4x4 tyres

Submitted: Friday, Apr 02, 2010 at 14:33

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Member -Flatty D (QLD)

Happy Easter to everyone,,
just chasing some info on 4by tyres ,, has anyone used
MAXXIS BIGHORN 265/75/16 M/S if so how did they
perform ,,, what sort of mileage,
road noise
mud performance
dirt road holding
I am putting them on a Patrol ute towing 18 ft jayco,,,,,,,,
thanks Flatty

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Reply By: Member - John and Val - Friday, Apr 02, 2010 at 15:53

Friday, Apr 02, 2010 at 15:53

We have been using those tyres for a couple of years now, including 2 big trips, so they have probably got about 40,000 kms on them. They have worn very well, and the only issue has been one slow leak when we picked up a 4 inch nail. Still have plenty of tread on them.

On our venerable Troopy noise is not an issue! They have not seen much mud but have done a lot of work on gravel and sand, at reduced pressures and have performed very well.

We now regard tyres as pretty much disposable items. Expensive tyres seem to get staked as much as cheaper brands. So for us the Maxxis Bighorns give quite acceptable performance for a good price.

Cheers,

J and V
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Follow Up By: Member -Flatty D (QLD) - Friday, Apr 02, 2010 at 18:14

Friday, Apr 02, 2010 at 18:14

Hi John & Val
Thanks for your reply,, yer i don't think any tyres are puncher proof ,,, especially from 4 'nails ,,,
We are doing our first trip to the tip of Cape York in july, so
it will be a good test,, I reckon ,, with cearfull driving ,, & driving to road conditions , we will get there & back ok,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Flatty

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Follow Up By: caravan bob - Sunday, Apr 04, 2010 at 10:20

Sunday, Apr 04, 2010 at 10:20

Member Flatty, We used same tyres on our Landcruiser up to the Top End and down West Australia Inland and up Red Centre, about 50% Gravel Roads, 22,000 kms. Never had a puncture. Dealer said may get more road noise as they wear but at this stage plenty of tread and no road noise. Would recommend.
Caravan Bob

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