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

[GToddC5]

I wish they were lighter but BFGs took me across Mexico, ocean to ocean, back in 1996 in my FJ40. Ever since, every SUV or truck I own gets BFGs from day 1. The take off A/Ts from my BL are going on my son’s truck.

That's impressive - what tires specifically? I have the KM3s on my FJ40. Was considering the KO2s on a new set of 16" wheels from the FJ Company, but I'm on the fence with the A/Ts and might just stick with KM3s.

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[Ibleve]

This is my BL, non-sas, with the optional beadlocks on BFG 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).

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Looks great, can’t wait to see you out and about around town!

 

[KEM IA]

That's because 315/70/17 is a VERY common size thanks to Raptor F150, and Hummers stock size.

That's even a better reason to stay with the common sizes.

 

[GToddC5]

Damn, looking at Tiresize.com info ...freaking Mud Terrains are HEAVY!

Even at that, comparing the GY to the Toyo Open Country 3 AT , the AT's are still considerably heavier.
GY Territory 285 70 17 (C) = 45 lbs
OC3 (SL rated) = 46 lbs
OC3 (C rated) = 56 lbs
OC3 (E rated) = 56 lbs

OC3 285/75 C = 59 lbs
..............................E = 60 lbs

285 75 -17 E MT's
Toyo MT = 69 LBS!!!
BFG MT = 67.2 lbs

Man, you're not kidding! I have a set of 33 x 12.5 Toyo MT on my little Pickup, and each tire weighs 73 lbs! On a set of 15 x 10 Methods, it's an exhausting rotation sequence

 

[Sean492]

Thanks for sharing, was planning on doing the same with KO2's!

 

[KnoxGnater]

OP, why did you forego SAS? You have off road credibility so I’m curious.

 

[JBowles]

Damn, looking at Tiresize.com info ...freaking Mud Terrains are HEAVY!

Even at that, comparing the GY to the Toyo Open Country 3 AT , the AT's are still considerably heavier.
GY Territory 285 70 17 (C) = 45 lbs
OC3 (SL rated) = 46 lbs
OC3 (C rated) = 56 lbs
OC3 (E rated) = 56 lbs

OC3 285/75 C = 59 lbs
..............................E = 60 lbs

285 75 -17 E MT's
Toyo MT = 69 LBS!!!
BFG MT = 67.2 lbs

Yeah those GYs are freakishly light for what they are, I've not seen any tire in either size (285/70R17 and 315/70R17) that even comes close to the OEM GY territory MT, my guess it they are not going to last and/or puncture easy, you can't just make a tire 10 or 20lbs lighter without giving up somehting

 

[Tonka Bronka]

This is the correct upsize for that build. My build also, and is 2.3 MT so it’s geared for a larger tire already. I will go this size but not a mud tread. A real 2” lift will look incredible with this tire size on the stock wheel. No poke = no joke in my book. Leave that shit to the kiddies.

 

[BroncoT]

How much does it cost to replace standard Badlands wheels and tires with aftermarket tires and wheels? How much are the stock wheels and tires worth if I sell them brand new?

There are 3 options I’m considering.

1. SAS at $2200
2. Immediate upgrade. (new tires and wheels) - (what I can sell Badlands 33” wheels and tires for) = $X
3. Run on 33” tires until they wear out, consider upgrading then.

I know #1 and #3. Not sure what #2 would end up costing. I think it’s likely the cheapest way to upgrade to 35s. You don’t get the other SAS upgrades, but I can select the exact wheels and tires I want.

 

[vrtical]

Weight is why I went optional more aggressive MT as my everyday tire and traveling. I will have a park heavy tire but those will only be on for a weekend type thing.

 

[2031Bronco]

I think 285/75 looks a bit better but more companies make 285/70 so they’re likely going to be easier to find and cheaper. I think this is for SL, not sure if you wanted C or E rated.

 

[soonerbronco]

That's impressive - what tires specifically? I have the KM3s on my FJ40. Was considering the KO2s on a new set of 16" wheels from the FJ Company, but I'm on the fence with the A/Ts and might just stick with KM3s.

31” A/Ts on 15” wagon wheels. Still have the tires in barn (plenty of tread left). I changed them out just last year because I was worried about 25+ year old rubber.

 

[soonerbronco]

OP, why did you forego SAS? You have off road credibility so I’m curious.

reasons:

-I refuse to own a vehicle on Goodyear rubber. Long story….. made the commitment many years ago.

-no offense to the SAS fanboys, but I detest the big flares.

-I wanted the optional beadlocks not the SAS beadlocks

I’ve spent about $500 more than the SAS upgrade and I got exactly the tires and wheels I wanted. Had I bought SAS and upgraded wheels and tires, it would’ve cost me about $3000 more than just the SAS. I’m not paying that much just to keep obtain about 1.4” of total height difference.

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