Decisions decisions-tire sizing

rocky

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They do. Tirerack at least lists them including the 255 size-but shows them as closeout......
 

rocky

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It's worth calling them. That's the only way I discovered the KM3 was coming in 255. Its not listed on their site.
 
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RBBailey

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Summit Racing has them listed for $240 per tire.

I'm torn. I want the 255s for the look, longer life (per rotation per mile), and a little better highway performance, but I have a hard time spending this cash on something that simply gets used up. If I stick with the 235s I can get the K02 AT (this is my daily driver) tire for about $400 less for the set, and I can swap my current tires to a vehicle that is used less, and continue this every time I get new tires. I also really trust the KO2 on ice. I wouldn't mind one of the Coopers in 255, but they are even more expensive, and I'm not sure I like the sidewall look, and I have no history at all with these tires.

All I know is that going from some other tires that said they were snow/ice rated, back to the KO2s was a night and day difference in every respect. That experience makes me want to stay with the BFGs...... I want the 255s though. They just look so good!
 

RBBailey

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Going to stop by Costco today to check pricing. Im thinking an awning, or maybe fixing an oil leak might be a better way to spend like $400!! ;(
 

rocky

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Well just picked up Nigel from BDR. It's definitely lifted to a more hamstring friendly height with the new suspension. More supple than before. Tires are quieter. Not enough miles yet to say anything more.
Confirmed one more wear problem. The UJs are shot......
 

rocky

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Just a quick update having put just over 200 miles on the KM3 tire. All road miles, 100%dry. Remember that they replaced very old original KM tires.
The standout feature of on road usage is the quietness of these tires. I swear the iPhone app is recording a decibel or so drop in sound. I can hear the engine far more today than I could before.
Much smoother to. I wonder if someone going from an AT type tire would even notice much of a difference.
Additionally, the squirrelly nature of the KM under heavy or strong braking no longer exists.
 

MountainD

Technical Excellence Contributor
So where did you find the 255 KM3s?

I think I'm leaning towards 255 in the KM2/3 or the Coopers. It's just that I've run BFG, and like the look, and know they do well on ice and packed snow.

I’m not a fan of the 255/85 KM2 on snow/hard pack, at least in my 90. AT’s were way better and more predictable. But overall I’m still a fan— they perform well overall...and they look correct too...
 
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