Silverstone Tyres
Submitted: Sunday, Nov 23, 2003 at 13:19
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Peterm
Hi all
We are looking to replace the tryes on our 99 Prado, without breaking the bank. Our driving pattern in mostly (80-90%) road, however, we are prepared to suffer a little road noise for better performance when we head off road.
4WD monthly magazine did a tyre comparison earlier this year which rated the Silverstone AT117 tyres very
well across a range of surface conditions. Add to this the price - half as much as the comparable BF Goodrich!! - and I'm thinking what's the catch?
Does anyone have any experience with these tyres? Or any other tyre suggestions?
Cheers
Peter
Reply By: Tony - Sunday, Nov 23, 2003 at 15:15
Sunday, Nov 23, 2003 at 15:15
We use Goodyear MTR's 265/75 on our 2000 TX Prado. A little more noise than the grand
treks but 10 times better offroad. We average 1100klms a week so we do 90% or more on road but we do go out atleast fortnightly for a play which ranges from
rock, mud, gravel etc.
Currently our tyres have done 55,000klm and still look as though I will get another 40-50k Klm minimum. They are wearing flat and have no major chunks or damage to them and I am yet to get a
puncture. Add this to the fact that I am to lazy to have them balanced or aligned I think their performance speaks for themselves. Though I must say I do rotate them myself every 20K or so and
check the air pressures weekly.
Just remember in comparisons they dont run them long enough to compare wear and how they preform as they start to wear, they are new tyres and most new tyres will perform weel on and off road to begin with compared to worn tyres.
Hope that helps.
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Follow Up By: Peterm - Monday, Nov 24, 2003 at 18:20
Monday, Nov 24, 2003 at 18:20
Tony
Thanks for your response, it's always good to get someones first hand experience when it comes to tyres and how they perform / wear over time.
Cheers
Peter
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