Desert Dueler v's Cooper's

those 2 brands are on a par, though the bridgestone can be a little worse on wet bitumen as it wears.

If its the toughest punture proof tyre that drives well you want, go the MTR in that size, should be under $200 ea.

what makes them more puncture proof? Deeper tread, side wall strength? Interested to know as I am running Cooper ST's. Obviously no tyre is perfect and with the huge range of products for 4wd's out there then I am open to suggestions myself when it's time to upgrade.

I guess it comes down to just sticking with the big brands and get out there over the years and see what happens. I guess in a competitive market all the top brands are going to be fairly close and as long as you do the correct things with rotating the tyres and running correct pressures, everyone should get their money's worth

Don't know if its true or not but I have been told (from tyre dealers!!) that the 604V made in Australia arebleepe and that the ones made OS are a lot better. The aussie made ones in that size are selling for $160 at BJ at the moment, anyone out there used either type? Cheers, Isaac

Yep, read that on the internet as well about the Aust tyre being no up to scratch. Bit of a risk as I guarantee the salesman wouldn't know and even if he did, can he be trusted? I guess it's a risk that my mate would have to take if he chooses this tyre. Only time would tell out bush!

check the Gov Recall site.
Bridgestones have a recall on cewrtain sizes.

Bridgestones wear out HEAPS faster than nearly anything out there, and are well known for it. But they arent top $, so you pay less and wear out faster.

Wifes pathy killed a set in 50,000...

I have 31 10 R15 Bridgestone 604 V Duelers fitted to my vehicle. I have found them to be good on road and off road - though I am not into extreme mud crawling etc.

When I got my from the Bridgestone Dealer in Fyshwick ACT he told me the 31 10 R15 were better than the 31 10.5 R15 because they were made at different factories (countries - one in Aust and one in Japan but I am having a blonde moment and I can not recall which was which).

For the price I paid - $180 ea I was happy. My next tyres will be the new D694 apparently they are a good A/T.

sounds a bit risky if the buyer is not 100% sure of the origin of the tyre. thanks for everyone's advice. I have passed this forum onto my mate so he can now get as confused as what I am:) It's good to get independant advice like the origin of the tyre is a problem for example. I 'm sure a salesman wouldn't pass this info on! I'm glad I went all thur this a while ago for my vehicle!

Thanks,

Gossy

hated the Coopers no grip and dangerous in wet
Bridgestone DD on work vehicle are wearing badly
on other work vehicle have Goodyear Wrangler ATR are great going to fit to my own vehicle

I am running some old Bridgstone DD's on the surf, 10r 15. They were on there when I bought it and look pretty tired, but still plenty of grip. I am very mean to my tyres, running them at 10-12psi in the sand fully loaded, even got air a few times the other weekend with them at 12psi. Run them in the mud, sand tracks, forresty tracks, rocks, etc etc. Not fantastic in the wet on the road, but I havn't used an aggressive style off road tyre that I was 100% happy with in the wet on road, that's not what they are made for.
They do seem to be wearing fairly fast, I've done about 20-30k since I've had the vehicle and the front is wearing even though the car drives smooth and straight. I have been keeping them pumped up to 45PSI on the road latly to stop chopping the tread on the sides out and it has made a big difference to the wear on the tyres.
Off road, the bridgestones have surprised me, I had no respect for them previously only using BFG AT's but grip on gravel, mud and sand has been excellent. Even with road pressure on the gravel the traction is suprising.

thanks for that. I fairly sure my mate has decided to go for the Desert Duelers. Good price advantage and as he said, he would rather stake a $160 tyre than a $250 tyre.

Replaced Bridgestone D693's with Cooper ST-C's at 65K's. Top dollar but traction is heaps better on the tracks. On the blacktop they are great in the wet. At 20K they are on track for the 80K warranty. I'll most likely stick with them unless I go to the STT.