Time for new tyres - UPDATED, Mickey T MTZ's now fitted

[4wd26]

I've done 15,000kms on the 265/70/17 MT MTZ

Still plenty of wear left, have not got any noiser (unlike some other tyres I've run in the past)

havn't had a problem so far with them, handle very well on road and off road as well. I've rotated them and havn't noticed any abnormal wear. they have "feathered" a bit from the off roading I have done, and one tyre has a block that has cut away but nothing I would complain about after chucking them through a fair bit of rough terrain.

[nev08]

I,ve got one of those dents in same spot to remind me the same thing

[MR T]

tell me about it
went down to the bakery for lunch and when i came back some knob had put 5 big dents in the back of the car
NOT HAPPY JAN!!!!!
and i had only had the triton for a week
then the new ARB canopys side glass poped and scrached down the side of the tub on a smooth dirt road
so i know how you feel

[FreestyleCab]

then the new ARB canopys side glass poped and scrached down the side of the tub on a smooth dirt road

Mr T, please start a new thread and outline exactly what happened with your canopy. I'm sure all of us with an ARB canopy want to know what happened!

[Buzzy]

Ordered some MT MTZ's today.
285x75 16's
$360
Cant wait

[subi_man]

Wow, very cool Buzzy - they will certainly fill your guards

[daryn]

Buzzy, I know you are probably one that shops around, who got your business if you don't mind me asking.

Thanks

Daryn

[Buzzy]

Tyrepower I think they are in Cessnock.
I know the Manager there, I will chase a number for you tomorrow if you want.

[daryn]

Thanks Buzzy, yeah I have been chatting with Tyrepower in Newcastle, every time I go in or ring up, they ask what I was quoted so I say the price they last quoted me not saying it was from them and they knock $10 off there own quotes, 3 times so far, I have also been sussing out whether to get them to do the suspension install as well, unsure to whether I want to tackle it myself, other choice is TJM.

I am currently at $370 for 17" ATZ 4 ribs, are MTZ's much dearer than ATZ's ? last question Buzzy, do you do much road K's in your truck in a week ?

[Buzzy]

Stuff all K's a week mate maybe 30 or 40.
Only has 20k on it, its a Feb 07 model.
If we did alot of road driving I wouldnt have got those tyres.
It wasnt Tyrepower either my bad, its Tyre Plus in Cessnock.
Give Jamie Potter a call and tell him you were talking to Ben. (02)49908000

Cheers
Buzzy

[ML-VR08]

I dont see a problem running these tyres on the road, i do around 200kms a week, and i have seen stuff all wear! Im going to be rotating this weekend, but i might have lost 2mm over the past 10000kms!

[Eelesy]

200km a week isnt a hell of a lot though. i got mud terrains but ive got the cooper ST. the road seems to eat them. i think next time i will go with the ATR

[rick]

ive got the same sauras,the guy recond ide get about 100,000 out of em

[ML-VR08]

Thats just around town, then i would probably do around 100kms on dirt roads and offroading!

[Choady]

lm interested to see how they fit buzz, if they stay in the guards and whether they rub when turning/wheel articulating.

[Buzzy]

Checked a 285x75 BFG A/T yesterday and it fitted OK.

[ML-VR08]

POST UP PICS WHEN YOU GET THEM ON BUZZY!!!!!!

[daryn]

Stuff all K's a week mate maybe 30 or 40.
Only has 20k on it, its a Feb 07 model.
If we did alot of road driving I wouldnt have got those tyres.
It wasnt Tyrepower either my bad, its Tyre Plus in Cessnock.
Give Jamie Potter a call and tell him you were talking to Ben. (02)49908000

Cheers
Buzzy

Thanks Buzzy, I got some more for you though, are you putting these on the std rims ? Are yours 7" as MT recommend at least 7.5" for the 285's.

I am at a minimum 500+k's a week, I already have 10000ks since in 4 months or so.

[bill65]

hi buzzy what size rims 7 or 8 thanks bill got my tyres to day MTZ 285/75/16 i have been told i have to have 8in rims

[Buzzy]

daryn look here Mickey Thompson under 285x75 16's approved rim sizes

[Buzzy]

Going to see how they are tomorrow, If i think there to big I will order 265x75 16's

[daryn]

Thanks again Buzzy, ok I have Super Select but I also bloody have 17" rims, it sux. Why would 17's need a 7.5" and 16's the std 7", don't answer, I am talking to myself.

[Buzzy]

This has made me a little bit toey
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[sam]

Oh that makes me so want to go for 285's next time round
One thing that I reckon it would compromise is low range gearing, would like your opinion/comments when you have tried it off road
What is the braking like with the bigger tyres Buzzy does it still pull up good

I'll have to clean up all my dribbles from over the keyboard now

[Buzzy]

Havent done much with it yet I dont see any probs so far.
I Also havent heard any negative feedback from the guys on the site Tritonasaurus/Rick/GLXRSilver etc that have had their 33's on for a while now. Thats why I though stuff it.