Thread: Mud Tyres 18"

You guys must drive very slowly at lower pressures - tyre roll will close that gap quickly.

Originally Posted by Tombie

Good luck if you ever want to fit chains

Chains would involve being somewhere cold. Zero chance of that happening. SWMBO complains when it gets below 20.

Originally Posted by Tombie

Apologies my friend but that is absolutely not true.

The correct phrasing would be:

With incorrect throttle application:
HTs dig in
ATs dig in a bit fast
MTs dig in a lot faster

Driven correctly the more paddle like a tyre is the better it works on sand...

Couldn't agree more Tombie.

Cheers

x3 Tombie,
Tyre pressures and driving technique are paramount.

Sweet thanks sheerluck. I know most of the bulge is obviously going to be at the bottom just thought there might be some rubbing with a bit of bounce. Nice one. The sidewall on the General Grabbers seems much thicker than the 697s, also the G/Gs have a higher load rating...

Hmmm i see why people have mixed opinions then, if your throttle control is perfect you're better off with muddies. I might be better off without them with the bugger all 4x4 exp i have.... Tombie i will never need to fit chains not in the near future atleast being from Perth, but tyre roll did have myself and the fitters questioning the size....

Originally Posted by sheerluck

Chains would involve being somewhere cold. Zero chance of that happening. SWMBO complains when it gets below 20.

Chains are also excellent when you can not get traction in slippery conditions

I do understand what you're saying though!!!

Originally Posted by ~Rich~

x3 Tombie,
Tyre pressures and driving technique are paramount.

275 65s might be a better option.... slightly skinnier although the overall diameter increase closes the gap on chassis clearance... Your's must get close on full lock Rich? How's the wear?