235/85R16 vs. 265/75R16 vs. 255/85R16

Bloody hell I'm glad I got the Coopers not the BFG's. Almost bought a set of BFG's cos I could get them interest free on my GE card but decided to stick with the Coopers because of all the good reports I've heard.

Just to go against everyone. How about some Kumhos?

I bought a set because both my mechanic and the tyre guy said 'unkillable'.

They also both said no to BFGs.

There you go.


http://www.kumho.com.au/showtyre.pip?id=83

































And if you're worried about it you can always get them put on white side in so no one can tell.

Also under $200 per tyre. Closer to $150 if you've got hte gift in a haggle.
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Cheers
Simon

Good Buy - I wish I knew that about a week ago. Mind you I'm still very happy with the Coopers, but if I could have piad half the price I would have been even happier

<span style="color:blue">does anyone know what they are like on road....
or how well they wear compared to a bfg.....?



they do appear to be a copy of the bfg....but what compund is used....?</span>

Interesting - I have Kumho Ventures on the truck at the moment and they have been on there since I had it. While I can't vouch, therefore, for the wear characteristics (except that they scrub out when the tie rod is bent [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img] ) I have had no problems or flats with them.

(The only flat was actually due to a dented rim not the tyre)

If the Mud Terrain pattern is any good, the price certianly seems better HOWEVER I don;t know where I can buy them - nobody local seems to know, or care.

and interestingly the 235/85 has a 10 ply sidewall while the 265/75 only has a 6 ply sidewall :?: :!: :?


also help me with a brain fade I'm having - Disco 1 steelies - 7,5" or 7" width ???? :roll:

Disco steelies = 7" width

Yeah thats what I thought but the Kumho size chart says 7.5" rim needed for 265/75 16's :!: :? :?: :?:

Bugger

I run 265/75 on my Rangie on standard 7" rims. BFG , cooper and others all say 7" is ok.