BFG Tyres
Submitted: Wednesday, Sep 08, 2004 at 10:19
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Member - Bill M (WA)
Running Copper A/T 265/75/r16 on my GU patrol and I need new tyres. I am going up to the Kimberleys in WA for about 2 years. I was thinking of changing to BFG 285/75/r16. I have read all the thoughts posted at this site but was wondering if any one had any problems with these tyres up north. I use the standard steel 8in rim from Nissan.
Reply By: Davoe - Wednesday, Sep 08, 2004 at 11:41
Wednesday, Sep 08, 2004 at 11:41
Guy at
drysdale river station recomends them and reckons the locals use them
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Reply By: Crocbit (NT) - Wednesday, Sep 08, 2004 at 12:41
Wednesday, Sep 08, 2004 at 12:41
Hi Bill, I use the BFG's on my Nissan GQ, and love 'em, did a trip through the Kimberleys and GRR while back (in 2002) where they are popular and recommended by most locals including tyre dealer at
Kununurra, didn't have a puncture on them however the other vehicle tyres (kumho) did have one puncture out on the Mornington, but you could shave with that rock anyway...
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Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Wednesday, Sep 08, 2004 at 13:39
Wednesday, Sep 08, 2004 at 13:39
Is that size a common size up there? if you need a replacement that could be a costly exericse.
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Reply By: Member - Chris M (QLD) - Wednesday, Sep 08, 2004 at 13:47
Wednesday, Sep 08, 2004 at 13:47
285's are not as common as the 33's. In my case of running 285/75/16 MTR's, I have 5 and am in the process of getting another 3. I will run them on my HD Trailer whilst in QLD, but when on a trip will keep one on the door of the truck and 2 on the roof of the camper. The rubber is on alloys so the weight does not affect towing ability etc.
In the alternative, you may have a kaymar wheel carrier and only need 1 on the trailer etc.
In my own opinion, carry a repair kit and 3 spares, you could have a really bad day and do 2, not that I think you would with MTR's at the right pressure and driven at the right speed. Again, Murphy's Law!
Cheers
Chris.
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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Wednesday, Sep 08, 2004 at 14:35
Wednesday, Sep 08, 2004 at 14:35
Good advice that.
I have heard some real nightmare storys from a mate with 35 MT's on his GU Ute. He paid over $400 for 1 tire, cause he had no choice!
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Reply By: Member - Andrew(WA) - Wednesday, Sep 08, 2004 at 13:57
Wednesday, Sep 08, 2004 at 13:57
Bill
How may K's did you get out of the A/T's
cheers
Andrew
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Reply By: dirt-teaser - Thursday, Sep 09, 2004 at 08:44
Thursday, Sep 09, 2004 at 08:44
Going up the Kimberleys myself, and my tyre dealer, recommend BFG 265/75/R16.
They are more commun, was quoted $235.00 each. Armadale Tyre Centre
Will fit the same rims and tyres on my camper.
LC80
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