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: 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: 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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