Bridgestone & Pirelli A/Ts

Hi all,

I have a 2000 Jackaroo with BFG A/T's fitted at delivery when new. Great value for $600 all up trade on the Wrangler APs with 32km on them. The BFGs now have 43,000kms on them and still going strong, however I have started thinking about my next tyres.

The BFG's are great, however ride a bit harsh on the already firm Jackaroo suspension. As the car spends most of its time on bitumen, I'm looking for a slightly "softer" AT tyre and am thinking about either Bridgestone D693 or Pirelli Scorpion A/T. My first choice would have been Michelin LTX A/T, however they only sell 70 series 16" in the UK. Everywhere else has to make do with 75 series.

I still want an AT tyre and I understand that the Bridgestones or Pirellis are unlikely to be as tough as the BFG's. My view is that getting a highway tyre will be a false economy, as I'm likely to destroy them quicker anyway.

Has anyone here been able to compare the Bridgestones / Pirellis / BFGs in real life?

And while we are at it, does anyone have any feedback on Michelin Synchrones? I'm not sure about Michelin's clam that it's offroad abilities are between the LTX M/S and LTX A/T.