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  1. 04/18/2009, 05:06 PM #1
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    Ok guys.. heres the simple question.. lift kit aside..
    Which tires are best w/ the 3" lift?
    Heard much about the KM2's as well as the Toyos ..
    ORW also recommended Cooper STT Mudders..
    Saw a set of STT Mudders brand new (285/75/16) for $790 (ORW wants $945)
    I have read the reviews on many tires, however I am wondering if there is a preference w/ regards to our VX?
    KM2s are running about $280 each..
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  2. 04/18/2009, 05:38 PM #2
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    When my MTR's (which I like a lot) the KM2's are on my short list. The other tire on that list is the Maxxis Creepy Crawlers. I am leaning towards the Maxxis!

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  3. 04/18/2009, 05:42 PM #3
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    has anyone ever out toyo open country mt on their lifted vx?
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  4. 04/18/2009, 06:06 PM #4
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    I saw Toyo Open Country yesterday as a matter of fact. Man, those things got my attention. I parked, then I walked all the way across the parking lot just to see what kind of tire those were. Yeah, those might be my new favorite tire. I don't know how they ride or hold up, but they do look GOOD!
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  5. 04/19/2009, 02:24 PM #5
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    HAGGISGOOD--- I'm not sure what size wheels you plan to run, 16" or 18" (your tire size example was a 16", but your 2000 VX came with 18")???

    If you plan on using a 16" wheel, then there is only one Mud Tire worth buying-- I highly recommend the YOKOHAMA - GEOLANDAR M/T+ in either LT265/75R16 (32" O.D./47.4 lbs) or LT285/75R16 (33" O.D./51.6 lbs). Why??? "LIGHTWEIGHT!!!"

    The Yokohama - Geolander M/T+ is the "lightest" M/T tire made and is a very cool looking tire; however, they are not available in 18" size. Check 'em out at the Yokohama Tire website and pay special attention to individual tire weight.

    Remember, your VX came with OEM tires that weighed only 34 lbs each. Consequently, you should focus your search for the most lightweight Mud tire you can find due to "unsprung weight". Having excessively heavy tires on a VX can be extremely dangerous when attempting to use the brakes, as the very heavy tires will want to just "keep going". This is especially true at highway speeds when encountering a sudden traffic jam grid-lock up ahead, and can easily result in you causing a rear-end collision. Riff Raff
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    I have to agree to disagree with you! It depends on what you plan on using them for. Not every situation requires "lightweight". Light also means less material. The trails I wheel on are full of sharp, big rocks. I tend to like my tires to hold air. When you rip a hole in the sidewall, light don't mean a whole lot.
    However light is good for the average mall crawler!
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    Thumbs up good answer!

    Quote Originally Posted by Triathlete View Post
    I have to agree to disagree with you! It depends on what you plan on using them for. Not every situation requires "lightweight". Light also means less material. The trails I wheel on are full of sharp, big rocks. I tend to like my tires to hold air. When you rip a hole in the sidewall, light don't mean a whole lot.
    However light is good for the average mall crawler!
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  8. 04/20/2009, 08:53 AM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by Triathlete View Post
    When my MTR's (which I like a lot) the KM2's are on my short list. The other tire on that list is the Maxxis Creepy Crawlers. I am leaning towards the Maxxis!

    Creepy Crawlers


    KM2's
    I actually really like my BFG M/Ts, but those Creepy Crawlers look pretty nice!

    Does anyone have any real world experience with them?

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    I have seen them in action at the W.E.Rocks competitions and they hook up really well! Todd Adams ran them on his comp jeep.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Triathlete View Post
    I have seen them in action at the W.E.Rocks competitions and they hook up really well! Todd Adams ran them on his comp jeep.
    Cool, now the real question is, how do they compare with the BFGs price wise?

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  11. 04/20/2009, 10:05 AM #11
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    35x12.5 15 Creepy's about $330...BFG KM2 $212
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  12. 04/20/2009, 04:49 PM #12
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    Triathlete..
    That sounds like a steal for KM2s..where did u find that price?
    I would be running 33x?x16 ( recommendations 11.5 or 12.5)?
    basically 285/70/16......
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  13. 04/20/2009, 07:12 PM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by haggisgood View Post
    Triathlete..
    That sounds like a steal for KM2s..where did u find that price?
    I would be running 33x?x16 ( recommendations 11.5 or 12.5)?
    basically 285/70/16......
    Thanks
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    I recommend whatever is bigger and find a way to make it work. Decide exactly what you want and make it happen. I would want 33x12.5 with diff drop brackets or 35x12.5 with some different gears and diff drop brackets but the question is what do you want because whatever that is I am sure you will find a way to make it work.

    Oh and at the 33x12.5 I do not think you can do better in any category than the Nitto Mudd Grapplers, period. Contact Jordan Tire for the best price.

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  14. 04/20/2009, 07:47 PM #14
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    nice set.. however .. probably "too" agressive for me!.. I would do it .. but my ride is a daily driver to/from work... was thinking of keeping the stockers for to/from town/work.. and throwing on those badboys when needed, however I cant see myself honestly wanting to take those off after the looks I prob would get.. never mind the work involved using a single jack!! lol
    To each his own.. my only trouble is that said.. shes a daily driver for work! Hate putting the miles on..
    Rafters Geo M/T look great too... reading reviews suggests mileage varies depending on ride..
    I am not climbing the Grand Canyon.. but I want too and still have 20 k left!
    lol
    Thanks to all!
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    I daily drive with my 33x12.5 Mudd Grapplers in Houston and love it, they are a great all around tire for me
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