Help with Tyre Choice
Submitted: Monday, Sep 03, 2012 at 21:49
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roofrestorer
Hi all,
I'm about to purchase a set of 8 Bridgestone tyres (235/70/16s) for my 06 Hilux and Camper Trailer.
I was after some help with my decision to go for the 694's or 697's.
I don't do a lot of off-road, but when I do, l would like to have half reasonable tyre.
Also, should I go with the LT's.
I'll be forking out approx. $2500 for tyres and rims, so any advise would be greatly appreciated.
While I'm here, is it Ok to mount an AGM battery in the engine bay to run my fridge in the back of the cab?
Cheers..
Reply By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Monday, Sep 03, 2012 at 22:10
Monday, Sep 03, 2012 at 22:10
Hi
The 694's are now obsolete and have been so since March of this year. I have had both, the older 694's and now the replacement 697's both in LT construction.
The 694's were a great tyre, but the 697's are ever quieter and are just as good a tyre. Bridgestone claim the new 697's are quieter, better mileage etc.
Look around for price, as different dealers will have different pricing.
Cheers
Stephen
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Reply By: Outbackogre - Monday, Sep 03, 2012 at 22:30
Monday, Sep 03, 2012 at 22:30
I've just fitted 697's to my Pajero. They seem less noisy than my previous 694's, and as light truck tyres I expect them to be just as tuff. The 694's did 55,000kms and will now serve out their days on my offroad caravan. Bridgestone are currrently running a promotion on Duellers - a $100
Caltex fuel card for every 4 Duellers purchased.
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Reply By: Allan B (Member, SunCoast) - Monday, Sep 03, 2012 at 23:34
Monday, Sep 03, 2012 at 23:34
Hi RR,
I won't comment on the tyre choice. I still cannot decide on a replacement for my Cooper S/T's.
But on the battery location I would offer that it is established that AGM's do not much like heat so the engine bay is not the best. It may be better to place it in the back.
I have two AGM's. One in the cabin and one in the engine bay protected somewhat by a heat-shield. Time will tell if their life differs much.
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Reply By: roofrestorer - Tuesday, Sep 04, 2012 at 09:36
Tuesday, Sep 04, 2012 at 09:36
Thanks for your replays.
I thought that you need to go with LTs if you are carry a heavier load like a packed camper trailer.
Not so much the Hilux, but because I,m buying 8 so I can rotate wheels around, I'm thinking I would need to go with the LTs.
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