Tyres
Submitted: Friday, Apr 23, 2004 at 19:21
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Jimbo
I've just ordered a Terracan and expect it by the end of May. I have also asked the dealer to fit some decent tyres before delivery. I'm looking for something that will be useful off road and improve the vehicle's off road ability. The dealer has suggested Yokahama Geolander A/T's. I had asked for Cooper ST's but he said they were noisy and not legal (speed rating) on the vehicle.
1. Anyone had any expeience with them (Yokies)?
2. The BFG A/T seems to be evrywhere, is it as good, worse or better?
3. Is there a more agressive tyre available that will be suitable and quiet on road?
4. Any other suggestions?
Jim.
Reply By: ianmc - Saturday, Apr 24, 2004 at 10:46
Saturday, Apr 24, 2004 at 10:46
This comment dosent solve any problems but, speed ratings are in my opinion, quite irrelevant. There are speed limits almost everywhere and at 100-110kmh who really needs a speed rated tyre for any legal driving at all.
It becomes impossible to use an appropriate tyre for the conditions off road as ratings override practicality.
Yet after wearing out the original speed rated tyres we are allowed to fit recaps or remoulds rated to 120kmh at best!
Legislation for dummies methinks!!
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Follow Up By: Jimbo - Wednesday, Apr 28, 2004 at 13:31
Wednesday, Apr 28, 2004 at 13:31
Might be dfferent in other states but in Vic if you do not meet the minimum load and speed rating depicted on the tyre placcard it may render the vehicle unroadworty and void you insurance. No tyre dealer that I have spoken to will even consider fitting non compliant tyres.
Jim.
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Reply By: saggy73 - Thursday, Apr 29, 2004 at 14:20
Thursday, Apr 29, 2004 at 14:20
Jimbo,
I have had my Terracan for 3 weeks now. What a car. Nice and smooth, great to drive. I owned a Hilux 4x4. It had Yokies on it to start with and they were nice on the road but not good off-road. I changed them for a set of BFG's A/T 31 inch. They lasted around 60,000 kms. They went everywhere including
Cape York. Before I sold it I had a set of Bridgestone 693 (A/T) on it. They were also great, but sometimes noisy at high speeds.
Did u buy the Auto or manual terracan
Saggy
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Follow Up By: Jimbo - Friday, May 14, 2004 at 18:38
Friday, May 14, 2004 at 18:38
Auto, but I stilll haven't got it yet.
What is yours? Good/Bad?
Jim
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