All Terrains for 265 70 R15
Submitted: Monday, Nov 10, 2003 at 14:09
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scotthomewood
Hello everyone,
I have a Mitsubishi Challenger (yes i know, a pretend 4WD). I was wondering what ALL TERRAIN tyres the goorus with REAL 4WDs would recommend to me taking into consideration that the tyre size is an annoying 265 70 R15.
Thanks.
Challenged in a Challenger.
Scott.
Reply By: tim_s - Monday, Nov 10, 2003 at 15:21
Monday, Nov 10, 2003 at 15:21
Scott
I too have a challenger and have just fitted Cooper AT's (last Thursday). Too early to know what they are like off the black stuff, but on it they are MUCH better than the original Dueler HT's - especially in the wet. They are noticibly noiser though.
On another note, I do not consider the Challenger as a "pretend" 4WD - I keep that distinction for those with out a low range (eg Rav 4, CRV, etc). So far I have been more than happy with its off road performace, especially considering the crappy tires. Can not wait until I give the new AT's a work out.
Regards
Tim
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Follow Up By: scotthomewood - Monday, Nov 10, 2003 at 15:35
Monday, Nov 10, 2003 at 15:35
Tim,
Thanks for your reply.
2 Further questions to you:
How do they look on the Challenger? (
Mine is Blue over Beige)
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How much did they cost you per tyre?
Thanks,
Scott.
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Follow Up By: tim_s - Monday, Nov 10, 2003 at 15:42
Monday, Nov 10, 2003 at 15:42
Scott
Mine is green over beige, and I think they look quite good - you know round, black with white lettering ;). They definitely look more aggressive.
Cost was the disappointing thing. Best I could do was $10 off with a 4WD cub
membership and a tyre repair kit thrown it ($235 per tyre). Seems in
Brisbane no one will discount much (see a previous post of
mine on this topic).
Another benefit of the challenger over bigger 4WD's is that I can get between 11 and 13l/100km fuel efficiency (does creep up closer to 15 on the sand). Try getting that from a petrol cruiser/patrol!!
Cheers
Tim
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Reply By: Member - Luxoluk - Monday, Nov 10, 2003 at 19:56
Monday, Nov 10, 2003 at 19:56
Hi, I wouldn't be too apologetic about what you own. Travelled
Goog's track, large slab of trans Aust. rail line, Connie Sue, Gunbarrel (inc abandoned section) & Men. Loop and back down
Oodnadatta track with a guy in our group who owns a Challenger. Had new BFG's (A/T's) fitted and it performed like a charm. Not one
puncture and the pace was really taxing on some days. Horses for courses I suppose! Enjoy what ya got. Cheers
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