Forum confusion - Best AT tyres for a Suzuki 1.6L Escudo

[flyingrhino]

Hi,
Reading the forums I'm a bit confused:

Some people say the Firestone Destination AT's are rubbish, and the article on the NZ4WD site says these are awesome :
http://www.nz4wd.co.nz/afa.asp?idWebPag ... =648843502

Who to believe?

I am looking for a set of tyres for my 1.6L Zuk for mainly highway driving, but with occasional farm track / wet grass driving.
I already have a set of 235/15 Maxxis MT for the serious mud, but as an everyday tyre I need a replacement for my ABSOLUTELY RUBBISH 195/80R15 Hankook Dynapro ATs.

I am aware that AT is a compromise - neither HT nor MT, but as an everyday tyre I seriously need replacements for the Dynapros.

I'll want to go 205/75R15 or even 215/70R15 in order not to compromise on-road gearing. Are there any issues with this over-widening ?

Please advise.

Cheers,

[Jerry]

I run Maxxis Bravo AT's on my shiny playdo, seem really good on the road and in the wet. Reasonable price as well. Ran Goodyear AT/r's on my Zuk these were good as e=well but pricey better than the factory At/2's which I found skittish in the wet

Maybe worth having a chat to robo

[flyingrhino]

Thanks for the response. I'll start doing some research into the Maxxis ATs.

Maybe worth having a chat to robo

I'm not acquainted with Robo, sorry. Is he on this forum?

[juz]

Robo is Robs tyres Wellingtown.

Click FORUM up there ^^^^^^^

Then TYRES under Marketplace over there >>>>>>>>>>

Then Robs Tyres and Robs ya uncle...ahhh Bobs ya uncle.

[mudbugga]

I've got Bridgestone Dueler AT 694's on my wife's Vitara.
They are great on road, have lasted really well and are OK on the farm tracks and paddocks where I go shooting.

The Firestone Destinations are quite a good tyre. We fit a lot to Rav4's, Surf's, and Hilux's at work, and we haven't had any bad reports about them.

[flyingrhino]

In response to mudbugga's pro bridgestone/firestone vs Jerry's Maxxis:

Which of the ATs gives best WET ROAD handling.
Obviously a softer tyre lasts less but I'm willing to compromise tyre life for safety.

I'll try to get hold of Robo tomorrow,

Cheers,