Recommendation for Tyres - Grand Vitara

[joannam]

Currently our 5 door 07 Vitara has Bridgestone Dueler 687 on it. As we use this offroad about 15% of the time we are after a more off road/on road tyre. Something that will last, and good on fuel economy too.
I am considering the Dueler 697 which I can get for $219 fitted.
Our tyre size is 225/70R16.
If anyone else has a recommendation that would be great!
Thank you

[churchill]

Keep the tyre size the same if you want the economy to remain close to original. The A/T pattern of the 697 will provide more grip off road whilst still maintaining good on road qualities.

Another option is an M/T style tyre with more aggressive tread but it will be nosier, use more gas and wear out faster.

[oneinkedgeek]

As churchill said, try to keep the tyre size the same for the road, the Dueler 697 is a good tyre and i also like the goodyear AT3 on the road... both tyres are good in the sand also.

I run MT on the road and my truck rides like a pig, if i did things over i would have got AT's in the current size (30/9.5/R15) for road and sand, and just got spare set of wheels and tyres for the MUD