Thread: Now which new tyres to get...

Hankook dynapros gave me 80,000km with 5000km tread remaining. Tried Pirelli scorpions and got 25000km and down to carcass.

Pirelli don't offer km warranty. My tyre place pulled the pirelli contract and put another set of hankooks on.

My fuel efficiency picked up again. I tow 3.5 tonne a lot and do a lot of gravel roads. I live on a farm and drive a bit of snow and mud as well. Just my 2 cents. Mine are on 18 inch rims.

At 5000kms worth of tread remaining I find I start picking up screws etc on the road and get flats.

Weve had MTs around here a lot and no problems. Son just replaced a set with well over 80000ks inc some hard trips eg Simmo..Vic high country..etc. Tread was still legal but fatigue was appearing between the tread blocks and traction was bit sketchy in the wet. No punctures at all.

We've had several sets ..US made.. that have all performed very well.

Pity the price just seems to be ever increasing tho 😞

Originally Posted by Tombie

Maxxis is LT - 115S
Duratrac is XL - 111Q
Pirelli is XL - 111H
Toyo is XL - 111H

All are worthy contenders. Pick your poison.

Or go to 18's,and there is a good range of higher load rated tyres.

Originally Posted by scarry

Or go to 18's,and there is a good range of higher load rated tyres.

Would love to but can’t afford the change over to 18 inch rims.

Tried Pirelli scorpions and got 25000km and down to carcass.

I got 70,000 km out of a set of Pirelli Scorpian ATRs on my D4. I think the Pirelli Scorpian AT Pluses that replaced them (currently on 60,000 km) will go well over that!

Originally Posted by coopers1969

Zeon LTZ both rear tires failed.

just spent the weekend at JAKEM Farm here in Adelaide and stuffed the sidewall of a brand new Cooper ATT 255/55/19. I got sold them as the new you beaut XL much better than the ZEON LTZ. Never bought Coopers before and looks like i shouldn't have this time either :-(
If i had my time again out with the 19 and in with some 18's

I'm happy with Maxxis. 60k kms and no trouble at all towing 2.5T off-road van on all manner of roads/tracks (not much sand). I just bought a new set despite being pricey. ~$316 each.

Originally Posted by kblof

just spent the weekend at JAKEM Farm here in Adelaide and stuffed the sidewall of a brand new Cooper ATT 255/55/19. I got sold them as the new you beaut XL much better than the ZEON LTZ. Never bought Coopers before and looks like i shouldn't have this time either :-(
If i had my time again out with the 19 and in with some 18's

I’ve put this question before on other threads but had little response. What pressures were you running and what speed were you travelling at when you damaged the tyre. I believe this is VERY relevant and needs to be considered before blaming the tyres.
I have run Cooper ST Maxx and Cooper AT3 on my old Ford Ranger and never a problem. Now I run Maxxis AT980 on my 19” rims and same story. In my view it’s all about pressure and speed in most cases.

David