Quote for BFG AT 265/75/R16 or similar

[Benduro]

Hi,
Need new shoes for the Paj and thought I would go up a size to 265/75/R16.
Will be going with LT and in an All Terrain.
Have received a quote for BFG AT in the above size $305 fitted and balanced. Is this a good deal, I plan to buy 4 or 5.
Was also considering Bridgestone D694s, will get a quote shortly.

[AJC]

Hi,

I need some new ATR's soon as well and I want LT. Not sure if I'll do 265/70R16 or 265/75 re: the DiD auto torque converter issue.

Can you list whatever brands you research and the prices you get, plus your location or tyre dealer. I'll do likewise.

I've had Michelin ATR 265/70R16 passenger and they have done approx 65 - 70,000kms and are just about done (on it when i bought it). I've been happy with them but i understand they are exxy to replace, so i'm most likely to go to Cooper ATR or similar. I'll review the main brands i can think of for suitabkle ATR type tyres and and go from there.

As I understand it, the tyre placard for NM / NP / NS / NT is 265/70R16 is 112 S 1040 kg and its size is:

Rolling Radius 388.7mm
Circumference 2442.27mm
Diameter 777.4mm

Some go to 265/75R16 but its bigger:

Rolling Radius 401.95mm
Circumference 2525.53mm
Diameter 803.9mm

ie. 26.5mm bigger diameter and we're only supposed to be allowed a 15mm increase in diameter

Others go for 275/70R16 but I understand they rub a bit and they aren't a common size so are difficult to replace in remote areas.

Rolling Radius 395.7mm
Circumference 2486.26mm
Diameter 791.4mm

ie. 14mm bigger diameter (within the allowed 15mm increase)

As to brands..JEEZ, there's alot, and I haven't bothered looking at 275/70R16...

Cooper ATR 265/70/R16 passenger only
Cooper ATR 265/75/R16 LT only

Cooper ST & ST/C 265/70/R16 passenger only
Cooper ST & ST/C 265/75/R16 LT only

BFG All Terrain 265/70/R16 LT only
BFG All Terrain 265/75/R16 LT only

Bridgestone D694 265/70R16
Bridgestone D694 265/70R16 LT
Bridgestone D694 275/70R16 LT

Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armor 265/70R16 121R passenger
Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armor 265/75R16 123R LT

Michelin MICHELIN LTX A/T2 265/70R16 passenger
Michelin MICHELIN LTX A/T2 265/75R16 LT

Mickey Thompson FCII 265/75R16 (32/10.50R16) LT
Mickey Thompson ATZ 4 rib 265/75R16 LT
Mickey Thompson ATZ 5 rib 265/75R16 LT

Dunlop GRANDTREK AT3 265/75R16 112T LT
Dunlop GRANDTREK AT3 265/75R16 112S passenger

Yokohama Geolandar A/T-S 265/70R16 112T passenger
Yokohama Geolandar A/T-S 265/75R16 119/116R

Pirelli Scorpian ATR 265/70R16 112T passenger
Pirelli Scorpian ATR 265/75R16 123S LT

Maxxis MA-751 265/75R16 112S passenger
Maxxis MA-751 265/75R16 123M LT

Maxxis MA-751 265/65R17 112 S passenger

Maxxis AT-771 265/70R16 117S Passenger
Maxxis AT-771 265/75R16 119Q LT
Maxxis AT-771 265/75R16 123Q LT

General Tyre Grabber AT2 265/70R16 112T S passenger
General Tyre Grabber AT2 265/75R16 123/120Q LT

Eldorado ZTR Sport SUV 265/70R16 112S
Eldorado ZTR Sport SUV 265/75R16 116S
Eldorado ZTR Sport 265/75R16LT 123/120Q

Eldorado Trailcutter R/T 265/75R16LT

GT Radial Savero A/T Plus 265/75R16 116T
GT Radial Savero A/T Plus 265/70R16 112T

GT Radial Adventuro A/T2 265/70R16 114T
GT Radial Adventuro A/T2 265/75R16LT 112/109S

Kelly

Toyo

Falken

Kumho

Federal

[brett]

Paid $295 in Sydney for 265/65/17 in BFG, I imagine the 16's would be cheaper. D694's in the same size were about the same price. You get a free black max compressor until the end of July with the BFG's, worth $300 they reckon.

