I have to get a new set of tyres. I currently run Cooper Discoverys, but I'm disappointed. Yes they have deep treads, but once they get near the end of their life the wear very quickly. I'm 90% on tarmac and pull a 2.5 ton van with a Pathy. I would be interested to hear reader's views on the best tyres to get.
We have been running Coopers ATR which have now done 84000 Klm and probably have another couple of thousand I started shopping around for tyres whilst on holidays and found the following for my tyre size 265x70x16. all quotes are for ATR
Bob Jane Maroochydore, BFG $379.ea, Bridgstone D697 $279 ea, Yokohama Go12 $279 ea, Pirelli Scorpion 4299
Jax Maroochydore, BFG $349 ea, Bridgestone $280 ea Pirelli $302 ea
I then did my normal check on ebay and found my preferred tyre the Pirelli scorpion for $192 ea with free delivery for four tyres I rang and negotiated a price of $180 ea from a wholesaler at 12 Anville St Seven Hills which isn't far from home the contact is Nick on 0407 437 938. they also sell a number of other brands including BFG.
Item number on ebay is 251107395117
The reason that I chose Pirelli Scorpion was they were rated as the best overall ATR tyre by 4x4 Australia, most Bob Jane stores have a copy of the article
Hope this helps
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We have been running Coopers ATR which have now done 84000 Klm and probably have another couple of thousand I started shopping around for tyres whilst on holidays and found the following for my tyre size 265x70x16. all quotes are for ATR
Bob Jane Maroochydore, BFG $379.ea, Bridgstone D697 $279 ea, Yokohama Go12 $279 ea, Pirelli Scorpion 4299
Jax Maroochydore, BFG $349 ea, Bridgestone $280 ea Pirelli $302 ea
I then did my normal check on ebay and found my preferred tyre the Pirelli scorpion for $192 ea with free delivery for four tyres I rang and negotiated a price of $180 ea from a wholesaler at 12 Anville St Seven Hills which isn't far from home the contact is Nick on 0407 437 938. they also sell a number of other brands including BFG.
Item number on ebay is 251107395117
The reason that I chose Pirelli Scorpion was they were rated as the best overall ATR tyre by 4x4 Australia, most Bob Jane stores have a copy of the article
Hope this helps
G'day mate, the price on the Bridgestone dueler 697 is far better than my quote of $305 fitted. The dueler is a new tyre that replaces the d694 (to be run out). Its the equivalent of 8ply according to dealer.
I settled for Coopers AT3 10 ply light truck tyre (carrying rooftop tent etc and internal load on rough roads) best price fitted was $355.00.
For anyone contemplating new tyres be aware and double check all information given against the tyre sidewall, ratings vary in same tyre size ( P..passenger rating & LT light truck have different load capacity) Mate of mine neglected this and ended up with Cooper tyres rated P when he "thought"he was getting LT on his Prado. Caveat Emptor hey!
I've been running BFG At for 8 Yrs in all sorts of terrain.Only had 1 puncture due to a cattle grid protrusion/spike.Excellent K"s.Only replaced due to big trips eg CSR.Will be running on My stock for some years Cheers Mary
The chepest we were offered was Goodyear Wranglers at $254 fitted. This was at Beaurepairs with a 10% RAC discount.
However, we were told we should stick with the Coopers as there was still about 30,000k's on 2 of our tyres. Have got 2 Cooper CTS as repleacements fot the dead ones.
Looks like we will have to pay more attention to tyre rotation in the future
We have been running Coopers ATR which have now done 84000 Klm and probably have another couple of thousand I started shopping around for tyres whilst on holidays and found the following for my tyre size 265x70x16. all quotes are for ATR
