Thread: Toyo OPAT 2 vs Bridgestone D697's

Can't comment on them, but have you considered Hankook Dynapro ATs? Very happy with mine.

Have run BFG for the last 20yrs,not an issue,so cant help.

The Toyo seem a very popular choice ATM, for the JAP brigade.

As you probably know they have the A/T,R/T and M/T,many run the R/T,with very good reports.Quieter and just as strong as BFG,with supposedly better wet on road performance.

Good luck with your choice.

I'm not a huge fan of the 697, they're ok but I think they are better tyres out there.
Like the Toyo.

Another to consider is the Falken Wildpeak AT3W.

I've run BFG AT's on a Patrol and I reckon these drive, steer and bite a lot better.

They drive and steer better than the admittedly worn out Pirelli Verde HT's that they replaced on the D2.
I'm running 265/60-18 and they don't tramline, wet grup is excellent with a nice, progressive, controllable breakaway and the TC/ABS doesn't kick in near as much as it did with the old GT Radial and Pirelli HT's on road.
On dirt and öff road that's no comparison.
I really rate the Falken's..

Cheers, thanks for the feedback. Whilst I haven't really discounted any other brands, I've narrowed down to these two based on what I've read here (D697's) and elsewhere (Toyo's). The D697's seem to get a really good wrap here across D2, D3 & D4 owners. But I know the more I delve into the world of AT tyres the longer my list might become...I know I've already spent way too many nights trawling the depths of this forum...definitely not a negative in my books!

Honestly, I've been pleasantly surprised by the Sailun's in the time I've had the D2. They've taken me to nearly all corners of VIC and a bit beyond without too much trouble...they're quiet on road and air down well when off.

Although I'm in no rush to get a new set of tyres, I kinda want to now I've ticked off all the current long term maintenance big ticket items...it's taken 5yrs to get to this point...I want them now before something else unexpectedly pops up!

I've tried a few different tyres on D2's including Toyo's and Falken AT3 , both Very good , while the toyos seemed to last a bit longer , everything Rick mentioned about the Falkens mirrors my opinion ( they grip incredibly well on the high speed pea gravel around these parts). I am currently running 265/70/16 and noticed they are doing a 4 for 3 deal on them at the moment

Falken WILDPEAK AT3W Tyres for Your Vehicle | Tyrepower

Another vote for the Falken Wildpeak AT3W. Four of the five local tyre shops recommended them as first choice as well! For years I used the Maxxis MA751 Bravo, but these Falkens are are lot better and I won't be going back.

$250 each from Bob Jane - 235 85 R16

Pro's:
- Grip well on wet tarmac
- Grip well on gravel and wet grass
- Great price
- Quiet
- Looks great with aggressive sidebiters

Cons:
- Tallish tread = squirmy on tarmac
- Dry weather braking isn't great - they lock up a lot earlier than my previous tyres

Edward

My last set of tyres on my D3 was toyo OPAT II. My opinion is they are an ok tyre, in comparison to the D697 I found they where similar in performance across most aspects. However I found the D697 was far, far better on wet blacktop. Wet road performance (or lack of) is my biggest issue with the toyo, which is why when I recently replaced them I did not get them again and Im currently running falkens

Originally Posted by shanegtr

My last set of tyres on my D3 was toyo OPAT II. My opinion is they are an ok tyre, in comparison to the D697 I found they where similar in performance across most aspects. However I found the D697 was far, far better on wet blacktop. Wet road performance (or lack of) is my biggest issue with the toyo, which is why when I recently replaced them I did not get them again and Im currently running falkens

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