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Loco Cummins · 09-09-2009, 04:59 PM

Bad news guys.....I had to cancel my order due to no one being able to tell me when they are actually going to arrive

My tires are down to slicks and cant believe they are still holding actually. However, I need some damn tires now. I really really wanted that size, but I guess its better I go back with a tire that is plentiful incase something goes wrong a new one is easy to get and doesnt take 2 months and everyone saying they will be here next week. The 255 may be here tomorrow. Still no one can tell me. I unfortunately dont have the luxury of waiting on them. Would be an awesome dually tire though. I was going to just go with the 285 instead, but dont have the $320 for a good set of spacers so going with the old 235/80/17 Tempra Trail Cutter RT. Nice looking tire we will see how they hold up. Sorry to disappoint guys

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DNDJeeps · 09-09-2009, 11:42 PM

That's too bad Loco, but a guy can only hold his breath so long. Myself, I'll be running the stock stuff this winter and up here the snow doesn't leave till late March-early April. Someone will have a set by then or at least know a guy who's sister dated a guy who's cousin saw a set.

Cheers for the effort.

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Loco Cummins · 09-10-2009, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by DNDJeeps

That's too bad Loco, but a guy can only hold his breath so long. Myself, I'll be running the stock stuff this winter and up here the snow doesn't leave till late March-early April. Someone will have a set by then or at least know a guy who's sister dated a guy who's cousin saw a set.

Cheers for the effort.

LOL I love the last line

And how true that is.

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1BadOilBurnerN-Lv · 09-10-2009, 12:42 AM

im up to 36k on my km2's , 50psi rotated every 3k . Still about 40-45% tread

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rpearson · 09-10-2009, 02:30 AM

The 35x12.5 17s KM2s are working out pretty good so far. Only had them for about a week. Been dove hunting in tough fields full of mesquit trees and tough roads and they have been great. I don't have many miles on them yet ,but they are much quiter than the Nitto Mud Grapplers I have had !!!! The Nitto's are the best in the mud but have no highway miles and think the KM2s may be the answer I have been looking for, good off road, highway and rugged terrain. I will keep yall posted. I am in Denton ,Texas and do not understand the problems with other getting these tires in common sizes. Let me know if I can help out.

1BadOilBurnerN-Lv · 09-10-2009, 09:45 AM

the key to a mud tire lasting is rotation and psi . i may over rotate but i think ill see a easy 50k out of these

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**Discount Tire Direct** · 09-10-2009, 05:47 PM

^ + 1. Also the tires size and load index is very important for your tires life. Too many people try to run too wide of a tire on a narrow wheel. This can significantly reduce the life of your tires even when running the correct psi and rotating regularly.

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Loco Cummins · 09-10-2009, 06:11 PM

Discount Guy I found some 285s i can get for a good price they are Hankook RT03 MT i thnk. What kinda life do you think could be gotten out of a 285 on a 6" wheel? Rotating and proper inflation Mt or At. Just would like your opinion thanks

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***stevestiller*** · 09-11-2009, 12:12 AM

don't buy the hankooks. i have them on right now and only got 10-11k on them and rotated them twice. there all bald. wore even but bald. tire is way to soft of compound. i never spun them either. sometimes pulled 10k and thats it.

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Loco Cummins · 09-11-2009, 11:06 AM

Man that sucks! Another guy who is a pipeliner and his rig weighs in around 11k with all his equip has 50k on his and says he still has plenty of tread left. I hate when a tire cant be consistent. Sure makes finding a good one for the money hard to do.

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**Discount Tire Direct** · 09-11-2009, 02:39 PM

285's are not approved for a 6" wide wheel. You may be able to get someone to mount them on there but the tire will be pinched and your tire's life will be significantly reduced. Running the correct size Tires for your wheels on any vehicle can make a big difference in life, its effects are even more drastic when your dealing with heavy vehicles.

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Loco Cummins · 09-11-2009, 03:42 PM

ya thats what I figured. Lots of people do it however. I just didnt know how much it would actually affect it. I knew there will be some effects, didnt know how bad.

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09-09-2009, 04:59 PM	#25 (permalink)
Loco Cummins Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 238 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Loco Cummins's Truck Pics	Bad news guys.....I had to cancel my order due to no one being able to tell me when they are actually going to arrive My tires are down to slicks and cant believe they are still holding actually. However, I need some damn tires now. I really really wanted that size, but I guess its better I go back with a tire that is plentiful incase something goes wrong a new one is easy to get and doesnt take 2 months and everyone saying they will be here next week. The 255 may be here tomorrow. Still no one can tell me. I unfortunately dont have the luxury of waiting on them. Would be an awesome dually tire though. I was going to just go with the 285 instead, but dont have the $320 for a good set of spacers so going with the old 235/80/17 Tempra Trail Cutter RT. Nice looking tire we will see how they hold up. Sorry to disappoint guys __________________ 2004.5 3500 DRW QC 4X4 6spd, silencer MIA, 6" CAI W/6080 Amsoil filter, areo 4040XL and Bully Dog TD 2.4.D

