replacement tyres for 4.8 patrol
Submitted: Tuesday, Jul 24, 2012 at 11:37
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Hi guys I'm in the market to replace my tyres on my new patrol.I drive 50/50 off road,Im in the mud and sand and drive long on dirt roads.Also long distances on sealed roads.The size I want to run is 275/65/17.My Budget is $400 per tyre.Any advise is great.But I don't want to get into coopers vs who ever.I've been around for a long time.What I like to know who is running what on the same size truck.Thanks and cheers Uppy
Reply By: chisel - Tuesday, Jul 24, 2012 at 12:40
Tuesday, Jul 24, 2012 at 12:40
If you want an LT tyre there's not much around in that size.
The Bridgestone D697 are available as LT in that size. Also you can get a BFG AT. I'd be interested to learn of any others.
Perhaps the BFG is a bit more aggressive so could suit your use better than the Bridgestone but wouldn't be too much in it.
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Follow Up By: uppy - Tuesday, Jul 24, 2012 at 12:48
Tuesday, Jul 24, 2012 at 12:48
Chisel , Im going to get a price for the BFG.how much should they go for?
Thanks Uppy
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Follow Up By: chisel - Tuesday, Jul 24, 2012 at 13:06
Tuesday, Jul 24, 2012 at 13:06
Not sure. The BFG site says $424 RRP but you should do a fair bit better than that.
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Follow Up By: uppy - Tuesday, Jul 24, 2012 at 13:10
Tuesday, Jul 24, 2012 at 13:10
thats
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Follow Up By: uppy - Tuesday, Jul 24, 2012 at 13:11
Tuesday, Jul 24, 2012 at 13:11
I mean thanks
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Follow Up By: Member - John M (NSW) - Tuesday, Jul 24, 2012 at 13:35
Tuesday, Jul 24, 2012 at 13:35
Hi Uppy
I am now running Procomp All Terrains on both of my vehicles. The price is within your range and I am having a very good run out of them in similar conditions for your intended use. They are also very quiet on the road.
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Follow Up By: uppy - Tuesday, Jul 24, 2012 at 13:51
Tuesday, Jul 24, 2012 at 13:51
thanks
John .I will
check them out on the web
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Follow Up By: chisel - Tuesday, Jul 24, 2012 at 14:00
Tuesday, Jul 24, 2012 at 14:00
Procomp do a 275/65R17 LT?
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Reply By: Hunter Gatherer - Tuesday, Jul 24, 2012 at 14:00
Tuesday, Jul 24, 2012 at 14:00
If you are in the
Sydney area Tempe tyres seem to be the cheapest, I got prices from them Jax and Bob Jane , Tempe were $100 per tyre cheaper. I usually deal with Jax they matched the price , saying that Tempe were importing "grey" imports which I find difficult to believe as BFG would not let them do that as it would ruin their reputation, After making numerous enquiries and having previously had BFG A/Ts I have stuck with them and I think they as good as anything else on the market. Every one has their own opinion on tyres and as a mate once said opinions are like backsides everyone has one.
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Follow Up By: uppy - Tuesday, Jul 24, 2012 at 14:54
Tuesday, Jul 24, 2012 at 14:54
thanks Im in W.A
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Reply By: Mr Pointyhead - Tuesday, Jul 24, 2012 at 14:14
Tuesday, Jul 24, 2012 at 14:14
Wrangler MT/R Kevlar
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Follow Up By: uppy - Tuesday, Jul 24, 2012 at 15:07
Tuesday, Jul 24, 2012 at 15:07
Are you using them
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Follow Up By: Mr Pointyhead - Tuesday, Jul 24, 2012 at 15:19
Tuesday, Jul 24, 2012 at 15:19
Yup I am using them.
They are the best all-round tyre that I have I have used. Reasonably quiet on the road, good on wet roads and good in the bush and more than acceptable in the sand. Very good at touring speeds on dirt roads.
Previous where Procomp MT Extremes. The wrangles are quieter on the road and grip way better on wet roads, much better on sand and about the same in the dirt/mud.
I would classify them as an aggressive all-terrain rather than a full blown mud tyres.
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Follow Up By: chisel - Tuesday, Jul 24, 2012 at 21:58
Tuesday, Jul 24, 2012 at 21:58
They don't come in 275/65R17.
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