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My question is when changing tyres you really need to also change the spare even, as mine is, if it is brand new still? Do others keep an odd spare? Does the slight size difference matter assuming you repair / replace the damaged one asap. Of course, this is not for trans-Australia crossings.
Do others rotate their spare with the driven wheels to extend overall tyre life?
Thanks
If the tyre size is the same you can retain the spare. A tyre has a life also tyres are designed to be used within a period of time. As a tyre ages the tyre compound becomes harder with age so you start to have less grip in wet situations and less grip in cornering etc. If i have 5 tyres of the same size and patern then i rotate every 10000klm. If the spare is different i only rotate the 4 in use. You must not have two different tyres on the front as they have different compounds and different breaking distances, so you could get yourself into quite a bit of trouble in an emergency
I ordered a set of D697 265/60/18s yesterday. Bridgestone have a stock clearance sale on the 265 & 285s but I think it ends today (28-Feb-13). $399 ea fitted. Dealers who did not know about the sale were quoting low -mid $400s.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tinman
Also going to fit the Inawise 4x4 TPMS unit while the tyres are off.
Thats not a "special" price @ $399Quote:
Originally Posted by AndrewM
I paid $340 a tyre in Whyalla - Not suburbia :)
"My biggest objection to them is that they are obnoxiously noisy at 90kmh, they make a bit of noise at other speeds which is tolerable but at 90 they drive me nuts (a little harsh maybe, but I do 90 a lot ... ). They annoy me so much that I am going to change them to other tyres well before they're worn out." Quoting Epic Pooh
I couldn't agree more Epic.. My GG ATs drove me mad until I swapped them with DoctorJ's Wranglers. He eventually wrecked them up in the high country and has now something more durable .I didn't really need ATs as I have a second set of 17" BFG MTs for off roading..don't know what I'll get when the Wranglers wear out. I'll only need a road tyre.
Paid $370 for mine in Melbourne:eek: Bob Janes' price guarantee, Bridgestone was $380. (all inclusive, balance, old tyre disposal, gst.)Quote:
Originally Posted by Tombie
Maybe they get cheaper as you get further out?!?
$399 does seem expensive.
Paid $345 fitted balanced and new stems from Bridgestone. Another Bridgestone tyre ce.ntre quoted $405. Most tyre centres I contacted prices ranged from $440 Bob Jane to $345 Bridgestone so shop around.
GG Ats are only $270 a big difference for five tyres.;)
GG ATs have:Quote:
Originally Posted by CaverD3
Softer sidewalls (known to fail or get staked easily)
Much louder after a bit of wear
Thinner rubber carcass
Not exactly apples for apples... :)
Still a reasonable tyre, but not LT construction nor are they anywhere near as tough as the D697
GGs maybe not up to your use but more than fit for this purpose.Quote:
Originally Posted by CraigH
Sidewalls are thin but only ever had a nail puncture on mine. But evert time I went to the Oberon plateau i got stone punctures in my OEM Wranglers.
I had some Cooper HTs on mine for while and proved pretty punture proof.