Tyres for Darkie

Hiya Kev

After all this time ive just found out who Darkie is..lol Dont ask me what i assumed..lol


Go the Mickey Thompson MTZ...Stop mucking around..

Cheers

Hi Kev, 1st thing I would do is get rid of the splits on the trailer. Bridgestone D661 are a really tough tyre, A/T pattern have used on my cruiser for a few years. Now I have them on the camper in 235/85/16.
Regards
Krakka

Hiya Kev, mate go the bf's, you will be happy with them especially the weight of the cruiser. I have the 75 profile and classed as an LT, they are that strong in the sidewall that were I live, like a bloody rabbit warren left right left right I have no feathering of the tyres on the front and I dont take it easy through the bends. The only downfall is they do give that bit firmer ride, (probably wont be that noticable on the cruiser due to the weight compared to the prado) I have done nearly 40 thou on them now and not even half worn. The only thing I will say is their not fantastic grip wise on the wet roads but like most things you drive to the conditions. I had them on the lux prior and also very happy just a bit twichy in the rear end but then not much weight in the rear. Hope all going well..........WHG

Kev.
When i was returning from Innaminka last year i met a main roads bloke at Tibooburra.He told me they get their best results using
BFG AT on all their vehicles.
I am going to buy an extra set of wheels for my 200 series and fit them with BFG AT'S.
Can i get Sunrasia steel wheels to suit.
Jeff.o

Just get a set of bitumen tyres, Kev. After all thats where you drive most of the time....:-)


Cheers

G'day Kev,

I have put a set of these on Bob.

Westlake Tyres

Have a look at the CR857. It is a 10 ply tyre with the same rolling diameter as the 7.50 x 16, but just a fraction wider.

At $160 a corner fitted and balanced, they are pretty good value.

BTW, Bob is running on split rims, as one can repair a tyre easily, and 7.50 x 16 tyres are available pretty much anywhere.

You're a conformist....buy the BFG's :-)

Andrew

Kev,

I would do a bit more research about tyre sizes.

I have been running 235/85/16 on the paj for about 13 years.

Used to be noticeably cheaper than 265/75/16, and there was a good range.

In the last few years have noticed that 265/75/16 is relatively cheaper now compared to 235/85/16, only a few dollars more, instead of 10% to 20% more. Also 265/75/16 now seems to have a larger range of brands and patterns available.
Most probably because 265/75/16 is now a more commonly used than 235/85/16.

Have started thinking if it is worthwhile to ditch the 235/85/16 and go to 265/75/16. :o) Will mean new rims for me though, and I have 10- 16x6 nissan rims for 3 axles. :O(

I pick the nissan rims up at the dump for nix now. They are off the 95 to 98 RX patrol.

So why not go 265/75/16 on the trailer?

I got a price today for the 265 x 75 R16

BFG At were $370 F&B each

Bighorns were $285 F&B each

That was from Bob Jane, I am still waiting for the others to get back to me with a deal.