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The Jeep is apparently a JL-UL Sahara, and not a JL-UL-R. Confused
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isacs wrote:
In the absense of the new Defender I keep looking at the Wrangler and thinking, I could accommodate 1


I ran a 2015 MY Wrangler 2.8 CRD as my daily driver for a couple of years & I absolutely loved it; Jeep have really looked after their heritage & nurtured the Wrangler to meet modern demands whilst still keeping the DNA of the iconic vehicle...shame JLR haven't took a similar stance with the Defender.

Otherwise, nice boots! Since 1973...S1, Air Portable's, Defender's, but only my Wolf TUL HS GS remains
Post #696845 28th Mar 2018 9:27pm
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I know these aren't in all sizes yet, so excellent news they will be at some point next year hopefully.

Has anyone been running any yet to pass any comment on them? Still loving my KM2's but always interested dot hear about the next gen. Diesels Lives Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨‍🔧🧰⚙️
And if You Love the Country, then we’re on the same side ~
I got’ love for Britain, I got’ British pride’. 🇬🇧
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I consider the km3 for my jeep. I had the km2 on the defender in 255/85/15 for two years and was fine with everything but snow. To ne honest, I read everything I could find about the new km3s and it all sounds like bfg paid advertisment. Today I found this article

http://www.northridgenation.com/taking-a-l...km3-tires/

In summary:
1. bfg claims 5% better mud traction, but the thead blocks of km3 are closer. hm...
2. 27% tougher sidewall, but the tire is 10lbs heavier. hm...

Should I go for km2? They are cheaper now and probably the same tire. Any thoughts or real experience with km3? Defender 110 SW MY2011 2.4tdci decat, no EGR
Jeep Wrangler YJ 1990 4.0. Front 78' Dana 60, Rear CUCV 14 bolt
Post #734532 13th Oct 2018 3:21pm
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Land rover monthly did a review of the km3 in last months mag... Worth a read if you can get it..

But personally I'd go for the km2..
But I don't do alot of off roading and no rock crawling... Regards
Adam

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Post #734810 15th Oct 2018 10:56am
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Why would you buy the KM2 over the KM3?


I'm quite taken by the fact that they're offering a 7.50R16 option which is very unusual. Finally something to upgrade to from my Michelin Latitudes that stands a chance of not deafening me like the XZL or killing me like a G90.
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km2 is available in my desired size, km3 is not (yet)
km2 is cheaper
km2 has more space between tread blocks => better mud cleaning
km2 weights less than km3

I have not decided yet. I have to choose between km2, km3 and maxxis razr mt. Defender 110 SW MY2011 2.4tdci decat, no EGR
Jeep Wrangler YJ 1990 4.0. Front 78' Dana 60, Rear CUCV 14 bolt


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Post #736810 26th Oct 2018 6:05am
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What diduan said... Laughing
I agree, according to the review by LRO mag, the benefit was marginal - and in my eyes not worth the price increase.. Regards
Adam

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Post #736838 26th Oct 2018 9:23am
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V6 Auto that will do me do they do a van version

Has this been Khaned 🙈


That makes me nauseous. 4.6 RV8 110HT
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Embarassed Regards
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Post #740007 12th Nov 2018 10:46am
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Good news:
I have just noticed the KM3 is now listed on the BFG site in 255/85/R16.

Bad news:
I haven't seen any at a UK supplier, when I've been looking.
Anyone want to try finding any Question

No concern to me, I'm not currently looking for tyres but thought I'd post as I hadn't noticed this before.
So it does show at least they are being made in that size.

Personally, although some won't be bothered I find it a bit of a disappointment they don't appear to be doing sidewall letting in black and white on either side. That allowed the choice, that was a good thing.

There seems to be people in the States that are currently running that size now, according to searches from what I've read. Diesels Lives Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨‍🔧🧰⚙️
And if You Love the Country, then we’re on the same side ~
I got’ love for Britain, I got’ British pride’. 🇬🇧
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Will be getting a set of 265’s soon but will go for the KM3 I think. Will be interesting to feel the difference. I found my KM2!s better than KO2’s, but it was on a different vehicle.

And am very pleased NO white writing. I not yankee doudle dandy. Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter
Post #811805 24th Jan 2020 8:37pm
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custom90



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The KM2 was really good, and what I'm still using.
So the KM3 has a lot to live up to. Diesels Lives Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨‍🔧🧰⚙️
And if You Love the Country, then we’re on the same side ~
I got’ love for Britain, I got’ British pride’. 🇬🇧
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Nearly 2 years on, the new BFG still isn't a common sight in the UK.
And neither is the new Defender Laughing

It's good to see they're at least making the KM3 in 255/85/16.
Due to the cost of testing and EU approval legislation, particularly the noise levels, not all sizes will be imported over here.
While our preferred 33" tyre for Defenders is a niche market, I'm still hopeful we'll get it.

If not, 285/75/17 might be the size on my shopping list.
US spec, Wrangler JL Rubicon size.
Post #811813 24th Jan 2020 9:34pm
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