Can anyone provide user feedback for Bridgestone D697's??

If they are anything like the 693s and 694s they'll do you fine. They are just an evolution from these two. Make sure you get the Light Truck Version though. I did both those treks and the Gibb River Rd on a set of 693s never had to change a tyre or mend one.

Peter F9

I'm a fan of the Bridgestone 694 - the model preceding the 697.
I bought mine on the recommendation of a tyre supplier in Paraburdoo - central Pilbara - where the rocks are sharp and nasty. At the time he reckoned they were the only tyres to survive the mine sites in the area and I've had a great run with mine.

I've found them to be long lasting - how long I can't really say, but they don't seem to disappear on me like other brands I've had. They ride well and in the LT build they have plenty of load bearing and extra peace of mind when loaded and needing to reduce pressures for bad country or sand.

No lost lugs, no bad wear - just a decent set of tyres that has toured WA with me for four years so far. I'm pretty confident you'd be pleased with them

Tim

Used them myself on the Oodnadatta track attached to a Forester. Did a 10,000km round trip to Darwin and back to Narrabri and the only issue I had was a tek screw up in Darwin. Highly recommended on sharp gravel roads.

Agree with all those above 694 on my 100 series and 697 on the work truck..

Excellent grip, wear and low noise.

Peter
We have had two sets of LT 694s, on our Pajero, about 60000km put on them each time, doing about 7000km of dirt/ gravel, balanced bitumen. Odd puncture, but as always in last 25% of tyre life.
Now 1000km into a set of 697s. Seem quieter ride, can't comment about these off bitumen much. I like them becuase they do the job and seem better value compared to other high profile brands I've tried.

Mark

Hi Peter

I am another very happy customer of the Bridgestone. My only extra advice is to go for the LT construction.

I have run the 694's through the Simpson, Birdsville Track, Connie Sue, Anne Beadell plus lots of other remote tracks not shown on maps.

I had to replace 2 last year and wanted the 694's, as I still have a brand new one on the spare that I wanted to use. I had to go for the 697's. For me the 694's were quite, but the 697's are even quieter. They have been put to a real bush test again this year, with tracks like the Anne Beadell, Nullarbor backtracks to name a few and again, they did a great job.

The tracks they you mention will not be an issue, but like I said, go for the 'LT's" for that extra protection.


Cheers

Stephen

Happy Bridgestone user here. Recently went from worn out 694s to the new 697 (both LTs) on the Jackaroo.The 694 was a very good all rounder but I must say they were (very occasionally) a bit hairy on wet bitumen and of course they aren't a match for mud tyres in some off road situations - but you wouldn't expect otherwise. Others reckon the 694s are good in the wet so there you go - probably a function of vehicle power, gearing etc.

Can't say I've noticed any change in noise level with the 697 (they're quiet and feel smooth) but the channels seem a bit wider and on dirt roads they are collecting a few more pebbles than I can remember the 694s doing when they were new. Didn't have problems with pieces of the tread blocks breaking off the old ones and I don't expect anything less with the 697s. I haven't read anything negative about the 694s - if that means anything.

Went for one size up (265 x70x16) this time and they were harder to balance than the standard 245s - probably a function of the increased size and mass of the tyre.

From what I've read you'll get up to 20% better mileage from the BFGs (a very rough estimate obviously) .

I'm happy with mine!

I have run 693's, 694's and now about 4000k's on the newer 697LT.
They look to have a good "chunky" tread, but are quiet travelling on the bitumen.

I don't think you would be disappointed with the D697LT construction tyre.

Thanks all for the helpful feedback. Much appreciated.

I had bfgs on the troopy and the bridgstones bagged out really well at 16 psi and was superb on sand . The bfg ats i have atm have a stiffer sidewall and dont bag out as well as the bridgstones at 16 psi . I prefer not to travel any lower than 16 psi because that is what i find to be the optimum low pressure with the bridgstones . So the troopy travels on the sand with less effort at 16 psi with the bridgstones rather than the bfg ats at 16 psi .

Peter F9, hope you'll forgive me butting in but I also have a question for these knowledgeable folk.
I had just about decided to go with Cooper AT3 with the price for five 275 / 70R17 being $2,120 including fit, balance and wheel alignment on my 2011 Patrol, does seem a bit steep.
Do you folk believe the Bridgestone 697 in LT is comparable to the Coopers?
I am doing another big lap in April and want to include the Gibb and part of the Tamani so the standard bridgestone Duelers have got to go.
Any info appreciated.
Thanks Peter F9, thanks folks

Stay safe
TJ

no problem Steamfire01, I'm interested in the response as well. Your price does sound high. Dealers quoting between 295 and 380 fitted and balanced for the Coopers here on the north side Sydney. And the 380 was from ARB!!!