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13th November 2013, 03:19 PM
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Which tyre to buy
Hi, at the moment I have MICKY THOMPSON 305/70/16 MTZ on my Nissan Patrol GU (1998) which look awesome but use too much fuel.
I am doing only 20% off road and 80% road and looking for new tyres (and try selling my micky thompsons).
I have 2' suspension and I am a bit lost in which tyres I should take (and which size). Which brand would you recommend and should I switch to 285?
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13th November 2013 03:19 PM
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13th November 2013, 03:28 PM
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Mate head over to the intro section and say gday... forum rules and polite and all!!!!!!!!!!!!
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13th November 2013, 03:29 PM
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Patrol God
Hey Danny pop over to the intros mate,
read conditions of Forum please
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
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13th November 2013, 04:14 PM
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Patrol God
Look under the suspension and tyres section. Loads of info.
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13th November 2013, 04:27 PM
#5
The 747
Mickey T have got a new tyre which replaces the old 4 rib all terrain and looks a little more chunky, might be perfect for you. I would go with 285 myself, more of a standard size.
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13th November 2013, 04:28 PM
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Legendary
another one that cant read
2007 GU 6 /ST-L / MYO8 / DIESEL/AUTO /MOONSTONE /pro vent 200
OH LEATHER IS NICE
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13th November 2013, 07:34 PM
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Patrol God
Round ones are normally best.
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13th November 2013, 07:58 PM
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Dribble Master
jeez guys, good way to put new members off......... kind of reminds me of another forum that folk on here bitch about!!!!!!!!!!
Danny, welcome aboard mate. What sort of off roading do you do? BFG AT's are a good all rounder, Mickey Thompson STZ could be the way to go depending on what sort of off roading you do........ have a look here http://www.mickeythompsontires.com.a...x.php?page=STZ.
Good luck and happy hunting
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13th November 2013, 08:04 PM
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Smart like tractor
Originally Posted by
nissannewby
Round ones are normally best.
You are such a weath of knowledge, I should have become a fitter like you
96 GQ coil/Cab
08 G6eT
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14th November 2013, 07:13 PM
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Patrol Freak
Originally Posted by
dannypatrol
Hi, at the moment I have MICKY THOMPSON 305/70/16 MTZ on my Nissan Patrol GU (1998) which look awesome but use too much fuel.
I am doing only 20% off road and 80% road and looking for new tyres (and try selling my micky thompsons).
I have 2' suspension and I am a bit lost in which tyres I should take (and which size). Which brand would you recommend and should I switch to 285?
An a/t would definitely suffice for the amount of offroad you are doing, If you go down to a 285 it will be a little easier to push them on the truck, I guess it really comes down to what type of tread you want? Aggressive or a more conservative pattern? Price might play a part too?
I like my Kumho a/ts fairly aggressive but got a good price at around $240 a tyre, and that's for a 285/75/16 too! If you want a pic of the tread let me know.
Cheers,
Eric.
1998 GU RD28T: RIP
1996 GQ RD28T: RIP 11 days later
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