Tyre suggestions for the everyday drive

[Caustic Soda Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Caustic Soda]

Hey folks,

Until now, I have never really had to pay attention to what type of tyres have gone on my ride. Driving sedans and hatches in the past it has been easy just to buy something reasonably cheap.

At least after a bit of research, I understand all these sizes people keep prattling on about. Still have no idea though on brands, types etc.

However, the new rig will need new tyres within 5-10,000km, so it is about time I learnt something. It is primarily the daily driver for the wife, but we will certainly be taking it offroad a bit, just nothing super-adventurous.

Currently running the Toyo A/T 225/75R16's that came with it from the previous owner. I am running stock rims (I think???), and will be looking for something that will keep road noise down, while performing adequately when we take it out for a proper drive. We are also planning a trip to Perth in about October next year, so not sure if this will have any effect on recommendations.

Not interested at this stage in changing the rims, but I don't know what my options are for this size rim.

Help! Thanks....

Edit: Probably should have mentioned, 2001 RV6, 3.4L, essentially stock.

[williade Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close williade]

The tyres you're running are a bit wider and a bit shorter than the standard RV size of 215/80R16.

What tread pattern you should go for depends on the type of driving you want to do. Dunlop Grantrecks are about as good as you can get in the above tyre sizes for on road use. Whether or not they are suitable for your off road driving is up to you. I know several Prado owners using Grantrecks off road and they go every where they want to.

In my case, I wanted to drive further than grantrecks could take me. So I have splashed out on MTZ mud terrains. But you may not even be comfortable taking your Prado the places I want to so Grantrecks may be suitable for you.

MTZ's and Grantrecks are obviously polar opposites and there are many options between those extremes.

Hope that helps and hasn't just made it more confusing

Hey folks,

Until now, I have never really had to pay attention to what type of tyres have gone on my ride. Driving sedans and hatches in the past it has been easy just to buy something reasonably cheap.

At least after a bit of research, I understand all these sizes people keep prattling on about. Still have no idea though on brands, types etc.

However, the new rig will need new tyres within 5-10,000km, so it is about time I learnt something. It is primarily the daily driver for the wife, but we will certainly be taking it offroad a bit, just nothing super-adventurous.

Currently running the Toyo A/T 225/75R16's that came with it from the previous owner. I am running stock rims (I think???), and will be looking for something that will keep road noise down, while performing adequately when we take it out for a proper drive. We are also planning a trip to Perth in about October next year, so not sure if this will have any effect on recommendations.

Not interested at this stage in changing the rims, but I don't know what my options are for this size rim.

Help! Thanks....

Edit: Probably should have mentioned, 2001 RV6, 3.4L, essentially stock.

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

a good quality all terrain might suit, your needs, all depends on how much you want to spend and how much offroad you do here are a few links to have a look and wet your appetite to spend lol. cheers samo
http://www.coopertyres.com.au/index....yres&tyre_id=1
http://www.mickeythompsontires.com.a...page=ATZ-5-rib
http://www.bfgoodrich.com.au/index.p...road_suv&id=74
http://www.bridgestone.com.au/tyres/treads/d694.aspx

[AJ120 Out of control poster! Find all posts View Profile Close AJ120]

Given your location caustic I doubt you would benifit from having mud terrain tyres. Any of the better brands of AT tyres should be good for you. I have had BFG ATs on both my Prados and very happy with them. Have a chat to George at Advantage tyres in Berri, he is pretty good to deal with and can source most brands.

Cheers Andrew

[Richoson Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close Richoson]

The BFG's and the Bridgestones are both good AT's that are quiet on the road.
Richo.


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[braddo Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close braddo]

I've found the Pirelli Scorpion ATR's very good on the road and pretty good off road so far!

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

I'll throw another tyre into the ring..... Yokohama Geolanders
I've only had them on for about 7000k's but am very happy with them

[Caustic Soda Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Caustic Soda]

Thanks for the help guys. BFG's seem a popular choice, and after speaking to my old man who swears by them, I think this is the way I will head.

During my self-education tonight, I also found this website that makes it very simple to work out the relative heights, rotations/km etc. Will certainly be making good use of this before I make a purchase.

http://www.powerdog.com/tiresize.cgi

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I normally refer to this one for a graphical representation
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

or use my own spreadsheet.

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

I have BFG's but would recommend Mickey Thompons over them; they seemed much stronger and lasted longer under the punishment. Unfortunately I have limited choice in 255/85R16.

[rossy Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close rossy]

i d have to agree with glen-ep,BFG,S are great no road noise and good onroad wet or dry.cheers warwick.

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

Please note that I rate Mickey Thompson as stronger than BFG's. As for grip, no obvious difference. And this is in regards to MT's.

[mastermanoj Member Find all posts View Profile Close mastermanoj]

I have BFG's but would recommend Mickey Thompons over them; they seemed much stronger and lasted longer under the punishment. Unfortunately I have limited choice in 255/85R16.

I agree with Glen_ep I am very happy with Mtz so far

[Gem Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Gem]

I had the BFG A/T's on my Hilux and they took a fair bashing (much better than the Coopers I had before) and are still going - probably the nails and screws I've picked up along the way are going to take them out before they wear out properly! Only just (read: yesterday!) bought myself a Prado and found the Dunlop Grandtreks on there...immediately booked in to change them out but thought I might test the Bridgestone A/T's this time round. They seem to come highly recommended and cost a bit less than the BFG's...