PDA

View Full Version : Thinking of a change from M/T's to A/T's



Bluedog77
5th March 2021, 07:07 PM
My GQ has a 2" lift and currently runs Maxxis BigHorn 33x12.5 x 15 tyres. Looking for something a bit quieter but still offroad capable. I have noticed that not all manufacturers make their tyres in 33". Besides BFG A/T is there any other good quality brand in this size that people would recommend? I still have a bit left on the BigHorns so no rush.

MB
5th March 2021, 07:18 PM
G’day BD Mate!
I believe the equivalent of 33” in the metricy (confuses me) system is say 285/75 R16?
As far as I understand, certainly Yanky BFG’s appear to have their 33” R15 (15inch rim) versus the metric R16” variants but I could be wrong [emoji51] Cuppa is trialling currently out yonder the Nitto A/T which if it performs as well as myself and many others have suggested too of their Nitto M/T’s might be well worth looking into their A/T’s also [emoji106][emoji106]


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Cuppa
6th March 2021, 09:23 AM
G’day BD Mate!
I believe the equivalent of 33” in the metricy (confuses me) system is say 285/75 R16?
As far as I understand, certainly Yanky BFG’s appear to have their 33” R15 (15inch rim) versus the metric R16” variants but I could be wrong [emoji51] Cuppa is trialling currently out yonder the Nitto A/T which if it performs as well as myself and many others have suggested too of their Nitto M/T’s might be well worth looking into their A/T’s also [emoji106][emoji106]




I've got the Toyo RT's MB

threedogs
6th March 2021, 12:12 PM
MB I think the 285s have a slightly bigger rolling diameter
compared to a 33 x 12 the 285s are about 11.5in.
happy to be wrong

Bluedog77
8th March 2021, 10:48 AM
The Kumho MT51's look a good compromise - more like an aggressive A/T than M/T and available in 33 inch. Anyone run them?

Sherro
10th March 2021, 09:52 AM
G'day Bluedog77 I have been running the MT51's 305/70R16 they are not too noisy and handle ok but i'm no weekend racer either. I did a central Australia trip Brisbane, Camron Cnr, Gammon Ranges, Cooper Pedey, Uluru, Fink Gorge, Kings Canyon, Alice, Dalhousie Springs, Simpson and home no issues at all they handled every thing from bitumen to dirt, rocks, sharp stoney desert rocks to hot soft sand no worries.

threedogs
10th March 2021, 12:03 PM
Sherro if you put a @ before a members name it will show up
in their notificatiom box.
Did your tyres chip up at all?

Sherro
13th March 2021, 01:29 PM
threedogs Nothing noticeable mate and thanks for the tip.

Stropp
19th March 2021, 02:44 PM
I have toyo mt and they seem reasonably quiet especially since they have done 80k and still going, I will be replacing them with the same when the time comes

Bluedog77
24th April 2021, 04:42 PM
Looking at maybe going down a size as well - from a 33 to a 32 inch tyre. If anyone has done that I would be interested
in their thoughts.

wagu89
26th April 2021, 12:37 PM
I got falken wildpeak at3ws and quite a few people I know have them now, bloody awesome tyre and alot cheaper than bfg Mickeys etc. Iv done 50k on mine and only about half worn, awesome on sand and gravel and quiet on road good in the wet etc. I am a big fan of the Toyo open country too!!

Sprock
29th April 2021, 10:22 AM
I run Kumho MT51s & swear by them 👍🏻

rusty_nail
29th April 2021, 07:54 PM
There is a new segment to consider too mate, rough terrain. Have just bought some for my car. I considered the open country R/t, the nitto ridge grappler but ended end being impatient and bought a Taiwanese tyre called Kenda klever R/t. They ride nicely, and have plenty of grip. They should wear better than a m/t but be better in the wet than the a/T mate. Good luck

Sent from my SM-G965F using Tapatalk