Thread: LT tyre for 18" rims

I know it is an old thread but 'tyres' is always a popular topic as we keep wearing them out and everyone wants to know how others have faired...
Anyway, my GG AT2 set copped a bit of a beating on the weekend so suddenly I need a new set

I thought I'd go with these D697s that others in this thread say are pretty good and step up to a decent set of LT rubber. Easy enough, better ring around for prices and do my homework, but do you think I can actually find a set?? Apparently (and I have my doubts!) there are none available and the next shipment won't be for another 6 weeks or so!

Does anyone know if this could be true or am I being told a pile of ?

I have a trip planned (and paid for) on next weekend so really need a new set in the next 5 days or less. I can get other rubber but consider this a sub-optimal solution given that I now have my heart set on these D697s. Any bright ideas? I'm still hunting around Melbourne and haven't given up yet but I didn't anticipate getting a set of new LT rubber would be such a drama... Sigh.

Bummer!
I got mine from Bob Jane if that's any help at all!
Jax in Frankston also had them. This was a couple of months ago, but try everyone, I think these tyres are worth hunting down

Just completed a 12,000km trip in SA, WA and NT on the D697s, including 2,000km on dirt and corrugations, and a bit of rock and sand for good measure. They performed flawlessly on all surfaces. On the black top had pressures of 38F/42R. On dirt/corrugations 30/34 and less on rock/sand. There are no cuts or noteworthy blemishes and and am entirely happy with the decision to purchase them after months of deliberation. Purchased them from B Select, Norwood SA at $400 a piece. Tyres and outlet thoroughly recommended.

Nick

PS: D4 also performed flawlessly

TDV6 D4 MY12

Well,

Over the weekend I was driving around Lidsdale/Mt Walker and managed to rip the side wall out of one of my Continental Cross Contact A/T.

As I was getting close to a new set of tyres this has given me a dilemma.

The spare is a cross contact in pretty good shape, I would say 80% tread, but I do not want to go out and buy a new tyre as I have my mind set on these new D697's !!

So my question is.

If I was to put 2 new Bridgestone's on the front but leave the continentals in the rear, as they probably have another 10,000 km left would I cause myself any drive train issues. ?

The Continentals are 255/60/18 whilst the Bridgestone are 285/60/18. A little wider but same ratios.

Anyone got any thoughts.

George

PS. I was a bit surprised that the spare was in such good condition as I have had the tyres rotated and balanced a few times and always ask for the spare to be rotated in, obviously has not happened . I need to check for next time. !!!

Originally Posted by DiscoWeb

The Continentals are 255/60/18 whilst the Bridgestone are 285/60/18. A little wider but same ratios.

Same ratio, but as the width is larger, so too is the sidwall (to keep the same ratio!), ergo the rolling diameter is greater (by around 33mm). So no go - you'd damage the drive train.

Cheers,

Gordon

Originally Posted by gghaggis

Same ratio, but as the width is larger, so too is the sidwall (to keep the same ratio!), ergo the rolling diameter is greater (by around 33mm). So no go - you'd damage the drive train.

Cheers,

Gordon

Thanks Gordon,

Had a sneaking suspicion that might be the case.

Cheers,

George

After losing two Zeons with sidewall damage, am considering the D697LT in 18". The load rating looks fine, but the speed rating is much lower (H for Zeon, S for D697); is that legal?