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

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