Need Advise
Submitted: Friday, Dec 16, 2005 at 12:23
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Beer Pig
Hi all this is my first post and need some advice.
I have got a Nissan Navara 2004 Model and need some decent tyres for it to get me into the high country in winter for hunting. I wont be doing any full on 4wd.
I was looking at the bridgestone D673 M/T with 15' Sunraysia rims.
I havent got alot of money to spend otherwise i would put BFG on so please keep that in mind.
Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Friday, Dec 16, 2005 at 12:36
Friday, Dec 16, 2005 at 12:36
Stones have soft sidewalls.
What size are you looking at? What is yor budget?
I'd go MTRs... they good all round, had no probs with
mine up there in Winter.
Most MT's are good in larger sizes, but in smaller sizes the smaller MT's arent as good as the treadblocks are closer together.
Possibly look on outerlimits4x4.com for some cheap user MT's of a better format, like simex's or similar.
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Follow Up By: signman - Friday, Dec 16, 2005 at 13:22
Friday, Dec 16, 2005 at 13:22
"Stones have soft sidewalls"?????
Ya gotta be joking!!!!!!!
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Follow Up By: Member - Roachie (SA) - Friday, Dec 16, 2005 at 13:30
Friday, Dec 16, 2005 at 13:30
Quote: "Stones have soft sidewalls"............
He means "Bridgestones"
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Follow Up By: signman - Friday, Dec 16, 2005 at 13:42
Friday, Dec 16, 2005 at 13:42
Like derrr..I did realize he meant Bridgestones..
But it just amazes me with statements like that..
"Bridgestones have soft sidewalls"- compared to what...a very generic sweeping statement...
I would venture to say the 693/694 have a stronger sidewall than the wanky Coopers and even MTRs
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Follow Up By: Brew69(SA) - Friday, Dec 16, 2005 at 15:31
Friday, Dec 16, 2005 at 15:31
Someones a bit touchy. Take a chill pill signman. Take a look at my photos to view my thoughts on stones.
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Follow Up By: Brew69(SA) - Friday, Dec 16, 2005 at 15:32
Friday, Dec 16, 2005 at 15:32
!MPG:7!
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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Sunday, Dec 18, 2005 at 11:36
Sunday, Dec 18, 2005 at 11:36
No Im not joking.
Ive wheeled with 3 people with B'stone MT's and 3 times (I dont expect you to believe me) someone has done a sidewall. Ive seen it happen myself.
Stronger than MTR? Stronger than Coopers maybe... Ask Crazie. LMAO
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Reply By: 120scruiser - Friday, Dec 16, 2005 at 17:35
Friday, Dec 16, 2005 at 17:35
I'd go MTR's.
Just did 8500km trip in the Prado flinders,
the rock,
Chambers Pillar, Gunbarrell, Gahn Simpson
Innamincka Corner country. Tyres still look good and hardly even any signs of wear. Very happy.
My second choice was
Dunlop MT2's. Good looking tyre and good looking specs.
If budget is a concern I would
TRY THESE JUST CLICK ON ELDORADO
Another one to look at is Jetzone Tyres.
Try post 27665 and 28335 for more info.
Cheers
120scruiser
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Follow Up By: Beer Pig - Friday, Dec 16, 2005 at 18:43
Friday, Dec 16, 2005 at 18:43
Who makes the MTRs
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Follow Up By: 120scruiser - Friday, Dec 16, 2005 at 22:19
Friday, Dec 16, 2005 at 22:19
Good year.
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Reply By: Shaker - Friday, Dec 16, 2005 at 17:44
Friday, Dec 16, 2005 at 17:44
If you are on a budget try Firestone Firehawk RMTs. I put them on after vowing that I would never spend big tyre dollars again after my experiences with Cooper STs, & for around $175.00 each they give excellent bang for your buck. Most of the
mine vehicles here in the
Latrobe Valley, (VIC.) are now using them, that is what gave me the idea to try them.
I can also honestly say, that I have not had any of the problems with the RMTs that I had with the Coopers!
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Reply By: Beer Pig - Friday, Dec 16, 2005 at 18:42
Friday, Dec 16, 2005 at 18:42
I have had a look at the firestones and they look realy good to. I can aford between $150 to $180 each. The rims i can get new for $50 each
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Follow Up By: dieselup - Friday, Dec 16, 2005 at 21:05
Friday, Dec 16, 2005 at 21:05
Carefull of those $50 rims -prone to cracking
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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Sunday, Dec 18, 2005 at 11:37
Sunday, Dec 18, 2005 at 11:37
on my 3rd set of $50 sunnys - never cracked one, just sell the rims and tires together.. Royce is still running my first set on his truck
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Reply By: rolande- Friday, Dec 16, 2005 at 21:51
Friday, Dec 16, 2005 at 21:51
You might also want to look at these
terra trac
Regards
Rolande
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Reply By: Beer Pig - Monday, Dec 19, 2005 at 21:54
Monday, Dec 19, 2005 at 21:54
What about the Kumhos (spelling) what are they like
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