Thread: tyres for d2

Just a note on the BFG A/T's. Last time I checked, the 235/70/16 size as plated for the D2 does not meet the load rating of the vehicle. Be sure what ever you get meets both the speed and load rating to be sure.

For note I have the Pirrelli Scorpian STR's 245/70/16. Had one with a sidewall failure within the first 4km's. May have been a fitting error. Since then they have been great for a road tyre.

Probably will go for the same in the ATR next time. I also run BFG M/T's in 265/75/16 on a second set of rims. They are great tyres.

Originally Posted by Colin Pedersen

Recently went through this process and purched the Bridgestone D694LT's. $1000 fitted and alligned.

Traveled over 10,000ks and they still look new and very quiet on the road.

Excellent wet weather grip and feel fantastic on the dirt.

I just looked at these as an alternative to the BFG A/T's in 245/70/R16. Tyre retailer "swears by them" but mentioned a tad noisier than BFG's.

Price wise they are only $10 a tyre cheaper at $260ea.

I've got a $200 voucher for Bob Jane so I'm kind of limited to what they stock but both options seems reasonable . . . .anyone got any other thoughts?

My 2c. I had the original michelin tyres and got 80000km. Pretty good cept a bit slippy in the wet. Replaced with same and looking at new set again after 50000.

What to get...seems many choices and opinions. I am leaning to perellis ATR or bridgestone 694.

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Interesting article, and Aussie for a change. I'm soon to replace OME, and from that, it looks like the Pirelli A/Ts.
Any experience with these?