BFG KM2 or Mickey Thompson MTZ

[happygu]

As the title says,

I am about to purchase some new tyres, out of either the KM2's or the MTZ's

Which one?

Feedback good or bad?

Thanks

Mic

[growler2058]

MTZ haven't tried anything else
Bag well when aired down to 16-18 psi wear really well if rotated regularly good on road characteristics for a mud tyre
Bloody good in the mud and rocks and sand


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[happygu]

I have MTZ's at the moment, and was thinking of trying something new....

Mic

[happygu]

The only complaint I have with the MTZ's is the tyre noise, of which they are much noisier than the Baja Claws I had before ..... :confused:

[Winnie]

KM2s are noisy as well, all mud tyres will be.

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[growler2058]

I drive a GQ the tyre noise is welcome ;)


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[nissannewby]

I have had both. Km2's hands down. They shit all over the mtz on road and on gravel and wear far better. I have 60k out of my km2's so far and the way they are going I will easily see 80-90k out of them.

The MTZ are not a bad tyre the KM2's are just better.

[menace 2]

Just bought the KM2's Happy..cant tell you much about them yet ..havent used them yet ..but it certainally pays to shop around...I found a difference of $60.00 per tyre between different places.

[Drewboyaus]

KM2's for mine.
Quieter on road than the MTZ's, outstanding grip in all types of terrain and good handling on road.
I can't speak for wear because I don't do enough km (mines not a daily driver) but a few folks have suggested MTZ's don't wear as well as the BFG's.


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[choochie]

I've got newish KM2s (~2000km) and thryt are great. Not too noisy, awesome grip. Haven't had MTZ so can't provide a comparison sorry.

[happygu]

I've gone the KM2's, even though I have had a great run out of the MTZ's ( and good mileage too ) .....

We will see if I have made the right choice, but I managed to save over $60 per tyre, and I can sell my brand new MTZ spare, that I haven't used.

Mic

[FNQGU]

You won't regret it. I haven't heard of anyone trading in their KM2's because they were unhappy with them for their intended purpose.

[happygu]

A little bit to early to tell, but they have been great so far, with around 7000 klms on them, running all sorts of different pressures during a double Simpson Desert crossing.

Minimal Tread wear and damage from all the Gibber Stones / Rocks too.

Mic

[threedogs]

I have the same dilemma as you , my MTZs are on their last legs and even though I've had a great run from them
I'm not 100% I'd use them again, Heard only good stories about the KM2s so looks like I'll be doing the same as you

[happygu]

I have the same dilemma as you , my MTZs are on their last legs and even though I've had a great run from them
I'm not 100% I'd use them again, Heard only good stories about the KM2s so looks like I'll be doing the same as you

The thing I am most impressed with, is the fact that I was running non ideal tyre pressures on the bitumen and hard surfaces at speed ( We were in a convoy of three vehicles, and if I was on my own, would have stopped to re-check and adjust pressures ), and there are no signs of the trailing edges of the tread blocks feathering.

I think the MTZ's, which were fantastic, are a little more prone to uneven wear from running the wrong tyre pressures....

Mic

[Bluecrab]

You won't regret it. I haven't heard of anyone trading in their KM2's because they were unhappy with them for their intended purpose.

I second that. Had 5k rotation mondy, still look new. Gr8 self cleaning, total confidence driving on wet hi-way too.
Im very happy with them. Only min noise at take off that's it IMO

[buderimlad]

Just clocked up 40,000km on my KM2's. Barely half worn awesome tyre

[happygu]

Just clocked up 40,000km on my KM2's. Barely half worn awesome tyre

Sounds great .... I hope I get just as good life out of them

[Winnie]

These will be my next tyres.


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[nissannewby]

I have 75k on mine still going strong. Will try to remember a photo.

[nissannewby]

So the 1st pic is a brand new km2 @ 14mm tread depth.
The 2nd pic is one on my ute which has around 75k on it @ 9mm tread depth

[happygu]

Nissannewby,

Time to sell them off for some new ones, whilst someone will pay a few dollars for them....

Mic

[nissannewby]

Was that like a hint hint, wink wink , nudge nudge lol

[happygu]

Sadly no, mine are still brand new, and I am at the other end of the country....... but someone would want them, as they still have a bit of life in them