Thread: Kuhmo MT51 mud terrain tyres

Originally Posted by onebob

Is anyone running Kuhmo MT51 tyres on their D2 - i’m seriously considering a set of 235/85/16s to go onto stock steel rims. I have an LRA 40mm spring lift and with the rims being standard offset I’m not expecting rubbing issues..

So, did U get the Mt51s' or go with something else???

I ask as I have been looking as these latley. Currently Im running KM2's in 265/75 guise but the road noise is quite unbearable (id say 40% tread remaining)

Have heard reports of uneven tread wear on the Mt51s but these were fitted to an IFS truck, so may have some alignment issues.

Keen to hear some reports back!

Originally Posted by CU55TM Disco

So, did U get the Mt51s' or go with something else???

I ask as I have been looking as these latley. Currently Im running KM2's in 265/75 guise but the road noise is quite unbearable (id say 40% tread remaining)

Have heard reports of uneven tread wear on the Mt51s but these were fitted to an IFS truck, so may have some alignment issues.

Keen to hear some reports back!

I have bought the steel rims and are now waiting for my bank balance to recover before purchasing the MT51s. I have a quote for $265 each, fitted and balanced.

Originally Posted by CU55TM Disco

So, did U get the Mt51s' or go with something else???

I ask as I have been looking as these latley. Currently Im running KM2's in 265/75 guise but the road noise is quite unbearable (id say 40% tread remaining)

Have heard reports of uneven tread wear on the Mt51s but these were fitted to an IFS truck, so may have some alignment issues.

Keen to hear some reports back!

How often do you actually use them in the mud? The AT51’s will be quieter on road. Just sayin.
Mine were $260 each from Tyrepower.

Originally Posted by CU55TM Disco

So, did U get the Mt51s' or go with something else???

I ask as I have been looking as these latley. Currently Im running KM2's in 265/75 guise but the road noise is quite unbearable (id say 40% tread remaining)

Have heard reports of uneven tread wear on the Mt51s but these were fitted to an IFS truck, so may have some alignment issues.

Keen to hear some reports back!

Hmmm... your 265/75 KM2s are only 2mm smaller in diameter to the 235/85 MT51s l’m going to get. Did you have to invert the wheel carrier bracket for your KM2s to clear the rear bumper. I have a steel rear bumper and do not mind if the wheel rests on it...

I found my answer in a June 2011 topic “largest size tyre on spare wheel carrier”
I’m posting from my phone and haven’t worked out how to link to it in this post ...

Once you flip your wheel carrier your sorted for the future without having to worry about it further or any other issues. It's fairly straight forward to do and doesn't take too long.

I currently have 285/75R16 (33") tyres on the standard spare wheel carrier flipped without any rubbing/clearance issues.

Originally Posted by onebob

Hmmm... your 265/75 KM2s are only 2mm smaller in diameter to the 235/85 MT51s l’m going to get. Did you have to invert the wheel carrier bracket for your KM2s to clear the rear bumper. I have a steel rear bumper and do not mind if the wheel rests on it...

I didnt want to flip the carrier as it offsets it closer to the middle of the door, and, requires a slight mod to then clear the rear window wiper.
I just made a bracket to relocate the studs about 45mm higher (for memory)

and Yes, the 235/85 and the 265/75 are essentially the same height tyre, I chose to go 265s as there seem to be more options for tyre choice.

I actually just replaced my KM2s with a set of Falken Wildpeak AT3w in the same 265/75-16 size. $185 a tyre, cant complain about that!

Originally Posted by onebob

I have bought the steel rims and are now waiting for my bank balance to recover before purchasing the MT51s. I have a quote for $265 each, fitted and balanced.

Got them today and stopped at a roadhouse on the way home to fit them. No rubbing, very happy.......
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