Hi all, new guy here with a question. I'm own a 96 Prado TX and am currently running Michelin LTX A/T2 265/70's tyres on it. The tyres are pretty much shot, and I am looking to purchase some new ones. I've done several hours of searching here and all over the internet, and haven't been able to find a satisfactory answer as of yet.
My question is this:What Brand and tyre would best fit my use? (I know this is a very subjective question, but any help is appreciated)
My Prado is mainly used as a highway vehicle. I've owned it for 1 1/2 years now, and put 37,000 km on it. 30,000 of those are highway, 6,000 around town, and roughly 1,000 km dirt/sand in the bush. I live in Botswana, so I pretty much never encounter mud, most of my off-road use is in the loose sand of the Kalahari desert.
I am looking for a tire that will be good on the highway with economy and road noise, but still provide traction on the once a month or so occasion I take it out for a spin in the bush. I really don't want to put the money out to import Michelin's here, I bought the vehicle with them already on it, but they cost about $560 a piece to get here...
A guy here suggested getting the General AW tyres that Toyota is putting on their Fortuners and some Prados, thoughts?
Any suggestions/opinions are great, thanks guys!
My question is this:What Brand and tyre would best fit my use? (I know this is a very subjective question, but any help is appreciated)
My Prado is mainly used as a highway vehicle. I've owned it for 1 1/2 years now, and put 37,000 km on it. 30,000 of those are highway, 6,000 around town, and roughly 1,000 km dirt/sand in the bush. I live in Botswana, so I pretty much never encounter mud, most of my off-road use is in the loose sand of the Kalahari desert.
I am looking for a tire that will be good on the highway with economy and road noise, but still provide traction on the once a month or so occasion I take it out for a spin in the bush. I really don't want to put the money out to import Michelin's here, I bought the vehicle with them already on it, but they cost about $560 a piece to get here...
A guy here suggested getting the General AW tyres that Toyota is putting on their Fortuners and some Prados, thoughts?
Any suggestions/opinions are great, thanks guys!
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