[Benduro]

Received quotes this arvo in Geelong from:
Bob Jane @ $325 for BFG AT
Goodyear @ 312 for Micky Thompson Baja ATZ 4 Rib
Highway Tyres @ $320 for BFG AT
$260 Maxxis 761
Tyre Plus @ $305 for BFG AT
Surfside Tyres @ 315 for BFG AT

$305 is the best price so far.

[Ian Johnston]

I priced Bridgestone 694 LT at $295 in 265/70/16. Bridgy dealer in Mt Gambier.

Got Goodyear Wranglers 265/75/16 LT for $285 at Beaurepaires in Mt Gambier.
Happy with what I have.

Al, stop worrying about the torque convertor(crap IMHO). Just go with the 265/75 tyres.

If the tyres present a problem to the convertor, what happens when you tow?

[rawlos]

i would love to now how people are getting 265/65/17 for 295 for a bgf a/t


I think you may have the wrong size or tyre

[brett]

i would love to now how people are getting 265/65/17 for 295 for a bgf a/t


I think you may have the wrong size or tyre

I can tell you if you like, ring Tyre Plus at Sutherland on 0295451888 and ask for a price on a BFG 265/65/17 and he will tell you $295 each fitted. And he'll also mention if you buy 4 or more BFG will throw in the compressor. Got mine 3 weeks ago at that price.

[rawlos]

in perth the best price for a 265/65/17 was 368 that is the cost price so i dont see how we are talking about the same size but i will call and if that is the case i will be very suprised

[brett]

Maybe they cost more in Perth but in Sydney thats what I paid and they have BFG written on them and they are siting on my NT's 17 inch rims.
I actually paid even less as they gave me $150 for my new spare. For the 5 BFG's it was $1325 which is only $265 each.

[AJC]

I priced Bridgestone 694 LT at $295 in 265/70/16. Bridgy dealer in Mt Gambier.

Got Goodyear Wranglers 265/75/16 LT for $285 at Beaurepaires in Mt Gambier.
Happy with what I have.

Al, stop worrying about the torque convertor(crap IMHO). Just go with the 265/75 tyres.

If the tyres present a problem to the convertor, what happens when you tow?

Cheers Ian, I hadn't thought of that ... i had read the forum posts as relating more to changed gearing??

[Benduro]

So 265/75/R16's should be cheaper then
Normally the lower the profile the dearer the tyre.
Might have to keep searching.

[Ian Johnston]

I have done around 2,000ks with the new tyres, and doesnt seem any different than before. Convertor still hunts as it did with old tyres.

Another benefit of the larger tyre is the speedo is now pretty accurate

Yeah, Nifty, my dealer said the bigger tyre was cheaper because it is more popular(Toyota/Nissan size)

[tomthx]

Maybe they cost more in Perth but in Sydney thats what I paid and they have BFG written on them and they are siting on my NT's 17 inch rims.
I actually paid even less as they gave me $150 for my new spare. For the 5 BFG's it was $1325 which is only $265 each.

Hi Brett,
Where did you get them from in Sydney, as I'm looking at swaping my nearly new NT tyres for BFG' with a new spare.
Cheers,
Tom.

[Overland]

Hi Brett,
Where did you get them from in Sydney, as I'm looking at swaping my nearly new NT tyres for BFG' with a new spare.
Cheers,
Tom.

I can tell you if you like, ring Tyre Plus at Sutherland on 0295451888 and ask for a price on a BFG 265/65/17 and he will tell you $295 each fitted. And he'll also mention if you buy 4 or more BFG will throw in the compressor. Got mine 3 weeks ago at that price.

The Info you are after is back one page, Here it is for you.

[brett]

Looks like overland beat me to it. You'll get $150 for an unused spare but any used tyres even if only a few K's on them are not worth anything, most tyre places won't take them. Not sure about other prices in Sydney as Tyre Plus is very close to me and I know they do a good price on BFG's so I go there.