Tyre options for 18" rims on a D3

[R138]

Gidday,

Just about to take delivery of 18" Tuffant rims for the D3 and kicking ideas around for tyres. I have had Coopers recommended (over BFG) by a couple of guys that should know. The bad wear issues seem to have been fixed.

Ive narrowed it down to ST Maxx 265/60/R18 as likely the best option. The 60's are much commoner around Oz than the 65's (apparently) and the tyre bloke said it makes more sense to go with the 60's.

I'm told the AT3 XLTs are quieter on the road, but I dont think they do them in the size I want.

Any feedback appreciated.

Chris

[Lukeis]

Keen to hear the latest recommendations as well.

Im ditching my KO2’s as they’re too noisy. I have and are looking for 265/65/18 again but I take your point on readily available options when travelling remote

[scarry]

The 265/60/18 is a common size for the JAP and Thailand brigade.

On my second set of BFG,on the D4,no issues at all.

Slightly noisey at around 60 to 70KM/hr,but i can put up with that if i don't have to use the jack.

[gofish]

I am well overdue tyres & am considering the Falken Wildpeak at3w. They are really affordable & most of the reports I have read seem good. I would also go the 265/60 so as to fit the spare wheel carrier.

[DiscoClax]

285/60 is a standard Land Cruiser size... well supported generally, but admittedly not as well as 265/60. Tyre choice comes down to usage and abusage :)

[BrianElloy]

Bridgestone D697’s all day long..

[loanrangie]

You do realise that dynamic make a rim for the D3 that is probably half or less than tuffant cost, tuffants are great for D4/5 that require them but overkill for a D3.

[Geedublya]

You do realise that dynamic make a rim for the D3 that is probably half or less than tuffant cost, tuffants are great for D4/5 that require them but overkill for a D3.

The offset for Dynamics isn’t legal last time I checked.

[Graeme]

Unless you have your heart set on an LT, have a look at the Pirelli AT+ in either 255/60 or 265/60 as they have a very open tread but are reportedly quiet. I will soon fit mine in 275/55R20 size.

[loanrangie]

The offset for Dynamics isn’t legal last time I checked.

ET40 v ET53 for stock.

[gofish]

The offset for Dynamics isn’t legal last time I checked.

I thought I'd read the same. A shame as I like the look of steelies & they're more affordable.

[NavyDiver]

Sort of by mistake I had Maxxis bravo 980 LT 265 60 r18 put on in Ceduna SAa few weeks ago. They were the only AT option I could get inside 24 hours and I needed tires. Only 2000km on them and no 4wding yet.

They look a little like the BFGs I feel. a little road noise. I had Pirelli At on my prior D3. Pirelli At are much quieter than the maxxis and the prior General Grabbers I had.

Video of Maxxis Bravo ( advertising ) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqxGHYUfJvU)

I suspect the maxxis will be better off road then the Pirelli. Noise wise I an not fussed by the Maxxis. The Pirellis seemed to be wearing a little better than the General Grabbers I had on before them.

[Graeme]

The Pirelli AT+ tread pattern is nothing like the now superseded ATR was.

[Laurie 123]

255/60/18 Maxxis bravo 980 ATs seem to do the job and quiet on road

[Odysseyman]

Gidday,

Just about to take delivery of 18" Tuffant rims for the D3 and kicking ideas around for tyres. I have had Coopers recommended (over BFG) by a couple of guys that should know. The bad wear issues seem to have been fixed.

Ive narrowed it down to ST Maxx 265/60/R18 as likely the best option. The 60's are much commoner around Oz than the 65's (apparently) and the tyre bloke said it makes more sense to go with the 60's.

I'm told the AT3 XLTs are quieter on the road, but I dont think they do them in the size I want.

Any feedback appreciated.

Chris

A point you might need to consider is whether you want Light Truck rated tyres or not. If you are doing a lot of gravel roads then I believe they are a “must”. Last time I checked the Cooper AT3 came in either highway or Light truck construction so it would pay to be clear about what you’re getting before you make a decision. I imagine the highway ones would be quieter because of the thinner sidewalls and lighter construction.
Cheers
David

[Lukeis]

Bridgestone D697’s all day long..


Quiet??

