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Old 10-05-2009, 12:47 AM
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We have been waiting for almost 2 years and BFG finally did it. Last week we got a shipment of 255/80R17 BFG 10 ply KM2's. These will be nice on dually's with factory 17" wheels. They should fit the stock height Dodge's and Ford's without any problems. The GM's are another story, they dont leave much room between the stock tires as it is. We haven't test fitted anything yet but i will keep everybody updated. Just thought i would share.
 
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Old 10-05-2009, 01:14 AM
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Cooper STT's. Thats all i'm gonna say.
 
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Old 10-05-2009, 09:33 AM
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That's an E rated tire, correct? I wanted those so bad when I bought my KM2s. I never thought I'd get this many miles out of mud tires. I've got 55K miles on mine, they're gettin low but I've still got tread. You wouldn't believe how had it is to find a 35x12.50 E rated mud tire.
 
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Old 10-05-2009, 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by AF1CUMMINS
That's an E rated tire, correct? I wanted those so bad when I bought my KM2s. I never thought I'd get this many miles out of mud tires. I've got 55K miles on mine, they're gettin low but I've still got tread. You wouldn't believe how had it is to find a 35x12.50 E rated mud tire.
The 255/80R17 is roughly a 33X9.50R17. And yes it is an E range 10ply. We see alot of people get 50,000+ miles out of the KM2's. Keeping them rotated every 3,000 is key.

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Originally Posted by dieseldocter16
Cooper STT's. Thats all i'm gonna say.
I didn't know Cooper made a 255/80R17?
 

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Old 10-05-2009, 10:48 PM
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About time we got some tall skinny mud tires in 17" and E rated. Are they going to offer those in A/T's?
 
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Old 10-06-2009, 07:17 AM
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Every 3,00 miles? I was always told 5 to 10,000????????
 
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Old 10-06-2009, 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Captain Call
About time we got some tall skinny mud tires in 17" and E rated. Are they going to offer those in A/T's?
My guess would be no. I havn't really seen a 255/85R16 or a 255/80R17 in a nice all-terrain tire before.

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Every 3,00 miles? I was always told 5 to 10,000????????
We have seen the best results @ 3,000. Plus its easier to remember when u change ur oil every 3,000.
 

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Old 10-09-2009, 03:34 PM
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most guys dont change their oil in their diesels at 3,000 The manual doesnt even tell you to change it that soon....
 
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Old 10-09-2009, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by JTProuhet
most guys dont change their oil in their diesels at 3,000 The manual doesnt even tell you to change it that soon....
I think hes talking about rotating tires - not changing oil
 
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