Thread: New Boots for D4

Originally Posted by TopEndThom

The Nittos?

Wildpeak AT3W

Anyone running these, the Hilux owners are giving them good reviews?

Originally Posted by gavinwibrow

Wildpeak AT3W

Anyone running these, the Hilux owners are giving them good reviews?

The Wildpeaks get fantastic reviews all around, however when I was hunting I discovered the 265/65/18 isn’t the LT construction.

I went with the Ridge Graps in that size. They look fantastic however Bob Jane did a horrible alignment and I didn’t pick up on it initially. Front left wore unevenly and has been noisy since new. I had Bridgestone do a second alignment about 4000kms later and the toe was about 7% out. Very upsetting.

Since the second alignment and a rotation they have become quieter and quieter. Got about 10000 on them and overall I’m happy - I’m sure with a good alignment and well tuned front end they’d be a long lasting tyre for how aggressive they are.

I’d hardly worry that they aren’t LT. They have thicker, stronger construction than many LT.

They will run nicer too.

I have had 265/60/18 Wildpeaks on my D3 for the last year or so, and for the price, have been brilliant both onroad and offroad.

Originally Posted by Tombie

I’d hardly worry that they aren’t LT. They have thicker, stronger construction than many LT.

They will run nicer too.

Some truth in that but I do get comfort in having a 122 load rating in that size. Heavy duty carcass irrespective of ply 'rating' is the go. Wildpeak are a very good tyre although I wouldn't get them unless they had the LT rating for what I do. For many people an LT carcass is just overkill. Cheers

I ordered 4 x 19” Duratracs; switching from Maxxis 980. Not sure why other than I wanted a change.

2x Maxxis 980 with 20% wear coming to market shortly. PM if interested.

I had a mate with a D3 running that model Maxxis to Cape York. They did well. I love Duratracs. Would have got them in 265/65/18 but they are not a light truck set up in that size and I am very happy so far with the Nitto in LT. Cheers

Had the Nittos on dirt yesterday. They grip like the proverbial to a sock. Fantastic at speed. Cheers