Stupid BFG KM2's!

[tinypeckerwood]

Did you ever call the company and maybe email them pictures?

Yes, I have been in contact with Michelin. I just sent them the tire today. They are going to do a "study" on it and get back to me.

 

[83GMCK2500]

Yes, I have been in contact with Michelin. I just sent them the tire today. They are going to do a "study" on it and get back to me.

I've been wondering this for a few weeks now...and now I am going to ask. How are Michelin & BF Goodrich related?

Side note: I saw a craigslist ad for truck the other day apparently it had a brand new BF Goodwrench crate engine :mad2:.

 

[tinypeckerwood]

I've been wondering this for a few weeks now...and now I am going to ask. How are Michelin & BF Goodrich related?

Side note: I saw a craigslist ad for truck the other day apparently it had a brand new BF Goodwrench crate engine :mad2:.

Michelin owns BF Goodrich. Either that, or I've been barking up the wrong tree!

 

[Dura-Ration]

Sorry to hear about the tire beating the s___t out of your truck. Thats enough to break most peoples heart. Have your heard anything about the Hanook RF10 tire ? The price is right at 150 to 165 shipped to a installer near most towns. I have read great reviews of this tire on various diesel web sites and thinking of buying a set.

 

[Max Attitude]

Sorry to hear about the tire beating the s___t out of your truck. Thats enough to break most peoples heart. Have your heard anything about the Hanook RF10 tire ? The price is right at 150 to 165 shipped to a installer near most towns. I have read great reviews of this tire on various diesel web sites and thinking of buying a set.

My tire guy said he's gotten great customer reviews from those tires. Good looking tire too.



tinypeckerwood- That sucks man, I would be pissed and never buy anything from them again. I have Mickey Thompson MTZs and like them a lot. I was thinking of buying the KM2 next....never mind that thought. I think you should look at the ATZ's. Nice looking tires and they last long.

 

[tinypeckerwood]

Sorry to hear about the tire beating the s___t out of your truck. Thats enough to break most peoples heart. Have your heard anything about the Hanook RF10 tire ? The price is right at 150 to 165 shipped to a installer near most towns. I have read great reviews of this tire on various diesel web sites and thinking of buying a set.

I'll have to take a look at them. Thanks

 

[mattthebrat]

Man, that really sucks!! I have had great luck with my all-terrains, i a bazillion miles on them with almost zero tread left, and they are still holding together like champs!
I have been a faithful believer in BFG for a while now and I am kind of disappointed to hear about gaps in their quality like this.

 

[Dura-Ration]

Here's what I found

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Hankook Dynapro ATM RF10 Tire Test

The Latest All-Terrain From The World's Eighth-Largest Tire Company
By Jimmy Nylund
Photography by Jimmy Nylund

