Tyres ......... again

Hi Andrew,
How do you do with your gearing with that size tyre on? Have you changed the crown wheel and pinions or got a gear reduction set in the transfer case or have you stil got the std set up? I would like to go 285/75 on my gu but with the 3.9 diffs and dodgy low range I don't know how she'll go towing the camper.
Cheers

I run the standard gearing.
On the High Country Trip I towed an Adventure Daintree campertrailer. Highway running was excellent. Offroad I towed it from Bright up the Buckland Valley then took TwinJeeps track to MtHotham (very steep and loose) then the Dargo Track before turning onto BlueRag ????? track and then the Brewery track into Talbotville. Out of there via Collingwood Spur to Dargo.
Not sure if you know these tracks but they are steep and loose and the Patrol did it easily (as did the Camper)

Hope this helps.

Andrew

G'day Andrew

I've killed a few tyres this year while touring etc, so will have to get some newbys. Most 'deaths' occurred S-W of Lake Eyre South when there in April. My Bro-in law killed 4 tyres - decommissioned him quick smart. I was completeing a research project to do with cairns left by McDouall Stuart, in 1859.

I was sorta settled on the Goodyear MTR's. Based on reputaion, a few endorsements from blokes I know, 3 ply wall, etc.

But seeing your new Cepecs....why them?

Thanks & Cheers............just spent 3 nights in the Bendlebys with our teenage daughters. It was - 3 degrees! But it was fine, we all coped OK. My third Flinders trip this cool weather period..............i.e. non-summer.

C ya

G'day blokes,
Warthog..........I could have written EXACTLY the same question you did; I'd love bigger rubber, but have always believed the gearing would be buggared, so have stuck with 265/75s.
The Cepec's look really good and I'm sure they do a great job too. I've always been a bit put-off by tyres that are mono-directional though, hence my recent choice of MT/Rs. These performed brilliantly during our recent Simpson Desert trip. 3 of the Patrols had them on. I've had them for 4 weeks and have done 7,000klm. Too easy!!
Cheers
Roachie

Rick
The MTR has a very good rep. Each to their own I guess. For me the FC2s looked like a good allrounder and of strong construction so I went with them. So far, so good.

Roachie
The increased diameter does increase the (already tall) gearing but for me its more than compensated by the increased axle clearance and improved offroad ability in rough terrain.
ps FC2s arent directional, thats the Claws

Roachie

Next time you're over this way drop in and we can put 2 on the back of your Patrol. Go for a quick drive around town and out on the highway.

Easiest way to find out for yourself!

G'day Andrew,

Thanks for that info and the offer to try your tyres out......we're hoping to be over for the Whyalla weekend, but as usual it'll probably too "full-on" to be mucking around with tyre changes. Anyway, we'll see what happens I spose, eh?

Cheers mate

Roachie

Thanks Andrew is yours a 4.2 as I believe the 3.0 ltrs have a lower 4.3 diff ratio as std. I'll be interested to see how Roachie goes with the probably heavier vehicle than mine. If its ok on his then my banger should be right too.
Cheers

Yep, mine is a 1999 4.2turbo with the 3.9 diff ratios

link to my website

Thanks Andrew good website obviously get around a bit and know your way around a computer.