bfg 255/55 kdw2, no more?

[ctrlraven]

I was browsing around on www.tirerack.com today to see how much the bfg 255/55 kdw2 tire was cause I thought about picking up another set. It's not listed on the site anymore, can't find anything on it. Don't tell me they stopped making it cause I love this tire.

Anyone heard anything?

[Breadfan]

Wow this will suck if this is true.

Discount tire doesn't have them either.

The BFG site doesn't list them in their chart for KDW.

http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/specs/g-force-t-a-kdw/22.html

This could suck.

[Raudermaster]

I can still get them.

[STLR FN]

Just spoke with a Shannon at BF Goodrich and she told me that unfortunately the 255/55/R18 KDW2 has been discontinued since Dec 2006. What is out on the market is all that is left. When they're gone they're gone.

I explained to her the issue that us Marauder owners have with the OEM KDWS and she says that there is no replacement coming that she can see and that there is nothing in BFG's database that comes close.

[Breadfan]

Considering BFG won't make enough OEM sizes for us, and discontinues the next logical choice, my only recourse is to conclude that BFG could care less about Marauder owners.

I'm sure they pulled our tires so they can make them in 24" size. :puke:

[ckadiddle]

Well that sucks. I was just thinking that I would need new rears in the next six months or so.

[ctrlraven]

I can still get them.

Want to hook us up? I want to get another set to have as a spare.



I'm glad I posted this info up so for the ones that run them it's better to find this out now than when we really need that tire.

[MM2004]

For clarification, is the KWD2's and the KDW's both discontinued?

Or just the KDW2's?

BTW, the KDW fronts are now more expensive than the rears. :(

I need fronts soon...

Mike.

[Breadfan]

BFG call's them KDW, we tend to refer to them as KDW2. The main reason is there was a KDW version 1 that was a different tread pattern but from what I gather that has been discontinued a while now and the "flame" pattern KDW v2 is what's out there.

[MERCMAN]

just talked to tire rack, they have tons of the OEM's and have not been notified of any discontinuation of them

[High-C]

Want to hook us up? I want to get another set to have as a spare.



I'm glad I posted this info up so for the ones that run them it's better to find this out now than when we really need that tire.

+1... I need a rear set as well...

[Dr Caleb]

I just got a set of KDW<b>S</b> 245-55-18's from Tire Rack last month. Both front and read show 'in stock'.

[STLR FN]

Guys Shannon said what's out on the market is it. Some Tire distributors might have more than others. THEY HAVE BEEN DICONTINUED SINCE DEC '06. I didn't believe it myself so I called BFG. Don't believe me call BFG yourself.

[Breadfan]

IMO the KDW is a much superior tire than the KDWS.

It's just not all-season (i.e. no "S" for snow).

Don't confuse the two though, they're very different even though the names are similar.

[Aren Jay]

I just got a set of KDWS 245-55-18's from Tire Rack last month. Both front and read show 'in stock'.


Dr Caleb what did these cost you GST inc if you don't mind sharing?

I'm down to 3 mm on my rears.

[ckadiddle]

To clarify for the newbies..... This is the KDW2 also known as KDW NT with some vendors:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f129/ckadiddle/MVC-572F.jpg
The tread pattern is rather distinctive and was referred to as "flame" tread pattern by the service writer at the dealership recently when I had to have one of the fronts replaced due to a big screw in the tire's shoulder. Took a week to get it in from his supplier. Now I know why.

[Dr Caleb]

Dr Caleb what did these cost you GST inc if you don't mind sharing?

I'm down to 3 mm on my rears.

Oi! IIRC, it came to about $380 for both back tires, GST and import duties. (no tire recycling tax!) That was the price delivered to my door. Probablly a hair less, now that the dollar is up.

[Aren Jay]

thanks, I will get a local price check and decide which way to go.

[duhtroll]

Looks like widened rims for everybody!

Nitto 555s all around! TMF's treat.

[Dennis Reinhart]

I was browsing around on www.tirerack.com (http://www.tirerack.com) today to see how much the bfg 255/55 kdw2 tire was cause I thought about picking up another set. It's not listed on the site anymore, can't find anything on it. Don't tell me they stopped making it cause I love this tire.

Anyone heard anything?


I just got off the phone with the TR, first of all, a 255/55/18 KDW2 was never stock replacement tire for the Marauder, it is wider and would be ok for the rear, but it is no longer made, but they are still out there. Now the stock BFG 235/50/18 Front KDWS and the 245/55/18 Rear KDWS is still made and still is in stock

[Raudermaster]

I can check in with my buddy and see what he can do. He works for a car dealer and can get them at a discounted price if we have enough. Just wondering how many would want some? I know I need two for my rear's and he was going to look into them for me. LMK how many I would need and I'll see what he can do.

