Time for a new rubber....well 4 of them
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Member - Sn00py2 (NSW)
Hi Guys,
I have a 200 series landcruiser with Grandtrek AT22's 285/65R17 116H tyres. It is now almost time from some new rubber and in searching the web there is not a big range of tyres out there.
Most of my driving is on road towing a camper trailer with some off road as
well. Probably around 10% off road as this car is also my daily drive to/from work.
The tyres I'm considering are:
Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season XL
Bridgestone D683
Yokahama Geolander AT/S G012
or possible put 3 Grandtrek AT22's on again with the spare (which has never been used).
For me, the AT22's have been very good with great on-road grip in both wet and dry conditions and have not let me down, so far, when off road which has mainly been on sand, gravel and general dirt.
I'm interested in what tyres other 200 owners have on their tyres. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Regards,
Sn00py2
Reply By: guy007 - Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013 at 11:05
Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013 at 11:05
Hi Snoopy,
Have just returned to
Mudgee after 13500 K round trip to
Broome and back. Apart from the blacktop the trip included the
Plenty Highway (before the graders)
Gibb River Rd (after rain) and then to the
Roper Bar ,Limmen Bight to
Borroloola and then over the Savannah to Kingfisher
Camp and Adel's Grove. About 5000k dirt in all.
Some of the dirt was cut up badly and we were towing a 3 tonne van. Before the trip fitted Bridgestone AT D697s in the original size 285/65/17 and they were brilliant. Tread depth after the trip was still at 11mm with no cuts and no punctures. Could not be happier.
If you are tempted to fit larger tyres ie 70 aspect they are much taller and will affect your fuel use accordingly.
regards
Guy
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Follow Up By: Member - Sn00py2 (NSW) - Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013 at 12:46
Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013 at 12:46
Hi Guy,
The D697's look to be a great tyre and the reports are all positive. My only concern is with Insurance and the lower speed rating however I understand that there is some exemption for 4WD's as long as the speed rating exceeds 140kph. I will have to
check this out further.
I had the D694's on my previous 100 series and they were a great tyre.
Thanks again,
Sn00py2
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Follow Up By: guy007 - Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013 at 16:26
Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013 at 16:26
Hi Snoopy,
Have a look on the Bushtracker
forum for an in depth discussion on tyres for your 200.
There is a photo of the difference between Bfg and the Duelers in the thickness of the steel belts. Very interesting reading.
http://www.bushtrackerforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=770
regards
Guy
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Follow Up By: Member - Sn00py2 (NSW) - Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013 at 21:03
Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013 at 21:03
Hi Guy,
Lots of interesting reading. Still no decision yet but will keep the AT22 as a spare and get 4 of something. The D697's seem to have the preference so far.
Regards,
Sn00py2
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