jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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Re: Replacement Tyres
quote: Revhead Kev wrote:
I think you said earlier that road noise and fuel consumption was a negative for the A/T tyres though. Is that right ?
I like the look of them though.
That is correct Kev. I wouldn't choose A/T tyres for everyday city driving again. They're perfect off-road, but I didn't like their impact on fuel and the noise they produced on-road.
My comment was only based on the size fitting the 6.5inch rim with no problems.
I have not tried them on sand (water crossings, mud and rocks they were perfect) but I suspect they will trap sand in them due to the aggressive and deep tread pattern.
For what you wanna use the tyres for, I think a 70% on road and 30% off road type of tyre would be the most suitable in your case (the D694 is a 50/50 type of tyre)
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15/Dec/2006, 11:26 am
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Revhead Kev
Date Registered: 10-2006
Location: Mona Vale, Sydney, AUSTRALIA
TOTAL POSTS: 6355
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Re: Replacement Tyres
I can get the Scorpion STR for $199 which is a 90/10 tyre.
The same place also has the Scorpion S/T for $199 which is a 70/30 tyre and not too aggressive for sand like a 50/50 A/T.
Both are 215/65/16
Stock availability might be the only problem since the STR is replacing the S/T which is a pitty since Pirelli have no other tyre between a 90/10 and a 50/50.
--- Kev X450(c) T30 Guru
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15/Dec/2006, 12:15 pm
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chops11
X-TRAIL ENTHUSIAST
Date Registered: 11-2006
Location: Rotherham UK.
TOTAL POSTS: 109
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Re: Replacement Tyres
Just an update on the Grabber AT2 tyres. I have done nearly 600 miles on them now and we have just had very heavy rain . The tyres performed excelently, there was no aquaplaining and the road grip was solid. In over 30 years of driving I think these are the best tyres I have ever had. I can definately recomend them for this vehicle.
I keep them at 36psi and the ride and handling is very good.
--- David. X460
2003 Nissan X-Trail 2.2dci Sport.
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21/Dec/2006, 4:49 am
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