[BrianElloy]

Quiet??

Compared to K02’s they’re not only quiet but a lot smoother in feel

I’ve only tried K02’s and D697’s - can’t comment on other brands.

[Narangga]

Quiet??


Compared to K02’s they’re not only quiet but a lot smoother in feel

I’ve only tried K02’s and D697’s - can’t comment on other brands.

My D697's are the only tyre I have had on the D3 in the 3 years I've owned it. I run 3 pairs of wheels and the oldest pair have clocked 40K. I have never noticed any road noise from them and they have done mostly black top kms.

[Russrobe]

Have 2 Hiluxes on site at the moment travelling the same paths daily. Identical utes, identical size one with BFG ATKO 2 the other B/Stone D697s. Put rocks through two of the BFGs tread this week, D697s still going strong.

They're also quieter, and much cheaper....

I'll be buying another set of D697s when the non punctured tread wears out on the D4.

[Lukeis]

If only they came in the 265/65/18..

[crawal]

I am well overdue tyres & am considering the Falken Wildpeak at3w. They are really affordable & most of the reports I have read seem good. I would also go the 265/60 so as to fit the spare wheel carrier.
Just fitted a set good tyre heavy rating and got the set under$1k

[rar110]

I thought the 265/60/18 Wildpeak sidewall was only rated to 111?

[BMKal]

I've been running Mickey Thompson STZ 265/60/18's on my D4 for a number of years now with no issues. Recently need to replace two of them and found that MT no longer make this tyre.

So have now been running Toyo Open Country 265/60/18 A/T's for about 6 months and very happy with them. I also had the same tyres on my last work ute (HiLux) and never had an issue with them - and we used to take this thing through some pretty rough and rocky terrain. Local tyre dealers tell me that the Toyo Open Country is by far the most commonly sold A/T tyre in Kalgoorlie due to price and tyre life / lack of failures.

[scarry]

I've been running Mickey Thompson STZ 265/60/18's on my D4 for a number of years now with no issues. Recently need to replace two of them and found that MT no longer make this tyre.

So have now been running Toyo Open Country 265/60/18 A/T's for about 6 months and very happy with them. I also had the same tyres on my last work ute (HiLux) and never had an issue with them - and we used to take this thing through some pretty rough and rocky terrain. Local tyre dealers tell me that the Toyo Open Country is by far the most commonly sold A/T tyre in Kalgoorlie due to price and tyre life / lack of failures.

The Toyo Open Country Range of tyres get some pretty good reports on Tojo sites and forums.

Many use the muddies.

[kero]

The Toyo Open Country Range of tyres get some pretty good reports on Tojo sites and forums.

Many use the muddies.
Was talked out of the Toyo’s apparently a bit dodgy in the wet so went the Falkens on the wife’s Amarok.

[crawal]

I thought the 265/60/18 Wildpeak sidewall was only rated to 111?These are rated 114

[BMKal]

Was talked out of the Toyo’s apparently a bit dodgy in the wet so went the Falkens on the wife’s Amarok.

Have driven mine in the wet quite a bit lately. No problems with them at all. If there were any issues with them, I'm pretty sure that all the mining companies and contractors around here wouldn't be using them as their "preferred tyre".

[scarry]

So have now been running Toyo Open Country 265/60/18 A/T's for about 6 months and very happy with them. I also had the same tyres on my last work ute (HiLux) and never had an issue with them - and we used to take this thing through some pretty rough and rocky terrain. Local tyre dealers tell me that the Toyo Open Country is by far the most commonly sold A/T tyre in Kalgoorlie due to price and tyre life / lack of failures.

It doesn't have a very high load rating in that size(265/60/18), as far as i can see from their site?

[Russrobe]

Lots of personal preference and bias when it comes to the never ending tyre debate. I admit I'm biased towards what's worked for me in the past and present.

Might be better off pooling together the results of who's had a bad run with what size/brand. So others know what to avoid, what doesn't work.

All well and good buying the cheapest set you can buy, but if they're rated to 110 (below OEM) instead of 114 or 120 and you overload your D3/D4 by even a bit (mines overloaded 200kg on long trips), you've largely increased your chances of a blow out on corrugations, no matter what brand you buy.