18" tyre replacement

[ByronB]

Hi All,

I was just wondering, if anyone has put different rubber on their car, form the continentals, and what brands are good replacements.

Thanks regards

[oznut]

Hi Byron
I've sent a note to the Continental tyre rep...they were supposed to bring out the AT tyres in our size sometime this quarter. Will keep you apprised if interested. Can't wait to install the all terrain tyres..

[caroanbill]

Hi. Just got an MY13 TD4 with 18" rims .. and have been lurking and researching rubber options for AT since! Had I known about scarcity of 18" AT rubber, I'd have insisted on 17" rims

Yesterday I found these Hankook Dynapro ATs - $305 to $368 -
Hankook DYNAPRO ATM RF10 235/60R18 103T Tyres - buy tyres online for the best price (http://www.tyresales.com.au/tyres/Hankook/DYNAPRO_ATM_RF10/235-60R18/1140)
Hankook Dynapro AT-M RF10 Tyres from $167 (http://www.jaxquickfit.com.au/tyres/brands/hankook/dynapro-at-m-rf10)

A bit of the usual web sleuthing turns up a lot of positives as an AT tyre, with a mixed bag of response on sealed road performance. Note that the actual contact area is quite narrower for a 235, and you can see this in the pics.

My summation was that drivers used to good "standard" rubber - Wrangler, Dueller, BFG - found them to be good or better. Drivers used to premium rubber (especially road rubber) were a bit more critical of sealed road performance.

I've most recently run Yokahama Geolander ATs, but also Coopers etc. My 2 wheeled rubber is exclusively Pirelli / Metzeler .. so I have a prejudice against "cheap" tyres.

BUT .. what the hell .. it's an AT in 235/60 18 HOORAY!!!

I also found some low-level imports of a Dueller AT in 235/60 18s. And that was it.

[ByronB]

I was looking for road tyres, continental state UHP is this a grade that has to be kept to.

[caroanbill]

No shortage of road tyres, and plenty of quality about. You're spoilt for choice compared to AT or even HT tyres. I see quality doesn't come cheap, though ..

[ByronB]

Yes, just interested as to what brands owners have used and if they were better or worst that the factory fitted continentals.

Thanks

[Redback]

Yes, just interested as to what brands owners have used and if they were better or worst that the factory fitted continentals.

Thanks

Anything is better than Continentals,

Here's a good choice

Khumo KL78, had these on our D4, great tyre.

Bridgestone D697, D840

Pirelli ATR

Maxxis HP600 Bravo

[woko]

Anything is better than Continentals,

Here's a good choice

Khumo KL78, had these on our D4, great tyre.

Bridgestone D697, D840

Pirelli ATR

Maxxis HP600 Bravo

I have Bridgestone 693 on my FL2 and I hate them, They are very noisy. They are a very similar pattern to the 697

[Redback]

I have Bridgestone 693 on my FL2 and I hate them, They are very noisy. They are a very similar pattern to the 697

They are a pretty aggressive and are noisier than a road orientated tyre, but I didn't think they were overly noisey.

I've heard good reports on the Pirelli

Baz.

[ByronB]

I have been told about Federal Couragia FX they have a 107v rating and UHP rubber, has anyone had feedback on these.

Cheers

[ByronB]

90% Road & Sand, 10% Dirt & Mud
Federal’s new high performance asymmetrical SUV tyre designed for modern road going SUV’s, AWD’s and Luxury 4WD’s.

The Couragia FX utilises a combination of ultra high performance tread compound and design with extra strength casings to provide excellent all-weather grip and control for medium to large SUV’s.

Features
UHP tread compound provides high on-road grip.
Asymmetrical pattern makes the FX quiet and comfortable without sacrificing performance.
Multiple circumferential grooves and tread sipes allow very efficient water dispersion.
Extra load casing for heavier vehicles and larger wheel fitments.

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Sizes

Rim Size Load & Speed Rating OD mm Approved Rim Width Max Load kgs
-17"





235/65VR17 108V XL
737 6.5-8.5 -
-18"





235/60VR18 107V XL
739 6.5-8.5 -

255/55ZR18 109Y XL
738 7.0-9.0 -
-19"





255/50ZR19 107W XL
737 7.0-9.0 -
-20"

I have provided information above.

Cheers




275/40ZR20 106W XL
728 9.0-11.0 -

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