More Tyre Advice Needed Please.
Submitted: Saturday, Dec 15, 2001 at 01:00
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Jeremy
I have just bought a LandCruiser 100RV for the sole purpose of towing a caravan around Australia. We will not be doing any off road work, other than dirt road (fair to good) with the van behind us. I do not see the sense in fitting 4X4 tyres for 98% road work. Is there a viable alternative road tyre out there worth considering? Any responses appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Reply By: Ian - Wednesday, Dec 19, 2001 at 01:00
Wednesday, Dec 19, 2001 at 01:00
Why not get a set of rims & tyres similar to the GXL ie 16x8 rims & get a high quality & spec tyre such as a BF Goodrich All Terrain (my preference for dirt roads & round town) or a Cooper or Bridgestone tyre.
This is a 4WD and needs 4x4 tyres as the 20" tyres you specify will be rough as being a low profile, are highly likely to
puncture & probably would be ILLEGAL as their load rating would not be that required for the vehicle & DANGEROUS due to that 3.2 ton hanging off the back.
The 100 Series GXL etc is standard with 5 Stud 16x8 rims & you can get either Alloys or Steel rims and then put the standard size tyre (I think Cruisers have 275/70R16) or similar onto it.
These sizes are subject to state laws about tyre sizes suitable for your rig. Which state is it registered in?
Ian
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Follow Up By: Ian - Wednesday, Dec 19, 2001 at 01:00
Wednesday, Dec 19, 2001 at 01:00
Further, have you considered the
suspension on the 100? Maybe it needs better quality shock absorbers such as Koni's or rear poly airs for better on road balance if the arse is low & nose high.
If looking in a tyre catalog, you will note two styles 265/75R16 is a passenger tyre derivant for 4WD and a 33x12.5R15 is a Light truck derivant for 4WD. Choose the passenger derivant for better ride & handling.
A good tyre
shop in your area could also help...where are you?
Ian
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Follow Up By: Jeremy - Wednesday, Dec 19, 2001 at 01:00
Wednesday, Dec 19, 2001 at 01:00
Thanks for your follow up Ian. You are so right. I contacted Transport Tasmania today and have been informed the mods I want would definately be illegal and further investigation found it would also void my insurance. I guess the bottom line is I'm just going to have to live with what I've got. Thank you again to all who have responded. By the way I've already fitted new standard coils and Bilstein Dampers and will take you advise about fitting one of the tyres you mentioned.
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