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Whether you've ever heard of Hankook or not, it's a huge outfit with the goal of making American consumers realize that it makes premium tires. In an effort to prove this, Hankook arranged for a thorough test session late last year, which certainly did show that the RF10 is a very capable tire-more so than we had expected. However, it was all done with a vehicle we didn't know well and on trails we'd never been on before. As promised in the Jan. '08 issue, where we described our initial impressions, here's another look at the new Dynapro ATm.
By doing a test on familiar turf, we have far better control over the variables. For example, by mounting and balancing the tires ourselves, we get a decent feel for bead-retention qualities, how round (or not) a tire is, plus other bits of useful information. In the case of the Dynapro ATm, it was interesting to see that this set was quite true-running and needed less wheel weight added than the same-size OE issue it replaced. This is noteworthy because, at the factory, the tire and wheel assemblies are perfectly matched using machines with capabilities far beyond our trusty Hunter GSP 9700, meaning that the Hankook tires were manufactured to a significantly higher standard than what came stock on the TJ Rubicon. Well, that's pretty much the point Hankook is trying to drive home; it's a premium tire, not merely an imported low-price replacement. Apparently Ford, GM, International, and others agree and use Hankook as an OEM tire.
Road Racing
While the generously siped tread had taken a bit of a beating at the outside shoulders of the front tires (and justifiably so) after several hundred miles of playing slot car on mountain roads during the aforementioned introduction, it stuck extremely well to the road and offered a smooth and quiet ride. That much we knew. Not expected was how much smoother the Dynapro was over the stock tires in our test-after all, they're both rated at load range E. Another very pleasant surprise was that there was less oversteer, a trait we had contributed to the vehicle itself. Overall, with a more car-like ride and very good street manners, maybe Jeep should've looked into joining the ranks of manufacturers offering Hankook as an OE tire. Unless, of course, it expected all TJ Rubicon owners to only drive in mud. But then, the 4:1 low-range transfer case wouldn't make sense.
Trail Rides
Mud is naturally not an all-terrain's forte, but if it's a mud-slinging tread you need, Hankook makes the Dynapro MT RT03 for that purpose. Rocks, dirt of most any kind, and other common trail ingredients were easily tackled with the RF10 as the tire provided very good traction both laterally and in basic forward motion. As is usually the case, hard-packed dirt and all-terrains get along better when the dirt is a bit moist. With a decent tread arch, the Dynapro also works well in sand, despite its square shoulders, and snow traction should be good with all the siping.
For a tire that is a compromise on the street (being an all-terrain), and to some extent on the trails (being a radial), the Dynapro ATm performs very, very well. A whole lot of technical research, development, and innovation did supposedly go into creating the RF10 and it shows, on both roads and trails.
This is one ATm that shouldn't cause withdrawals, and there are 29 sizes to choose from. Try one on next time you need new tires for your street/trail vehicle.
Specifications
Tire: Hankook Dynapro ATm RF10
Size: 245/75R16
Type: Radial
Load range: E
Max load (lb @ psi): 3,042 @ 80
Sidewall plies: 2-ply steel, 2-ply polyester, 2-ply nylon
Tread plies: 2-ply polyester
Approved rim width (in): 6.5-7.5 (7)
Tread depth (in): 16.5/32
Tread width (in): 7.2
Section width (in): 9.8
Overall diameter (in): 30.5
Static loaded radius (in): N/A
Revolutions per mile: 677
Weight (lb): N/A
Test vehicle: Jeep Wrangler TJ
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This what I found on the internet so far.

 

[Heartbeat Hauler]

Oh nooooo! What a mess those tires made of your bed!!! I have those same tires on my dually, if mine come apart like that, my fenders are toast!

I hope BFG takes care of the situation fairly soon for you.

 

[tinypeckerwood]

Oh nooooo! What a mess those tires made of your bed!!! I have those same tires on my dually, if mine come apart like that, my fenders are toast!

I hope BFG takes care of the situation fairly soon for you.

I would have to agree, fenders would be burnt toast. I am still waiting on BFG(michelin). They got the tire today, I will be calling them very soon. My fingers are crossed, and so are my insurances companies. LOL!

 

[BoostN]

If your looking at the Hankooks, I run a set of the Dynapros and I love them. Great tire for the money. I've got about 15K on these with drag racing times and they look great.

 

[tinypeckerwood]

If your looking at the Hankooks, I run a set of the Dynapros and I love them. Great tire for the money. I've got about 15K on these with drag racing times and they look great.

Thanks, I may be looking at them real hard. I need to see what all is going to happen with the current situation. I am going to try and get them to replace all 4 of my tires. They kinda scare me now!

 

[aggar]

I've had good luck with the Terra Grapplers. Can get through some mud if you've got the speed!! haha That sucks about your truck. Goodluck with the fight!

 

[tinypeckerwood]

UPDATE++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

I heard from Michelin today. It looks like they are going to cover my damages. They are going to audit the estimates that I sent them, and get back to me. That is a big load off my mind. I guess it will be time right after that to see if I can get them to replace all 4 of my tires.

Wish me luck!

 

[BoostN]

UPDATE++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

I heard from Michelin today. It looks like they are going to cover my damages. They are going to audit the estimates that I sent them, and get back to me. That is a big load off my mind. I guess it will be time right after that to see if I can get them to replace all 4 of my tires.

Wish me luck!

Good to hear. Glad they are taking care of you.

 

[Dura-Ration]

I have faith that you will be riding on 4 new tires and some new body work with a huge grin on your face. About the middle of January.

 

[btfarm]

Great news! I figured they'd be willing to stand behind their product.:thumbsup:
As to the Hankooks, my son has them on his tundra:rolleyes5: and likes them.

 

[tinypeckerwood]

I have faith that you will be riding on 4 new tires and some new body work with a huge grin on your face. About the middle of January.

I like what yer' cookin'! I'm not so sure on the time frame, though. But my fingers are crossed. I am going to talk the body shop into puliing off the bed for the repairs. That way I have something to drive while they do there magic.GMCtrk:

 

[Joey D]

Glad they are taking care of it, I have always ran the BFG's with no issues and will continue to

 

[Ed HD]

Should make them pay for a rental for the downtime...