New - Bridgie 694 Light Truck version

[Hutch Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close Hutch]

I just read an article in 4WD action on the Bridgie 694 Light Truck version, however i cannot find any info on the bridgestone site.

[wengnuts Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close wengnuts]

interesting.

[lc120_man Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close lc120_man]

D694 is available in LT only in 285/65/R17 size or whereabouts (for cruisers)... It's on their brochures but not on web suite...

[Hutch Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close Hutch]

D694 is available in LT only in 285/65/R17 size or whereabouts (for cruisers)... It's on their brochures but not on web suite...

The test car had a 265/75/16 on it so i am asumming sizes will be more readily available.

[Hutch Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close Hutch]

update with web details

http://www.bridgestone.com.au/lib/pdf/D694LT.pdf

Updated with web details, of course nothing in the 17' sizes.

[Damien Parker Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Damien Parker]

I really dont understand the lack of LT tyres available for the prado...

Its one of the most popular 4wd's on the market and yet there is still not a great deal of support from local or international tyre manfacturers.

[Dingo Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Dingo]

Are there any Light Truck tyre options for the 17" Prad

It seems to me that there are no LT construction tyres in any brand at size 265/65 17. I have a new Prado due in June and wish to trade-in or sell the Dunlop Grantreks immediately (any takers?). Currently i have only been able to find Cooper (ST or ATR) in 265/70 17 as a near suitable LT replacement. Does anyone now of any other brands?

[Hutch Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close Hutch]

in a 265/70/17 their are heap more option, BFG, Mickey T, Goodyear, procomp etc. they are illegal in some states though so check your regs.

[Dingo Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Dingo]

Hi Hutch,
apologies for not stating BFG - i knew they provided an option but was leaning to the Coopers (even if they are a bit "over-marketed" they do provide a good range of sizes in LT construction). Have respect for BFGs from the past all the same. I was advised no Mickey Thompsons in this size. With tyres worth around $1800 a set and with a life (hopefully of around 60,000Kms) I want a good product. I would buy Pirelli or Bridgestone but apparfently no LTs in this size. Basically after a lot of calls i undertsood Coopers were probably my best option due to very limited offerings in this size - i am puzzled why this is so.
Dingo

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Hi Hutch,
apologies for not stating BFG - i knew they provided an option but was leaning to the Coopers (even if they are a bit "over-marketed" they do provide a good range of sizes in LT construction). Have respect for BFGs from the past all the same. I was advised no Mickey Thompsons in this size. With tyres worth around $1800 a set and with a life (hopefully of around 60,000Kms) I want a good product. I would buy Pirelli or Bridgestone but apparfently no LTs in this size. Basically after a lot of calls i undertsood Coopers were probably my best option due to very limited offerings in this size - i am puzzled why this is so.
Dingo

[Hutch Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close Hutch]

Hi Hutch,
apologies for not stating BFG - i knew they provided an option but was leaning to the Coopers (even if they are a bit "over-marketed" they do provide a good range of sizes in LT construction). Have respect for BFGs from the past all the same. I was advised no Mickey Thompsons in this size. With tyres worth around $1800 a set and with a life (hopefully of around 60,000Kms) I want a good product. I would buy Pirelli or Bridgestone but apparfently no LTs in this size. Basically after a lot of calls i undertsood Coopers were probably my best option due to very limited offerings in this size - i am puzzled why this is so.
Dingo

You can get the pirelli ATR in a LT 265/70/17, it is on their website. I reckon they would be alright as another alt. light truck with good road manners and AT construction.
http://www.pirelli.com.au/web/catalog/c ... AR-SUV-VAN

[wengnuts Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close wengnuts]

Dingo,

Forum user spender_again recently fitted a new set of pirelli ATR and have taken it off road. PM him on how they perform.

[Dingo Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Dingo]

Pirelli tyres to suit Prado

Thanks Wengnuts & Hutch,
My Prado is on order and delivery has been delayed 4 times succesively (4 mths from the original promise already) but when i get it i want good tyres from day 1. Currently have Pirelli LT 235/85R16 Scorpion A/T on an 80 Series. Whilst the tyres i have are differnt in tread design to those you refernced i have been very pleased with them - they apparently arent avaiable in 17 inch sizes to suit Prado. Pirellli have some very confusing model descriptions however from your tip I see the ATR might be worth pursuing - I will ring a differnt dealer this time - the Pirelli web site was behaving badly last month when i tried to use it.

[Damien Parker Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Damien Parker]

As a comment on the Mickey Thompson's.

I have had a set of MTZ's in 265/70/R17 on the vehicle for nearly 2 years and have done around 40000 km with them and they look like they are good for at least another 40000.

Damn fine tyres if you ask me.

[Hutch Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close Hutch]

Guys, i have been harassing the Bridgie HO since they released the LT 694's tyre range about a 265/65/17 version. One of the technical guys emailed me today and advised the 265/65/17 is due to be released in first quarter 2009. I should be good til then!!!