Thread: Some D4 questions, contemplating purchase

Thanks for that info Craig, another positive for the bigger profile wheels.

By the way your Rig looks great. Love pics

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Ok. I am ordering the GOE rims just given Gordon the go ahead, now I have make a serious decision on tyres.

It's still between BFG KO2 & D697.

In the BFG there's two size choices 285/60-18 & 265/65-18 one of them has a higher load rating the other has a higher speed rating? So which is better?

I would think the higher load rating as the vehicle will be loaded constantly with tools, fridge etc.

But then I'm no expert, I was hoping someone could establish the difference between what is better to go for. Cheers.

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I am biased but go for the widest! My 285's have always been really good in sand, whether my previous D697's or the current K02's.


Because of the tread pattern the K02's are probably slightly narrower in the treads than the D697. They have quite a step in on every second tread block so the average width is less I reckon.


My personal observation is that the K02's seem tougher and appear to have thicker side walls and much better side biters than the D697's. They both chip on sharp rocks (rear tyres only) but the rubber between the treads gets cut on the D697's and not on the K02's, comparing them from my last two trips on the Birdsville track and other rocky roads.

Originally Posted by BobD

I am biased but go for the widest! My 285's have always been really good in sand, whether my previous D697's or the current K02's. Because of the tread pattern the K02's are probably slightly narrower in the treads than the D697. They have quite a step in on every second tread block so the average width is less I reckon. My personal observation is that the K02's seem tougher and appear to have thicker side walls and much better side biters than the D697's. They both chip on sharp rocks (rear tyres only) but the rubber between the treads gets cut on the D697's and not on the K02's, comparing them from my last two trips on the Birdsville track and other rocky roads.

That's good feedback Bob, thank you.

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Well tomorrow is the big day, pick up the new D4

Yes, yes, I know the drill, plenty of pics

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Enjoy. I am very jealous.

I bet there isnt much sleep
At least you havent got 4 or 5 weeks to go hey Chops
Andrew

Wasn't there something on the news today about a ship loaded with Land Rovers due to arrive in Australia in 4 or 5 weeks or so.

Something about pirates, I think they said ................................