Matt Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 Just putting 4 x BFG km3 used up for sale in advance of getting their replacements, if no one is interested I'll leave them at the tyre centre. Probably 25-30k on them - will post some pics and show tread. Going for Yokohama! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIP Member JimC Posted September 5 VIP Member Share Posted September 5 1 hour ago, Matt said: Just putting 4 x BFG km3 used up for sale in advance of getting their replacements, if no one is interested I'll leave them at the tyre centre. Probably 25-30k on them - will post some pics and show tread. Going for Yokohama! Hi Matt Very interested but all depends on what you want for them and more importantly where you are. Currently upgrading my WJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 5 Author Share Posted September 5 I'll send some pics on Thursday (in town tomorrow). I'm north bucks / ox / Northants border (Tingewick) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIP Member JimC Posted September 5 VIP Member Share Posted September 5 5 minutes ago, Matt said: I'll send some pics on Thursday (in town tomorrow). I'm north bucks / ox / Northants border (Tingewick) Thanks I'm in Cambridge so not a million miles away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUE STAR Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 13 hours ago, Matt said: Just putting 4 x BFG km3 used up for sale in advance of getting their replacements, if no one is interested I'll leave them at the tyre centre. Probably 25-30k on them - will post some pics and show tread. Going for Yokohama! Are you replacing with an AT or MT If an AT would that be due to road noise ? Looking for a replacement for my aging 315/70/17 Duratracs myself, have 70,000 on them now and they've been great, still quite a bit of tread left and surprisingly still 'reasonably' quite on the motorway. Would buy again in a heartbeat but no longer made available in that size by Goodyear in GB or across Europe as they didn't sell enough. Nearly bought some Renegade RT's in 35x12.5 17 but left it a bit late and been out of stock for quite a while now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 6 Author Share Posted September 6 On 31/08/2023 at 10:26, UKTJ said: I'm sure somebody has compiled a list of ludicrously polluting vehicles that are ULEZ compliant. I just checked and my neighbour's 5.2l twin turbo V12 Aston Martin is compliant as well. Go figure! @Raakhee I presume your old Clio was a diesel? Cut off for compliance for ULEZ for diesels is around 2015 I believe, much earlier than for petrol engines. 17 minutes ago, BLUE STAR said: Are you replacing with an AT or MT If an AT would that be due to road noise ? Looking for a replacement for my aging 315/70/17 Duratracs myself, have 70,000 on them now and they've been great, still quite a bit of tread left and surprisingly still 'reasonably' quite on the motorway. Would buy again in a heartbeat but no longer made available in that size by Goodyear in GB or across Europe as they didn't sell enough. Nearly bought some Renegade RT's in 35x12.5 17 but left it a bit late and been out of stock for quite a while now. I did um and ahh a bit on AT's, ideally I'd like an aggressive At - NITTO ridge grappler if you could get in Europe (saw loads on wranglers in california this summer). I think BFG are overpriced and don't really do it for me aesthetically. So I then was looking at a quieter MT - Toyos are out of stock most places in UK and are feckin heavy. Yokohama G003 get good reviews and are a bit different - so I thought I d give them a go. The BFG's have worn well, performed much better than the Cooper STT's they replaced - no complaints Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 6 Author Share Posted September 6 *don't know what happened above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUE STAR Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 35 minutes ago, Matt said: I did um and ahh a bit on AT's, ideally I'd like an aggressive At - NITTO ridge grappler if you could get in Europe (saw loads on wranglers in california this summer). I think BFG are overpriced and don't really do it for me aesthetically. So I then was looking at a quieter MT - Toyos are out of stock most places in UK and are feckin heavy. Yokohama G003 get good reviews and are a bit different - so I thought I d give them a go. The BFG's have worn well, performed much better than the Cooper STT's they replaced - no complaints Do you know the weight of those G003 off hand ? in 35 Don't want anything too heavy myself as Sahara doesn't have a 44 in the front and I'm getting on a bit for lifting heavy tyres. Quite liked the look of the Renegade RT's light cheap but out of stock. Very limited choice compared to the states for the larger diameter tyre which is essential for a lifted Wrangler both for 'aesthetics' & ability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUE STAR Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 (edited) Just checked 70+ pounds Duratracs are about 61 pounds Edited September 6 by BLUE STAR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIP Member UKTJ Posted September 6 VIP Member Share Posted September 6 32 minutes ago, BLUE STAR said: Just checked 70+ pounds Duratracs are about 61 pounds Wow, those Duratracs are super light, my 285/75/16 (33x11) Falcon Wildpeaks weigh more than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUE STAR Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 