I Know, I know... Tyres again!
Submitted: Monday, Sep 07, 2009 at 16:12
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Member - Fred B (NT)
It's not easy to decide what to get. I need 6 new tyres for the prado. Best prices (in
darwin) so far I have for fitted and balanced 265/65/R17's...
Yokohama Geolander AT $325
BFG AT KO $328
Bridgestone D694 LT $305
Michelin LTX AT2 $375
Goodyear Wrangler S/Armour $350
AT3 Wrangler $369
Toyo Open Country AT $345 (didn't like the look of them, appear very soft)
I intend to ring a couple of other dealers, but these seem like they are the best prices I am going to get.
I am leaning towards the D694 or the BFG AT KO,
constructive comments welcome.
regards,
Reply By: Ranger75 - Monday, Sep 07, 2009 at 17:08
Monday, Sep 07, 2009 at 17:08
Fred,
Thought you may like to read the write up to a similar question in the Bushtracker Caravan
forum.
Seems the D694 or BFG AT KO or Silent Armor tyres are the best for durability.
Tyre Info
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Reply By: Member - Tony & Julie (FNQ) - Monday, Sep 07, 2009 at 17:44
Monday, Sep 07, 2009 at 17:44
fred Try Maxxis Bravos 753 Light Truck - They look like they might do
well and the price should be around $280. Cheers Tony
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Follow Up By: nowimnumberone - Tuesday, Sep 08, 2009 at 18:13
Tuesday, Sep 08, 2009 at 18:13
might just be the set of maxxis than were fitted to my patrol when i bought it but in my opinion they are rubbish wear out real quick and side walls might as
well be made of chewy.i work for a tyre company and see maxxis wear out all the time.bob jane down here used to be the maxxis dealer but has dropped them like a hot potatoe
cheers
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Reply By: Ted G - Monday, Sep 07, 2009 at 17:58
Monday, Sep 07, 2009 at 17:58
Hi Fred
I got 694s not in lt for Prado Grande at $254 at Kmart includes rotation and balance each 10,000 klms.
Got the 694s instead of LT as they give a better ride and I don,t off road much.
Kmart will match any price.
Regards
Ted
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Follow Up By: Ted G - Tuesday, Sep 08, 2009 at 16:40
Tuesday, Sep 08, 2009 at 16:40
Hi fred
The tyre size was 265/65/r17's 16 are a lot cheaper.
regards
Ted
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Reply By: Steve - Monday, Sep 07, 2009 at 18:02
Monday, Sep 07, 2009 at 18:02
I got 6 x Bridgestone 694LTs from kmart on Friday. $255@ - 265/75/16
Hard to beat for value on an excellent tyre - free balance and rotation every 10,000 ks
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Follow Up By: Steve - Monday, Sep 07, 2009 at 18:37
Monday, Sep 07, 2009 at 18:37
i might add, I was quoted $358@ at one place so look around
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Reply By: Member - Toyocrusa (NSW) - Monday, Sep 07, 2009 at 19:52
Monday, Sep 07, 2009 at 19:52
Hi Fred. I purchased BFG's two weeks ago and paid $320 Ea in
Wollongong area. We are normally on par with
Sydney prices so your
Darwin price doesn't sound to bad. Regards, Bob.
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Follow Up By: Michael ( Moss Vale NSW) - Monday, Sep 07, 2009 at 20:19
Monday, Sep 07, 2009 at 20:19
I bought 4 BFG ATs 265x75x16 in Feb this year, $310, prices have gone up but we have gained a lot on the aussie dollar since then so the prices should at least stablise.. $320 is a good price i reckon... Michael
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Follow Up By: Member - Toyocrusa (NSW) - Monday, Sep 07, 2009 at 20:32
Monday, Sep 07, 2009 at 20:32
Just to clarify. Same size for same model Prado.
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Reply By: nowimnumberone - Tuesday, Sep 08, 2009 at 18:14
Tuesday, Sep 08, 2009 at 18:14
you should be able to do better on the 694 i work for bridgestone and we sell much better than that.
cheers
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Reply By: Member - Fred B (NT) - Tuesday, Sep 08, 2009 at 19:31
Tuesday, Sep 08, 2009 at 19:31
Thanks to all for their response. Managed to arm wrestle the price down a little on the other tyres; got the D694 down to $305 from $318 from one dealer. The worst price was $354 down to $325. None of them would come down below the $318 except Bob Jane T mart for the D694. One Kmart dealer offered to meet the price, but rang back to say he couldn't get the tyres... he couldn't provide a delivery date. All prices (after arm wrestle) included fit & balancing. Most wanted $$$ + fit and balance. Most dealers want $8 per tyre (council by-law) to dispose of your old tyres.
So the winner is..
Bob Jane T Mart Casuarina 6x$305 for the D694 @ 0800 tomorrow, Wed. OUCH...! Rego due Friday $618.75 ... Ouch..! x2
(painful) regards,
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Reply By: Muddy doe (SA) - Thursday, Sep 10, 2009 at 23:48
Thursday, Sep 10, 2009 at 23:48
Just went and seen my regular tyre bloke the other day. I am after LT265/70R17's for my prado. He pushes the Coopers but I asked about the Pirelli Scorpion ATR that have been getting some good writeups on here.
Pirellis - he rang someone to get a price - $380 each fitted.
He say's "How about the Coopers? They should be a bit cheaper"
So I asks' "How much for the Cooper ATR out of interest?", as that is what I am replacing...
He looks in the book - $375 each fitted.
I think he has some pencil sharpening to do!
Cheers
Muddy
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