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Kit



Member Since: 12 Feb 2016
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United Kingdom 1993 Defender 90 200 Tdi SW Scotia Grey
Weight isn't everything though, the rolling radius and the rolling resistance (width) are bigger factors from what i've read?

Pretty made up on getting 255/85s now, just need to wait for my new wheels to turn up Smile the 285/85s are just too big for what I'm going to be using my 90 for.

Thanks for the help guys Thumbs Up 1993 200 Tdi 90 CSW
1956 Series 1 Hard-top
1958 Series 1 Soft-top
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custom90



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I upgraded so to speak from 235/85 KM2 to 255/85 KM2 following advice from Blackwolf.

The 235's done very well, I would not complain at all.
However, they were prone to a little more shoulder wear on the front, a slightly poorer ride.
And cut into the ground a bit more, sometimes an advantage but could possibly cause you more problems.

The 255 is a nicer ride, wider track and looks even nicer. Bit of a pain to adjust the lock stops but not too bad.
Tiny draw back is a bit more noise but made up for in ride quality.

So I'd give the 235's a 8/10 and the 255's 9/10.

GG TR's I'd rate at about 4/10. Laughing Diesels Lives Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨‍🔧🧰⚙️
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Kit



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United Kingdom 1993 Defender 90 200 Tdi SW Scotia Grey
I might not get KM2 yet, a few of my american friends have said really good things about the Toyo Open Country MT 255/85 1993 200 Tdi 90 CSW
1956 Series 1 Hard-top
1958 Series 1 Soft-top
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Arierep



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Portugal 1995 Defender 90 300 Tdi SW Alpine White
I went with KM2 because I got a killer deal for the 6 units.
Otherwise would probably opt for the Toyos.
They're tougher and people say they're better offroad at speed. They're also true 33,5" tall.
On the down side, they are 2 or 3kg heavier and the stiffer construction and load rating means a rougher ride and less tyre bulge if you ride light
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mobilesawmiller



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255 85 16 BFG Muds.
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camelman



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Here's one of mine with the 255/85 KM2s followed by the 285/16 KO2s on the same wheels (16x8 ET0).

Bottom picture is the old truck with 305/70/16 KMs on 16x8 ET0 for comparison



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geobloke



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custom90steve wrote:


GG TR's I'd rate at about 4/10. Laughing


that much huh, you must be a real fan... Rolling Eyes
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Kit



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United Kingdom 1993 Defender 90 200 Tdi SW Scotia Grey
camelman wrote:
Here's one of mine with the 255/85 KM2s followed by the 285/16 KO2s on the same wheels (16x8 ET0).

Bottom picture is the old truck with 305/70/16 KMs on 16x8 ET0 for comparison


Which did you prefer out of the 255 and 285? 1993 200 Tdi 90 CSW
1956 Series 1 Hard-top
1958 Series 1 Soft-top
Post #651958 21st Sep 2017 10:48pm
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I suspect that's the cost of low volume production. I can't imagine they're going to sell many when compared to the standard wheels, or even to Wolfs. Darren

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blackwolf



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
Kit wrote:
Which did you prefer out of the 255 and 285?


I changed from Kumho 285/75 to KM2 285/75 then to KM2 255/85. Of these the 255s have the best ride, road manners, and performance off-road in my opinion. Also they don't plaster your truck in crud like the 285s tend to.

I wish BFG would make the KO2 in a 255/85 x 16 size, I would love to try a set.
Post #652002 22nd Sep 2017 7:50am
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