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[Dirty3]

Just ordered a set of GG A/T2's for my D3 as the ones I wanted - Conti-Cross contact A/T, don't have a sufficient load rating. Anyway, I got what I thought was a very decent price for the GG's @ $345 ea, fitted......not balanced as this will go to my LR dealer. The Conti's were going to be $390 ea. After being quoted $440 by another tyre dealer for the GG's it pays to shop around. I went with JaxQuickfit in Caulfield. THis includes subsequent tyre rotations and balancing. Will ditch the Wranglers to eBay as they only have 17km's on them.
Just thought others in Vic might like a heads up if they are after a set.

[trobbo]

Yes that is a good price. List price is $440.

The supplier is also out of stock in Melbourne atm but plenty is held in Qld.

[DiscoWeb]

J Conti-Cross contact A/T, don't have a sufficient load rating.

What load rating do you require.

I just looked up the Continental website and strangely they do not even list the 18' as being part of the product range so can not check their LR. :mad:

But as my local LR dealer is pushing these I would have thought the load rating met minimum specifications :question:

Were you after a higher LR than the minimum recommend, which from memory is either 109 or 110.

Regards,

George

[oldsalt]

If you wish to get any info re GG AT2's contact Gareth Taylor at Continental....he was a great help to me...nice guy as well.
cheers :)

Gareth.Taylor@conti-sime.com

[Dirty3]

What load rating do you require.

I just looked up the Continental website and strangely they do not even list the 18' as being part of the product range so can not check their LR. :mad:

But as my local LR dealer is pushing these I would have thought the load rating met minimum specifications :question:

Were you after a higher LR than the minimum recommend, which from memory is either 109 or 110.

Regards,

George
Hi George, I believe the Conti's have a "T" rating (190km's) but the placard on the vehicle states no less than a "H" rating (210km's). I know it's not much and I wouldn't be getting up near 190km's anyway, but insurance co's might have more to say. I don't know.....really until the car is out of warranty, i'll keep it to recommended ratings....after that, we'll see what's out there.

[AGRO]

Hi,

I've just had a new D4 delivered with Continental Crosscontact AT's. I was going to fit the GG AT2 but a tyre dealer who fits both indicated, albeit subjectively that the newer Contis have stronger side walls - I don't know this for a fact but am willing to run with the Conti's - this time and see how they go.

The only difference in ratings between the GG AT2 and the Conti that I can see is a higher speed rating

Conti = 255/60 R18 112T TL XF FR

GG AT2 = 255/60 R18 112H TL XL

Seems both are rated at 1120kgs/2469lb per tyre which is over and above the LR load rating requirement of 109 (your number)

The Aussie Continental Web site hasn't been updated - go to the the Gobal Website for full details.

Don't know that the dfference in speed rating between 190kph to 210kph makes much difference, I don't go over 110kph - possibly may affect wear rate/running temperature at speed.


Please let me know if my take on this is incorrect.

[gghaggis]

I think the following applies to all states, but obviously check with your relevant regulatory body.....

For a road-registered 4WD passenger vehicle, the minimum tyre speed rating that can be fitted is either the OEM recommended tyre or an 'N' rating tyre (140kph), whichever is the LOWER. So either the Conti or the GG is sufficient.

Cheers,

Gordon

[Dirty3]

[QUOTE=AGRO;1259108]Hi,

I've just had a new D4 delivered with Continental Crosscontact AT's. I was going to fit the GG AT2 but a tyre dealer who fits both indicated, albeit subjectively that the newer Contis have stronger side walls - I don't know this for a fact but am willing to run with the Conti's - this time and see how they go.



I assume you bought your vehicle from Barbagallo's? I enquired with them and they mentioned the Conti's. I did discuss with my Melbourne dealer and they were non commital regarding the speed rating. Oh well, I think the GG's will be a good choice from what I hear. Hopefully when it comes around to replace them there will be many more to choose from.
Cheers Guys for the feedback.
Neil.

[AnD3rew]

I had the dealer fit my GG AT2's on delivery, subsequently they cost less than $200ea fitted and balanced as they gave me credit for the original tyres.

[Dingmark Jim]

The speed rating isn't where you want to be cruising all the time. It is a test speed that, by memory, goes something like: "The tyre at its rated load runs for at least 10 minutes (might be 30 mins, don't remember) without destructing or failing". There's also something about the ambient temperature as part of this test (maybe 20 deg C?)

So if I have a tyre rated for 140 km/hr, I wouldn't drive it at that speed under a full load on a hot day without very good life insurance.

[gghaggis]

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So if I have a tyre rated for 140 km/hr, I wouldn't drive it at that speed under a full load on a hot day without very good life insurance.

And where would you be driving at 140kph for 10 mins, hmm?? ;)

Realistically, the OP is talking about the difference between 190 and 210 kph - I doubt you could even find a legal-fitting tyre that would be rated as low as 140kph.

Cheers,

Gordon

[Lindsay]

giday, casting through all of the discussion on disco series tyres - how do you find the contis?