Kenda KLEVER M/T KR29 - too good to be true?

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I've been looking at everything from BFG K02 to Wrangler Duratrac in 265/70/R17, and I just can't seem to take my eyes off the awesome looking muddies the Kenda KLEVER M/T KR29 at $230 a corner fitted and balanced.
All of the US reviews seem to rave about them being a 10 ply, LT, steel belted tyre that is a great performer on and off the track.
Every tyre, even the big brands, have the odd negative reviews, but these guys seem to hardly ever have a bad word said against them.
Has anyone had experience with the Kendas in the Australian environment? Unless there's some hidden, fatal flaw that has so far avoided my attention, I reckon I'll be fitting a set next week - or a set of Hankook Dynapro MTs at $259 per.
Any thoughts on what seems to be the deal of the century?

PS: Yep, I know they're Chinese made.

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Just had a quick read through this and these guys seem pretty happy but at the end of the day it's what you're willing to put up with.

http://www.4wdadventurers.com/showth...-KR29-MT-tyres

I'd like to try some mud tyres but not willing to give up the day to day drive ability of AT's.
Lots of people say they're fine on the highway but their fine is probably different to mine.

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So, I've have these tyres on for a while now and been through just about everything except sand.
As a city tyre they have performed without any issue in the wet or dry in the suburbs and on the freeway in pelting rain. They feel confident and grippy in all traffic conditions, quick traffic light stops, sharp cornering, roundabouts, etc. - probably even better than the standard Dunlops that came with the vehicle.
The rain in Melbourne has been constant and the bush tracks are a quagmire, but these babies will crawl through anything, or spin themselves clean when things get tough.
I've experimented with different pressures and found that 50 psi gives a really nice ride and minimal road noise. There's little more than a hum up to about 80km, and then a noticeable increase to about 90km, when it again fades into background noise beyond that. I don't mind a bit of road noise on the freeway because it warns other drivers that I'm in their blind-spot, so that's a safety factor as far as I'm concerned.
I suspect the 70 profile allows for higher pressure without making it too hard a ride. Seems to match my 2" King Springs and Oztech shock set up really well.
Fuel economy or performance of the V6 hasn't really suffered at the pump, although the trip computer reports about 0.5L higher consumption - probably because the speedo is now accurately measuring fuel usage per distance traveled rather than an actual fuel efficiency decrease.
The only negative I can find is that you can feel the chunky tread when rolling to a stop at lights under 10kph.
On top of all that they are an awesome looking tyre and bargain at $230 each (265/70/17) fitted and balanced.
So far, too good to be true...

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Very similar tread to Micky Thompson MTZ. My neighbour's son has them on his 80 series and loves them.