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Welshsurferdude

Member Since: 23 Feb 2012
Location: Newport
Posts: 2373

You will love em, they look amazing on mine (same 255/85/16 size)

Click image to enlarge 2008 Santorini Black 110 XS USW (Sold)

2015 Discovery 4.5 Black pack Firenze red XS

2008 Corris Grey 110 XS USW (sold)

2011 Santorini Black 110 XS USW (Sold)

16th Jul 2024 9:25pm

Chicken Drumstick

Member Since: 17 Aug 2020
Location: Near MK
Posts: 668

AndyNZ wrote:
For those that are curious I've just received a set of BFG KM3 235/85r16s and this is how they compare to my older (turns out 17 years old when I figured out how to read the tyre code!! ) original KM1s in 265/75r16.

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Still waiting on a couple of genuine Sawtooth wheels to turn up and then will get them fitted. Thanks all for your help, I think these will suit my needs.

Awesome. Hope you get on well with them.

16th Jul 2024 11:33pm

johnlad

Member Since: 18 Dec 2023
Location: Blackpool
Posts: 54

If mud is such a problem then a locking diff or two will make a massive difference.

17th Jul 2024 8:45am

Chicken Drumstick

Member Since: 17 Aug 2020
Location: Near MK
Posts: 668

Wonder if the op has traction control?

17th Jul 2024 9:43am

AndyNZ

Member Since: 07 Oct 2022
Location: Blenheim
Posts: 7

Apologies, somehow I wasn't notified of your replies. No traction control on this TD5 though I know some were spec'd with it. Looks like a big job to do. Locking diffs - definitely will consider a rear locking diff one day for sure.

I had everything fitted yesterday and wow, so happy I made the call to go 235 width. It's a different machine! So much lighter in the steering, quieter (I know, that'll go with time) and less rolling resistance. Feels like a big upgrade compared to the heavy worn 265 km1s. Very happy, the bfg k03s are whisper quiet on road, handle well on gravel and dirt but most importantly they are mud killers and good grip on wet grass. Will see how time goes but very happy.

Click image to enlarge 2002 Defender TD5 110 Epsom Green @giuseppethedefender

20th Aug 2024 6:53am

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17192

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

AndyNZ wrote:
... the bfg k03s are whisper quiet on road ...

I though they were KM3s, or did you change your mind?

They certainly look good.

20th Aug 2024 9:37am

AndyNZ

Member Since: 07 Oct 2022
Location: Blenheim
Posts: 7

Corrected - KM3s! 2002 Defender TD5 110 Epsom Green @giuseppethedefender

20th Aug 2024 9:41am

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20033

They look good, perform well, and last well.

(I’m using KM2 now, but would go KM3 in future, maybe even a KM4 by then who knows).

I’d rather they last as long as possible, as it’s not a job you want to go out of your way to have done that often.
Again, the 255/85/R16 is a good size, I prefer them to the 235 width, and no mods really or spacers needed. Diesel$ Live$ Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨‍🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧

20th Aug 2024 6:49pm

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