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Viper
Joined: 23 Aug 2005
Location: Sydney
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Has anyone tried the Mickey Thompson ATZ (4 rib design) in 265/70R17? I'd be interested if there's any rubbing and how they go off-road.
Barry
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Bushwanderer
Joined: 27 Nov 2007
Location: Sydney, Australia
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Hi Viper,
No direct experience with ATZs, but with my BFG ATs in 265/70 17s, I notice that the rear wheel arches are wearing through towards the front of the arches (trailing edge?). I would expect that the MTZs (with standard suspension) would be worse.
Best Wishes,
Peter
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| Sat May 10 2008 8:29am |
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simon_arch1
Joined: 10 Apr 2006
Location: Melbourne Australia
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Hi,
I'm using the Mickey Thompson ATZ in 275/65-18, so slightly larger - and getting some rubbing, esp at full compression and full lock, but nothing I'm overly concerned about - and am overall very happy with the tyre.
cheers,
Simon
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| Mon May 12 2008 5:02am |
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norto
Joined: 10 Apr 2006
Location: batemans bay
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Im using the Mickey Thomson ATZ 245/70-17
They work very well with no rubbing
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| Mon May 12 2008 5:51am |
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Viper
Joined: 23 Aug 2005
Location: Sydney
Posts: 12
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Thanks Guys,
It seems both Norto & Simon are running the M/T ATZ in the 5 rib design. There's a more aggressive 4 rib design ATZ that is about the equivalent of the Cooper ST that I'm thinking of moving to, but it's 805mm in diameter in the 265/70R17. Unfortunately they don't make the 4 rib in 245/70R17.
It would be interesting to know whether the BFG AT 265/70R17 (807.7mm) rubs with air suspended Discos as well as the coilers?
Look's like I might be the guinea pig for these tyres.
Cheers
Barry
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