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Bukhouse


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Hi, All we are going to replace our caravan tyres on a Prinston 701

thinking of fitting Bridgestone Desert Dueler A/T D697 tyres same as on

Tug the tyres cost $182 fitted

My question is the Van only travels on bitumen roads very rarely on gravel

do you think it is over kill to fit this tyres ???

https://www.bridgestonetyres.com.au/dueler-at-d697



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Yes.



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Depends upon the rims that carry them. Are they interchangeable with the ones on your tug? If they are then that provides extra spares for your vehicles. In that case go for the Desert Duelers.

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Someone a chatted with earlier this year in north west Australia had the same wheels & tyres on his 4WD & dual axle trailer, & he also carried 4 spares, so 12 wheels & tyres all the same.



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This all depends on how much off-road (gravel) travel you intend to do. The tyres will never wear out (unless the wheel alignment it wrong), so the main thing you should look at is punctures and cuts in the tyres. The Bridgestone (and any A/T tyre for that matter) will have better resistance to punctures and cuts than a standard road tyre. They will also cause more drag and hence slightly more fuel consumption. Age of the tyre is probably more important than anything else - they do have a finite life, especially if the van is left in the sun and not garaged.

As for interchangeability of tyres with the tug, most 6 stud wheels are compatible, but the offset of the tyre may vary between car makers. You could probably use the spare caravan tyre in an emergency on the tug (or the other way round).



-- Edited by erad on Saturday 3rd of November 2018 08:44:21 AM

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Bukhouse just check the speed ratings and weight ratings of whatever you purchase , its on the sidewall for all to read , and if the tyres are on special check the manufacturers production date . You dont want to purchase tyres that are already old stock 



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Ken,
I have to agree with Mike H re fitting those tyres except as mentioned by PeterD, for one, if your van wheels are interchangeable with tug, fit the same type of tyre. If not but these tyres are cheaper than other options, fit them. I don't believe there is a need for A/T tyres on a van despite mine having them from new but the ones you mentioned are tough, light truck tyres and should cause you no problems.
By the way, did you check out this website for tyres? <www.tyresales.com.au>
Cheers,
Roy.

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Dont need 4WD type tyres on van . They can still be used as spare.

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