1 hour ago, UKTJ said: Wow, those Duratracs are super light, my 285/75/16 (33x11) Falcon Wildpeaks weigh more than that. Yep D rated 8ply last I looked, perfect for those not running a 44 front axel. Been nice and quiet on the motorway (not so much now, but still not too bad) noticed little difference in road noise from the stock ones I took off when they wore out. Still feel heavy though when taking them off and on Could probably run a heavier tyre OK, plenty do, as long as I don't 'exercise' the axle too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIP Member UKTJ Posted September 6 VIP Member Share Posted September 6 1 minute ago, BLUE STAR said: Yep D rated 8ply last I looked, perfect for those not running a 44 front axel. Been nice and quiet on the motorway (not so much now, but still not too bad) noticed little difference in road noise from the stock ones I took off when they wore out. Still feel heavy though when taking them off and on Could probably run a heavier tyre OK, plenty do, as long as I don't 'exercise' the axle too much. The concern I have even on 33s is when I spin the wheels up and then a tyre grabs traction. Even with 33s I think there is enough force there to grenade the ring and pinion. But then I am on a TJ Dana 30, which has a smaller ring and pinion than the JK or JL version I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUE STAR Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 I try not to get 'carried away' when I've been to an off road site, as usually I've got quite a drive home. Been a while since I've been to Tong (Jeepey Jamboree) plus the Lanes at Driffield Yorkshire (more like WW1 trench warfare) too much work getting all the mud out of the Wranglers 'orifices'. Did like Wales though, all rocks & water so little cleaning to do after that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 6 Author Share Posted September 6 I'm also on a D30 front, with 3.73 gearing. I'm looking at upgrades to ball joints, u joints and CV axle shafts - although been running them with km3's stock since Nov 2019 without any problems either on or off road. This is a moot point both on our forums and in the states, my use is fairly measured - it's no rock crawler! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 6 Author Share Posted September 6 4 hours ago, BLUE STAR said: Just checked 70+ pounds Duratracs are about 61 pounds You've got me interested now. The KM3's are both smaller (34.5 v 34.7) and heavier (74.4 v 70.8) than the G003's, despite sidewall re-enforcement and squarer profile.https://tiresize.com/tires/Goodyear/Wrangler-DuraTrac-35X12.50R17.htm These Duratracs are 68 - but presumably there's an AT version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUE STAR Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 (edited) 5 hours ago, Matt said: You've got me interested now. The KM3's are both smaller (34.5 v 34.7) and heavier (74.4 v 70.8) than the G003's, despite sidewall re-enforcement and squarer profile.https://tiresize.com/tires/Goodyear/Wrangler-DuraTrac-35X12.50R17.htm These Duratracs are 68 - but presumably there's an AT version? The 61lb weight are the 315/70/17 size same tread pattern, slightly smaller dia. 34.4 if memory serves. Been running them on my D30 front for 10 years. My 2007 6 speed manual built Wrangler came with 4.10's from the factory. Edited September 6 by BLUE STAR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 6 Author Share Posted September 6 41 minutes ago, BLUE STAR said: The 61lb weight are the 315/70/17 size same tread pattern, slightly smaller dia. 34.4 if memory serves. Been running them on my D30 front for 10 years. My 2007 6 speed manual built Wrangler came with 4.10's from the factory. Interesting - the 315 size is only 0.4 inch smaller and a little bit wider (0.2), however it is 8 ply and the '35' is 10 ply. 40lb difference on your rig across 5 tyres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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VIP Member UKTJ Posted September 7 VIP Member Share Posted September 7 Look far too good to leave behind when you get them swapped over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIP Member TimC Posted September 7 VIP Member Share Posted September 7 Only the 4 Matt? Are you keeping the spare as BFG? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 7 Author Share Posted September 7 31 minutes ago, TimC said: Only the 4 Matt? Are you keeping the spare as BFG? Yep. I know it would be proper to get 5, but I have only ever once used the spare (screw) and it's another £240 + fitting - it will work OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUE STAR Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 3 hours ago, Matt said: Yep. I know it would be proper to get 5, but I have only ever once used the spare (screw) and it's another £240 + fitting - it will work OK. Wow they look 'chunky' especially when I compare them to my worn down Duratracs. Once you've ran them for a while post back on your verdict on the road manners, mainly 'road noise' cornering, tire balancing etc. that's where most of the miles will be done, as off road stuff will be OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 11 Author Share Posted September 11 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/355029164534?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=-Z5YeD69QVe&sssrc=2524149&ssuid=-Z5YeD69QVe&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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