17" Tyres

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Originally Posted by rmp

I have run a set of Pirelli Scorpion ATRs. Performance is good on all surfaces, but noise at surburban speeds is poor, and life is also poor to average. This was on a Santa Fe in 235/65/17, not a D3.

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I wonder how much difference in life there is between the passenger and LT versions.

Thats a good point Graeme, I noted that the Pirelli Scorpion ATR in the 245/70R 17 size was a LT which is what I would prefer, I'm not sure if it is available in that size in a passenger I will have to check the site again. I was also suprised that the tyre could be a little noisy, as the pattern does not look that aggressive. I will check with a friend of mine with regards to noise he has just fitted a set on a Land Cruiser.

Thanks for your comments Howard, have not ordered yet. Am also aware of the scorpions. Seems there is a real "love/hate" relationship with Coopers in the extreme.....especially by the tyre dealers in Kunnunarra who seem to loathe Cooper. I suspect that no tyre is bullet proof in harsh conditions with a heavy load (3.22 tonnes in my case on last year's Kimberley trip)
For the kind of conditions I expect to experience in the future, I think the Coopers S/T will do as best all rounder of a limited offering. STT's are really too aggressive for me.

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Originally Posted by rovers1952

Thanks for your comments Howard, have not ordered yet. Am also aware of the scorpions. Seems there is a real "love/hate" relationship with Coopers in the extreme.....especially by the tyre dealers in Kunnunarra who seem to loathe Cooper. I suspect that no tyre is bullet proof in harsh conditions with a heavy load (3.22 tonnes in my case on last year's Kimberley trip)
For the kind of conditions I expect to experience in the future, I think the Coopers S/T will do as best all rounder of a limited offering. STT's are really too aggressive for me.

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Quite correct no tyre is bulletproof. And the ST did Coopers no favours. However, you can't judge a manufacturer by one product alone. I wouldn't write off the STTs, they're quite usuable as a daily driver tyre.

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Originally Posted by Graeme

Thanks.
I sent GY a couple of emails (Aus & US) a while ago without any response. Next step is to arrange with the local dealer to meet the GY rep, but not until I'm ready to order. No D3 for a while yet (hopefully early next year) so no hurry, but it would be good not to have to import them myself. They are available in the US in both LI 108 and 119 but I'd want the 119's. I found 225/75-16 MTRs very good on the D2.

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245/70/17 GY MTR not being made available in Australia.

Thanks RMP.
I'll have to see if they will do a special order for me, otherwise I'll have toimport them myself.

245/70/17 MFG mud an option too.

I've asked GY if they will bring in 4 MTRs in 245/70-17 (119/116 LI) and mentioned that there might be others interested too. They haven't got back to me yet, but if they will bring some in, I'll start a thread to let others know if they want to contact GY to order for themselves at the same time. If interested, it might be a good time to contact GY anyway to help them make up their minds.

Did the rounds with tyre dealerships on the coast.
Ended up with a set of Cooper 235/70r 17" ATR 111s.
Good overall with Road/Mud/Dirt/Sand applications.
Around $290.00 + GST.
No real road noise, but dealers mentioned to rotate tyres every
5-10k or every service, as they tend to scollop edges.
Tyres have 60k warranty>:eek:
See how we go !!!

Well, got 5 new Cooper S/T's last week, $325 each fitted...with mixed feelings. Bit noisey. But just learnt that there is now a BFG A/T in a 245/70R17 available!!!!!! Got 2 good Wranglers for sale...see markets.