16" tyres
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16" tyres
I am researching some different tyres for the Outback and am looking for suggestions, comments or reports on tyres. I am looking for some thing around a 215x70/16 or a 225x70/16 in an all terrain for now. Or in other words no taller than 725mm OD.
I have been looking at these so far.
Dunlop
http://www.dunloptyres.com.au/TyreDetai ... m=nPerPage
Cooper
http://www.coopertires.com.au/tyres/hp_sport.htm
Cooper
http://www.coopertires.com.au/images/atr.jpg
Bridgestone
http://www.bridgestone.com.au/tyres/pro ... s/d683.asp
Bridgestone
http://www.bridgestone.com.au/tyres/pro ... s/d694.asp
Yokohama
http://www.yokohama.com.au/ourtyres/tyre.aspx?tyreid=72
I have been looking at these so far.
Dunlop
http://www.dunloptyres.com.au/TyreDetai ... m=nPerPage
Cooper
http://www.coopertires.com.au/tyres/hp_sport.htm
Cooper
http://www.coopertires.com.au/images/atr.jpg
Bridgestone
http://www.bridgestone.com.au/tyres/pro ... s/d683.asp
Bridgestone
http://www.bridgestone.com.au/tyres/pro ... s/d694.asp
Yokohama
http://www.yokohama.com.au/ourtyres/tyre.aspx?tyreid=72
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Lots of choices in 215/70R16 range (used to be OEM size for the RAV4), however I think most of the tyres you've mentioned are only passenger construction.
BFGoodrich make their all terrain pattern with light truck construction in 215/70R16.
http://www.bfgoodrich.com.au/index.php? ... _suv&id=74
BFGoodrich make their all terrain pattern with light truck construction in 215/70R16.
http://www.bfgoodrich.com.au/index.php? ... _suv&id=74
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now THAT looks lyke a TyreJack wrote:Lots of choices in 215/70R16 range (used to be OEM size for the RAV4), however I think most of the tyres you've mentioned are only passenger construction.
BFGoodrich make their all terrain pattern with light truck construction in 215/70R16.
http://www.bfgoodrich.com.au/index.php? ... _suv&id=74
but out of the ones u posted BYB-01 i like the look of the Yokohama.
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There are mixed reports on 'offroadsubarus.com' about the yokohama A/T II's.
Some people found that theirs wore relatively quickly (ie: 15,000km) while others raved about how wonderful these tyres were and got 50,000km out of them. I dunno if the differences were due to the tyre being under inflated, subjected to aggressive driving, or other factors.
The A/T II's are one of the more expensive tyres available.
Some people found that theirs wore relatively quickly (ie: 15,000km) while others raved about how wonderful these tyres were and got 50,000km out of them. I dunno if the differences were due to the tyre being under inflated, subjected to aggressive driving, or other factors.
The A/T II's are one of the more expensive tyres available.
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I am looking for an All terrain now whether it be passenger or light truck. I will be getting some muddies for it down the track before I take it to the gulf next year. Just not yet.
I did think about a 235/65 and it is still on the cards. Although it comes in at around 690mm which is 30mm taller than standard. I am thinking of going around 2" taller than standard to gain an inch of lift. That coupled with inch lift springs and body lift will give me 4inches total lift, which should nearly be high enough.
I won't be buying BFG's. They would have to be the worst tyre that money can buy for use in wet weather.
So far I am leaning towards the Brigdestone Dueler 649. They also come in a 235/70 and 736mm. That is only 3mm taller than the tyres I had on the orange car. I should be able to get them to fit with out rubbing.
I did think about a 235/65 and it is still on the cards. Although it comes in at around 690mm which is 30mm taller than standard. I am thinking of going around 2" taller than standard to gain an inch of lift. That coupled with inch lift springs and body lift will give me 4inches total lift, which should nearly be high enough.
I won't be buying BFG's. They would have to be the worst tyre that money can buy for use in wet weather.
So far I am leaning towards the Brigdestone Dueler 649. They also come in a 235/70 and 736mm. That is only 3mm taller than the tyres I had on the orange car. I should be able to get them to fit with out rubbing.
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Interested to hear your opinion of the BFG's I have them in the 215/70/16 so around 28 inch. While I agree they aren't the best in the wet, of the all terrain patterns they are one of the better ones for grip in mud and snow(probably not an issue in QLD). The others are more a glorified road pattern and clog up too easily. In the sand the tread does lead to digging down on takeoff but once up and running they are great and that is without lowering pressures at all. Here in Tas every second 4wd has them so we can't all be wrong, not that I want to get into backing a tyre like a football team situation. LOL.
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Hiya,
I've fitted the Yoko Geo AT11's to my 06 outback on 16" rims.
Did the holland track in wet-ish weather. They didn't let me down. Grip wise they were great. They are too new to be able to comment on wear rates/longetivity, however, they are quite soft when compared to say BFG AT's (using my calibrated fingernail.....) Time will tell...
JMHO
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I've fitted the Yoko Geo AT11's to my 06 outback on 16" rims.
Did the holland track in wet-ish weather. They didn't let me down. Grip wise they were great. They are too new to be able to comment on wear rates/longetivity, however, they are quite soft when compared to say BFG AT's (using my calibrated fingernail.....) Time will tell...
JMHO
Seeya
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I had the Yokohama AT +11's in 215/65-16 on a H6 Outback and they not only wore very quickly (I ditched them at 10,000kms with only half tread left!!) - but I found the sidewalls to be very suspect... my other half destroyed 2 totally, and 1 sufficiently to require replacement, in suburbia.
She didn't even feel that she had run over anything!
I've since fitted General Grabber AT2's (215/65-16) and they've been excellent. They've done some serious offroading on a recent 4x4 training day where they helped Suby (and my partner) go everywhere the larger 4x's went.
Around $200 ea, fitted
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She didn't even feel that she had run over anything!
I've since fitted General Grabber AT2's (215/65-16) and they've been excellent. They've done some serious offroading on a recent 4x4 training day where they helped Suby (and my partner) go everywhere the larger 4x's went.
Around $200 ea, fitted
Cheers
Garry
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ggvfr wrote:
I've since fitted General Grabber AT2's (215/65-16) and they've been excellent. They've done some serious offroading on a recent 4x4 training day where they helped Suby (and my partner) go everywhere the larger 4x's went.
Around $200 ea, fitted
Cheers
Garry
.....Dont suppose you have a PIC or a link to a pic of these 'General Grabber AT2's'.....Ive never heard of em...
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Here's a photo of the tread, although this is a much larger tyre... the tread is identical to the 215/65-16.
And a link to a .pdf brochure with sizes etc. The tyres came out of the US and are sold/distributed through Simex in Melbourne. Hope this helps.
http://www.simex4x4.com/files/97G00ZAB1E/AT2.pdf
They also come with a typically American Mileage guarantee - but I can't remember what it is at the moment
Found another pic, this is the Geolander (my unused spare) vs new Grabber AT2
Cheers
Garry
And a link to a .pdf brochure with sizes etc. The tyres came out of the US and are sold/distributed through Simex in Melbourne. Hope this helps.
http://www.simex4x4.com/files/97G00ZAB1E/AT2.pdf
They also come with a typically American Mileage guarantee - but I can't remember what it is at the moment
Found another pic, this is the Geolander (my unused spare) vs new Grabber AT2
Cheers
Garry