Maxxis Razr MT's versus BF Goodrich KM3's // What's better? // 15000km Review

Summary

In this video, Daryl discusses his experience with tire rotations on his Jeep, focusing on the Maxis Razor M/T tires he switched to from the BFGoodrich KM3s. Despite being a fan of BFGoodrich, Daryl shares that the Maxis tires are performing well, offering comparable off-road capability and slightly better on-road performance, especially in wet conditions. He highlights the importance of rotating tires regularly to ensure even wear and discusses his preference for not rotating the spare tire. Daryl’s honest review reflects his satisfaction with the Maxis tires after 15,000 kilometers and hints at their longevity for future use.

Takeaways

• 😀 Daryl, the host, shares his experience with switching from BF Goodrich KM3 tires to Maxis Razer MT tires on his vehicle.
• 😀 Daryl has been a loyal fan of BF Goodrich tires, but switching to Maxis was a leap of faith due to his familiarity with the former.
• 😀 He mentions that the Maxis Razer MT tires have performed similarly to the BF Goodrich KM3 tires, with no noticeable issues in off-road use.
• 😀 Daryl has driven over 14,000 kilometers without rotating the tires, leading to noticeable wear on the front tires.
• 😀 Not rotating tires regularly leads to the front tires wearing faster than the rear, which is a common issue with his vehicle.
• 😀 Daryl prefers rotating the tires diagonally across the vehicle instead of a standard rotation to ensure more even wear.
• 😀 He chooses not to rotate the spare tire into action, believing that using the spare unnecessarily leads to buying five tires instead of four.
• 😀 He mentions that, over his years of experience, he rarely needs to use the spare tire, relying instead on a plug kit and compressor for emergencies.
• 😀 The Maxis Razer MT tires show no significant wear or 'sawtooth' pattern, similar to the BF Goodrich KM3s, indicating good durability.
• 😀 Daryl observes that the Maxis tires are slightly quieter on the road compared to the BF Goodrich tires and perform better in wet conditions, especially in emergency braking situations.
• 😀 Overall, Daryl is happy with the Maxis Razer MT tires and would consider buying another set in the future over the BF Goodrich KM3s.

Q & A

Why did Daryl switch from BFGoodrich KM3 tires to Maxxis Razor MT tires?

Daryl switched from BFGoodrich KM3 tires to Maxxis Razor MT tires with some trepidation because, although he was a long-time fan of BFGoodrich Mud Terrain tires, he wanted to try something new. He had used BFGoodrich tires in various sizes over the years and found them to be reliable, but he decided to give Maxxis Razor MT tires a try.

How many kilometers has Daryl driven on the Maxxis Razor MT tires so far?

Daryl has driven approximately 14,000 kilometers on the Maxxis Razor MT tires.

What issue did Daryl notice with the tire wear after not rotating the tires?

After not rotating the tires, Daryl noticed that there was more wear on the front tires compared to the rear ones, with a 2mm difference in tread depth between the front and rear tires.

Why does Daryl avoid rotating the spare tire into action?

Daryl avoids rotating the spare tire into action because he believes that using the spare tire would result in having to buy five tires instead of four. He also feels confident in using a plug kit and compressor in case of tire issues, reducing the need for the spare tire.

What was Daryl's observation when he saw a Ford Ute with worn-out Mickey Thompson tires?

Daryl observed that the Ford Ute with Mickey Thompson tires made a lot of noise while driving, despite the tires appearing quite new. He found this interesting because worn-out tires typically produce a distinctive noise, and it highlighted how new tires can still become noisy if they are not maintained properly.

How does Daryl rotate his tires on his vehicle?

Daryl rotates his tires diagonally across the vehicle, swapping the left rear tire with the right front tire and vice versa. He does not rotate the spare tire into use.

How does the tread wear differ between the front and rear tires on Daryl's vehicle?

The rear tires have about 12mm of tread depth, while the front tires have about 10mm of tread depth, indicating more wear on the front tires.

What are the differences between the Maxxis Razor MT tires and BFGoodrich KM3 tires, according to Daryl?

Daryl finds the Maxxis Razor MT tires to be very similar to the BFGoodrich KM3 tires, both offering excellent off-road performance. However, the Maxxis tires are slightly quieter on the road and perform better in wet weather conditions compared to the KM3s.

How do the Maxxis Razor MT tires perform in wet conditions compared to the BFGoodrich KM3s?

Daryl finds that the Maxxis Razor MT tires perform better in wet conditions than the BFGoodrich KM3s. The Maxxis tires offer better grip and stability, and Daryl feels that his vehicle starts sliding later than it did with the KM3s on a greasy, wet road.

Would Daryl consider buying BFGoodrich KM3 tires again after using the Maxxis Razor MT tires?

No, Daryl would likely not consider buying BFGoodrich KM3 tires again. He is very satisfied with the Maxxis Razor MT tires and would probably buy another set if needed.