Kenda Klever R/T KR601 35x10.50R17

[samw5]

If anyone is looking to compare, I have the 35x12.5 on roktrix wheels (17x9 +12).
They are around 34.5" loaded at around 34psi.
I dropped them down to 32psi cold makes the ride less bouncy.
They will go up to 36psi on the hwy (during the day when it get warmer).
Above 36psi and they will get a bit bouncier. They are however a bit quieter it seems.
Above 40psi traction will suffer on wet roads.

I've had them down to 18psi w/ beadlocks and they hook like crazy on rocks and in mud.
Not rubbing anywhere even at full articulation. Running stock suspension with 1.5 teraflex leveling front and 3/4 Daystar read with airbags (left fairly low and there just in case I need to tow).
They stick out just a tad enough to not have to worry in pa.

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[jstamper]

Where and how much ?

Tire Discounters in Murfreesboro, TN, and way too much.

I went this way because I’m thinking they may be the best option for my needs, not to save money, and it’s a good thing, because they were $298 apiece, which is just $70/each cheaper than Duratracs. I almost pulled the trigger on those but though I did want a 35, I just didn’t want a 12.5” tire. My other choice would have been Baja Boss 35x10, but they seem to be totally unavailable.

The TD guy said there was just one more set of the Kendas in their system nationally.

 

[22EcoDs]

Tire Discounters in Murfreesboro, TN, and way too much.

I went this way because I’m thinking they may be the best option for my needs, not to save money, and it’s a good thing, because they were $298 apiece, which is just $70/each cheaper than Duratracs. I almost pulled the trigger on those but though I did want a 35, I just didn’t want a 12.5” tire. My other choice would have been Baja Boss 35x10, but they seem to be totally unavailable.

The TD guy said there was just one more set of the Kendas in their system nationally.

Holy biscuits that's expensive. Did tires really get that crazy ?

 

[jstamper]

Holy biscuits that's expensive. Did tires really get that crazy ?

Yep.

I got a quote from one place on a set of KO2’s in October, and a quote on the same tire from the same shop was $300 higher this week.

 

[samw5]

Paid $254 for my 35x12.5 back in June.. they are up to $331 now.
That's a nice 30% increase.

 

[antwon412]

I jumped on mine when they hit $160. Been sitting in my garage for a couple months. Don’t even have my Mojave yet!

 

[badger719]

Woah...that's insane. Super happy I grabbed mine for $160 each back in November ?

 

[jstamper]

After having these tires for a week and +/- 1,100 miles, in snow (packed down on pavement, breaking a new path on 12” on trails, and 8” in a totally off-road situation), mud on construction sites and thawed muddy farm fields, and lots of interstate (both dry and heavy rain, and yes, I actually experienced all of that in one week, lol), there’s not another tire I would consider at any price.

Unless they wear out exceedingly quickly, I would seriously pay more for these than any of the big names.

BTW, the whole “pizza cutter” thing is a misnomer. They do not look “skinny” in real life, it’s just only when compared with the fashionable fat tires do they look slim. Gladiators are notoriously hard to photograph, they always look better in real life, IMO, and these tires look much better in person as well.

Also, due to the loads I was hauling this week I can’t put an exact number on it yet, but I can definitely say that there is no MPG loss with these over the OEM 33” Falken MT’s, and I think I’m actually going to see about a 1/2 mpg improvement.

 

[jstamper]

After having these tires for a week and +/- 1,100 miles, in snow (packed down on pavement, breaking a new path on 12” on trails, and 8” in a totally off-road situation), mud on construction sites and thawed muddy farm fields, and lots of interstate (both dry and heavy rain, and yes, I actually experienced all of that in one week, lol), there’s not another tire I would consider at any price.

Unless they wear out exceedingly quickly, I would seriously pay more for these than any of the big names.

BTW, the whole “pizza cutter” thing is a misnomer. They do not look “skinny” in real life, it’s just only when compared with the fashionable fat tires do they look slim. Gladiators are notoriously hard to photograph, they always look better in real life, IMO, and these tires look much better in person as well.

Also, due to the loads I was hauling this week I can’t put an exact number on it yet, but I can definitely say that there is no MPG loss with these over the OEM 33” Falken MT’s, and I think I’m actually going to see about a 1/2 mpg improvement.

 

[07052021]

After having these tires for a week and +/- 1,100 miles, in snow (packed down on pavement, breaking a new path on 12” on trails, and 8” in a totally off-road situation), mud on construction sites and thawed muddy farm fields, and lots of interstate (both dry and heavy rain, and yes, I actually experienced all of that in one week, lol), there’s not another tire I would consider at any price.

Unless they wear out exceedingly quickly, I would seriously pay more for these than any of the big names.

BTW, the whole “pizza cutter” thing is a misnomer. They do not look “skinny” in real life, it’s just only when compared with the fashionable fat tires do they look slim. Gladiators are notoriously hard to photograph, they always look better in real life, IMO, and these tires look much better in person as well.

Also, due to the loads I was hauling this week I can’t put an exact number on it yet, but I can definitely say that there is no MPG loss with these over the OEM 33” Falken MT’s, and I think I’m actually going to see about a 1/2 mpg improvement.

thanks for the details! mine are sitting in the garage while I wait for my Method 703s to come in stock. debating mount+balance on stock wheels lol

 

[KevinC]

I have 13K miles on mine. I can honestly give the assessment that these tires have done everything I've asked as good as or better than any name brand tire I've used in the past.

Tread wear looks marginal. They ride smooth, I air them down to 16psi off road with no problems. I have been running 32psi on the road and with the change of temperatures that happen this time of year, they drop down to 28psi in the morning. Once the day warms up, they go back to 32psi.

For the price that we were once paying - $160-200, they were the best value in a 35" tire. Now that the price of everything has went up, I may start looking for a price drop again and buy just to have on hand.

KevinC

 

[BrentMG]

I have 13K miles on mine. I can honestly give the assessment that these tires have done everything I've asked as good as or better than any name brand tire I've used in the past.

Tread wear looks marginal. They ride smooth, I air them down to 16psi off road with no problems. I have been running 32psi on the road and with the change of temperatures that happen this time of year, they drop down to 28psi in the morning. Once the day warms up, they go back to 32psi.

For the price that we were once paying - $160-200, they were the best value in a 35" tire. Now that the price of everything has went up, I may start looking for a price drop again and buy just to have on hand.

KevinC

Walmart is showing $180 right now

 

[BrentMG]

My Walmart app says Out of Stock

Yup, just saw that.

 

[Gren71]

Giga Tire looks like they have them in stock.

https://www.giga-tires.com/33-10.50-17/kenda-tires/klever-r-t-kr601/tirecode/601018

Ive ordered from here and can vouch for them being a very legit company. I actually ordered a set of kendas and sent them back. The kenta AT tread blocks look tight on the pictures, but are dang near MT in real life. Not what I was after.

 

[Beemer533]

Giga Tire looks like they have them in stock.

https://www.giga-tires.com/33-10.50-17/kenda-tires/klever-r-t-kr601/tirecode/601018

Ive ordered from here and can vouch for them being a very legit company. I actually ordered a set of kendas and sent them back. The kenta AT tread blocks look tight on the pictures, but are dang near MT in real life. Not what I was after.

Those are for 33 though, not 35 unfortunately.

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