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nikademus
Member Since: 08 Sep 2006
Location: Geelong
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I'm almost due for a new set of tyres and I'm not quite sure which way to go. Most of my driving is on tar, but I have done a few trips (SA sand dunes, Lake Mungo, Vic High country etc) and I am considering heading up to Alice Springs, maybe up to birdsville and maybe even tackling the simpson desert.
Sooo, I am looking for tyre recomendations - bearing in mind the mostly tar environment and the fact that I will soon have a lot of worn but useful spare Wranglers. Its the one thing making me think to stick with the OEM's.
All advice appreciated. Disco 2 TD5 "Good"
Disco 3 TDV6 "Better"
Disco 4 HSE SDV6 "Best"
The older I get, the better I was.
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 22nd May 2007 12:15 pm |
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simon_arch1
Member Since: 10 Apr 2006
Location: Melbourne Australia
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I'd look at the 265/70-17 Goodyear MTR...
cheers,
Simon D3 - Buckingham Blue, SE, TDV6, 06 model; chipped; underbody armour; Mickey Thompson ATZ 275/65-18 AND MAXXIS Bighorn muddies; rear wheel carrier from 4x4intelligence.com; iPOD aux connection! GME 3200 UHF - aerial mounted on wheel carrier  ; LR roof rails/cross bars; Autosafe cargo barrier, Safari Snorkel; Traxide - aux battery; ARB bull bar with Tigerz11 winch; Lightforce 240 XGT driving lights (mitchell bros tow hitch to come)
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| 22nd May 2007 1:02 pm |
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RichardK
Member Since: 18 Jan 2006
Location: Western Australia
Posts: 295
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I'm running 265 70 17 BFG AT's, done just over 50000 K's and probably another 20 left in them and no problem whatsoever. I had them on for the CSR trip.
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| 22nd May 2007 2:15 pm |
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Tony
Member Since: 20 Apr 2006
Location: Adelaide Hills
Posts: 183
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You could fit Cooper ATR's - about $275 fitted and balanced in Adelaide. Use the Wranglers for tree guards Ex Defender 110 200Tdi owner.
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| 23rd May 2007 12:21 am |
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garryc
Member Since: 08 May 2007
Location: Adelaide Hills
Posts: 259
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I put Cooper ATR's on and we did the Oodnadatta track then to Birdsville. On the way to Lyndhurst the other D3 punctured 2 tyres in 30 minutes on the rocky road. He had on the standard Goodyears. I didn't even like the Goodyears onroad as two of them would lose pressure slowly and would squeal on corners. They were not as good as the standard Michelin's that were always on the Disco's. 2013 D4, E-diff, Vision pack
Never propose to a Yak
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| 23rd May 2007 3:58 am |
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nikademus
Member Since: 08 Sep 2006
Location: Geelong
Posts: 61
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I had a look at the Goodyear MTR's but they are probably a bit aggressive for my 80/20 type driving.
They had 2 tyres that looked ok, an ATR and a thing called a Silent Armor. Anyone have any experience with them? The ATR is available in a 245/65 which I think would be about the same overall wheel circumference as the 235/70's on there as standard, so I could use the old tyres and spare as back-ups. The Silent Armor is only available in a 265/70 so I don't think I could use the 235/70's as spares? Anyone have the good oil on mix and match tyre sizes? Disco 2 TD5 "Good"
Disco 3 TDV6 "Better"
Disco 4 HSE SDV6 "Best"
The older I get, the better I was.
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| 24th May 2007 1:59 pm |
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disco4x4au
Member Since: 19 Jan 2006
Location: Perth
Posts: 409
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If you're going to mix tyres (never advisable), at the very least they should be of approx the same rolling diameter. Have a look in my gallery (under the 'docs' album) for a spreadsheet on tyre sizes.
Cheers,
Gordon ex - 2006 D3 TDV6 SE, silver, with lots of stuff - R.I.P.
ex - 2009 D3 TDV6 SE, silver, had lots of stuff too!
Now - 2010 RRS 3.0 TDV6, rimini red, 18" rims + Cooper LTZ, rear eLocker, Spider tuning box, GOE protection plates and rock sliders, GOE 3way shortened rods.
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| 25th May 2007 12:33 am |
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simon_arch1
Member Since: 10 Apr 2006
Location: Melbourne Australia
Posts: 502
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The main thing I'd look for is a tyre with LT light truck construction, rather than passenger construction. This will give some of the structural strength that the 2.5 tonne disco deserves, regardless of the tread pattern...
