jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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Re: What can your standard stock tyres take?
Stock tyres are only good for beach/sand driving in an off-road situation and that's about it in terms of their capability. I won't risk going off-road with stock tyres if the terrain is rocky and they'll slide all over the place in muddy situations with no traction.
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30/Jan/2009, 1:51 pm
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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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Re: What can your standard stock tyres take?
Hi Guys,
Please limit your answers to direct feedback about stock factory tyres that came with your car as this is the topic of this thread. Tyre brands and alternatives are to be discussed in the existing tyre replacement thread to help us avoid creating yet another duplicate thread for the same subject.
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31/Jan/2009, 6:23 pm
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plawton
X-TRAIL ENTHUSIAST
Date Registered: 09-2008
Location: Warriewood, Sydney
TOTAL POSTS: 136
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Re: What can your standard stock tyres take?
I'll second Scot in that if you're careful then the stock ST20's do OK. I've driven accross rocky sections, a little sand and even some good steep hills (up and down) and not had a real problem with them. That said, I'm usually very cautious on "trickier" sections, more worried about the car through my lack of 4WD experience and the fact that I'm out on my own than for fear of the tyres though.
The two reasons I want AT's are:
1) For when it's wet. I totally avoid wet tracks with stock tyres. A little puddle or small section of mud to play in (such as on O'Reilly's over Xmas) is fine but if there's been a lot of rain in the area then I don't go as I have serious reservations as to how far raod tyres would get.
2) Tyre wear. The ST20's will do 30000km, 40000km if you're really careful, though if you intend using them off road then I think you'd need to change them at 30000km anyway as bearly legal road tyres are effectively slicks off road. A good AT tyre should get 70000km, maybe more depending on the tyre and the car.
So, for someone who wants to spend time off road it's a no brainer. More Km for about the same money and better/safer off-road performance. Oh, and they look better as well! I'll certainly be putting AT's on mine when the ST20's are finished........counting down the km's already!
--- Paul
X-1025 (c)
Diamond Black '08 T31 ST-L CVT
Tinted Windows, Rust Proofing/Paint Protection, Mats, Bash Plate, Bonnet Protector, Tow Bar
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1/Feb/2009, 8:03 am
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