per tire more than most of the other choices. The wet weather stuff could be a problem with my upcoming move because when it rains in Oklahoma, it RAINS. Like, forget having a conversation in a vehicle because you can't hear over the water hitting the windshield...and you're parked. And standing water is a guarantee not because of poor drainage, but because the viscosity of water only lets it run off the road so fast. Not included in the poll because I'm jut not going to pay a $250 premium for not-my-first-choice but I included it here in case someone stumbles into this thread in the future and finds the comparisons useful.
The STT Pro seems to have a good reputation. I don't think the sidewall looks as cool as the KM3 but I can't really say anything bad about it beyond personal tastes. I've had Coopers before so I wouldn't have any qualms about depending on them, but they've mostly been on pickups and my wifes daily, so they've been ATs.
Yokohama Geolandar MT. Not much special to say about it. Sidewall reminds me a bit of the Wrangler Duratrac, like the lugs are just decoration. Noticeably more "square" tread profile, which I don't know if that's good or bad, just different. Tread pattern looks like previous-generation tech, which likely doesn't mean anything for performance with me at the wheel, but it looks like it could be noisy.
Kumho RoadVenture MT71 - looks like the Geolandar had a baby with a Patagonia, but hopefully got more of the Yokohama's personality. A little less expensive, which is nice.
Mickey Thompson Baja Boss
Not a bad looking tire. Brand seems to be more popular among mall crawlers than youtube wheelers or forum members, and I'm not sure what to take from that. Heavier than any of the preceding choices.
General Grabber X3. I applaud their confidence with the red letter thing (not pictured). But the side lugs look pretty weak and it's on the heavier side.
Falken Wildpeak MT. 10 pounds heavier than most of the other options, plus it's ugly, like they ripped off a KO1 but spread the lugs out a little more to call it an MT. To top if off it's almost as pricey as the MTR. Not included in the poll but I included it here in case someone stumbles into this thread in the future and finds the comparisons useful.
And here's the details
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