Tyres-Hilux

Submitted: Thursday, Feb 15, 2007 at 21:32

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Greg

Gidday all,

I know I am going to get a myriad of different answers to this question but at least it will give a starting point.
I own a '03 Hilux T/D 4dr and at the moment it has BFGOODRICH LONG TRAIL T/A P245/70R16 boots on it and I live in the Alice Springs area. The majority of driving ( probably like the rest of us ) will be on the black top. 80/20.
What type of tyre would be the best compromise for this area and at what approx cost?

Thanking you in advance.

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Reply By: Off-track - Thursday, Feb 15, 2007 at 22:51

Thursday, Feb 15, 2007 at 22:51

Ok, I'll be the first to offer an opinion. BFG AT's at around $260 ea from Bob Jane. Will be well suited to the Alice landscape and just as at home on the blacktop. Should give you 100,000km or possibly more.

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Follow Up By: Member - Davoe (Nullagine) - Friday, Feb 16, 2007 at 02:21

Friday, Feb 16, 2007 at 02:21

pffft ye Rright My missus had bfg 9.5 x15 at on her hilux practically brand new (vehickle had less tha 1000 on it) and at just over 20k on the clock I would give them another 5-10k so gues whats NOT on the shopping list (this vehicle has done less than 100km off road)

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Follow Up By: Member - Stephen M (NSW) - Friday, Feb 16, 2007 at 10:33

Friday, Feb 16, 2007 at 10:33

Hi there Davoe, I cant understand why you would get such sh#t wear out of the bf's and especially if it has done virtually no off road work. I know a few years back they started making them in china (I think it was) and there was some bad feed back in quality, wear etc and are now been made in the usa again but 20/30 klms out of a set of tyres I would be going back to where you purchased them or ring manufacturer direct and get a rep to come out. Even if you have no intentions of putting them on again I would be trying to get some of my $$$ back. As said above I have had no issues at all with mine and a few friends have them as well on prados and have got great klms out of them except for the prado's scuffing/feathering on the outer edges but this is common with the prado's. Steve M

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Follow Up By: Member - Davoe (Nullagine) - Friday, Feb 16, 2007 at 10:49

Friday, Feb 16, 2007 at 10:49

they were put on the vehicle from new along with mags. The guy only did 300km before my missus bought it in Melbourne so no recourse on the tyres they have worn evenly they do have a fair bit of tread left but at 20k are dfinitly into there last 3rd or 1/4 of there life.
I will look at ither 10.5 tyres next or maybe even putting16s back on it

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Follow Up By: TUFF IFS LUX - Friday, Feb 16, 2007 at 21:45

Friday, Feb 16, 2007 at 21:45

No offence davoe, but maybe you should check to see how your missus drives, coz that sort of wear isnt normal.

I got 265/75x16's BFG AT's on my 2003 V6 Hilux, and have done 40,000kms so far on them and I reckon Im just past halfway thorugh wearing them, and I dont give them an easy run either.

I am very satisfied with my tyres and would consider them again, thou the 265bux per tyre is a bit scary. Bit much I reckon.

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Follow Up By: Member - Davoe (Nullagine) - Friday, Feb 16, 2007 at 23:28

Friday, Feb 16, 2007 at 23:28

none taken she drives very well she is a proffesional truck driver the tyres show no sighns of uneven wear/scuffing associated with bad driving - they are simply down on tread evenly. surprised me as everyone seems to get a good run milaege wise out of the BFG.

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