tough tyre for dirt road use in 19"?

[justinc]

As per title. I've seen quite a bit on offer ( nowhere near as much as 18" though and yes im sticking with 19" as I'm considering the brembo brake upgrade) on the net but im after some personal recommendations/ experience . Primarily for loaded and towing touring. 200kg ball weight and a bit of gear in vehicle. Sensible speed on dirt.

Thanks ☺

Jc

[Hogarthde]

G,day Justin, i have B.F.G. all terrain , have done 90,000, a lot of dirt (darstedly Qld tracks) towing big Trakmaster. I 'think' i have seen them in 19'' . Good luck.

dave

[cjc_td5]

Head on over to the D3-4 area for a whole world of discussion on 19" AT tyres Justin.:D:D:D

Options are Goodyear Duratracs (if you can source any), Hankook Dynapros (I have just fitted these) or recently, Maxxis AT.

Chris

[Grentarc]

G,day Justin, i have B.F.G. all terrain , have done 90,000, a lot of dirt (darstedly Qld tracks) towing big Trakmaster. I 'think' i have seen them in 19'' . Good luck.

dave

I haven't managed to see BFG in 19", but they have options for both 18" and 20"

[rar110]

I'd rethink the brake upgrade or go to 20" if you want a tyre with reasonable side wall strength. There doesn't seem to be a really good 19" option. As mentioned the RF10 and duratracks seem to the best options in 19".

Cooper LTZ 285/50/20s are popular. This is the most cost effective option for a strong tyre. It will raise the vehicle and so seat height which may not suit you. Or go 18" GOE/compomotive rims which is expensive.

Part of the reason for larger brakes is more effective terrain response, which isn't on your L322. Larger brakes maybe good if your remapping or doing heavy towing. The other advantage is larger brakes do dissipate heat better, which maybe your objective.

[justinc]

I'd rethink the brake upgrade or go to 20" if you want a tyre with reasonable side wall strength. There doesn't seem to be a really good 19" option. As mentioned the RF10 and duratracks seem to the best options in 19".

Cooper LTZ 285/50/20s are popular. This is the most cost effective option for a strong tyre. It will raise the vehicle and so seat height which may not suit you. Or go 18" GOE/compomotive rims which is expensive.

Part of the reason for larger brakes is more effective terrain response, which isn't on your L322. Larger brakes maybe good if your remapping or doing heavy towing. The other advantage is larger brakes do dissipate heat better, which maybe your objective.

Yes mostly for heat dissipation and performance as a remap is on the cards and yes vehicles primary use will be towing. Sourced some as new Brembo calipers and backing plates today... ☺. Not after anything too coarse and noisy the hankook look pretty reasonable . Will be a year or so away before they are needed meanwhile I'm very happy so far with the Nexens.

Thanks all ☺

Jc

[rar110]

The RF10s are probably a good choice.

[Grentarc]

I have the RF10s and they are a good tyre, I personally want something a little tougher, even though I have not had any sidewall problems. The thickness (or lack there of) of the sidewall is what I wouldn't want to rely on (not getting punctures etc) at lower pressures as they bulge at "normal pressure" already. At 40 psi front and 42 psi rear, they are still very comfortable, but put 5 psi more in each and they have no extra bulge and are very harsh. On dirt roads they are great and in the mud they aren't too bad either. On bitumen they are fantastic in wet or dry, and no noticeable noise at all in the D4. I have noticed that mine were wearing the shoulders (evenly) too quickly, so I am now running them up at 45 psi front and 47 psi rear to see if I can get them wearing evenly, but I now feel every little bump.
I haven't towed any real weights with them though.

[Graeme]

Sourced some as new Brembo calipers and backing plates today... ☺. 4-pot I hope as the 6-pot's bolts are larger and your hubs holes can't be enlarged to suit.

[Piddler]

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/235378-19-maxxis-tyres-4.html

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/234405-19-goodyear-duratracs-255-55-19-a.html

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/discovery-2/138193-goodyear-duratrac-any-thoughts.html

Cheers
Piddler

[justinc]

4-pot I hope as the 6-pot's bolts are larger and your hubs holes can't be enlarged to suit.

Yes just 4 pots Graeme ☺. Still should be a decent improvement over the std brakes.

Jc

[Hammer H]

The 19s seem to be a problem, and even more so if you need to source a tyre in a remote situation.

Only two choices that make sense, GOE 18s as mentioned before or go to 20s.

You will find plenty of sets of 20s around. If you want a good off road tyre and don't want to be in a situation, saying to yourself oh crap now I wish I bought the other tyre, buy the bfg.

[justinc]

The 19s seem to be a problem, and even more so if you need to source a tyre in a remote situation.

Only two choices that make sense, GOE 18s as mentioned before or go to 20s.

You will find plenty of sets of 20s around. If you want a good off road tyre and don't want to be in a situation, saying to yourself oh crap now I wish I bought the other tyre, buy the bfg.

If i had to change rims i would only go to the GOE 18's however as I'm not yet going to be towing on the Gibb or similar for a few years yet i can save up☺. 20s imo aren't in my radar for the lack of sidewall and its effect on shock absorber lifespan and don't want to run huge 285 tyres... I think that some GOE rims shod with a decent a/t and the Brembos are yhe ideal package to end up with in the future . Just got to work towards that☺

[chaybra]

Atturo make a 255/55R19 in a LT mud construction, I have the 33/12.5R20 on mine, they are a bit noisy but never have to worry about a puncture...with the amount of offroading I do...its worth the noise

They also look the business. :twisted:

[Grentarc]

Atturo make a 255/55R19 in a LT mud construction

Their 255/55 r19 Trail Blade M/T isn't LT, only XL and is 111 load rating

[chaybra]

Their 255/55 r19 Trail Blade M/T isn't LT, only XL and is 111 load rating

Oh, sorry, I had assumed that because my 33" was a LT construction that the 255 would be as well

[Grentarc]

That's OK, I have been on a hunt lately for tough 19" tyres, and the only LT 19" at the moment is the Maxxis AT980.