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Submitted: Wednesday, Feb 16, 2005 at 16:31
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Am going to buy new tyres for my Jackaroo - like the look and reputation of b.f goodrich a/t's ( are they fairly quiet on the road ,just done 65,000 on a set of bridgestone 693's) and has anyone heard any reports on the new goodyear atr's( about the same price - approx $250) any info would be appreciated
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Reply By: Vince NSW - Wednesday, Feb 16, 2005 at 16:42

Wednesday, Feb 16, 2005 at 16:42
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I have a spare set of rims with BFG AT's. They make more noise than an Highway pattern but not to excess. Can't tell you about wear as I have only done 18,000 on them so far.
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Reply By: Member - Sparkie (QLD) - Wednesday, Feb 16, 2005 at 17:18

Wednesday, Feb 16, 2005 at 17:18
I got a set on the Jack now. Very happy with them. Any tyre on rotten roads will make a sound but I have no complaints.I usually have the windows closed and the air con going so the noise is not an issue.

As for wear I don't know yet as I have only done 10,000 k on them. They look smart and do the job I want them to do so I would say, go for it.

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Reply By: Bonz (Vic) - Wednesday, Feb 16, 2005 at 17:47

Wednesday, Feb 16, 2005 at 17:47
I have 62000 on my BFG AT's and theyre still going, look like another 10000 at least
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Reply By: Mark (Geelong) - Wednesday, Feb 16, 2005 at 19:34

Wednesday, Feb 16, 2005 at 19:34
Just replaced mine on 3 lt patrol at 103,000 klm Still has another 10,000+ in them on dry running
Doing trip next week so decided to put new one on for this trip to cameron corner
Had set on jackaroo do 110,000klm pulling camper 60.000klm around top end roads etc
Next set had done 55,000 and only half worn
I cant recommend them enough
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Follow Up By: BigPop - Wednesday, Feb 16, 2005 at 20:01

Wednesday, Feb 16, 2005 at 20:01
I have had a set on my 80 GXL for just on 7 years now - done nearly 120,000 k's and I reckon I could squeeze another rego check out of them. Admittedly a lot has been black top running but there has been a fair amount of k's offroad, gravel and beach also.
I will be replacing them soon and will be putting the old ones onto my trailer - as they are now getting down a bit - I can't recommend them enough either.

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Reply By: dogart - Wednesday, Feb 16, 2005 at 22:45

Wednesday, Feb 16, 2005 at 22:45
look at the B/Stone 694's.
More aggresive pattern than the 693's, quiet as on the black stuff
and excellent in the wet. Good wear so far.
And at ~$215 each (265/70R16) you can't complain.
my 2c worth!!!

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Reply By: Alick & Willemina from Murchison Safari's - Wednesday, Feb 16, 2005 at 23:54

Wednesday, Feb 16, 2005 at 23:54
Buy Coopers mate you will never regret it. From our experaince Goodrich tyres are on our band list re our tours and that is just from our experainces with them. We also have a Jackaroo as a hire vehicle and that are very underated. Alick
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Reply By: Alick & Willemina from Murchison Safari's - Wednesday, Feb 16, 2005 at 23:55

Wednesday, Feb 16, 2005 at 23:55
Buy Coopers mate you will never regret it. From our experaince Goodrich tyres are on our band list re our tours and that is just from our experainces with them. We also have a Jackaroo as a hire vehicle and thay are very underated by most people. Alick
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