18' AT tyres for SE D3 (a good news story for a change!)

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Originally Posted by gghaggis

There's a lot of animosity out there for the Coopers, and I've had my fair share of problems with them in the past, but I can't fault the current 265/60R18 ATR's I have on the RRS. I've done everything from bitumen, to sand and dunes, mud, rock gardens and some severe 4WD trails and they've performed faultlessly. Very impressed with the grip and the lack of noise. Don't yet have a handle on the wear rate, but they're looking pretty good at the moment.

Cheers,

Gordon

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I have these as well and can echo Gordon's comments. So far I'm very happy and they were only $275 each from Tempe Tyres.

I was out getting some tyre prices today and the guy asked if I had considered the standard BFG AT KOs in 265/65/18. (and they are LT construction)

So has anyone got this size on their D3/D4 or RRS and how have you found them - do they rub anywhere on a standard vehicle.

I have the same tyres (225/60/16) on my Freelander and they have been great.

Price is the same as Silent Armours at $500 a tyre.

Thanks

Garry

seams that since the aussie dollar is going great guns we are still getting ripped..

my freight quote from tyre rack for 5 tyres came in at

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FED EXPRESS (2-3 DAY)- $ 1429.05 SHIPPING METHOD FIP
FED ECONOMY (3-5 DAY)- $ 514.64 SHIPPING METHOD FIE

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and thats excluding the price of the tyres.

ive also had local prices of
tyrepower
Mickey Thompson Fc-11- $569.00 (80,000km warranty)
Mickey Thompson Atz 4 Rib- $512.00 (80,000km warranty)
Kumho Kl78 At- $378.00


beaurepairs

We have the Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armor in your size (265/60R18). They are currently on special for $535.00each, include fitting, balancing, GST, Old Tyres Disposal & a new tubeless valve (RRP $608.00)
We have the Dunlop Grandtrek AT20 in your size (265/60R18). They are currently on special for $496.00 each, include Fitted,balancing, GST, Old Tyres Disposal & a new tubeless valve (RRP $564.00)
We have the Dunlp Grandtrek AT22 in your size (265/60R18). They are currently on special for $514.00 each, include Fitting, balancing, GST, Old Tyres Disposal & a new tubeless valve (RRP $585.00)


and no one wants to quote kelly or bfg...

cheers phil

Hi Garry,
Sorry, but I've only got BFG A/T 265/70 R17. ;)

I think that the 18s will be more than fine.

Best Wishes,
Peter

with the aussie dollar being high, shipping is creeping up from the usa. Still though it would be still cheaper significantly from the Tirerack. I was amazed for my roadcar 225/40/18 Michalin pilot sport2 are $770USD+ shipping, where locally im looking at over $500/tyre.

Ive just bought a D3 with the 255/55/18 tyres, which will need replacement at some stage. Looks like 265/60 or 265/65 seem most popular to replace

Hi All FYI.Just received the 5, 255/ 60/ r18 Pireiil Scorpian ATR's from Tire Rack (Cody Rollins was the man) in my case.It went like this,total cost in AU$ from Tire Rack including wire transfer charge from my bank of $33 ( tire Rack would only accept payement via wire transfer,no paypal or card??) was AU $1495.00 at AU/US excange rate of $1.05. Further costs from Fed Express of $288.0 by way of $89 Quaranteen?$144.37 taxes.$55 custom's handling?So allowing $120 for tyre's to be fitted Then total cost to me will be $1904.I took three quotes localy for these tyre's which came in aprox $2075.$171 was the dif so make your own mind up,By the way service with TR was smooth. All the best Rostbiff.:angel:

As the Greenback declines , I've noticed products imported to the
USA and sold back to the World via internet , are becoming far
less attractive. $300 for those tyres isn't so cheap anymore . I recall
looking around 3 years ago , and many tyres in this cat. were USD125 - 180 .....
Perfumes and electronics have gone the same way . Postage
in a swings 'n rounderbout business ; cheaper price , higher freight.
Guitar strings are still terrific imported value . Less than half price
and obscure specs. in stock too. Someone on the Forum was shipped
as 5 by one tyres from TR , and avoided all the local costs .................

Matthew,

Here is the shipping quote:
FED EXPRESS *(1-3 DAYS) *- *$ 1151.85 *SHIPPING METHOD FIP FED ECONOMY
(3-5 DAYS) *- *$ *420.81 *SHIPPING METHOD FIE

4 *875QR6KM2RWLV2 ********LT285/75R16 BF MTTA KM2 RWL E ***205.00
Total tire costs: *829.44

Mac McNabb *| *Sales Specialist

BTW not for my RRS and $1.0670 on my bank transfer

Here is my quote for the BFG ATs. Now for a decision. I'm still not sure. Cheers Chris

5 LT 265/65R18 BFG AT TA KO RWL E tires $245 each.
Merchandise total - $1,225.00
Shipping total - $ 485.47
Total is $1,710.47

Just remember that when importing if your goods have a declared or assessed value of A$1,000 or less, the goods may be imported free of duty, taxes and Customs and Border Protection charges. If the value of the goods is greater than $1000 then those extra taxes and charges apply.

Shipping is not included in the $1000 assessment.