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Re: Maxxis tyres?
Hi Guys,
Since the discussion of this thread is taking a shape and form of the existing "Replacement Tyres" thread and to avoid duplication of content and therefore making finding information difficult for everyone, am gonna rename this thread to Budget Tyres (i.e. sub $200 as Brook just posted)
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30/Apr/2007, 11:19 pm
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johnsey
X-TRAIL FANATIC
Date Registered: 01-2007
Location: Melbourne, Wantirna
TOTAL POSTS: 435
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Re: Budget (sub $200) Tyres
Just thought i would get a price on the Coopers H/T 225/70R15 from local tyrepower store.
The list price over the phone fitted and balanced, without bargaining was $195 each. As a comparison the Toyo OPAT's were $185 from the same dealer.
Will try for better when changing is required in a couple of months. 
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Xcited Touring
Series 2 2005 ST Auto, nudge bar, driving lights, spoiler, GME 3100 UHF, towbar , bashplate, Yokohama Geolander AT-S and Kings Springs lift X495 (c)
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1/May/2007, 8:37 pm
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Esky1964
X-TRAIL NEWBIE
Date Registered: 06-2007
TOTAL POSTS: 22
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Re: Budget (sub $200) Tyres
Hi fellow X-trailers,
I have a very sad looking set of standard fit Bridgestone Dueler H/T D684's on 16" Factory Alloys (2002 TI). Tyre is 215/65R16.
These are a premium tyre and were supposedly fitted at 75,000km (10,000km before I got the car). By 105,000km the outside edges were scrubbed out. Now at 115,000km they are totally stuffed and diabolical on wet winter roads. I don't consider 30,000km an acceptable lifespan for even a mid-priced tyre so I am looking for a change.
Vehicle is an "around-town" runabout and does little-to-no gravel (let alone dirt or mud) so I am looking for tyre longevity, handling, bitumen traction & good price.
K-mart has a Goodyear Regatta 215/60R16 this week for $125 each + they will give you free rotation, balancing and pressure check every 10,000km's up to 50,000km's.
Question? Is it acceptable to run the lower profile? Obviously it will slightly affect rolling diameter but probably just bring it more into line with standard ST rims.
This seems like a good deal.
$500 for full set of quality-brand tyres with the free aftersales service is unbeatable.
Has anyone tried this option or have an opinion on its merit?
Am I making a horrendous assumption or mistake?
Cheers - Craig
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26/Jun/2007, 11:50 pm
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Revhead Kev
Date Registered: 10-2006
Location: Mona Vale, Sydney, AUSTRALIA
TOTAL POSTS: 5759
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Re: Budget (sub $200) Tyres
Hi Craig,
Try this Tyre Size Calculator.
It shows your speedo will be 3% too fast which means you will only be going 97km/h when your speedo will show 100km/h and the Exy is already shown in other threads to be underspeed a little already with 65 profile tyres on 16" rims.
--- Kev X450(c) T30 Guru
03 Titanium Ti T30 Series 1 **MODIFIED**
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27/Jun/2007, 7:38 am
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