Simex All Terrain

[muddymatt]

Hi all.
My discovery currently wears 235/70 Dunlop Grantrek AT-Rs fronts are stuffed and I would like to change all four for something with a bit more bite off road but as the wife drives it all week on road, I don't really want to go full MT pattern (bit scary in the wet!)

I have seen the Simex AT300s - has anyone run them and any feedback appreciated....

I know the Simex mud tyres are well liked and rated.

I have run BFG track-edges before and they were excellent for grip an tarmac and dirt but they are no longer available.

Can anyone recommend either a true 50/50 AT or a tame MT!!

Thanks,
Matt

[smurf182]

Off the top of my head, two 'tame' M/Ts would be the

Kumho KL71 http://www.4wdbits.co.nz/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=926

Goodyear Wrangler MT/R
http://www.4wdbits.co.nz/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=771

[Leithfield]

My two top picks too Smurf182 - I have m8's running both and they swear by them. Kumho KL71 clear the mud better.

[muddymatt]

Thanks guys, I will check them both out.

Matt

[skid]

My two top picks too Smurf182 - I have m8's running both and they swear by them. Kumho KL71 clear the mud better.

Hi all.
I don't really want to go full MT pattern (bit scary in the wet!)


Thanks,
Matt

[Smurf]

Firestone RMT, is a very closed up mud tyre. Probably suit you well
http://www.firestone.co.nz/index.php/ty ... id/441440A

Slightly more aggressive ATX23, has had good reveiws here on ORE
http://www.firestone.co.nz/index.php/ty ... id/400780A

or similar
Bridgestone D673
http://www.firestone.co.nz/index.php/ty ... l/id/73679

[madaz068]

I have the Kumho KL71 on my prado. Excellent on and off road. Check out http://www.4wdacc.com he does a good price

[GotFlex]

Firestone RMT, is a very closed up mud tyre. Probably suit you well
http://www.firestone.co.nz/index.php/ty ... id/441440A

Slightly more aggressive ATX23, has had good reveiws here on ORE

I highly dislike these tires i was always drifting my terrano when it was wet and not much better offroad

just my 2c

[GotFlex]

Firestone RMT, is a very closed up mud tyre. Probably suit you well
http://www.firestone.co.nz/index.php/ty ... id/441440A

Slightly more aggressive ATX23, has had good reveiws here on ORE

I highly dislike these tires i was always drifting my terrano when it was wet and not much better offroad

just my 2c

[wopass]

have put a few people onto Pirelli Scorpion AT's and have heard good things about them. not the most agressive AT around but seem to work well. and they are good bang for your buck(cheap)

[meece4x4]

Firestone RMT, is a very closed up mud tyre. Probably suit you well
http://www.firestone.co.nz/index.php/ty ... id/441440A

Slightly more aggressive ATX23, has had good reveiws here on ORE

I highly dislike these tires i was always drifting my terrano when it was wet and not much better offroad

just my 2c

Second that .. i had RMT's on my light little Feroza ... talk about skippy on loose metal and in the wet ... so skippy I took them off after two weeks and fitted Hankook RT01's

[nstacey]

I would highly recommend Cooper discoverer S/Ts, We have run them on my Dad's disco for a few years, they perform really well on and offroad

[muddymatt]

Thanks to all for the input! Seems like I now have to start narrowing down my choices!

Don't fancy the RMT's then - skippy in the wet is definately not what I want for the family shopping wagon!

Cooper discovers look similar to the Saveros. Are they noisy on the tar seal? - Not really much of an issue in a TDi Disco with a crap stereo!

The KL71's seem to be getting good ratings so maybe a set of them is on the cards.

Still no-one running the Simex's?? They are available in 245/70/16 for the Landie at $185 each too......

mmmm choices choices choices

Thanks again all

Matt

[muddymatt]

Hey all,

Got my new AT's.....

Sime 235/70/16 Alpina AT

Made by Simex in Malayasia I got them for under $170 a corner including GST and shipping.

They look good, I'll run 'em a few weeks and let you know what they drive like.

Cheers Muddymatt

[madaz068]

Hey all,

Got my new AT's.....

Sime 235/70/16 Alpina AT

Made by Simex in Malayasia I got them for under $170 a corner including GST and shipping.

They look good, I'll run 'em a few weeks and let you know what they drive like.

Cheers Muddymatt

Where did you end up getting them from?

[muddymatt]

Tyreline in Hamilton - price was trade as I am in the trade and they wanted us to use them again.

[madaz068]

Tyreline in Hamilton - price was trade as I am in the trade and they wanted us to use them again.

Can you supply them in 265/70/15? and how much?

[adogg]

BF goodrich all terrains, good tire all round,hard wearing,expensive,but if you own a late model disco then money aint an issue(am i right?)

[muddymatt]

BF goodrich all terrains, good tire all round,hard wearing,expensive,but if you own a late model disco then money aint an issue(am i right?)

Ha Ha you couldn't be more wrong!!

I have been searching for these for months and would have loved to afforded the $300+ a tyre for BFG's.

My Disco is a 1994 NZ New Tdi with 318000 ks on. Cost me a very hard earned $5000 over a year ago. I chose it over a bighorn or pajero as I know landies and know how to check out a good one from the ususal crap.

I used to work for Toyota and while I do rate them - they are horrendously over priced and valued. Yes Hi-luxes are made of granite and last for ever but you try buying a cheap one. Most have been worked to death.

Cheers

Muddymatt

[muddymatt]

Tyreline in Hamilton - price was trade as I am in the trade and they wanted us to use them again.

Can you supply them in 265/70/15? and how much?

Hi,

I will check and get back to you via PM. Won't be till middle of next week as I am off work Mon and Tue.

Cheers,

Muddymatt

[adogg]

ha ha muddy matt i too used to work for "toyota" but i wouldnt own a hilux if you payed me too!! as you say overpriced and worked to death!! I drive an 80`series Landcruiser,24valve version with the same mileage running 285/75/16 BFG`s that i bought second hand for stuff all(thanks SKID)and they are a great tyre and wear well!!!