Thread: BFG km2 lt 255/85 r16 For 130

Originally Posted by juddy

I have some new rims arriving for the 130, and I was going to keep the XZL's, however I have seen a friends Defender and hes got the BFG Km2's fitted, and I think they look really good, as in they look chunkier than my XZL's and suit the vehicle very well.

Whats the go with this tyre and looks aside, is it a good replacement for the XZLs.

Hopefully the 'go' is that they'll be awesome on six black Terrafirma alloy wheels

Coz that's pretty much where I've landed as a replacement for my Wrangler MT/Rs - my research suggests that they're a good thing, with the main alternate contenders in that size MT being the (cheaper) Maxxis Bighorn and the incredibly tough (but grey import) Toyo Open Country MT.

I think they would look rather good on those Dakar rims...

I would be interested in what size they are actually. I have been measuring tyres just to get an idea of size for my Defender. The manufactures measurements don't make sense to me as different brands have wildly different sizes in the same tyre size. And to add to the confusion there stated sizes are different when actually fitted to a vehicle. So for a start I have made a list as below simply measured on the horizontal through the centre of the wheel and the width. I have currently silverstones and at 840 h they effect the gearing to much for my liking. I think th 255x85x 16 would be even higher again?
This may make your car to high geared, but you may be aware of that and live with it, or go and change diff ratios to lower it back again. It just means that towing is a pain and off road low range 2nd is too high and you need first gear to climb hills etc. As for the km2s my brother in law has them on a Rodeo and they look really good, are quite and seem to wear well. (at least after 12 months so far) At least much better than a set of tyres I have seen that start with C and end with S (great big marketing budget)



235x85x16 BFG all terrains (exist) 785x235
285x75x16 Silverstone (exist) 840x290
285x75x16 Federal Couragia 820x 255
265x75x16 BF MT (Dans) KM2 810x230
235x85x16 BF MT (marks s2) Pre km2 800x220

Brian

Are they 285/85-16 or do you mean 255/85-16?

Originally Posted by juddy

I have some new rims arriving for the 130, and I was going to keep the XZL's, however I have seen a friends Defender and hes got the BFG Km2's fitted, and I think they look really good, as in they look chunkier than my XZL's and suit the vehicle very well.

Whats the go with this tyre and looks aside, is it a good replacement for the XZLs.

They are far better in my view. Better side biters, better even wear, better milage, easily as tuff. I got 40k from my XZL and they were stuffed. My BFG's are looking very healthy at 30K. I'd say the BFG are a tad quieter as well.

They are a good mud tyre, but thats it.

I bought them new did 13,000 klm and had enough, sold them and now put the Cooper ST Maxx on.

I found the Km2 handled terrible, you could feel the vibration from the nobs as you drove, and were bloody noisy. That's all on road I'm referring to.

Off road they are brilliant, they will do everything you ask them to. But IMO its a huge sacrifice to ask for when I'm sure the coopers will perform close enough off road.

Anyways I won't go on about them it's up to you, yes they are an awesome looking tyre, but looks are not everything.

BTW I had the Cooper STT Muddies on my Hilux previously and they were a lot less noisier and smoother on road, just something to think about. Oh and they have a 5000 denier 3 ply sidewall compared to the KM2's 3000 denier sidewall.

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Also as I said a little while ago - direct comparison on southern cape roads

KM2 chip out more than Toyo Muds which chip out more than Bridgy muds.

Its that nice sexy soft compound that suffers a little on the hard fast dirt.

But Deefa I totally agree with you. What the manufacturers write on the side wall is largely irrelevant
Only way is to run a tape measure.

Steve

Juddy,

I have those same tyres on the 110.

In not sure about the rear arrangement on the 130's as I have no direct experience.

As for the fronts, unless you have offset rims they'll catch in the radius arms, unless you turn them out a bit and reduce that turning circle even more

As for performance. Stick Em on and don't worry. Great all round tyre. Sure they are noisier and less smooth/round on the black stuff than an AT tyre, but then you have to expect that. They handle predictably on the wet bitumen and braking is still pretty good.

As for gearing, if the 130's remapped you'll be fine and gearing won't be too much of an issue, especially with the 6 speed box.

Oh yeah, finally you must run a 7-8.5" rim (8.5" is from memory). I know a 7" is defo the minimum. I run 16x7 and have never had a problem.

Hath
Jon

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