Thread: New Boots for D4

I use Kumho MT51 LT 265x60x18 on Compomotives for off road work.

Mt's will probably be just as noisy as a set of worn out KO2's.

The Ko's on ours droned at around 60 to 70Km/hr,but were quiet at other speeds.
The drone did get worse as they wore, rotated every 10 000Km.

No issues with the tyres though.

Have you considered a 265/65-18?

Great fit.

Then look at something like a Radar Renegade RT.
Aggressive Without the noise.

It’s early days so far (I’m testing a set) and I’m bloody impressed.

Just fitted a set to Emma’s 90 also.

Originally Posted by Tombie

Have you considered a 265/65-18?

Great fit.

Then look at something like a Radar Renegade RT.
Aggressive Without the noise.

It’s early days so far (I’m testing a set) and I’m bloody impressed.

Just fitted a set to Emma’s 90 also.

I like the look of the radars but a quick Google shown very few stockists.

Originally Posted by loanrangie

I like the look of the radars but a quick Google shown very few stockists.

The RT is Bob Jane exclusive.
I found a good shop, spoke with the guys and was happy to proceed.

Glad I did tbh, we have flooding here at the moment and it was very sure footed at legal pace.

Originally Posted by Tombie

Have you considered a 265/65-18?

Great fit.

Then look at something like a Radar Renegade RT.
Aggressive Without the noise.

It’s early days so far (I’m testing a set) and I’m bloody impressed.

Just fitted a set to Emma’s 90 also.

Thanks Mike .. I'll look into it.

Originally Posted by Tombie

The RT is Bob Jane exclusive.
I found a good shop, spoke with the guys and was happy to proceed.

Glad I did tbh, we have flooding here at the moment and it was very sure footed at legal pace.

Have you had these tyres long enough to be able to determine what the wear is like?
Also, is there a mileage warranty with this tyre in Australia? I noted in a US video review that in the US they come with a 45,000mile (72,000km) warranty.
Bob Jane don't make mention of a mileage warranty .. only a 'road hazard warranty' for punctures and the like.

Mileage warranties require far too much maintenance!

I’ve had 2 wheel alignments in 10 years and no issues with tyre wear in that time.

I can’t speak for how they will go, however I’m not looking for long life, at 50% tread they’ll be removed - at that point any tyre is useless offroad for traction.

So far I’m at 5000km on them and at the moment it would be block compaction that’s taking place - happens to all new rubber.

If someone was going to run them to the wear bars I’d say with average use there would be a strong chance of life beyond 60k.

By then they’re usually 6 years old, I’d be swapping out regardless.

For me - performance, grip and safety (especially wet weather) trumps wear any day.