15" or 16", Canning & Kimberley trip ??
Submitted: Monday, Jan 19, 2009 at 08:20
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Rag (VIC)
I'm looking at an 8 week trip next year, in a GQ Patrol, two people in the vehicle , not towing.
On previous trips I have used 16" BFG All Terrains but currently have 15" Mud Terrains as the vehicle is based in Victoria.
Question is, what would people recommend for a trip like this, stick with what I have, or lash out for the 16" wheels and tyres ?
Any suggestions, comments.
Reply By: Member - Phil B (WA) - Monday, Jan 19, 2009 at 08:37
Monday, Jan 19, 2009 at 08:37
Having 15 or 16 inch tyres wouldn't make any difference - other than probably to your wallet.
I've travelled the western deserts many times, including the CSR and many cross country trips over the last 15 plus years on BFG AT 15s. Others with me have had 16s. There wasn’t any difference in
puncture rates or clearance problems.
In my opinion stick with what you have and spend your money on a high quality tyre pump or Poly Airs if you don't already have them. You will appreciate both on a trip on the CSR.
Phil
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Reply By: Haddo - Monday, Jan 19, 2009 at 15:48
Monday, Jan 19, 2009 at 15:48
G,day Rag, Spent 8 weeks in the
Kimberley June / July 2008. Did the gibb ,
mitchell falls, bungles, tanimi, ect ect towing our camper trailer with 2 kids. Started and finished in Vic.. 13800 kms . Running 32x11.5 r15 bf mud terrains on GQ and 750 16,s on split rims on trailer. Had great trip without a flat tyre. Hope this helps. More info email me.
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