ALl the best,
Simon D3 - Buckingham Blue, SE, TDV6, 06 model; chipped; underbody armour; Mickey Thompson ATZ 275/65-18 AND MAXXIS Bighorn muddies; rear wheel carrier from 4x4intelligence.com; iPOD aux connection! GME 3200 UHF - aerial mounted on wheel carrier ; LR roof rails/cross bars; Autosafe cargo barrier, Safari Snorkel; Traxide - aux battery; ARB bull bar with Tigerz11 winch; Lightforce 240 XGT driving lights (mitchell bros tow hitch to come)
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| 26th May 2007 3:51 pm |
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nikademus
Member Since: 08 Sep 2006
Location: Geelong
Posts: 61
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OK, some more thoughts (advice appreciated)
I like the Cooper ATR's and can get them for $260 each.
BUT
that tyre dealer suggested I consider the Mickey Thompson 245/70/r17 at around $300, which are light truch rated.
BUT
I kinda like the fact the coopers are exactly the same size as the standard so I can use the old tyres as spare spares.
thoughts? Disco 2 TD5 "Good"
Disco 3 TDV6 "Better"
Disco 4 HSE SDV6 "Best"
The older I get, the better I was.
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| 29th May 2007 7:05 am |
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simon_arch1
Member Since: 10 Apr 2006
Location: Melbourne Australia
Posts: 502
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I would definitely go with the Light truck construction - if you are planning on venturing anywhere off road - it is tyre strength that will let you down.
IMHO
cheers,
Simon D3 - Buckingham Blue, SE, TDV6, 06 model; chipped; underbody armour; Mickey Thompson ATZ 275/65-18 AND MAXXIS Bighorn muddies; rear wheel carrier from 4x4intelligence.com; iPOD aux connection! GME 3200 UHF - aerial mounted on wheel carrier ; LR roof rails/cross bars; Autosafe cargo barrier, Safari Snorkel; Traxide - aux battery; ARB bull bar with Tigerz11 winch; Lightforce 240 XGT driving lights (mitchell bros tow hitch to come)
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| 29th May 2007 1:51 pm |
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jonesy63
Member Since: 17 Oct 2006
Location: Didn't we have a lovely time, the day we went to ...
Posts: 848
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FWIW, I have been trawling the tyre manufacturer websites - looking for 17" tyre options. Here is my list so far:
17" MT
Cooper STT 245/70R17 119Q (Light Truck)
Mickey Thompson MTZ 265/70/17 113S
Goodyear MTR 265/70R17 112P
Kumho KL71 LT265/70R17 112/109Q
17" AT
Cooper S/T 245/70R17 119Q (Light Truck)
Cooper ATR 235/70R17 111S RE
Micky Thompson ATZ LT245/70R17 119/116R (Light Truck)
Bridgestone D694 265/65R17 112T
Yokohama Geolandar A/T +II G011 265/65R17 112H
Yokohama Geolandar A/T-S 265/65R17 112H
BF Goodrich AT KO LT265/70R17 112H (Light Truck)
Pirelli Scorpion A/T P265/70 R17TL 113Swl m+s
Pirelli Scorpion ATR LT245/70 R17TL 119Rrb m+s (Light Truck)
Pirelli Scorpion ATR LT265/70 R17TL 121Swl m+s (Light Truck)
Dunlop Grandtrek AT2 265/65R17 112S
Toyo Open Country All-Terrain 265/65R17 112S
General Grabber AT2 265/65R17 112T
17" HT
Goodyear Wrangler HP AW 235/70R17 111H (supplied tyre when new)
Cooper HT 245/70R17 119R (Light Truck)
Dunlop Grandtrek 265/65R17 112T
Toyo Open Country H/T 265/65R17 112H
Cheers,
Rob
Edit #3: to add Goodyear's offerings
Edit #4: to add Kumho's offerings
Edit #5: to add Dunlop's offerings
Edit #6: to add Toyo's and General Tire's offerings
Edit #7: to add Cooper ATR
Last edited by jonesy63 on 7th Jun 2007 11:56 am. Edited 7 times in total
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| 30th May 2007 7:28 am |
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norto
Member Since: 10 Apr 2006
Location: batemans bay
Posts: 1605
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jonesy
ive looked on the BFG website and i cant find the 265/65.17
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| 30th May 2007 11:23 am |
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simon_arch1
Member Since: 10 Apr 2006
Location: Melbourne Australia
Posts: 502
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If you're prepared to look at 265/70-17 - there is also the Goodyear MTR - a great tyre for the D3 me thinks...
cheers,
Simon D3 - Buckingham Blue, SE, TDV6, 06 model; chipped; underbody armour; Mickey Thompson ATZ 275/65-18 AND MAXXIS Bighorn muddies; rear wheel carrier from 4x4intelligence.com; iPOD aux connection! GME 3200 UHF - aerial mounted on wheel carrier ; LR roof rails/cross bars; Autosafe cargo barrier, Safari Snorkel; Traxide - aux battery; ARB bull bar with Tigerz11 winch; Lightforce 240 XGT driving lights (mitchell bros tow hitch to come)
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| 30th May 2007 1:53 pm |
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