Silverstone MT-117X like Simex??

Post by **vidal** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 4:29 am

http://www.silverstone.com.my/tyre_mt117Xtreme.asp

somebody already proved these tire, are equal to simex, but what about
the price and the quality?

regards

Vidal
HDJ80

Post by **cloughy** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 4:47 am

3/4's the price, a little worse on road and slightly smaller in real size, dunno about kays, but I'd buy simex's

Post by **cpmurray** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 9:07 am

I have a set of 33x10.5 15's, but unfortunately it hasn't been wet enough yet to try them out. They are a lot narrower than the simex, and the lugs are narrower and spaced further apart than the simex as well. Also, as cloughy said, they are cheaper!

Post by **sierrajim** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 9:22 am

Had 35" Silverstone Xtremes on my GU for a VERY shory while.

They really don't like gravel roads and wet bitumen.

They're now gone. I love my Simex.

Post by **GQ TROL** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 6:20 pm

We run them on our comp truck (GQ ute) and love them! In thick mud / clay we reckon they're tops, but on a wet road they suck.

Larger void between tread blocks allows them to clear easily and put a fresh, clean edge down on the ground ready to take another bite.

35x11.5's supposed to be available July/August, although I heard a rumour that a Silverstone retailer in Melbourne has a set for testing / evaluation.

We're on our 3rd set now and are hoping the 11.5's will be available over here when we need our 4th set.

Post by **macca81** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 7:04 pm

the bloke at the local tire place told me that the rubber compound is to hard and gets ripped appart easier than the simmexs, apparently silverstone get alot of ppl trying to get new sets on warrenty coz they dont last long.

altho i really do like the look of the tread, and given the chance would like to try them out for myself.

give them a burl and let us know

Post by **GQ TROL** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 7:12 pm

macca81 wrote:the bloke at the local tire place told me that the rubber compound is to hard and gets ripped appart easier than the simmexs,

Haven't experienced that, if anything they appear softer than the BFG M/T's we use as roadies. That said, we don't have the same sharp rocks over here that you guys do.

Post by **macca81** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 7:49 pm

http://www.silverstone.com.my/tyre_sg113.asp

try these ones instead

Post by **mudtoy** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 9:43 pm

35x11.5 have sold out in Melb and more are on the way...yes they have a big draw back when compared to the Simex...the Silverstones sell out way too fast and are very hard to get.

Other than that they are a very good tyre for a high void comp pattern. I have been testing Silvertsones in Aus for Silverstone for many years. proof is in the pudding though and whilst they only come in up to a 35...Al tierney from Qld has won many rounds of the Qld winch challenge, placed top ten regularly at the XWC and came 3rd at the last 8 Day XI..he swears by them as do most who use them in comps.

We have filmed GQ Troll from NZ many times in competition and have seen how well they clean and haul in the mud...and that is what they are best at.

Post by **Madmac** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 9:15 am

are they bias ply or radials?

Post by **dank** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 3:17 pm

Just whacked a set of 31x10.5 MT117 Ex on the sierra. On 8 inch rims they measure ~30.6 inches.

Giving them a go this weekend. Can't wait...

Post by **kinglakekustoms** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 5:34 pm

We have a set of the silverstones on the lux and so far canâ€™t fault them. As many have said theyâ€™re very good for mud.

We have used them in rocky situations and they grip wellâ€¦ But because of the soft compound theyâ€™re easily sliced and nicked â€¦
Other wise an excellent tire in our books. Defiantly will buy again.

Post by **Ruggers** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 5:47 pm

do they come in a 35/36 x 15inch rim yet was told two years its was only months away still havent seen any yet

Post by **TEAMRPM** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 5:50 pm

Simex, simex,simex thats all i can say. nothing else compares. yer they do wear out quicker than some, but hey they still make em

if you want an long lasting tyres buy a commodore!
if you want some grip, noise but have a heap of fun turning them.. simex me up!

Post by **cloughy** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 8:04 pm

TEAMRPM wrote:Simex, simex,simex thats all i can say. nothing else compares. yer they do wear out quicker than some, but hey they still make em

if you want an long lasting tyres buy a commodore!
if you want some grip, noise but have a heap of fun turning them.. simex me up!

So you've run silverstones then??

Post by **TEAMRPM** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 10:03 pm

cloughy wrote:
TEAMRPM wrote:Simex, simex,simex thats all i can say. nothing else compares. yer they do wear out quicker than some, but hey they still make em

if you want an long lasting tyres buy a commodore!
if you want some grip, noise but have a heap of fun turning them.. simex me up!
So you've run silverstones then??

Me personally? No, i discovered the simex years ago and stayed with em for what i do.

A few mates have had them and had nothing bad about them, dont get me wrong im not mocking them and i didn't, but they also didn't have anything good to say about them either. we all run simex's now on the same terrain and love them. i have had swampers etc but just keep going back to the pedes.

cheers

everyone has a dfferent opinion but i just love the simex. hell there noisy but atleast we dont fall asleep

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