Thread: LT tyre for 18" rims

Originally Posted by scarry

But the 245/70/17 LT have a much higher load rating than the 697's.
The Scorpions that were the 18" OEM tyre on my D4 had a load rating of 112,not far from the 697's.

Load rating is just that, how much load can be carried at its maximum pressure (80 psi for my LI 119s) at its maximum rated speed for the quite short test time which I cannot remember but as already stated by others, LT rather than P construction is the critical factor when the path gets rocky. The higher LI rated LT tyres may have tougher sidewalls again but also vary between manufacturers.

Dfourfun, yes my understanding is the diameter is 1cm more ie 265/60/18 vs the factory 255/60/18.
The dude that fitted them said it was a slight battle to get the spare in, but managed without having to remove the tow hitch.

Just had D697's fitted. Only one shop in Perth metro area (Balcatta) had them in stock. Resupply due next month.

Not much mood or incentive to discount on that basis. Paid $415 ea. Well done to those who paid less but I think the popularity of this tyre is taking over. Still seems good value and competitive given its LT advantages.

Compared to the worn out Wranglers it was like flying on a magic carpet coming home. No road noise whatsoever (by comparison).

The shop fills them to 40psi. What's the consensus on the right pressure for long life?

tombie et al who have the D697s, could you let me know how they are going. I am up for new tyres and the LTs interest me. I have had a very good quote for Cooper AT3s but the reviews on the various forums are pretty mixed.
thanks
Mike

I'm still very happy with mine.

As an all rounder these things are the dogs bollocks!

In all but the most slippery of mud they perform excellent.

In the aforementioned mud they still performed admirably, requiring just a little more care and occasional "spin up" to help clear the tread blocks.

We're talking desert clay - the worst of surfaces! And I still felt confident.

Originally Posted by Tombie

I'm still very happy with mine.

As an all rounder these things are the dogs bollocks!

In all but the most slippery of mud they perform excellent.

In the aforementioned mud they still performed admirably, requiring just a little more care and occasional "spin up" to help clear the tread blocks.

We're talking desert clay - the worst of surfaces! And I still felt confident.

X2 ^ cannot fault mine.

Have had mine on for a month or so now. Fine on the bitumen, alberit more firm and direct. Will be putting them to the test next month: Gunbarrel, Pilbara, Gibb River Road (again), Mitchell Falls. Will provide update after our return on 1st June.
Nick

I can also report positively on these tyres. Have run them for about 5000km so far including a recent trip to Coffin Bay National Park and Lincoln National Park as well as the Bridle track near Melrose. - All good. Performed well in sand (at 18psi), on limestone outcrops, general dirt roads and they also perform well on the highway, with very little road noise. Would definitely recommend them.

They also seem to do pretty well in the wet. Based on some big downpours in Adelaide recently!