Which Tyres

[Eddie @ Sellicks Beach]

G'Day Lads,

Need a new set of tyres for twin cab 07 diesel manual. So far have used 265 bridgestone duelers on 15 inch SR5 rims without much success (breaks traction in wet) and also coopers 225's on the 16 inch SR rims (they fell apart way too early). Thinking about sticking with the 16 inch and a 215 or 225 8 ply tyre. Mainly used on road but some gravel tracks/beach on the odd occasion.

Would like some suggestions on brand and sizes if anyone feels they have good advise?

Thanks

[Manxman]

Keep o'all wheel diamer as close to OEM as practical-keeps speedo close to accurate. OD tyres can improve economy in lightly loaded vehicles with undergeared diff(s). Steel rims can be knocked back into round when bent, alloy one just break if you try, and need fancy welding if bad. Wider tyres generally DON'T handle wet roads well at speed, as they can't pump the water away from under the tread as easily. Low profile tyres aren't good for off-/rough roads-not strong/high enough sidewalls to resist pinching tyre against/damaging rim on bumps. Check what sizes of 8 plys are commonly available-they have a few restrictions, I think, & you can't afford to HAVE to buy an odd sized tyre because they haven't got a match in stock.