[Marauder.45]

Group buy.

[Raudermaster]

Let me see how many he can get his hands on, and what size would we all want? This has to be a community thing, I'm not going to try to get 3 or 4 different sizes. I vote 255/55/18.
*Edit and also I went today to Town Fair Tire since my Dad needed tires for his truck, and I got priced for mounting and everything for 2 rears was only $387. They also have between 20-80 in their warehouse because I saw the computer screen when he looked it up. I wonder if they would sell them to me.

[CRUZTAKER]

Wow this will suck if this is true.



Only if you went with the new style.:P

Sorry...couldn't resist.
Thank god the OEM's are still being made.
Sucky and short lived or not....it beats riding on a rim.

[ctrlraven]

Let me see how many he can get his hands on, and what size would we all want? This has to be a community thing, I'm not going to try to get 3 or 4 different sizes. I vote 255/55/18.
*Edit and also I went today to Town Fair Tire since my Dad needed tires for his truck, and I got priced for mounting and everything for 2 rears was only $387. They also have between 20-80 in their warehouse because I saw the computer screen when he looked it up. I wonder if they would sell them to me.

I'll take Four 255/55-18.

[Breadfan]

Yes the KDW(2) is not the OEM or stock replacement tire.

Right now the ONLY tire that can replace the stock rears in their identical size is the OEM KDWS from BFG. No one up to this point makes a 245-55-18 tire aside from BFG in the KDWS.

The KDW(2) tire at 255-55-18 is a popular alternative as this size is close to our original tire diameter.

The sad part is that there will not be any other KDW(2) sizes that will work appropriately on the rear since the 255-55-18 is discontinued.

This is sad because the KDW(2) holds the following characteristics compared to the KDWS OEM tire:

- Better traction in dry and wet
- Doesn't turn brown and look like a round turd on your rim
- Appears to exhibit better treadwear characteristics
- Has the neat tread pattern which some like (some may not)

All in all I feel it's a superior tire unless you want:

- To keep with the OEM solution
- Need all season performance
- A sub-par tire (yes I said it)

I'm not saying the KDWS is a bad choice, in fact when they're in stock it's probably the most cost effective choice compared to other options. But at the same time, I think you don't have to look to far to find a superior tire that will work, the HARDEST part is getting all-season performance in another solution - for that it's still only KDWS.

I do not believe BFG will discontinue the Marauder KDWS rear tire anytime soon. They know very well that they make the only tire in this size and may have a committment to make these for a number of years from Ford. (Actually that I would be curious about.)

A year ago when they were scarce I think the main reason was the age of the Marauder mixed in with the poor wear characteristics of that tire, most of the Marauders on the road had probably shed their rear tire skin and there was a run on demand.

They upped production, people found other solutions that worked better, and many have learned how to coax more treadlife from the KDWS with different air pressures, so right now they're in stock. :)

The good news in all this is that there are other options in the 255-55-18 size but many did like the KDW(2) in this size.

[Black 04]

Does the 255/55/18 BFG tires on the rear effect the TC on our MM?

[Breadfan]

Does the 255/55/18 BFG tires on the rear effect the TC on our MM?

No.


567890

[High-C]

Just so everyone knows... I will take 2 rears if anyone can work it out... I am currently on the Eastern Shore and I have asked locally with no progress. I usually deal with NTB but I have yet to get back to Alexandria and check with them. It seems like I am going to have to move on this faster than I expected. - Chris

[gonzo50]

Let me see how many he can get his hands on, and what size would we all want? This has to be a community thing, I'm not going to try to get 3 or 4 different sizes. I vote 255/55/18.
I want two (2) of those 255/55-18's, if you can get them.:burnout:

[Raudermaster]

I checked with another source for tires, he can get anything and everything of whatever you want, one warehouse he gets tires from, only has 3! Another only has 1! I still haven't talked to my other guy that can get tires yet but will tonight. I hope he can get a lot.

[Marauder.45]

I will take 4 255/55 s, I'll prepay too. Link the group buy here when ready, or PM me.


I'm running 255/45s up front, I'd take another 2 of those as well.


Anyone know a good long term storage method to avoid dryrot?

[STLR FN]

I will take 4 255/55 s, I'll prepay too. Link the group buy here when ready, or PM me.


I'm running 255/45s up front, I'd take another 2 of those as well.


Anyone know a good long term storage method to avoid dryrot?
Shrink wrap them I suppose. Otherwise dunno.

[Rider90]

Anyone know a good long term storage method to avoid dryrot?
Fill your house-hold bathtub with 5w20 oil and keep the tires in it. Rotate them weekly...

:dunno:

[RoyLPita]

I am at a point now where I am going to run take off Charger/ Magnum/ 300C 225-60-18 tires. They fit the wheel wells nice and are the same height as our rear 245/55-18s. I am running a pair on the front as I speak.

