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Tyres for Prado 2003

Submitted: Sunday, Feb 01, 2004 at 10:54

deansa

Having recently ordered a GX Prado 2003 we are considering tyre options. What do you think of Dunlop Grand Trek AT20's as the standard tyre fitted. We intend to travel north this year both on and off road and require tyres suitable for most applications. Keeping in mind we have plenty of highway driving incorporated. What is available in 17" BFG all terrain - are they a good choice. All opinions gratefully appreciated.
Thanks Deansa
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AnswerID: 45048   Submitted: Sunday, Feb 01, 2004 at 14:46

Bernie from Berns Beaks & Tradesman Trailers replied:

DON'T BUY BF GOODRICH ALLTERRAIN TYRES
THEY ARE THE WORST TYRES I EVER HAD ON A MOTOR VEHICLE
THE GAVE ME 110000 KILOMETERS IN TYRE LIFE GOOD AYE
BUT ON A DIRTY ROAD HAD NO TRACTION AT WALKING PACE
IF THEY AND THE ROAD WERE MAGNETS YOU WOULD SAY THEY WERE POLED ALIKE BECAUSE IT WAS AS IF THEY AND THE ROAD WERE TRYING TO REPELL EACH OTHER 5 TIME THEY LET GO THE LAST TIE IN 1998 IT COST ME $6300.00
AT WALKING PACE ON A DIRTY ROAD BUT SINCE I HAVE HAD MICHELLIN TYRES ON MY DISCO IT IS LIKE DRIVING A NEW DIFFERENT CAR I WOULD LIKE TO REALLY bleep BAG BFGOODRICH TYRES BUT I'D PROBERBLY GET SUED FOR TELLING THE TRUTH ABOUT A REALLY BAD PRODUCTBerns Beaks & Tradesman Trailers
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FollowupID: 307203   Submitted: Sunday, Feb 01, 2004 at 15:41

Diamond(due to duck season) posted:

stop shouting we hear you lol.(capitals)
so you wouldnt recomend bfg then lol.
cheersdue to duck season coming
ive decided to hide out
love jemima puddle duck
back after the season
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AnswerID: 45072   Submitted: Sunday, Feb 01, 2004 at 18:09

Joe replied:

Hi,
I fitted Mickey Thompson Tyre MTX on my new Prado. It stacked up well in recent magz test.
Performing overall better than BFG, and on par with Cooper, Cooper had an advantage only on gravel,MTX advantage on road, both equal on fire trails and sand.
I have done 20,000 with 40% on dirt/tails, getting ready to do 7 days in high country, spoke to my tyre dealer about need to go for a tuffer tyre for the trip and he knocked back the sale saying that with the reinforced walls, full width steel belts this is a fine tyre and that I should just go with it for the trip.

Hope this helps
Regards
Joe
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FollowupID: 307263   Submitted: Monday, Feb 02, 2004 at 10:19

Outnabout David (SA) posted:

Joe,
What size are your Mickey Thompson's and are they a Light Truck tyre?We have so little time to enjoy our land
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FollowupID: 307343   Submitted: Monday, Feb 02, 2004 at 23:18

Member - StevenL posted:

David,
Saw a full page ad in 4WD Monthly for Mickey Thompsons. It lists the Radial MTX in 265/70R17. Toyo spec is 265/65R17. Sounds like a goer.

Joe,
I (and others I'm sure) would be very interested in your feedback on how these things go. Hopefully there will be a greater range of 17"ers out by the time I wear out the OEM Grand Treks.

StevenLPlaydoe GXL TD Manual
It's on order, Delivery in April '04.
This pic will have to do till then. Can't wait!!!
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FollowupID: 307447   Submitted: Tuesday, Feb 03, 2004 at 21:12

Joe posted:

Hi David,
I specifically asked dealer about a LT tyre for the planned trip as all the gear was going onto the vehicle making for a heavy load.(no trailers on this trip)He was confident that the MTX was up to it and I should stick with it. The tyre does not carry the LT spec on the wall, the advice is the reinforced side walls and full width steel belts will perform as good as an LT tyre.
So I trust he knows his product.
StevenL has it right,I have the 265/70R17
Regards
Joe
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AnswerID: 45073   Submitted: Sunday, Feb 01, 2004 at 18:18

Joe replied:

Hi Deansa,
I quickly checked the notes from article, and was wrong on BFG, They were the poorest performer on gravel and sand of the 3 tyres. BFG sligthy better on road and fire tails.
On Road. MT3...Cooper3...BFG3.5
Fire Trail MT4...Cooper4...BFG4.5
Gravel MT3...Cooper5...BFG2
Sand MT4...Cooper4...BFG3

Joe
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FollowupID: 307224   Submitted: Sunday, Feb 01, 2004 at 20:13

Diamond(due to duck season) posted:

gday joe.
so if you add up all the scores you get.
mt 14
cooper 16
bfg13
me thinks cooper be the better choice
cheersdue to duck season coming
ive decided to hide out
love jemima puddle duck
back after the season
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FollowupID: 307452   Submitted: Tuesday, Feb 03, 2004 at 21:24

Joe posted:

Hi Diamond,
Yes the cooper total is best in this test, the coopers were not available when I made the selection.
Regards
Joe
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