Which tyres for a 4.8

Post by **AndriesS** » 30 Aug 2010 11:17

On my way back from Malongane, we took a short cut via Vryheid - unfortunately we got 2 punctures - both rear wheels. plugs did not work and we had a hard 400 km of stopping every 20 minutes to inflate the one tyre (Spare already replaced other tire) . Fortunately a scuba cylinder does contain plenty of tire air fills. Thanks to the guys who stopped in a yellow Patrol to assist.

Question, which tire and size should I go for. I need 4 now , should I stay with 275/70 16 or can I go a bit bigger? I need some all terrain not real muddies.

Thx

Post by **Sias** » 30 Aug 2010 11:24

You could have a look at going up to 285/75/16 (33")... It should give you a bit of a lift as well. I'm currently running the Pirelli Scorpion ATR in 265/70/17 and found them to be a good all-rounder.

Post by **Russ Kellermann** » 30 Aug 2010 13:46

In your shoes, i wold go for 285x75x16 BFG AT

Post by **Stefan** » 30 Aug 2010 15:29

285/75R16's for sure.

Post by **Herrie** » 30 Aug 2010 16:41

I went for the 285/75x16 Bridgestone Dueler M/T's but you can go for the Dueler A/T's

Post by **Russ Kellermann** » 30 Aug 2010 20:12

Dueller AT are a great tyre i agree there. Huge milage and solid performance all round, except maybe mud i'd imagine.

Post by **AndriesS** » 31 Aug 2010 06:42

Thanks for all the advise - decision time ;-)

Post by **JG Shields** » 31 Aug 2010 07:02

Bridgestone Dueler (694) A/T 275/75/16. Expect excellent A/T driving and high milage. I am suspisious of the 285 simply from a reduction of power perspective. The standard 4.8, in my opinion, run at slightly to low revs. A 10% increase in revs does the power and fuel consuption good. The 285 will have the opposite effect.

Post by **Saltman** » 31 Aug 2010 22:46

Andries ek ry ook 'n 4.8 GL

Here's my 2 cents worth:
I have 2 sets of rims.
On the original steel set I have 285/75/16 Goodyear MTR's with approx 20 000 km tyre life left.
Fantastic offroad setup with the 2" OME lift. It drives and pulls just as well fully laden towing an offroad trailer. Make no mistake, with the larger tyres there is an impact on gearing and therefore a slight reduction in overall performance. The speedo and fuel consumption is now far too accurate! Only mod that helps a bit with more power is the free flow exhaust.

On the mag rim set I have the original equipment tyres (275/70/16) Bridgestone HT's.
I find them undersized for the GL. They spin far too easily, particularly on wet tar. I suspect there is too much silicone in the compound!

I am also in the market for a good AT tyre. I am in two minds - BFG vs Bridgestone AT D694's. I am not a Bridgestone fan, but this is a good all round tyre.
I suspect that I am going to opt for the Bridgestone D694 in a 285/75/16 size! I will / need to buy 6 as i rotate them.
Let me know what sort of quotes you are ale to obtain?

Decisions, decisions ...

Post by **Stefan** » 01 Sep 2010 09:04

Give Johann 'Tyres' Viljoen a call to get the best prices. If I'm not mistaken, his cruiser is shod with Deuller 694s

Name of Company: First Alignment Centre
Nature of business: Alignment, Tyres, Suspensions,Balancing etc.
Based in: Stikland Bellville
Service area : Western Cape
Contact Person: Johann Viljoen
Contact email:johann@kumnandi.co.za
Contact tel. number: 021 9495041 - 082 5558241
Street Address:78 Willow rd Stikland
Web. Address: http://www.kumnandi.co.za/1stalign.htm

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