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New BFGoodrich Mud Terrain T/A KM2
Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2007 9:19 pm
by TWISTY
Just seen this on another forum. I reckon they look cool! Not real chunky for a mud terrain but.
Seems they'll be released in Sept in the US.....not sure about Oz but.....Ryano might fill us in??
This brand new tire from BFG contains compounds for three surface conditions- dry handling, wet handling and snow handling - under the BFG brand’s Multi-Grip Tread Technology banner. The compounds are positioned side-by-side across the gripping surface of the tire.
The BFG Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 light truck tire is designed for rock climbing and other rugged applications.
The tire contains BFG’s Krawler TEK technology, consisting of aggressive sidewall lugs, cut- and chip-resistant sidewall compounds, and sidewall cords that are up to 33 percent stronger than the previous Mud-Terrain T/A KM tire. These advancements allow more bite and sidewall protection, along with increased strength and resistance to bruising caused by rocks and rough trails.
Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2007 9:40 pm
by basketcase
Fark me they look like a krawler. If they are anything like the last type BFG's I would stay well away from them for a road tyre. When I worked at fourbys we got a fair few back with major balance issues.
Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2007 9:43 pm
by guzzla
Looks a bit like the bf crawler. I wounder what they have done to stop shit getting stuck in the bead though.
I like it almost enought to make me not get my 4th set of Claws.
Though i did say almost.
Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2007 9:48 pm
by Gwagensteve
Available up to 42" tall/20" rim in the US. That's the size Pewe was running on the JK on UA.
Steve.
Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2007 9:49 pm
by TWISTY
basketcase wrote:Fark me they look like a krawler. If they are anything like the last type BFG's I would stay well away from them for a road tyre. When I worked at fourbys we got a fair few back with major balance issues.
hehe, my last set of BFGs (bout 4 years ago now) were like that.......Bob Jane joked about charging me by the kg for balancing them.
Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2007 9:52 pm
by ofr57
I like them
Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2007 10:22 pm
by stampy4x4
Yeh they look a lot like the Krawler but with a few more cuts or sipes in the treadblocks.
Are they supposed to be replacing the current BFG M/T or are they just a newer version of the Krawler?
Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2007 10:37 pm
by Gwagensteve
Nope, I believe they are a replacement for the MT
Steve.
Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2007 10:43 pm
by ofr57
i hope they come in small sizes like 31's , 33's
Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2007 10:50 pm
by stampy4x4
If they're a straight-up replacement for the M/T they'll have to come in smaller sizes.
I'll give 'em a look - I'm due for some new treads.
Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2007 10:52 pm
by TWISTY
Tuff IFS Lux just posted this on the 4wd Monthly Forum
yeah, I'll put an order in for them. they are supposedly coming out in a bunch of new sizes, especially for 17 and 18 inch rims.
here, got this off expeditionportal.com
The BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 is scheduled to be released in September 2007. The following sizes are tentatively scheduled to be available at that date:
LT315/75R16/D,
LT245/70R17/E,
LT285/70R17/D,
LT305/65R17/E,
35x12.50R17/D,
37X12.50R17/D,
38x14.50R17/D,
40x14.50R17/C,
LT305/60R18/E,
35x12.50R18/D,
37x12.50R18/D,
LT305/55R20/E,
LT325/60R20/D,
37x12.50R20/D,
42x14.50R20/C,
LT335/55R22/D
Phase 2, 9/08
215/75R15
235/75R15
325/60R15
225/75R16
235/70R16
235/85R16
245/75R16
255/70R16
255/85R16
265/75R16
285/75R16
305/70R16
30x9.50R15
31x10.50R15
32x11.50R15
33x10.50R15
33x12.50R15
35x12.50R15
what a bummer, if you want a tyre in the second group ya gotta wait a year!!
Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2007 10:58 pm
by ofr57
33x10.50R15 
Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2007 10:59 pm
by Gwagensteve
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Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2007 12:15 am
by HotFourOk
They look the goods
Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2007 12:27 am
by j-top paj
ofr57 wrote:33x10.50R15
35x12.5R15
Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2007 12:28 am
by j-top paj
im still undecided about them as ive currently got the current series muddies and constantly have trouble with beads.
im thinking claw or MTZ.
untill i see some positive reveiws on the BFGs i probably wont get em
Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2007 2:18 am
by Tapage
I like it . !!!!
the main question it's how much it wil be cost . !
Nest buy to my Marilu .. but need to swap the wheels to get it in my Tencha .. why they didn't make 39" 15 wheel !
Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2007 8:32 am
by 4x4 wannabe
they look a heluva lot like crawlers.
be interesting to see how they handle and wear on the road.
Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2007 8:53 am
by Gwagensteve
They have much less void than a Krawler, I vote they will be fine.
Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2007 8:54 am
by cj
They have gone away from the "bead protector" of the old style to overcome the bead leak issue.
Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2007 6:13 pm
by Slunnie
It'll also be interesting to see what the noise and vibration levels will be like with them, not to mention the lateral traction.
Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2007 6:42 pm
by GQ4.8coilcab
j-top paj wrote:im still undecided about them as ive currently got the current series muddies and constantly have trouble with beads.
im thinking claw or MTZ.
untill i see some positive reveiws on the BFGs i probably wont get em
looks like they got rid of the bead protector
http://www.titantalk.com/forums/attachm ... 1186622799
Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2007 8:21 am
by MUD EMPIRE
BFG should get good initial sales for the new 'look'......but, long term, I think they have a massive FAIL on their hands.....
Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2007 10:14 am
by RUFF
MUD EMPIRE wrote:BFG should get good initial sales for the new 'look'......but, long term, I think they have a massive FAIL on their hands.....
Why?
Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2007 10:16 am
by RUFF
They are based on the Krawler Design and if they are anything like the Krawler in performance then i think this will be one of the best all round tyres ever made.
Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2007 10:34 am
by Hardcorr
Yeah, I've just ordered a new set of BFG M/T's and have to wait a couple of weeks for them. I'm glad I've done it now, don't like playing guinea pig with this sort of thing.
Cheers
Corry
Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2007 10:40 am
by bogged
shame that it will be 9/08 before most common user friendly sizes come out..
I'll be up for hoops long before then... I'll wait for reviews from people not interested in bling looks..
Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2007 3:22 pm
by GQ4.8coilcab
bogged wrote:shame that it will be 9/08 before most common user friendly sizes come out..
I'll be up for hoops long before then... I'll wait for reviews from people not interested in bling looks..
they have a 315/75/16 which equals a 34.6x12.4 which might do a few people, but yer, spetember 08 is a long way away.
Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2007 3:45 pm
by blkmav
Who confirmed 09/08 availability
I'm trying to decide between MTZ and new BFG MT...
Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2007 9:22 pm
by bogged
blkmav wrote:Who confirmed 09/08 availability
I'm trying to decide between MTZ and new BFG MT...
Go with the MTZ's... if you like em - keep em, if you dont, flog them with good tread for good bux, and try the others.
Even if they are out in 9/08 I'd probably wait till after xmas to see what peoples reactions to them offroad, wear rate, and by then would have found someone with a set and gone for a wheel too to see for myself.
