I have a later D Max and am thinking about replacing the 4 tyres. Most kilometres travelled are whilst towing a van. Also the most time it is on the black tar. I am after recommendations of tyres and brands etc. I also do not want tyres that seem too noisy on the road. On my previous tow vehicle I used a set of Michelin tyres but that was quite a while back. So if anyone has had a good run with a particular tyre and brand for a Dmax your opinion would be appreciated. My van is a Option Rv 19'6" semi off road Distinction. All opinions will be appreciated and I thank fellow travellers for their reply posts.
Cheers and safe travels
Jim
-- Edited by RAINBIRD ROVERS on Sunday 31st of July 2022 12:59:09 PM
DMaxer said
01:58 PM Jul 31, 2022
Hi Jim. I bought my D Max new in 2014 and it came with Bridgestone A/T tyres. I don't drive it off road and I don't think it has seen more than about half a kilometre on a dirt road. I decided to replace the tyres at 65,000 km and they still had (according to the tyre man) about 5,000-10,000 km left in them. I replaced them with the same Bridgestone A/T and now at 129,000 I have had 64,000km out of them and they would still have 5,000 to 10,000 left in them'
I reckon I would have used the tug for towing about 25% at max. I recall someone telling me that the manufacturers know what tyres go best with their vehicle and to use whatever they came with as a bare minimum. I think that I will purchase more Bridgestones when they are ready to be replaced.
They give a good ride and without too much noise. I have had an extra leaf put in the rear suspension and I think that makes the ride a bit firmer, I can't fault the tyres as they are really good for the type of roads I travel on and for towing my 18 foot van.
The Travelling Dillberries said
02:28 PM Jul 31, 2022
Have to agree with dmaxer, I'm on my second set of Bridgestone dueller 840's. 90,000km out of first set. Quiet and good in the wet.
valiant81 said
02:42 PM Jul 31, 2022
Hi all; I have a full set of Cooper AT'3 on my pajero and on my second set. The last set worked out to 79,000 Kls.
Aus-Kiwi said
10:00 AM Aug 2, 2022
Its often not the brand ! But the type of tyre you bought . Usually the deeper the tread as in mud tyres are noisier for road use .. where you happy with tyres fitted ? Imo keep the same profile / aspect ratio . Bridgestone make good tyres . Steer clear of Sam Yangs etc
I have a later D Max and am thinking about replacing the 4 tyres. Most kilometres travelled are whilst towing a van. Also the most time it is on the black tar. I am after recommendations of tyres and brands etc. I also do not want tyres that seem too noisy on the road. On my previous tow vehicle I used a set of Michelin tyres but that was quite a while back. So if anyone has had a good run with a particular tyre and brand for a Dmax your opinion would be appreciated. My van is a Option Rv 19'6" semi off road Distinction. All opinions will be appreciated and I thank fellow travellers for their reply posts.
Cheers and safe travels
Jim
-- Edited by RAINBIRD ROVERS on Sunday 31st of July 2022 12:59:09 PM
Hi Jim. I bought my D Max new in 2014 and it came with Bridgestone A/T tyres. I don't drive it off road and I don't think it has seen more than about half a kilometre on a dirt road. I decided to replace the tyres at 65,000 km and they still had (according to the tyre man) about 5,000-10,000 km left in them. I replaced them with the same Bridgestone A/T and now at 129,000 I have had 64,000km out of them and they would still have 5,000 to 10,000 left in them'
I reckon I would have used the tug for towing about 25% at max. I recall someone telling me that the manufacturers know what tyres go best with their vehicle and to use whatever they came with as a bare minimum. I think that I will purchase more Bridgestones when they are ready to be replaced.
They give a good ride and without too much noise. I have had an extra leaf put in the rear suspension and I think that makes the ride a bit firmer, I can't fault the tyres as they are really good for the type of roads I travel on and for towing my 18 foot van.
Have to agree with dmaxer, I'm on my second set of Bridgestone dueller 840's. 90,000km out of first set. Quiet and good in the wet.