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How Many Would You Expect to Get Out of BFG KM2s?

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by jmed99, Apr 4, 2010.

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How Many Miles on BFG KM2s if Not Off Roading w/reg Alignment and Rotation

Poll closed May 4, 2010.
  1. 20-25K

    14.1%
  2. 26-30K

    15.6%
  3. 31-35K

    18.8%
  4. 36-40k

    18.8%
  5. 41-45K

    32.8%
  1. Apr 6, 2010 at 12:12 PM
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    derekabraham

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    The thing that I like better about the KM2s is the simplicity behind the tire. It looks simple and basic, but still looks very aggressive. They perform amazingly as well. :)
     
  2. Apr 6, 2010 at 12:13 PM
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    my friend has KM2 and they are about 50% worn at 15k. Very little offroading, perfectly even wear, so his alignment and pressure is ok.
     
  3. Apr 6, 2010 at 12:16 PM
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    50% worn at 15k?! What's his PSI? And what's the load range? I think that makes a difference... :confused:


    Mine are about 60% at 22k. Load range E.


    I'd expect at least 45,000 on these tires.
     
  4. Apr 6, 2010 at 12:21 PM
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    Hmm haven't asked. I know his PSI is alright, his tire would wear abnormally if not. He is running 35x12.5r17s so I think it would be a load range e.
     
  5. Apr 6, 2010 at 12:23 PM
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    Oh ok, a little bit bigger so possibly a little faster wear due to larger tire size?? :confused:
     
  6. Apr 6, 2010 at 12:28 PM
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    Maybe?? I don't know what would cause it to wear like that. Sounds right on track for a mud terrain to me. I never thought they would go past 30k miles.
     
  7. Apr 6, 2010 at 12:33 PM
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    Oh I see. I think mine are lasting a bit longer because I baby them so much. :eek:



    :p


    That's why it surprised me so much I suppose! :eek:
     
  8. Apr 6, 2010 at 7:04 PM
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  9. Apr 6, 2010 at 7:05 PM
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    Seems like these last longer than people think...longer that I thought for sure!

    Keep voting! Thanks :)
     
  10. Apr 6, 2010 at 10:50 PM
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    im a lil over 25,000 miles on 285-75-16s... offroad at once or twice a month...

    currently at 12/32

    if not wheeling at all, they should last you quite a while...
     
  11. Apr 7, 2010 at 8:25 AM
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    :eek: i was just asking...


    but, I'm surprised on on the voting, looks like the KM2 well get some good miles in.... I just order some, Thanks for this thread man. :)
     
  12. Apr 7, 2010 at 9:59 AM
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    i like my KM2s so much, i got them on my RC truck too!!!

    :headbang::headbang::headbang:


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  13. Apr 7, 2010 at 10:23 AM
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    What kinda truck though? Is it a Tacoma?
     
  14. Apr 7, 2010 at 11:08 AM
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    sweet man! where did you get that?
     
  15. Apr 7, 2010 at 1:45 PM
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    Traxxas makes them for the Slash...

    you can get them with black, silver, or red rings...

    as for the truck, it's a Traxxas Slash with long travel arms from RC Solutions...
     
  16. Apr 13, 2010 at 9:45 AM
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    Back to the subject at hand....

    The results are not showing a clear answer yet. Thanks for continuing to vote!
     
  17. Apr 21, 2010 at 10:07 AM
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    that thing is sweet...how fast does it go?
     
  18. Apr 21, 2010 at 10:12 AM
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    not very... im waiting on a brushless motor and esc still... hahaha...
     
  19. Apr 21, 2010 at 10:17 AM
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    what do you consider not very fast for an rc car? that thing looks like it would fly.
     
  20. Apr 21, 2010 at 10:31 AM
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    when i got into RC years ago, i got into nitro first, so got used to driving buggies at about 40 to 60mph... these electrics seem to only get about 20 to 30mph on stock motors, so im hoping to get into a brushless setup and get up into the 40+ realm...

    i dont do tracks anymore, so im not a technical driver... i just like to take these out to the desert with me and hit up dry lake beds...
     

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