[Shora]

I am at a point now where I am going to run take off Charger/ Magnum/ 300C 225-60-18 tires. They fit the wheel wells nice and are the same height as our rear 245/55-18s. I am running a pair on the front as I speak.

My friend has a 300C. Are you saying that the tires from a 300C can run on a 300a front and back?

No rubbing in the front?

Not throwing off the speedometer as a result of different size rear?

Are the Marauder rims the same width as those of the 300C? (I want to know if 225/60-18 will safely fit our 8" wide rim.)

I would really like to have other options for tires since BFG may one day kill our KDWS just like they killed the KDW2 (AKA KDW NT) or become back ordered like they did last year.

[RoyLPita]

Yup. They are the same height as our stock rears and can be rotated. The only you will lose is the rake.

BTW, they are thin to not rub against anything.

[gonzo50]

Came across this site that has these tires, alittle pricey.....$197.99
http://www.1010tires.com/tire.asp?tirebrand=BFGoodrich&tiremodel=g%2DForce+T%2FA%AE+K DW+NT&pc=64282

[Raudermaster]

1010 tires suck. I believe JonW had a problem with these guys maybe? My friend ordered a pair of Nitto's and they never shipped them.

[Raudermaster]

Also guys sit tight, I'm still waiting to find out from my other source of how many he can get.

[Blackmobile]

Also guys sit tight, I'm still waiting to find out from my other source of how many he can get.

I hope so, because I've stopped spinning the tires until I know they can be replaced.

[Aren Jay]

Yup. They are the same height as our stock rears and can be rotated. The only you will lose is the rake.

BTW, they are thin to not rub against anything.


Isn't the rake needed for ABS or Traction Control or something?

[mercmatt]

i'd take a couple 255/55. my car wont pass inspection

[gonzo50]

1010 tires suck. I believe JonW had a problem with these guys maybe? My friend ordered a pair of Nitto's and they never shipped them.

Also guys sit tight, I'm still waiting to find out from my other source of how many he can get.
Put me down for two (2), I'm good for two.....:beer:

[bigmerc'03]

the toyo proxes S/T 245 55 and 255 55 works pretty damn good IMO dry and wet and its one of the popular tire i see out there on trucks suvs and some high performance cars (just my 2 cents) and there not high in cost about 107 front and 115 back wit a 420 treadwear A traction A Temperature this is where i got mine from www.tiredeals4less.com (http://www.tiredeals4less.com)

[wchain]

I have an "undisclosed" (more than 20 pairs) amount of these, available, brand new while supplies last.

$169.99 + shipping.

[gonzo50]

I have an "undisclosed" (more than 20 pairs) amount of these, available, brand new while supplies last.

$169.99 + shipping.

"WOW", unbelievable, get them while they're HOT. Just placed my order thru Wes, two (2) 255/55-18 kdw2, he has them in, mine will be shipped out tomorrow, Thanks Wes.:bows::banana2:

[Raudermaster]

Yes, I talked with Wes and he had good news! He's holding two aside for me as well. I figure I would let him post and bring the good news. ;)

[Blackmobile]

"WOW", unbelievable, get them while they're HOT. Just placed my order thru Wes, two (2) 255/55-18 kdw2, he has them in, mine will be shipped out tomorrow, Thanks Wes.:bows::banana2:

What he said, my set should be in route tomorrow,

so I may have to do a celebratory burnout on my present ones.

Thanks Wes.

[ctrlraven]

Just got off the phone with Wes and placed an order for 4 tires.

Thanks again Wes!

[Raudermaster]

Fine don't give me any credit!

[Blackmobile]

I just got my KDW2 fix.......I feel better now.

There is nothing like finding out how much tread you really don't have when comparing them to a new set.

Thanks Wes and all involved in this thread.

[gonzo50]

I just got my KDW2 fix.......I feel better now.

There is nothing like finding out how much tread you really don't have when comparing them to a new set.

Thanks Wes and all involved in this thread.

Just received my KDW2's, Thanks to Wes, awesome speedy service.......:burnout::up:

[ctrlraven]

Sweet if you guys got yours I should be getting my 4 tomorrow or Monday.

[Aren Jay]

Wouldn't this be an alternative for the rear tires?

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Goodyear&tireModel=Fortera+TripleTred&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes&partnum=555HR8FORTTTXL

hmmm they don't have anything that will fit the front except something very different.

[Raudermaster]

Looks to "trucky" for me.

[larryo340]

Wouldn't this be an alternative for the rear tires?

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Goodyear&tireModel=Fortera+TripleTred&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes&partnum=555HR8FORTTTXL

hmmm they don't have anything that will fit the front except something very different.
yuck, they are Goodyears !!!