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Title: What brand Tyres
Post by: jesus_is_alright on July 07, 2010, 05:20:30 PM: Hey guys i was just wondering what brand of tyres you are all running?
I'm having trouble finding wider tyres to suit the deep dish mags.
I'm looking at BF Goodrich or Cooper but they are expensive.
So what are people using, are there any brands that are rubbish or fantastic?
Where is the best place to find wider tyres?
Any input would be greatly appreciated
Thanks
-Aaron
Title: Re: What brand Tyres
Post by: Bas NZ on July 07, 2010, 05:45:13 PM: Aaron, I run Toyo on mine, couldn't find better, thats my view only.
Title: Re: What brand Tyres
Post by: obsession on July 07, 2010, 06:21:04 PM: i recently got a quote for 2 m/thompson 295x15x5o for $615 inc fitting ,try your local speed shop or buy the cruzin magazine
or australian street rodder
Title: Re: What brand Tyres
Post by: hotrod on July 07, 2010, 06:36:56 PM: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/BFGoodrich-Radial-T-A-14-inch-tyre-245-60-R14-Brand-New-/200490213297?cmd=ViewItem&pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2eae25dfb1 (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/BFGoodrich-Radial-T-A-14-inch-tyre-245-60-R14-Brand-New-/200490213297?cmd=ViewItem&pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2eae25dfb1)
Title: Re: What brand Tyres
Post by: BusyKiwi on July 07, 2010, 07:10:30 PM: don't dismiss toyo, they are a good trye
Title: Re: What brand Tyres
Post by: jesus_is_alright on July 08, 2010, 09:22:14 PM: Quote from: obsession on July 07, 2010, 06:21:04 PM
i recently got a quote for 2 m/thompson 295x15x5o for $615 inc fitting ,try your local speed shop or buy the cruzin magazine
or australian street rodder

How much work needs to be done to fit 295's on the rear? Apart from flaring the guards
Title: Re: What brand Tyres
Post by: ben on July 08, 2010, 10:51:28 PM: put a narrow diff in... easier than getting a hwy bedford diff:)
Title: Re: What brand Tyres
Post by: Dano on July 09, 2010, 01:34:35 AM: i have a narrow diff if anyones interested.......i ran 14x 9.25" rims with pro tracs...G50x14... =285x50x14....these fit inside the gaurds ...just.

the diff needs a new pinion gears as i blew it a week after i had it rebuilt (whilst waiting for my 9") offers....(glad to help out).... it has re-enforcing welded to it , B/W ford stud pattern 3:1 from memory.Dan

RE tyres ....Yokahamas 295x50x15, euro TA's 225x50x15 front
Title: Re: What brand Tyres
Post by: jesus_is_alright on October 15, 2010, 04:00:20 PM: Quote from: obsession on July 07, 2010, 06:21:04 PM
i recently got a quote for 2 m/thompson 295x15x5o for $615 inc fitting ,try your local speed shop or buy the cruzin magazine
or australian street rodder

i've found some m/thompsons 295-50-15 on ebay for $198ea +freight and fitting
are these tyres good for mileage or are they purely performance tyres?
Title: Re: What brand Tyres
Post by: Bas NZ on October 15, 2010, 06:00:08 PM: I have used them in the past and found them to be good. But will now only use Toyo tyres as I have found the to be a little better, but only my thoughts.............
Title: Re: What brand Tyres
Post by: jesus_is_alright on October 15, 2010, 06:40:40 PM: Quote from: Bas NZ on October 15, 2010, 06:00:08 PM
I have used them in the past and found them to be good. But will now only use Toyo tyres as I have found the to be a little better, but only my thoughts.............

do Toyo's do Raised White Lettering?
i have toyo's on my barina and they seam to be good so far
Title: Re: What brand Tyres
Post by: petrolhead on October 16, 2010, 08:36:48 AM: Maxis do 295 tyres as well Google there dealers
Regards
Petrolhead
Title: Re: What brand Tyres
Post by: hunterbynature on October 16, 2010, 09:50:53 AM: do they do them in 8 ply? 8)
Title: Re: What brand Tyres
Post by: Bas NZ on October 17, 2010, 01:51:49 PM: Quote from: hunterbynature on October 16, 2010, 09:50:53 AM
do they do them in 8 ply? 8)

Sure Do, but their load rating is high, so you can get away with a lower ply. Ofcourse Toyo is made in Japan, for the Toyota Truck range.......... The weight of my camper does not even have an effect on the tyre. And they are Directional tyres
Title: Re: What brand Tyres
Post by: Bas NZ on October 17, 2010, 01:53:43 PM: do Toyo's do Raised White Lettering?
i have toyo's on my barina and they seam to be good so far
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Not sure, sorry but may do............