4WD Tyre- recommendations please.

[Tiny]

4WD Tyre recommendations please.

I have 2 4WD;
1; 96 Landcruiser GXL, Full time FWD Station Wagon.
Current tyres are Dunlop Grandtrek ATI 265/70R16 115R LT

2; Hilux 07 SR5 4x4 Duel-cab Ute/Pickup
Bridgestone Dueller H/T 255/70R15

Both are in need of new tyres soon.

Car 1 is used mostly for firewood carting around property, towing large trailers, horse floats, winching logs out of bush etc. Needs decent all terrain tyres.

Car 2 is used primarily for wife's shopping car, sometimes towing large trailers, horse floats, etc, the duellers have been good, but sometimes have to engage FWD to get off wet frosty grass.

I'd be happy to put both sets of tyres on their respective vehicles again as they have lasted very well. ~65,000Km

Cost is not a problem, quality is my main objective.

Any recommendations welcome, TIA.

[Philquad]

heres a good range


think i put maxis 4wd on the sons colorado last time
dont buy hankooks, noisey as hell

[peteramjet]

I've used both BFG AT's and Cooper AT's and both would serve your purposes. I use mine for mostly on road with occasional off-road and 4WD usage.

I got more than 80k from both brands but have been replacing all mine with exclusively BFG's more of late as I've found I get slightly more k's from them and they have slightly less road noise.

[mtv]

Tiny,

I looked at Cooper and BFG AT's very recently and was shown Dick Cepek tyres at Bob Jane T Marts.

They claim they are from the same factory as the Coopers.

One thing that stood out to me was the side wall is quite stiff, compared to the others, which should theoretically reduce side-roll.... which in practice, I totally agree with.

I went with the 'Fun Country' model. Wanky name, but they perform well for me.

Handling on bitumen is surprisingly good and very stable on unsealed roads with a chunky tread, which I rate as a good all terrain pattern, very, very similar to Cooper and BFG.

I haven't tested them yet on any serious off-road drives, so in fairness, I can't say how they'll go in those conditions, but I would expect similar performance to the major brands.

Mine are also on an SR5 Hilux.

I'm very pleased with them and would buy again, so have no hesitation recommending them.

If you're considering BFG AT's or Cooper... have a look at Dick Cepek.

The price is considerably cheaper than the 'big' names too.

[Godzilla]

My neighbor is tradey with a Patrol 4wd for work and a Landcrusier for 4wdriving.

Both on Coopers, he swears by them for long life and grip when needed.

[Tiny]

..........

If you're considering BFG AT's or Cooper... have a look at Dick Cepek.

The price is considerably cheaper than the 'big' names too.

Thanks mtv; very interesting, I'll take a look at them, the Cooper & the BFG.

Just out of curiosity I had to look up who the hell Dick Cepek is or rather was. RIP.

A lot will depend on what is preferred locally in Tas as that is what will be stocked, anything else will be special price for freight.

Richard "Dick" Cepek (November 28, 1930 – March 1, 1983) was an American . He is known for starting a tire and parts supplier in 1963. Dick Cepek Tires was one of the first off-road enterprises.

Until 2000, Cepek Tires was run by his son Tom Cepek when it was sold to .

[dogsbreath]

Going back a few years I use d BF AT's on a Jackaroo.
Doing 90% onroad driving. I ended up replacing with a set of roaded Continentals off a Nissan Patrol for $300.
What surprised me most with the change in fuel economy which went from 12.5 l/100km back to 11.5 l/100km.
This equated to approximately $1100 fuel saving over the 70k life of the tyres.
I'd recommend staying with a set of more road based tyres for the shopping trolley at least.
I've been recommended to use Michelin LTX's - Can't personally comment on them but if you do a search they generally get good reports. if I was paying full price, this is what I'd put on.
I generally pick up just roaded tyres/wheels off ebay/gumtree for about 1/3 new price - last set I purchased were a set off a pathfinder for $420.
Sold the rims for $400 and paid $80 to fit tyres to my wheels.
Cheers

[Rick]

I run BFG Mud terrains KM2 on my bus, expensive but the best tire ive had yet, Coopers are soft walled shit and tear easily and wear quickly, my 2nd choice of tire are Mickey Thompson MTZ's

[Bigfella237]

I always used to buy nothing but BFG Mud Terrains however the last set I bought were absolutely crap, must have been a bad batch or something because the sidewalls kept splitting around the lugs that go down over the side of the tyre. I bought four, had one replaced under warranty, then another, then when a third blew out they refused to replace it saying I must have been doing something abnormal when it happened, which I wasn't, so I told 'em to stick their Mud Terrains where the sun don't shine and I've never bought another one since.

Another thing not many people seem to know is that all tyres are date-coded at manufacture and should not be used beyond six (6) years of age ()... I don't think any of my tyres would be less than six years old!

Andrew

[bob_m_54]

I run BFG Mud terrains KM2 on my bus, expensive but the best tire ive had yet, Coopers are soft walled shit and tear easily and wear quickly, my 2nd choice of tire are Mickey Thompson MTZ's

Made by Cooper Tyres...

[peteramjet]

Made by Cooper Tyres...

Doesn't mean they are the same quality however...

[bob_m_54]

Doesn't mean they are the same quality however...

True, but in the context of the quoted statement I thought it was relevent. Incidentally I have used 2 sets of Cooper All Terrains, and am using Mickey Thompson Baja STZ at the moment and have high regard for both. I'd give the edge to the Mickeys for dirt/gravel road driving at decent speeds, and for road holding in the wet at say 75% tread. But probably the Cooper all Terrains for wear. Well into 80,000's Km for the Coopers. (that's with an honest 95% bitumen driving)

[Bibliophile]

I don't know if Rod Stewart is an off road enthusiast but he does sing the praises of Mullofkin tyres.

[Tiny]

I don't know if Rod Stewart is an off road enthusiast but he does sing the praises of Mullofkin tyres.

That would be Paul McCartney.

Can't find his tyre outlet anywhere.

[Tiny]

True, but in the context of the quoted statement I thought it was relevent. Incidentally I have used 2 sets of Cooper All Terrains, and am using Mickey Thompson Baja STZ at the moment and have high regard for both. I'd give the edge to the Mickeys for dirt/gravel road driving at decent speeds, and for road holding in the wet at say 75% tread. But probably the Cooper all Terrains for wear. Well into 80,000's Km for the Coopers. (that's with an honest 95% bitumen driving)

Me too, thanks for your input.

So now we know that Cooper, Mickey Thompson & Dick Cepek tyres are all made by the same Multinational consortium.

I'm still getting all my info in order before I visit my local tyre fitters, so all info is good info.

[Bibliophile]

Damn, should have Googled it.
Memory, like nostalgia, is not what it used to be.

[croozer]

I've got Cooper ATR's on my Land Cruiser and they should be good for 90,000k. (done 60,000) & I'll buy them again. Rotating front to rear every 10,000k is essential with a balance every second rotation.
Have mates with Mickey Thompsons and they are a strong tyre but the Coopers wear better.

[ol' boy]

Anyone has experience with Hankook Dynapro MT?


Currently has Mickey Thompsons MTZ, diabolical on a wet road with 20% tread left.

[sublib25]

After going through 2 sets of coopers over the years I opted for the Bridgestone ATR light truck tyres.(better side wall)
Were about $100 cheaper than the coopers per tyre.Free balance & rotations.
But you still wont beat the BF for wear & lifespan.
All comes down to what $$$ you have to spend.

[Cthom]

There's a good range available on tyresales for 4wd vehicles. Although mine is 2wd but i have finalized many options from tyresales website.