Kluger 17 inch A/T tyres

[HappyCamper]

Hi again all.

Apologies for another tyre thread, I'll accept my punishment as dished out.

I have an altitude with 42k on the stock 19 inch Bridgestones (Dueler HL (d400). They are shagged.

I got cheap a set of 17inch Kluger alloys (X5) with all but brand new stock Dunlop Grandtrec tyres. ( if anyone wants to make an offer, let me know, pics can be taken)

I thinking seriously about putting Cooper ST's on the 17 inch as I want to do a trip to lake Eyre with my camper trailer.

As i can hear the critic's already, I know the Kluger isnt serious 4wd, nor do I plan on serious 4wd. But I also know the best upgrade would be a better set of tyres. has anyone put AT's on a Kluger instead of the Highway tires ive been reading about on the other threads.

I also plan to put Highway tires back on the 19 inch for the highway use (the majortiy) and change wheels whe I plan a trip with the camper.

Ive researched a fair bit with tires, I'm aware of the diameter difference etc.

Just wondering what other people's experience with this is???

Thanks all in advance

Marty

[HappyCamper]

Hey, also, does anyone even know how much space we have around the spare wheel. I'm not sure now if a cooper ST will fit in the spare tyre area. If not, that blows a hole in that tyre choice.

[HappyCamper]

For anyone that is interested, I just looked at the spare wheel area.

There is a PVC tyre cover, that is a neat fit around the standard 19inch bridgestone combination. Therefore, this cover will not fit over any tyre that is larger, and the Cooper ST is 20mm larger for the 245/70/17 and 40mm for the 265/70/17.

I'm pretty sure the new wheel/tyre will still fit without the cover, so I am going to jump in and oder the tyres today. I think then what I will do, once I have the setup, is do some creative mod to the cover, so that it still at least protects from underneath, and from the front, assuming any bedri that may hit the tyre, will hit the front.

I'll take some pics of the surgery if anyone is interested.

I'm going the 265 tyre, and will get approx extra 20mm ground clearance, and I'm punting, based on the calc's I have done, that the speedo will just about be perfect.

[smanson]

I have just put on Cooper CTS on my KX-R.

Done about 3,000 km mix of dirt roads and mainly bitumen . They seem to be good with no more road noise than the Dunlops.

Was tempted bu the ST's from Cooper but in the end went for the CTS.

Stuart

[HappyCamper]

Thanks Stuart, can you tell me the size tyre you fitted.

cheers

[HappyCamper]

Hi again,

Well, I screwed up with the tyre size. The 245/70 17 Cooper ST will fit, but the 265 wont, it will rub the rear shock absorber.

Hoping to get these fitted on saturday, will keep the forum posted.

cheers

[Turkey Galoot]

I have just put on Cooper CTS on my KX-R.

I've just put those on too! (Just 3 days ago.) My KX-R had done 48000 km on the original tyres. The dealer said the Coopers come with min 70000 km warranty, and they were $10 cheaper than Bridgestone D683.

Ken.

[HappyCamper]

Howdy again,

Got the Cooper tyres on the weekend, all good.

Happy to answer any questions.

Pic attached for interest. well there was meant to be, but it doesn't want to play the game. Any tips?

I will send to email address's as requested.

Cheers

[scotts10kluger]

Howdy again,

Got the Cooper tyres on the weekend, all good.

Happy to answer any questions.

Pic attached for interest. well there was meant to be, but it doesn't want to play the game. Any tips?

I will send to email address's as requested.

Cheers

yeah mate wouldnt mind that pics if got any was swaying towards bf all terrains but very expensive for the size these might be another option. cheers scott

[HappyCamper]

Hi Scott, Hopefully the pics are attached. The tires were $290ea. They are 20mm bigger than the stock bridgestone 19inch combination. I had to modify the spare wheel cover to cater for the larger tyre. My logic was that the cover still protects from underneath and from the front, which is where most, if not all damage to the tyre would come from.

Hope this info is usefull.

[HappyCamper]

Howdy again,

Got the Cooper tyres on the weekend, all good.

Happy to answer any questions.

Pic attached for interest. well there was meant to be, but it doesn't want to play the game. Any tips?

I will send to email address's as requested.

Cheers

yeah mate wouldnt mind that pics if got any was swaying towards bf all terrains but very expensive for the size these might be another option. cheers scott

Hi Scott, I have posted pics on the forum. It appears I didn't "shrink" the pics enough, but you will get the drift.

Cheers Marty

[scotts10kluger]

Howdy again,

Got the Cooper tyres on the weekend, all good.

Happy to answer any questions.

Pic attached for interest. well there was meant to be, but it doesn't want to play the game. Any tips?

I will send to email address's as requested.

Cheers

yeah mate wouldnt mind that pics if got any was swaying towards bf all terrains but very expensive for the size these might be another option. cheers scott

Hi Scott, I have posted pics on the forum. It appears I didn't "shrink" the pics enough, but you will get the drift.

Cheers Marty

thanks for that they look good and for that price may be doing the same thanks mate