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Where can I find Silverstone MT-117ex in Brisbane?
Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 11:17 am
by Gee
I've been looking into get a cheap set of 32's and found that these are one of the few tyres that actually have an OD of 32 inches (32.3 in fact). Has anyone had any experiences with them, and more importantly, know anywhere that stocks them in Brissy?
Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 11:25 am
by GRIMACE
The MT117s are actually a 35-36" tyre
i think you are talking about the MT-117 Sports which are a 33" but as you have noted measure about 32.3"
Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 12:08 pm
by Gee
Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 12:24 pm
by GRIMACE
shit sorry d00d i was thinkin about the directional MT-117s not the ex's... my bad

Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 12:42 pm
by Bingham
our mate ryano at fourby's ..... if he doesnt have im sure he'll point u somewhere where they do have.........
also lads dont over look 2nd handies as a good cheap option....... had a look around their dungeon and they a sh#t load of all shapes and sizes down their...... so i grabbbed a couple before the mt z or whatever the new micky thompsons are come in for some added bling.

Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 2:49 pm
by Beastmavster
Chimpboy had these on the MU and then the GQ. Seemed to be a good option and were very cheap at the time.
Remember guys there is MT117 (280/85/16 or about 36") MT117 EX (max size 32") or MT117 sports (33" or 285/75/16).
All 3 are different tyres.
Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 2:53 pm
by toughnut
In Brissy you can call Neta Tires. 07 3266 7377. Chat to Paul Hunt. These guys are the QLD distributors for Silverstone.

Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 5:32 pm
by jigga
what are these things worth?
Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 6:17 pm
by jigga
whats the road noize like with these tyres? i like the silverstone sports. what the noise like from them>?
Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 6:26 pm
by 4runner2.8
jigga wrote:whats the road noize like with these tyres? i like the silverstone sports. what the noise like from them>?
i had a set on my old 4runner in 31" and they were nosie but not simex nosie. i found they were at there loudest under breaks but turn up the radio and you dont notice them. they handeld allot better then expected on the highway but would lock up easy in the wet but what muddy dosnt.
**** the 31"s are as new and are for sale now as i brought an 80 series if anyone in vic is interested PM me***
Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 3:12 am
by j-top paj
my 117 sports measured to be about 33.4inches
they seem to work quite well but i have to air down fairly low as they are a bit stiff.
i go to 10psi and thats on a 2t pajero.
got mine for $200 each.
Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 8:18 am
by Beastmavster
j-top,
Were these 117 sports 33" or 285/75/16?
Posted: Tue May 23, 2006 12:42 am
by j-top paj
285/75r16
Posted: Tue May 23, 2006 7:53 am
by Beastmavster
Hmmm.... they dont say they're that big when you see the diameter specifications... nice if they're a little bigger than expected.
I like the look of them and I will be looking for some new rubber soon.
Posted: Tue May 23, 2006 5:02 pm
by j-top paj
i think they say they are smaller on the website and also if you do the conversion (i did mine on an online calculator) it comes up to be 32.8
but i have a feeling that that is the worn out measurements so when they are brand new they are larger.
Posted: Tue May 23, 2006 9:59 pm
by Hardy
J-top,
Where are you and where did you get your MT 117's from?
Hardy
Posted: Tue May 23, 2006 11:39 pm
by j-top paj
im in sydney.
i went to AAA tyres in fairfield east