TYRES THAT WORK...

Submitted: Thursday, Sep 30, 2004 at 19:47
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I have read a lot of talk about tyres posted here .. and nearly everyone "advises" any enquiry to use agressive offroad tyres for outback travel.. Cooper ST/SST , Wrangler M/T and and of course the every present BFG A/T - I used to run Bridgestone M/Ts so I have some experience with this type of tyre. We have recently completed the Gunbarrel form West to East ( the complete length ) on a great tyre - Bridgestone Dueler 265/75r16 693DZ ( aussie made version of course) fitted to a T/D 80 series. These tyres are not particularily agressive but have 14mm of tread ,performed exceptionally well on all surfaces - no punctures and only minor nicks and cuts on the entire trip and you can use them for around town when you get back without sacrificing ride and wear.
These tyres are well worth a look and won't break the bank
Research carefully and don't believe all the testosterone driven stories out there.
PS Make no mistake I was a sceptic too



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Reply By: Member - Blue (VIC) - Thursday, Sep 30, 2004 at 22:40

Thursday, Sep 30, 2004 at 22:40
All I can add is, my Bridgy dueler 689's(factory fitted on the Triton) lasted 37k with NO off road before all were R/S. I went with what I knew, the "ever present" BFG a/t, got 73k out of my last set( 30-9.5-15 on a Daihatsu Rocky TD).
After my short Bridgy experience, I've struck them off my list. By the same token, I'm glad to hear you're happy having made an "alternative" choice... Thanks for sharing, always nice to hear good reports on other products.
Blue
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Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Thursday, Sep 30, 2004 at 23:37

Thursday, Sep 30, 2004 at 23:37
Wasnt it that model and size that had a recall on it?
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Follow Up By: Member - Blue (VIC) - Friday, Oct 01, 2004 at 00:27

Friday, Oct 01, 2004 at 00:27
someone could have told me...
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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Friday, Oct 01, 2004 at 15:54

Friday, Oct 01, 2004 at 15:54
TRY HERE
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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Friday, Oct 01, 2004 at 15:55

Friday, Oct 01, 2004 at 15:55
Consumer Recalls

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Recall Date Product Name
31-Aug-2004 Bridgestone Motor Vehicle Tyre, Dueler A/T 693 pattern

Bridgestone Motor Vehicle Tyre, Dueler A/T 693 pattern
Date: 31/08/2004

Supplier: Bridgestone Australia Ltd

Category: Motor Vehicle Accessories

Product Info: Bridgestone Motor Vehicle Tyre, Dueler A/T 693 pattern and has the Bridgestone brand on its sidewall. The product has a DOT serial code with the prefix EJ LF CCB. Tyres in size LT285/75R16 122/119Q. Production Date: 1 July 1998 - 31 July 2002 by Bridgestone. Manufactured in Japan. The tyre is principally fitted to larger four wheel drive vehicles.

Defect details: It is possible that a small percentage of the tyres may experience belt detachment, especially if operated below recommended inflation pressures for the load carried by the tyre or above the maximum load. If inflated to the correct pressure and not overloaded, the tyres will perform well.

Consumer action: Consumers should check their tyres to identify the Product and obtain assistance by calling toll free 1800 354 864 to arrange an inspection.

Market Coverage: National

Recall Coverage: National

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Reply By: GO_OFFROAD - Friday, Oct 01, 2004 at 09:10

Friday, Oct 01, 2004 at 09:10
Have tried afew bridgies in my time, and have some 693's on my current rodeo, [shop ute] wear fast, noisy, like a wheel bearing at 30-45kph [noisier than the MTR's on my prado at that speed] and wearing very fast, dont like them on wet bitumen, they protest quite loudly when cornered hard, though the SO3's on my HSV utes have been a very nice handling tyre, though 285kw seemed to make them wear fast too ;-)

But if shopping on up front price vs long term replacement is important, then I guess they will keep selling them.
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Reply By: timmy g - Friday, Oct 01, 2004 at 11:10

Friday, Oct 01, 2004 at 11:10
I have also read all the bad reports on this site about the Bridgstone 693s, but like you I have found them an extremely good tyre. I run the Jap model 265/70/16 on my Prado and off road camper trailer. I have driven all through central Aus & the NT on all road conditions and have not had one puncture. The last big trip I had to the territory everyone else in my group had at least 1 if not 2 puntures on the Plenty Highway and they were running Cooper STs and BFG ATs. The bridgestons didn't miss a beat. I got 100K out of my last set, and currently have 10k on my second set and they still look brand new.

I think a lot of it has to do with making sure you get the right tyre pressure, and drive to the conditions.

I'll keep buying the Bridgetsone's.
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Reply By: I'm no Guru - Friday, Oct 01, 2004 at 11:17

Friday, Oct 01, 2004 at 11:17
Geez ... Sorry to here of trouble with these tyres !
Maybe I just got lucky - we have done only 25k's but with plenty of towing and offroad and the tyres are still at 70% or better by my reckoning
As to recalls - I know they had some trouble with the imported version.

Happy travelling
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Reply By: crowie - Friday, Oct 01, 2004 at 12:42

Friday, Oct 01, 2004 at 12:42
I suspect the Bridgestone tyres fitted as OE on Nissans for instance are second rate and are made of a softer compound that gives a good ride to impress intending buyers.Probably not even top spec.

I've had OE RT Bridgestones which only lasted 35000km and friend with the OE AT's on a 4.2 Patrol that last 25000km, mostly on good road. But I've also taken the chance and replaced them with Bridgestones and they have performed really well. Thats the reason for my suspicion about OE tyres.

Currently trying a set of Sumatomo Serengeti SL850 which have 14mm tread. Great ride and wet weather performance. So far only medium off road work. 25000km and their looking good though I suspect they have a softer rubber. Had a bit of trouble getting one to balance also which was replaced anyway. Probably needed a run on a truing machine.
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