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I have D694s 275x65x17 and have had no problems on or off road so far.
They are a bit noisier than the grandcraps but nothing worth worrying about.
They are a bit noisier than the grandcraps but nothing worth worrying about.
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Damo
2005 TD GXL , Bridgestone D694's, 2" Lovells springs and shocks,gme tx3200. Safari snorkel -
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When I worked for Goodyear, we calculated on a guaranteed gross profit margin, which was all calculated off the manufacturing cost, back in 2001, a tyre for an AU falcon for instance cost around $35 to manufacture in Australia and was sold for anything between $90 - $115 depending on how far down you had to get the price, obviously the more we could get from one customer, the more we could drop it for the next if needed.How much margin do dealers actually have on tyres? I always wondered how much you could knock them down from RRP.
What I presently object to is the distributor of Cooper and MT in NSW dictating the pricing that re-sellers will sell the tyre for with a threat of refusing supply to the re-seller if they get caught selling below that price. I have had 3 re-sellers tell me this in the past week and I am considering talking to Fair Trading about the problem. Big company's get prosecuted for "price fixing" on fuel and transport etc, and I see no difference when it comes to selling tyres.06 GXL D4D, 6spd, Snorkel, ARB bar, XS900 50w HID lights, 55W HID Headlight upgrades, T/bar, 7" GPS, QStarz data logger, 52L Bushman Fridge, Premier winch, Sandgrabbas, GME TX3440, AE4705 antenna, Scangauge II, Dual Batteries, Aero bars & rack, Drawers, 2" Ironman/Rancho/King lift, Under bonnet compressor, Black ducks, Voltage booster, Rear table, AVE TPMS,Comment
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Bridgestone catalogue current offering 265/65/17 D694s for $279 with a $100 rebate for any single purchase of four or more of these tyres. Offer valid till end of September.
The dealer could offer no updates on the likely timeframe for the LT D694s to arrive.
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Had forgotten about this until I received my $100 cashback cheque in the mail today. I'm glad they remembered! :wink: 8)Originally posted by ntpryce[B][SIZE=4]ntp
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Re: BRIDGESTONE D694 PRICE
Hi, If you want to know how old your tyres are check the side wall,most tyres have a date stamp as (EAC 22 08) as on my Yokos not sure what the
EAC is but the 22 is the week of the year they were made & the 08 is the year they were made !! dont get caught buying cheap old rubber
as they will be crap in the wet as they get older !Comment
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Re: BRIDGESTONE D694 PRICE
I had a set fitted a couple of weeks ago at a southern Sydney Bridgestone dealer. $247.00 each less another $8.00 each for being an NRMA member.
I'm really happy with the feel of them although they are a bit noisier the the Grandcraps.2014 Black GXL D4D Auto with a few add ons.Comment
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Re: BRIDGESTONE D694 PRICE
How much noisy is it? I wonder if it's some noticeble or loud?Originally posted by DobboSilver Prado GXL 2013 D4D.Comment
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Re: BRIDGESTONE D694 PRICE
I don't think there is much difference.Originally posted by hwang_edward[B][SIZE=4]ntp
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Re: BRIDGESTONE D694 PRICE
Bugger all, but rotate regularly otherwise like any tyre the will get noiser.Originally posted by hwang_edward[b]Rob[/b]
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Re: BRIDGESTONE D694 PRICE
Hi.
I just got the tyre D694, it wasn't noisy as I worried, so I'm very happy. I paid $245 each including fitted & balanced.
The jax guy put 38 psi, and I wonder if it's normal pressure. I feel more vibration and road condition because I think the pressure is too high(?).
Also what pressure would you recommend for driving on gravel road (unpaved road) ?Silver Prado GXL 2013 D4D.Comment
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I have found the bridgies at 36 is a good comprimise.[b]Rob[/b]
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Re: BRIDGESTONE D694 PRICE
Just paid $270 a corner, fitted + balanced for 275/65 17's at my local tyre fitter in Woy Woy.
'06 120 GXL TD ARB bar, IPF Spotties, UHF, D694's... More to comeComment
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Re: BRIDGESTONE D694 PRICE
Guys, I noticed a Prado onsite with Bridgestones D694 (Duellers) is this the tyre your talking about. Will the 275's fit on the GXL 07 Alloys ?
How are they in comparison to BFG AT's. As these two I am still deciding on.....
Cheers gang.
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Re: BRIDGESTONE D694 PRICE
Well, I needed 2 D694's 265/65/17.
Quoted $299 each
But guess what....there's none to be had.
Bridgestone HQ unable to supply, none at wholesalers.
BUT....
I can have the new 265/65/17 LT.
Only $60 a tyre more
So I'm guessing that B'stone will no longer be making / supplying 265/65/17 passenger tyres, and that's the reason for the sale price (if you can find them).2013 Land Rover Discovery 4 SDV6 SE
Ex 2008 Toyota Prado 120 VX, D4D
Ex 1997 Toyota Prado 90 GXL, V6
Ex 1988 Mitsubishi Pajero V6
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Re: BRIDGESTONE D694 PRICE
got mine from bridgestone here at hurstville.
got 5 tyres balance and whell allignment for $1300.00Comment
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