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noddy
26th March 2006, 08:14 PM
Howdy All
Does anyone know whether Michelin still makes the XZL 9.00 R16 available in Australia?
Have not tried Michelin, but they will be my next port of call.
Regards
hiline
26th March 2006, 08:22 PM
i could find out tomorrow for you
noddy
26th March 2006, 08:40 PM
Thanks Ray -- would be much appreciated.
hiline
26th March 2006, 08:45 PM
no probs
uninformed
26th March 2006, 09:17 PM
yes they do, its the metric size of 255/100r16. but instead of the nice 3 block patern of the 7.50r16, its a 4 block pattern and the sides aren't as aggresive..... be carefull what you put these on, they are quite heavy and won't bag much with lower pressure as they are a load carrying tyre
serg
hiline
28th March 2006, 11:38 AM
Originally posted by hiline
i could find out tomorrow for you
well i just found out 8O 8O 8O they aint cheap :cry:
the size is XZL 7.50 R16 $295 each
noddy
28th March 2006, 11:48 AM
Thanks Ray.
Does your mate have a price on the XZL "9.00" R16?? I am expecting they will be more again. :?
hiline
28th March 2006, 01:17 PM
Originally posted by Noddy
Thanks Ray.
Does your mate have a price on the XZL "9.00" R16?? I am expecting they will be more again. :?
no he doesn't 8O 8O
his list only have the XZL 7.50 or the original XPC's
noddy
28th March 2006, 01:20 PM
Ray -- thanks for your help.
I feel the 255/85s are going to be the best bet.
discowhite
28th March 2006, 04:14 PM
hey tim, thoes silverstones i have also come in a 280 85 R16!
thats 35''. but they dont have the side biters like mine.
http://www.silverstone.com.my/
phil
noddy
28th March 2006, 05:25 PM
Originally posted by discowhite
hey tim, thoes silverstones i have also come in a 280 85 R16!
thats 35''. but they dont have the side biters like mine.
http://www.silverstone.com.my/
phil
Thanks Phil -- not looking for something that wide. The 255s are looking like the best bet at the moment.
hiline
28th March 2006, 06:10 PM
i like the look of those silverstones phill https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
i'm up for some new tyres soon :? :?
so let me know how they are going in the next month or so :wink:
discowhite
28th March 2006, 06:21 PM
will do ray!
first impressions were they might be a bit hows ya father on road in the wet! WRONG!. a few people here know how i drive. they stick to the road very well. and the dont make a sound at 100-120kph only abit of a hum at 60 8O
cheers phil
hiline
28th March 2006, 07:48 PM
thanks mate https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
i know how you drive :wink: similar to me https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
FULL NOISEEEEEEEEEEEEE :evil: :evil:
rick130
29th March 2006, 09:03 AM
HSV Rangie has Silverstones and reckons they were OK, just lacked traction sideways (on a slope in your Victorian slop https://www.aulro.com/afvb/) with that directional tread.
The big Michelins (the 9.00/16 XZL is popular with some Landy blokes in the US) uses steel belts in the sidewall as well as the tread. I'm pretty sure Serg is right that oit is no longer in production and has been replaced with the 255/100.
rick130
29th March 2006, 09:10 AM
If you want a 33.3" tyre and don't want it as aggressive or tough as a Simex/Silverstone (both Bias ply) or Michelin, BFG have ample stock of their 255/85/16 Mud Terrain. It fits on stock 6.5" 130 rims.
303gunner
29th March 2006, 11:46 AM
If you want the look of the XZL, and want a 9.00-16, try MRF Sand Grip Tyres. http://www.mrf-exports.com/product_details...sp?c=22&s=&p=94 (http://www.mrf-exports.com/product_details.asp?c=22&s=&p=94). They are quite reasonably priced. Available through the importers Agtyre in Moree 1800 028 988, or Ken Kenney in Bris (07) 5530 7765.
rick130
29th March 2006, 12:33 PM
here's a web page on the 9.00/16 XZL fitted to Defenders https://www.expeditionexchange.com/michelin/
and here's how tall they are
https://www.expeditionexchange.com/michelin...in/DSC02134.jpg (https://www.expeditionexchange.com/michelin/DSC02134.jpg)
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