Tyres Again
Submitted: Wednesday, Sep 26, 2012 at 17:18
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Member - Rich
Starting to look for new tyres for my NS Paj (265 65 R17)
The contenders are
Bridgestone D697s (I have the D694s on now) rating is 116S OD 776, $305 quoted
Mickey Thompsons (I had ATZ before the D694s) rating 120R OD 777, $350- quoted
I tow a van so a higher load rating would be good but the MTS are $40+ more a tyre
The MTs also have a slightly bigger OD, this could be a problem getting in to the spare wheel carrier on the Paj, but a grinder helps :)
So has any one used either or both and have some comments
Some comments from my experience
MTs seemed much better off road but a lot noisier
I reckon fuel economy was worse with the Mts
(starting to convince myself I think)
Any much appreciated,
Rich
Reply By: Tim HJ61 (WA) - Wednesday, Sep 26, 2012 at 18:44
Wednesday, Sep 26, 2012 at 18:44
Are the 694/697's available in a LT construction?
Just wondering because I have the 694LT in a 265/75/16 size on my HJ61 Landcruiser and they are rated at 123, which is higher than the Mickey Thompsons.
I'll not be buying anything else when these 694LT's wear out, eventually.....
Tim
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Reply By: Sand Man (SA) - Wednesday, Sep 26, 2012 at 20:06
Wednesday, Sep 26, 2012 at 20:06
Rich,
I am very happy with the D697's. I have 245/70/16 Light Truck construction on the colorado. The price you have been quoted however seems high.
I bought a pair about 2 months ago and the cost from Bridgestone Direct (in SA metro area) was $265 each. This was the same price I bought three D694LT tyres for the camper about 5 months ago.
I have just had another pair fitted and the cost was actually lower, at $259 each.
fairly chunky looking tread pattern, but the noise level is low.
The only "problem" I now have is the spare is a never used D694LT which is actually the same tyre as I have on the camper.
The D697 is a direct replacement for the D694 and is available in both standard and Light Truck construction.
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Follow Up By: Member - Rich - Wednesday, Sep 26, 2012 at 20:39
Wednesday, Sep 26, 2012 at 20:39
For the last set of tyres I have had the spare included in the rotation.
From I can gather the 265 65 r17 D697 are all LT or that is what I was told.
On pricing of the D697 $305 was the lowest
One place Discount Tyres quoted $439!!!! I asked if he quoted for there right tyre.
Funny is this was the same place I got my D694s from and they were the cheapest.
I did see them in Coscos for $289 so may go
check them out again.
If I buy before end of month I get the $100 fuel voucher, not a lot of time and I still have a bit left in the current ones.
Rich
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Reply By: MrBitchi (QLD) - Thursday, Sep 27, 2012 at 08:36
Thursday, Sep 27, 2012 at 08:36
I just fitted a set of Maxxis AT-771 Bravo (LT265/70/16) to my NM @ $230 a corner. Can't beat that :)
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Reply By: Bazooka - Thursday, Sep 27, 2012 at 14:21
Thursday, Sep 27, 2012 at 14:21
Bridgestone has a $100 fuel card with purchases of 4 dueller tyres until the end of Sept (Sunday).
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Reply By: Member - Rich - Friday, Sep 28, 2012 at 09:24
Friday, Sep 28, 2012 at 09:24
Just checked date of my tyres 1807 so they are over 5 years old.
They do look OK. the old spare had never been used.
I would be reluctant to go off road in them but may be OK for road travel perhaps.
My current tyres are around 3-4mms - hard to tell as do not have a good tool to
check them. I am a bit reluctant to go offroad with these as
well.
At best I would use for only a few months as would change them either way before hitting the road with my van - next year some time unless that year is as bad as this one.
To buy to or not to buy ?
Just retired yesterday (second time) :):):):)
Rich
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