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09-09-2009, 11:42 PM	#26 (permalink)
DNDJeeps Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts DNDJeeps's Truck Pics	That's too bad Loco, but a guy can only hold his breath so long. Myself, I'll be running the stock stuff this winter and up here the snow doesn't leave till late March-early April. Someone will have a set by then or at least know a guy who's sister dated a guy who's cousin saw a set. Cheers for the effort. __________________ '09 QC DRW SLT 6.7 '07 QC SB 6.7 - Sold '98 Grand Cherokee 5.9V8 & '97 Cherokee - off-road toys

09-10-2009, 12:42 AM	#28 (permalink)
1BadOilBurnerN-Lv Diesel Freak Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lost Wage's Nevada Posts: 862 Thanks: 22 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts 1BadOilBurnerN-Lv's Truck Pics	im up to 36k on my km2's , 50psi rotated every 3k . Still about 40-45% tread __________________ 2000 2500 sport extended cab short box , 5-speed. 6 inch miter cut stacks , silencer ring M.I.A. , B.H.A.F. 355 gears , 6 inch long arm rcd lift and 37's SuperChips , fass pump

09-10-2009, 02:30 AM	#29 (permalink)
rpearson Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Denton, Tx Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts rpearson's Truck Pics	The 35x12.5 17s KM2s are working out pretty good so far. Only had them for about a week. Been dove hunting in tough fields full of mesquit trees and tough roads and they have been great. I don't have many miles on them yet ,but they are much quiter than the Nitto Mud Grapplers I have had !!!! The Nitto's are the best in the mud but have no highway miles and think the KM2s may be the answer I have been looking for, good off road, highway and rugged terrain. I will keep yall posted. I am in Denton ,Texas and do not understand the problems with other getting these tires in common sizes. Let me know if I can help out.

09-10-2009, 09:45 AM	#30 (permalink)
1BadOilBurnerN-Lv Diesel Freak Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lost Wage's Nevada Posts: 862 Thanks: 22 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts 1BadOilBurnerN-Lv's Truck Pics	the key to a mud tire lasting is rotation and psi . i may over rotate but i think ill see a easy 50k out of these __________________ 2000 2500 sport extended cab short box , 5-speed. 6 inch miter cut stacks , silencer ring M.I.A. , B.H.A.F. 355 gears , 6 inch long arm rcd lift and 37's SuperChips , fass pump

09-10-2009, 05:47 PM	#31 (permalink)
Discount Tire Direct Discount Tire Direct Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 399 Thanks: 14 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Discount Tire Direct's Truck Pics	^ + 1. Also the tires size and load index is very important for your tires life. Too many people try to run too wide of a tire on a narrow wheel. This can significantly reduce the life of your tires even when running the correct psi and rotating regularly. __________________ America's Largest Independenly owned Wheel and Tire Retailer www.discounttire.com Last edited by Discount Tire Direct : 09-10-2009 at 06:02 PM.

09-10-2009, 06:11 PM	#32 (permalink)
Loco Cummins Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 238 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Loco Cummins's Truck Pics	Discount Guy I found some 285s i can get for a good price they are Hankook RT03 MT i thnk. What kinda life do you think could be gotten out of a 285 on a 6" wheel? Rotating and proper inflation Mt or At. Just would like your opinion thanks __________________ 2004.5 3500 DRW QC 4X4 6spd, silencer MIA, 6" CAI W/6080 Amsoil filter, areo 4040XL and Bully Dog TD 2.4.D

09-11-2009, 12:12 AM	#33 (permalink)
*stevestiller* Cummins Fan Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: out back, down under Posts: 91 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post stevestiller's Truck Pics	don't buy the hankooks. i have them on right now and only got 10-11k on them and rotated them twice. there all bald. wore even but bald. tire is way to soft of compound. i never spun them either. sometimes pulled 10k and thats it. __________________ 07.5,6.7,dually,mega,std trans.

09-11-2009, 11:06 AM	#34 (permalink)
Loco Cummins Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 238 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Loco Cummins's Truck Pics	Man that sucks! Another guy who is a pipeliner and his rig weighs in around 11k with all his equip has 50k on his and says he still has plenty of tread left. I hate when a tire cant be consistent. Sure makes finding a good one for the money hard to do. __________________ 2004.5 3500 DRW QC 4X4 6spd, silencer MIA, 6" CAI W/6080 Amsoil filter, areo 4040XL and Bully Dog TD 2.4.D

09-11-2009, 02:39 PM	#35 (permalink)
Discount Tire Direct Discount Tire Direct Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 399 Thanks: 14 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Discount Tire Direct's Truck Pics	285's are not approved for a 6" wide wheel. You may be able to get someone to mount them on there but the tire will be pinched and your tire's life will be significantly reduced. Running the correct size Tires for your wheels on any vehicle can make a big difference in life, its effects are even more drastic when your dealing with heavy vehicles. __________________ America's Largest Independenly owned Wheel and Tire Retailer www.discounttire.com

09-11-2009, 03:42 PM	#36 (permalink)
Loco Cummins Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 238 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Loco Cummins's Truck Pics	ya thats what I figured. Lots of people do it however. I just didnt know how much it would actually affect it. I knew there will be some effects, didnt know how bad. __________________ 2004.5 3500 DRW QC 4X4 6spd, silencer MIA, 6" CAI W/6080 Amsoil filter, areo 4040XL and Bully Dog TD 2.4.D