New Shoes... And i'm confused...

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From past experience, I believe it's a change in suspension ride height over 50mm requires an engineers certificate.

I thought the new ruling came through last year
http://www.themotorreport.com.au/37361/ ... suspension

That change didn't come in - too many people/organisations/opposition party with issues about it.

It is again under review, should be hearing something in the next month or two.

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I went through all this a few months ago and settled on BFG LT275/65/R17's. Got a set of 5 for $1,680 inc Wheel alignment and fitting the Grandcraps to some spare rims for my trailer.
Fits fine with original suspension but you will need a spacer for the rear mounted spare.
Photos here:
http://www.pradopoint.com/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=7371
Width upgrade keeps me legal in QLD and I have found the off-road performance a huge improvement from the Grandcraps.

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Thanks for all the input guys.

@ mjrandom - I didn't know BFG A/Ts came in 275/65? According to their site they only come in 265/70 (too big), although the dealer said he could also get 265/65 which isn't listed on their site. I just rang and apparently they do come in that size. So, cheers for pointing that out :-) That's two sizes now I found they do which aren't listed!

So far, my prices for BFG in 275/65 is $380 a corner. For 694s in 275/65 is $360 (i can get this down another $20 by going to the tyre shop in a lower SES suburb. Surprised that the same big name dealer has price variation across these store which are <10km apart! Suits me fine).

I am going to stop by and look at the Maxxis. Their AT - 771 looks to be a competitor with the 694s. I don't think they're LT construction, but then I can get 5 shoes for about $1200 in Maxiis whereas for BFG or Bridgestone i'm looking at about $1900. Ouch! That $700 can (almost) buy my lift or something else...

Too many decisions. I will post up what I have decided when I've made up my mind.

Cheers -
Ian.

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Re: New Shoes... And i'm confused...

So far, my prices for BFG in 275/65 is $380 a corner. For 694s in 275/65 is $360 (i can get this down another $20 by going to the tyre shop in a lower SES suburb. Surprised that the same big name dealer has price variation across these store which are <10km apart! Suits me fine).

There are stores that are part of a corporate group and usually get called Bridgstone Select and then there are stores that are just a franchise and they have flexibility in their pricing. I have one of the later near my home and found them to be great in pricing on Mickey Thompson.

I am going to stop by and look at the Maxxis. Their AT - 771 looks to be a competitor with the 694s. I don't think they're LT construction, but then I can get 5 shoes for about $1200 in Maxiis whereas for BFG or Bridgestone i'm looking at about $1900. Ouch! That $700 can (almost) buy my lift or something else...

You might also want to look at Pirelli Scorpion ATR as they have a 265/65 and 275/65. These are very similar to the 694s as well but I'm not sure if they are an LT or a passanger style

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Schaffer - can you PM me store? I am North of Adelaide but am willing to travel for a good price ;-)

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For 694s in 275/65 is $360 (i can get this down another $20 by going to the tyre shop in a lower SES suburb. Surprised that the same big name dealer has price variation across these store which are <10km apart! Suits me fine).

Sounds highish judging by the prices in here.