Tyres

Which Pattern? AT or MT..??

Also have a look at Coopers ST's and Goodyear MTR's. Both VERY good

STs are very good allrounders.

On the trip last weekend, someone (Luke?) commented that there wasn't much new information on the forum, but we keep talking about the same things or there wouldn't be much to talk about...... Recommend a look through the archives, particularly on tyres - you'll find a lot of info. Are you considering BFG AT or MT? I just bought Goodyear Wrangler MT/R and they seem very good. Had BFG AT before, and have lost interest after some problems. Good luck.Russell S
Prado RV6

I recently replaced BS 265/70's on our newish GU 3.0Di with 265/75 BFG AT's, for touring use. Also looked at 275/70. Size looks good with 50mm lift. After a couple of trips they are A OK.This size is made in USA, some sizes (Prado?) are made in the land of the rising sun and have apparently experienced problems (softness,tread separation). You should find 265/75 is more commonly available and cheaper than 275/70. Cooper have a good wrap but are less available, a little noisier, more expensive and have a silly warranty. My 2 bits.Regds

Bill

hiya 10Para. we put the toyo a/t open country 275/70r16's on our series three gu and have been happy with the result. lifting the diff pumpkin slightly is certainly an advantage and the tyres have a better, more open tread than bfg's.

rick.

I have BFG A/T 265/75 fitted from new on Patrol 3.0 ltr diesel
Have now done 40000 klm and tyres are less than half worn.
Tyres perform very well, are quiet and good all rounder
Previously had 2 sets on Jackaroo 1st set doing 110000 klm including a lot of rough off road ,Gulf country, Kimberly,Birdsville etc. towing camper trailer with 6 of us in vehicle.
Second set were half worn at 55000 klm when vehicle traded.
Can't recomend them enough.
Only had 2 punctures, 1 in caravan park in Mildura and second in driveway at home

Happy travelling
Mark

I recently took my GU from 265/70/16 to 285/75/16's and if I had the choice again would have split the difference with 265/75/16.

The 265/75 will give you a rolling diameter of 804mm which is greater than the 792mm of the 275/70's that you are thinking of and are far more common in out of the way places come replacement time. I have had good results from the Aus made Bridgestone 265/75/16 Dueler AT's in the past and can recommend them.

l have a pajero with BF AT tyres, done over 20,000 k's and they still have 95% tread, they grip well in every thing and because they have a 3 ply wall, they are great for sand driving as you can lower the pressure and it will not effect the tyres. Before these i had yokies, and in comparison they were crap, get the BF Goodrich!!!!!!!