Bridgestone D694's

Have fitted LT235/85/16 to LC105 approx 10months ago.They handle well in wet on black top. Just come back from trip out to Chariville,They did not clog up with the red mud out there. Recent tip to kenilworth through the state forest also went well.They are wearing pretty evenly. At this stage I have no trouble recommending them to anybody.A Pajero in our group had 285's fiited and has no problems.

i'm getting a set before autum for use on the road , had the 693 previous to my current tyres and they were fairly good for the price, handled well and balanced up really well, but didnt wear all that flash (got rid of them about 60%worn at 40,000k), the 694 is an improvement all round by all accounts. Sadly mate, since michelin took over bfg the all terrains aren't giving anywhere near the run they used to, which is a damn shame as they were a great tyre.

The local Brigy man tells me $205 ea. for a 265/75/16 if buying 4.

John,

I was looking at the D694s for my Jack too - was looking at $190 each in Adelaide from Bridgestone dealer at staff prices, so your prices looks very good. In Adelaide at least, th RAA gives a further $5 rebate per Bridgestone tyre - interstate motorist organisations can also give a little more if you're a memeber

HAvent got them yet, I really wanted 245/75/r16s for an extra 12-13mm lift underneath, but that spec tyre doesn't have the same speed rating or load rating, probably not quite as tough tyre. So I'm still leaning toward the BFG A/Ts when I have to finally make a decision.

D-Jack

John - I suggest you try a Bridgestone outlet that is actually owned by Bridgestone Australia, and not a local franchise dealer. Bridgestone owned outlets may be able to cut the price down even more than your local franchise.

I got my set of D694's (they're wearing well thanks) from the dealership in Adelaide for an excellent price - well below prices listed so far - but I work for a Bridgestone subsidiary company, which obviously helps as well.

Try giving Bridgestone Australia Ltd. head office in Adelaide a call and see if they've got a BSAL owned outlet nearby.

Good luck.

"I've gotta decide whether the cheaper tyre is false economy. "

Always.. How can a tire that wears faster but saves you $ be smart economy?
Stones are good tires, but wear out real fast.
With the numerous long wearing tires out there, why wouldnt you get something better?

Coopers
Toyo Opats
BFG
Goodyear
etc etc etc...

You may not have many tire places to choose from in Bathurst (havent been there for 7 yrs), but would be worth trying..

235/75/15s ,AT ,4000ks still have manufacturing pips ,are noisier than previous pirelli ATs, donuts technology ,paid $720 for set of 4 fitted and balanced [trade price].

John,
I fitted 4 265/70/16 694 about 6 months ago, $230 each. That was from a bridgestone owned store. They were 20-30 less than all the franchise companys.
Have done about 10,000 km so far,are wearing well with no probs. Have been to the flinders a couple of times and some sand.
The main thing between the 694 and BFG in 245/70/16 is the construction. The 694 is P rated, the BFG is LT8 ply D Load rated.
I went for the 694 as the BFG were not available at the time.
Dean