Proven reliability. The Linear Flex Zone was at work as the tires smeared themselves over ledges and stones alike, letting the sidewalls ooze and flow over the obstacles. Featuring enhanced CoreGard Max technology for tougher sidewalls and Krawl-TEK tread compound for better grip and traction, the KM3 is built from the ground-up to conquer any terrain. The KM3 in person just is not super impressive looking. I've put about 1k miles on a set of BFG 33x10.5x15 KM2s.

Partially responsible for the good looks are the sidewalls. Any UTV owner looking for the name recognition of a large automotive tire brand and those wanting a tough, smooth-rolling tire that works in all conditions. Despite the Jeep being low to the ground and pushing snowplow-style through the deeper snow, we were impressed at how far we were able to dig through the forest roads before the winch cable was unspooled. We mounted the new meats on a set of equally exciting new Walker Evans Racing Legend 2 beadlock wheels. I have put the KM3s through their paces going over large boulders, through thick clay mud pits, old abandoned logging roads, and sharp gravel banks. While it wasn’t on my bucket list to ride in one, it has been added and checked off. The burly sidewall construction and thick shoulder rubber let us spin with confidence.

I personally balanced my tires and had all 4 tires measure Road Force under 25 pounds, which is amazing for a mud terrain tire. Even when gunky ruts tried to direct the Jeep sideways instead of forward, the Terrain-Attack tread blocks were there to keep us on track. The lugs are considerably closer together than on other BFG Mud-Terrain tires. Owners of UTVs to Jeeps to light trucks — and every off-road vehicle in between — should be able to find a KM3 for their ride.

The following KM3 models delivered an excellent performance, meeting most of the expectations set.

The steel belts will make it a little harder to plug, but so far we haven’t had any leaks to test that claim. Diving headlight-first into the honeymoon phase with the new tires involved a quick 1,000-mile road trip from Los Angeles to Tucson, Arizona. Does anybody know the actual tread width of a 35×12.5×15 on a 8 or 9″ wheel? Tread depth (in): 18/32 Working at Discount Tire has given me the opportunity to work with customers and discuss their experiences with different brands of tires and how they perform out in the real world. All BFGoodrich® tires have a Standard Manufacturer's Limited Warranty, which covers defects in workmanship and materials for the life of the original usable tread, or for 6 years from date of purchase, whichever occurs first. When building a truck or SUV for off-roading that is also a daily driver or grocery getter, you must take some things into account. Expect to see these in sizes up to 39 inches in diameter for 15- to 22-inch wheels. … Even in off-camber snowy tracks we had enough lateral grip to maintain our lines and avoid sliding off the shelf roads. Brand experts taught a group of journalists about the history and racing heritage of BFG tires.

The Awesome 2019 Suzuki Jimny We Can’t Have. BFGoodrich 28x10R14 Mud-Terrain KM3 All-Terrain UTV Tire.

Sidewall construction: 3-ply polyester In the rocks, it grips well and flexes very little, even when running as low as 10–12 psi. Deep snow proved to be a challenge—not to the tires, only the Jeep. The steel belts will make it a little harder to plug, but so far we haven’t had any leaks to test that claim.

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But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. It steers great and doesn’t wander like the race tire does. With temps hovering around 0 degrees F and the highway coated in the half-plowed snow and slush combo, we not only kept the Jeep on the road, but happily between the lines as the lugs bit through the mush and stayed in contact with pavement. Keep them in mind as you consider buying new tires for your car.

From my personal experience and working with customers, the road noise is just as quiet as some high-end all-terrain tires. At the lunch stop, we got to ride along in a 700+ hp Ultra 4 off-road race vehicle.

Send Private Message. Whether you are putting tires on a brand new vehicle or replacing your worn out tires, there are tons of factors that help make your decision when choosing tires for your vehicle. Bryon Dorr caught the outdoor adventure addiction through whitewater kayaking, and worldwide adventures to remote places ensued. ), but no damage we’d call “chunking.” Balancing was never a problem for this set of tires and the Jeep remained stable above 70 mph. Fast-forward to 2001 and the company gave Four Wheeler a look at the newest addition to the lineup, the Mud-Terrain T/A KM. It drives smooth and quiet on the road whether I am headed to the shop or simply getting groceries. The 12-mile flight into the Rubicon Trail crossed breathtaking wilderness and took only eight minutes.

The all-new BFGoodrich KM3 tire delivers off-road performance unlike any mud-terrain tire before it. The KM3 is a huge upgrade from BFGoodrich’s previous mud terrain tire the KM2. The KM3 integrates “CoreGuard Max” technology from the KR3 desert-racing tire. The KM3 has as much grip as anything.

Eating through shin-deep powder to find mud and rocks below was easy, even to the cold rubber. The ride is phenomenal. The tires took their share of gouges, scuffs, and scrapes, and oftentimes the sidewall was the only part of the tire grabbing onto the rocks—but not once did we hear the dreaded “whoosh” of a sidewall laceration.