ON / OFF ROAD TYRE CHOICE FOR XMAS TRIP
Submitted: Monday, Dec 01, 2008 at 21:19
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Hi All,
I am looking at purchasing a new set of tyres for a trip at Xmas to Alice, Kings Canyon, Plenty Hwy to
Birdsville then onto Fraser Island.
My Choices are:
All 245/65/17 sizes going on a VW Touareg
Dunlop A/T 3, Geolander A/T-S Yokohama or Bridgestone D694-LT
Thoughts??
Thanks Wheaters
Reply By: Top End Explorer Tours - Monday, Dec 01, 2008 at 21:43
Monday, Dec 01, 2008 at 21:43
Wheaters go the Bridgestone OZ made LTs not the Japanese ones, the oz made ones have a stronger side wall and better mileage.
My cars have done close to 800000 km on 265/75/16s 693s, I wont buy anything else.
Run them at 40 psi front and 42 rear except on Frazer.
3 punctures 2 blow-outs 16 sets on 7 cars average mileage was 65000 70% dirt corrugated roads up North.
Cheers Steve.
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Reply By: Member - Paul W (VIC) - Monday, Dec 01, 2008 at 22:19
Monday, Dec 01, 2008 at 22:19
Apparently the AT/S yoko is another good tyre?
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Follow Up By: Tony - Tuesday, Dec 02, 2008 at 06:29
Tuesday, Dec 02, 2008 at 06:29
Yep, good tyre, been using them for the past 8 years on a GU. Only had two flats from tec screws in three sets during that time.
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Reply By: SPRINT-GTO - Monday, Dec 01, 2008 at 22:45
Monday, Dec 01, 2008 at 22:45
I think he is looking at fitting 17" tyres???
Unfotunately Bridgestone dont make a D694LT in 17""!!
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Reply By: Flywest - Tuesday, Dec 02, 2008 at 00:19
Tuesday, Dec 02, 2008 at 00:19
Can't go past the Kumho 245/65 R17's 107H load/speed kl16 ST tread pattern - should be able to get em round $240-285 per corner from Tyrepower depending which tread pattern.
You can get em with KL51LPT tread if you want.
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1810223 - KL16 ST tread pattern
1859413 - KL51 LPT tread pattern
You guys with your Dunlop, Yoko, BS, Mickey T's etc are only paying a premium for the advertising is all.
Kumhos are bought in Korea with AUs $ and are generally better tyres cheaper than the aforementioned brands - even these will be due a price rise probably just after Xmas so - get in quick if you want value for money!
Kumhos are the leading seller in the country at the moment and not for no reason - value for $ is the answer.
Cheers
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Follow Up By: Top End Explorer Tours - Tuesday, Dec 02, 2008 at 08:35
Tuesday, Dec 02, 2008 at 08:35
The Bridgstone I mention above, they are $215 each, talk about value for money.
Steve.
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Follow Up By: Kroozer - Tuesday, Dec 02, 2008 at 11:23
Tuesday, Dec 02, 2008 at 11:23
Bridgestone for me, its like comparing chalk and cheese. I have yet too see a decent Kumho tyre, plus the Bridgestones are Aussie made, an allround winner. But buy from Tyrepower not Bridgestone Tyre Centres. I get
mine at least $30 cheaper per tyre from Tyrepower.
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Reply By: JR - Tuesday, Dec 02, 2008 at 09:59
Tuesday, Dec 02, 2008 at 09:59
Ok we are talking 17" rims
Kumho
No KL17,
KL51 have low load ratings and the spreadsheet is stuffed up on the web.
Only option is KL78, which is 113load rated
No mention of ply rating or LT construction that I could see
Im looking for something for a Patrol too and pricing on Cooper ST-C has become crazy @ $400 each
Ive had an exceptional run from these, had three sets, 85'000km plus from each set of four tyres.
JR
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Reply By: SPRINT-GTO - Tuesday, Dec 02, 2008 at 17:00
Tuesday, Dec 02, 2008 at 17:00
I have heard a whisper that in early 2009 Bridgestone will be releasing a D694-LT in 17". If you can hang on these may be worth waiting for??
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