BFG KM3s Coming

[DesertsJL]

Surprisingly quiet and they ride nice. You can tell that they are stiffer than stock, but not bad at all. The tire store sent me home with them at 37lbs which is a bit high. Need to drop to 30lbs.

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[Brian_18JLUR]

Surprisingly quiet and they ride nice. You can tell that they are stiffer than stock, but not bad at all. The tire store sent me home with them at 37lbs which is a bit high. Need to drop to 30lbs.

How's the measurement on those? Are they true to the 35 or more at 34?

 

[DesertsJL]

BFG lists them at 34.5”

 

[Steveo]

BFG lists them at 34.5”

Did you need the Mopar oversize spare (82215355) bracket (not the reinforement kit) to get that wheel/tire combo on the back?

 

[WXman]

BFG lists them at 34.5”

How tall are they mounted and on the Jeep?

My 285/75 KO2s are listed at 33.9" but on the Jeep they measure 33.0". Pretty big difference.

 

[HRP]

I just ordered 5 BFG KM3 35" dealer said they sit at 34.5".....I think if you measured the 33" BFG on the JLRU now you'd find they are 1/2" shorter...…
There are so many tires out there, my last 2 sets of tires were MTR 35".....I have read everywhere and seems the KM3's are the way to go.
Next year will be something else...….!!

 

[DesertsJL]

Steveo,

Nope. It fit fine. It’ll need the bumpstops extended, but that’s all. However, since I drink the KOOL aid, I also bought and added the Mopar tire carrier kit shortly after I brought the rig home from the tire shop.

 

[Steveo]

Steveo,

Nope. It fit fine. It’ll need the bumpstops extended, but that’s all. However, since I drink the KOOL aid, I also bought and added the Mopar tire carrier kit shortly after I brought the rig home from the tire shop.

You mean the reinforcement bracket? (82215356AB) Yeah, I've got one on the way. It's way overpriced but I was thirsty, too. Plus, it adds some peace of mind IMHO.

 

[Bill Tower]

I just ordered the km3 in 315/70/17 will it fit on the tailgate? Steel bumper? With out a mod

 

[HRP]

Bill, I just ordered …….
https://www.extremeterrain.com/rough-country-spare-tire-relocation-bracket-2018-jl.html
It's made for 35's on a JL tailgate.....I know there are other relocation and support brackets by Mopar, but I am waiting for a metal bumper-receiver hitch-tire carrier that I like....nothing out there yet. The RC relocator will work for now, don't do extreme stuff, it will work for now.
I have the RC in the garage, tires come in next week....then on to a 3 1/2" MetalCloak lift...…..H

 

[GRAK]

I just ordered the km3 in 315/70/17 will it fit on the tailgate? Steel bumper? With out a mod

Also curious about this. Ready to order tires & need to know

 

[Steveo]

Surprisingly quiet for a MT tire. You can tell that they are a stiff tire, but they ride well otherwise.

Another question, are those the stock lug nuts or did you need to buy some different ones?

 

[DesertsJL]

Another question, are those the stock lug nuts or did you need to buy some different ones?

Stock lug nuts. I guess that I could find some black ones, but they don’t really bother me.

 

[DesertsJL]

I just ordered the km3 in 315/70/17 will it fit on the tailgate? Steel bumper? With out a mod

The 35’s fit just fine on mine short the need to extend the bumpstops. You will need to do something there.

 

[Steveo]

Stock lug nuts. I guess that I could find some black ones, but they don’t really bother me.

Thanks, I'm going with the same combo you have, different color powder coating (probably red) on my Billet Silver.

I'll probably pickup a set of these...

https://www.quadratec.com/products/16053_520.htm

The [Banned Site] guy on youtube just drilled a hole in a couple hockey pucks to extend the stock bump stops.

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