BFG KM3 M/T Tires (285/75/17) Fitted on 2021 Bronco Badlands

[4xFord]

Thanks for sharing, it looks great. I'm planning to do the same thing and I thought for sure those crash bars were coming out. Keep us posted if you experience any rubbing with the suspension flexed on the trail.

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[IfIHMadeA2021Scout]

This is my BL, non-sas, with the optional beadlocks on BFG KM3 285/75/17 Mud Terrains. My goal was a little chunkier look with a more aggressive tread pattern. No rubbing even at full turn. Didn’t touch crash bars. I needed to shave a little off the spare tire rubber stops to accommodate the added thickness. 3rd brake light in original position. I lost a little ride quality and added a little road noise. Exactly the look I wanted.

Bought tires back on Memorial Day when on sale. Paid about $1800 less $70 rebate (Simpletire.com) for 5 tires and $150 for mount/balance (local Firestone).

This is my planned replacement size and brand but in the All Terrain for a nearly identical Badlands. When I mentioned it before people flipped over the E Load Range rating. You have the MT so I expect some ride difference but I'll ask anyway. Do you notice a difference between the E and C? Did you change (lower) the air pressure over the stock suggested pressure?

 

[soonerbronco]

I did stiffen the ride quality slightly with the M/Ts. Most people wouldn’t notice. They are not as loud as I expected, thankfully. I’m running at about 42 PSI. Haven’t played with different air pressure yet.

 

[soonerbronco]

this is the set up i am going with so thanks alot for sharing this. if possible, would love to see more pics from different angles, particularly to show how tucked the tires are- head on shot maybe
as far as performance difference, what have you noticed?
forgot to mention, i have 285/75/17s on my Jeep (with a 2 inch lift) and they are going strong at 53,000 miles - did not notice any performance loss

Sorry. Been slammed. I haven’t noticed any performance difference (but I’m still gentle on the throttle because of break in period). Requested pics:

 

[peterh]

that's killer. perfect thanks for the pictures.

 

[peterh]

any front or rear shots from further back and straight on to show overall proportions/stance from those angles would be most appreciated as well!!

 

[peterh]

and side views from straight on and further back!! cannot get enough LOL

 

[GoTigersGoBronco]

Thank you for the write up. I plan on going to this either when I get impatient or the 33" wear out. I prefer the more subdued look of the non-Sasquatch badlands. Plus, I actually like the stock badlands wheels more. A casual search of Discount Tire shows several options for replacement that are reasonably priced.

 

[Uintafly]

Sorry. Been slammed. I haven’t noticed any performance difference (but I’m still gentle on the throttle because of break in period). Requested pics:

Now that you have been running these for a while what is your opinion? Does it feel sluggish at all getting up to freeway speeds and maintaining 80 miles an hour? Any issues running up hills and what not?

I am also not a huge fan of the Sasquatch flares and poke so we went with the badlands with the upgraded wheels. Took delivery last night, and my wife said I love it, but the tires need to be a little bit bigger and more aggressive. I showed her a few options and she’s really digging these heavier mud terrain‘s. Either these or the Geolander’s. But I’m trying to decide if it is worth the weight penalty.

 

[soonerbronco]

I’ve not noticed any change in performance. A little more tire noise , especially when the top is off. Strangely, I had a guy argue with my son at the gas station. The guy insisted that I had Sasquatch.

 

[ktownsensation]

That tire def make the package look perfect. From what you see on your rig would you think going to a 305-70-17 would rub on the control arms.

 

[FellowM3]

The optional M/Ts are Goodyears correct? I want some tires that work, every Goodyear off road tire I've ever seen or used wasn't worth a flip. I already have RTR wheels sitting in my garage so I'm gonna shed some weight off the stock wheels already and its an off road SUV not a racecar. I'm not worried about every pound I add or take away.

Its unsprung weight, which has a huge effect to the vehicle feel. 22lbs is MASSIVE

 

[balucipher]

I did stiffen the ride quality slightly with the M/Ts. Most people wouldn’t notice. They are not as loud as I expected, thankfully. I’m running at about 42 PSI. Haven’t played with different air pressure yet.

I would chalk test that and likely drop the pressure. You won't get all the ride quality back but you'll get some because I think you're overinflated

 

[Krasmus]

This is my BL, non-sas, with the optional beadlocks on BFG KM3 285/75/17 Mud Terrains. My goal was a little chunkier look with a more aggressive tread pattern. No rubbing even at full turn. Didn’t touch crash bars. I needed to shave a little off the spare tire rubber stops to accommodate the added thickness. 3rd brake light in original position. I lost a little ride quality and added a little road noise. Exactly the look I wanted.

Bought tires back on Memorial Day when on sale. Paid about $1800 less $70 rebate (Simpletire.com) for 5 tires and $150 for mount/balance (local Firestone).

So no lift?

 

[soonerbronco]

No lift

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