Thread: Tyres, yes again, but different.

yokahama Geo landers.
$250 per tyre.
They have deal on at the moment replacement of tyre if damaged on a % basis of cost so if 20% worn and you stake one they will replace them at 80% of cost. Pretty darn good deal. And you also get free puncture repairs for the life of the tyre.
I have them on a Disco2 and a P38 and on road they are very sure footed and i dont have any probs with them on a track either.

Try this site;
Yokohama / OUR TYRES / Geolandar A/T-S

Bridgestone D694
had these on my last D2, seemed a pretty good all rounder
can also get them in LT


Tony
03 D2a 4.0 V8

Pirelli Scorpion ATR.

I have these in 245/70 16 LT on my Rangie. I do a lot of highway km and they are very good on the blacktop.

I have also used them in sand and mud, although not much rock work. They have surprised me with how good they have been.

I was originally going to fit BFG All Terrains but I have not regretted fitting the Pirellis. They were significantly cheaper too!

Got the Goodyear Silent Armour AT/SA in 245/70/16 on my D2.They have done the Gibb rv, gunbarrel and Canning stock route, and also the daily driver tyre thaat's been thru 2 topend wet seasons..

Sure they are scuffed and chipped but haven't had a flat yet..Dont get them if you are planning on any Mud, but otherwise they seem pretty good so far..


Cheers Ean

Hello sandyian,

If you are really concerned about the safety aspect, hang the expense and get a second set of rims with H/Ts'. The best thing that I've done so far is to have two sets of rims and tyres - a set of HT's and a set of MT's. HT's are a small piece of heaven for driving around town and it saves wasting the MT's where they're not meant to be used. You can pick up a set 5 of P38 alloys in good nick for under $350 if you search enough. The expense of a second set of tyres and rims has been well worth the expense from my experience.

Cheers,

Jason

Second vote for Pirelli ATR. Paid $208 per tyre in 235 16 70

Have had these on mine for about 3 months and cant fault them on the black stuff ... did some light off-road stuff on the weekend and they performed well.

Can't comment on longevity, but I bought these ATR tyres for the same reasons as you, I wanted something safe for my family car that does 90% of it's work on the bitchumen, but when I did venture down a fire-trail I would have just that extra bit of grip.

I think as long as you stick with the well known brands, get a price you're happy with ... you can't go wrong.

Another vote for Pirelli ATR, remarkably silent on bitumen.

I put a set of Michelin LTX A/T2 (245x75x16) on my Disco and am very happy with them.

They are extremely smooth and silent on the black top; balanced up very well. They also give plenty of grip in the wet. I've had them on a few fire trails and tracks and was quite happy with them. I haven't had them on sand though.

Cheers,
Jack