31" Options

[4x4newb]

G'day.

Just want some opinions really. Going to be getting some MT's at the end of the month, but haven't decided what i'm gonna get or where. Trucks going to see a mix of off road and tarmac. So while wear is not the top priority, reasonable wear would be nice. Oh, they're going on a Terrano.

Currently tossing up between;

Maxxis Bighorns
Federal Couragia
Kumho KL-71

all 31x10.5 and will be sitting on -24 15x8 steelies.

Anyone have any experience with the federals? I can get them through a hookup, possibly at a sharper price than retail.

Bighorns and Kumhos i was looking at 4wdbits, but then after freight and fitting, probs no cheaper than a retailer?

Any recommendations on retailers in the Wellington area?

Cheers
Sam

[nstacey]

Rob at Naenae Tyre court...

[albundy]

Go the kumhos mate4, you won't regret it. Just ensure your wheel alignment and front bushes are all good, that way you will get better wear out of them.
Al

[4x4newb]

Awesome. Thanks.

I'm also keen to know if anyones got opinions on sidewall strength... seein as i have two pirelli scorpions in getting tubes because of sidewall punctures!

[4x4newb]

ended up getting bighorns, and holy shit. What a massive improvement from the pirelli AT's! these things will take me places the pirellies simply wouldnt. and thats with the pirellies at 20psi and the bighorns at 36!

A bit noisy on the road and dont balance that well.

[timmay556]

Yeah mate, I just put some decent tyres on my 4wd too (see my thread just under this one) and what an improvement!!!!!