bigger tyres...

[justinC]

I'm thinking at this early stage(ie the auto isn't even in yet...)of my gearing change requirements, and with th 1:1 4th gear and no lock up clutch in the Allison, then I'll have to go to at least 34" tyres. I have found Simex do an extreme trecker2 in a 10.5 X 35 X 16. has anyone driven these on the bitumen and are they as noisy as they look, and willl they last longer than 20K with road trips and some offroad. I prefer a narrow tall tyre to a 12.5 X 35 as I dont want to have to put bigger flares etc on it. I already have small flares that used to hide 11.5X32 mudders perfectly.

Any experience with these tyres would be helpful.

Thanks
JC

[6.5 rangie]

I have these in a 35 x 11.5 x 15 but can't here them that much on road due to my engine, may'be look at the jungle trecker, not as harsh a tread

[landy_man]

the ET's sound like a Cessnais hovering above your roof

[Maggot4x4]

I think this would suit your needs better, 34x9x16

[up2nogood]

There's some Silverstones in the tyre section that might float your boat.

[TRobbo]

IMO the ET is quieter and handles better than the JT 2 on the road.
Remember though that when you wear these down you are about 15 mm closer to the road from new.

[GURU]

The Quote should read "Axle Snapping Ability"

I think this would suit your needs better, 34x9x16

[andrew e]

i have heard the silverstones are a bitch in the wet (on tar) regardless of PSI, and that was on an 80 series. Have you thought of 900X16 michelins? or are you too scared.....

[justinC]

YUP, TOO scared.

I'll probably go for a 12.5/35/15 on 15x8 rims, and since I have a burnt out 97 defender at hand, I'll fit up the diffs (Including the Sals which has Maxi axles) to the RR. I know what i said about sals diffs in RR's, but the ground clearance should be ok with 35's. At least the axles etc will take it.

I need a good road tyre aswell, that has to last a decent time, hence an MTR or similar 'soft offroad' tyre. I'll have to get a second set of rims for the ET2's.....for play.

JC