New Tyres

Submitted: Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 at 21:35

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Member - Troy and Kate

Hi All,
I need some advise on tryes. I am in Alice Springs at the moment on our trip around the block and need some new tyres for my Nissan Patrol.
I got 2 quotes today,
1. Bridgestone AT 265/75/16 $315 each fitted.
2. Goodyear AT 265/75/16 $380 each fitted.
I have never bought any 4wd tryes before so i am not sure which is the better one.
Any advise will be helpful.
Thanks Troy

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Reply By:- Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 at 21:37

Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 at 21:37

G'day Troy,

Can't comment on Goodyear but I did have theBridgestone 694LT and they wre a very good AT tyre. Good on gravel, dirt, sand, and especially wet & dry bitumen.

Regards
Ev

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Follow Up By: Member - Troy and Kate - Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 at 21:42

Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 at 21:42

Thanks Ev,
The 694LT's are the one's that i looked at.
Thank's again,
Troy

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Reply By: Member - Robbie Reddog (WA) - Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 at 23:11

Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 at 23:11

Hi Troy
Can't comment on the Goodyear but I have Bridgestone 694Lt's in that size on my 100 series since January. We're currently on a 4 month treck up the westcoast of WA to NT and beyond towing a 16ft van. So far the tyres have been very good towing in both wet and dry. Spent a few days doing some tracks around Quobba and Shark Bay and performed well with no issues.

Also had the same tyres on a 80series in passenger construction and last over 60,000kms.

My cars usually do towing and some track and beach work and no heavy offroad work.

Hope it helps

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Follow Up By: Member - Troy and Kate - Thursday, Jul 23, 2009 at 09:35

Thursday, Jul 23, 2009 at 09:35

Thank's Robbie,

I have been doing a bit of research this morning, and it doesnt help with all the testimonials on the net.
I think it's a lot like Holen v's Fords.
The price factor also comes in to play.

Thanks for your help,
Troy

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Reply By: Africampers - Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 at 23:49

Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 at 23:49

Hi Troy,
I've fitted the GoodYear Wrangler SilentArmor tyres about 10,000km ago and are very happy with them . Performs especially well on sand. Relatively quite for an AT tyre. I've found the Tire Rack website a good source for information with reviews by tyre users http://www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresults/surveydisplay.jsp?type=ORAT

Regards,
Anton
Africampers Conqueror Commander

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Follow Up By: Rod W - Thursday, Jul 23, 2009 at 09:19

Thursday, Jul 23, 2009 at 09:19

I can't see Coopers mentioned anywhere in the Tire Rack site. I thought they were the ants pants in America.

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Follow Up By: Member - Troy and Kate - Thursday, Jul 23, 2009 at 09:38

Thursday, Jul 23, 2009 at 09:38

G'day Anton,

Do you do any towing with these tyres?
I am swaying towards the Wranglers at the moment.

Thank's for your help,
Troy

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Follow Up By: Africampers - Thursday, Jul 23, 2009 at 23:01

Thursday, Jul 23, 2009 at 23:01

Hi Troy,

Yes I'm towing a compact off-road caravan - the Conqueror Commander - www.africampers.com.au

The choice of 18" AT tyres within the legal 15mm diameter size increase is limited. The other option considered was General Grabber AT2 - with some good reviews, but it seems to 'balloon' a lot exposing the side walls.

I've used Cooper ST's before on my previous vehicle which had 17" wheels, but the 18" HT type Coopers looks a bit soft to me especially if you are travelling on your own in remote areas.

I'm happy with the SilentArmors and will buy them again.

Regards,
Anton
Africampers

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Reply By: Member - Oldbaz. NSW. - Thursday, Jul 23, 2009 at 09:16

Thursday, Jul 23, 2009 at 09:16

I cant comment on the tyre choice, but the lovely fella at Tyrepower in Alice
blew the opposition away on BFG A/t prices 2 years ago. Fitted in 15 minutes
too, great service...oldbaz.

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Follow Up By: Member - Troy and Kate - Thursday, Jul 23, 2009 at 09:42

Thursday, Jul 23, 2009 at 09:42

G'day oldbaz,

I didn't go to Tyrepower, if i get the chance i might swing around there this morning.
Thank's mate,
Troy.

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Reply By: vk1dx - Thursday, Jul 23, 2009 at 09:29

Thursday, Jul 23, 2009 at 09:29

Hint.

When they fit them ask them not to tighten the nuts too much. Unless you want to jump on the tyreiron or have a bit of pipe handy if you get a puncture. (heaven forbid)

Any Coopers?

Phil

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Follow Up By: Member - Troy and Kate - Thursday, Jul 23, 2009 at 09:47

Thursday, Jul 23, 2009 at 09:47

G'day Phil,

I will ask the boys to do that, i don't want to be doing that. thats for sure.

I asked about Copper's but i am not all that familiar with them, and they were the in the middle of both prices.

I have a few decisions to make,

Thanks for your help,
Troy

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