Thread: Tire size for touring... Help

My vote is for 255/85's

I tow a Trackabout camper trailer behind my TDi with these and love the little bit of revs you get back when touring with the taller tyre.

I really like the 265/75R16's on my new wagon. This is also a very common size all over the outback. However, I'd go for a good all terrain pattern for touring. I have Hankook Dynapro RT03 M/T's on mine, as my immediate plans are for local day trips, overnights and weekends in the mountain tracks. (Plus I got them at a very very good price).

Next set I will probably go back to an all terrain pattern, when we start looking at longer trips away.

Cheers,

You won't get 255's anywhere outside the bigger cities,stay with 235's,7.50 or 265/75. Pat

I agree with Pat, 235/85's are the smart choice, you'll get a replacement anywhere.
Having said that, I'll be running my 255/85's through the Simpson and to Alice Springs/McDonnell Ranges come August/September as that's what is on the 130 ATM. I'll probably pick up a spare 255 case as a backup to the spare, it'll be cheaper than five new 235/85's.

I'm running 285's terrible choice on my part....I'd go 235's or 265's next

Originally Posted by rick130

I agree with Pat, 235/85's are the smart choice, you'll get a replacement anywhere.
Having said that, I'll be running my 255/85's through the Simpson and to Alice Springs/McDonnell Ranges come August/September as that's what is on the 130 ATM. I'll probably pick up a spare 255 case as a backup to the spare, it'll be cheaper than five new 235/85's.

Rick,I hope your cooling system is getting some love before you go . Pat

For standard gearing use what it came with - 235/85 16s (or equivalent 7.50 X 16s)

For touring I stick with the 235/85R16's. Not only easy to replace ( regardless of new vehicles having them - a lot of commercial vehicles such as Telstra vehicles etc. have them fitted so they are very available)