Thread: Mud Tyres 18"

The Hankooks are OK Rich, I have had lots of mt. I have these at moment approx 50,000 km. Be lucky get 65,000 where my BFG would get 80-90k

The Hankooks were much cheaper though for pretty good performance.
Cheers

Originally Posted by Piddler

I have these at moment approx 50,000 km. Be lucky get 65,000 where my bag would get 80-90k

The Hankooks were much cheaper though for pretty good performance.
Cheers

My BFG's? not my bag?
They don't make the BFG in 275/65 R18 in a MT, only in AT which of course you should get better milage out of.
These are my Off Road set so they should last quite a while if they perform.

Cheers Rich

So the Atturos didn't meet expectations Rich?

Scott

Originally Posted by LRD414

So the Atturos didn't meet expectations Rich?

Scott

I found the compound not to be to my liking, on dry clean rock they worked fine, but any sort of dirt or moisture on the rock they simply didn't have to grip unfortunately.
This was with tyre pressures at 18psi as well.

For gravel, sand and mud they were great.

I was torn between 3 Tyres this time:
Hankook MT
Kanati Trail Hog
Kanati Mud Hog

In the end I went for the tyre with the best reviews.

Rich do you think 275/65/18 is too large for everyday driving as your one and only set of tyres?

Originally Posted by Aaron40

Rich do you think 275/65/18 is too large for everyday driving as your one and only set of tyres?

I'm going to answer you with some questions back:
What sort of 4wding are you doing? Normal run of the mill 4wding you won't need them this big.
If clearance is the issue first step is to either get LLAMS or Gordons Rods, if you still want/need more clearance then this size tyre may suit you.

Have you checked if this size is legal where you live?

Remember body modifications will most likely be necessary as well.

Your speedo will be out as well, easily checked if you use a GPS to check it on a flat constant section of road.

Cheers Rich, I have Llams, I like bigger rubber for clearance and footprint however don't want to throw gearing out too much and not real keen on cutting any bodywork, massaging seams is ok...

Hi Aaron,
Everything you have to modify is in this thread, rear A/C pipework, rear wheel arch seams and wheel arch linings front & rear. Also the wiring loom on the passenger side front chassis rail directly beside the tyre where it will rub on it on full lock turning left.

Note these MT tyres while they are 275 they only look to be about the same width as the standard 255 tyres, this is because of the profile is more rounded than a AT tyre and the width is at the widest point not at the tread face.
A 285/60 R18 AT tyre looks much wider!

I don't notice any performance loss to tell you the truth but I do have a BAS Remap.