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Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2003 11:02 am
by RoldIT
bogged wrote:RoldIT wrote:I definately hear good things about the PC X-terrains as a good allrounder if you want something more aggressive than a muddy ...
Cheers.
apparently Xterrains have shit lateral grip, like on an offcamber hill etc, you slide down.
Anyone?
I've heard similar but every tyre is a compromise on one thing or another. I saw some in action at Ateco camp ground on the weekend on a GU towing a car trailer full of tyres up a very slimy grade and turning on a reasonably off camber hill and they looked like they were handling it pretty well. They certainly impressed me with their grip and self cleaning abilities.
Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2003 1:58 pm
by LOCKY
I thought it was just my driving on X-Terrains
Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2003 2:31 pm
by bogged
LOCKY wrote:I thought it was just my driving on X-Terrains
yea Id like to try them just for a day to see how good they re.. They look excelent its that side grip that I hate to be lacking.
Shame not in Qld dont they hire tires out up there??
Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2003 2:34 pm
by RoldIT
LOCKY wrote:I thought it was just my driving on X-Terrains
Maybe it was, I guess enough "loud" pedal will get you most places ...
Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2003 2:36 pm
by RoldIT
bogged wrote:LOCKY wrote:I thought it was just my driving on X-Terrains
yea Id like to try them just for a day to see how good they re.. They look excelent its that side grip that I hate to be lacking.
Shame not in Qld dont they hire tires out up there??
Mitcham Tyres were talking about hiring tyres a while ago but I don't know whether they went through with it or not.
Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2003 3:04 pm
by Wooders
srowlandson wrote:Having had a set of Xterrains and now MTR's if you can afford the Xterrain you will be a lot happier.
The MTR are agreat value tyre, great for touring, but i found the Xterrain a lot better on road and offroad.
MTR are a tad noisy too, compared to all the other tyres I have had, but the are wearing well, were cheap, and make an excellent puncture resistant touring tyre.
Steve
Renta Swampa - hmmm has some merit - but I guess the rates would be killer
Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2003 3:17 pm
by LOCKY
We are starting rent-a-muddie scheme along with fridges, chains and swags.
Perhaps I need to start a national chain?
Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2003 3:34 pm
by bogged
Wooders wrote:Renta Swampa - hmmm has some merit - but I guess the rates would be killer
Theres a place in Emerald that hires baja Claws.. no idea of rates, its the servo next to Hello Hello Garden center
tyres
Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2003 11:07 pm
by Webbie
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2003 8:07 am
by LOCKY
Pity Pro Comp US doesn't give me the same deal, buy 3 Containers get 1 free.
Have got rid of the Mudzilla and Kreepy Krawler. Unless a realistic importer comes along that will be it for them.
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2003 8:22 am
by v8grunt
LOCKY wrote:We are starting rent-a-muddie scheme along with fridges, chains and swags.
Perhaps I need to start a national chain?
OK Locky you have my attention. national chain good idea, count me in for QLD
GLEN
Oh and I have run Xterrains since they first landed in the country and I can't see what people are on about, lack of side control 'RUBBISH'.
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2003 3:11 pm
by bogged
LOCKY wrote: Have got rid of the Mudzilla and Kreepy Krawler. Unless a realistic importer comes along that will be it for them.
Why is that?? no market or no $$ in them?
