Well that's true of almost all 19.5" tyres....the Toyo being an exeption. As Toyo claim, they are a M+S tyre (mud ' n ' snow). Obviously alot more biased to road than the XZL but still designed to provide traction in mud.this may seem harsh to 19.5 owners etc, but lets not forget that they are a truck, road tyre. not an offorad tyre.
Last edited by whatcharterboat; 02-01-2012 at 04:19 AM.
Mark16
Hi All,
Ive seen posts suggesting XZLs fitted to 16x 6" 6.5" & 7" rims. Michellin state 16 x 6.5" only.... does anyone have them fitted to 16x 8"??
In theory shouldnt a 255 wide tyre fit an 8" rim??
Thanks
Following on from a couple of weeks ago...just came across this pic today ..... these are Rural Fire Brigade trucks that only operate on the beach. They are both out to max axle loads (around 4500kg on the rear, I think) as they carry large water tanks, diesel pumps and all the usual paraphanalia. The truck on the left is a SWB Fuso FG and on the right is newer Isuzu NPS. They run 19.5 Kuhmo "All Position" tyres which are purely a road tyre (so useless in mud but very nice in sand) ..... and this is what they look like down at 20 psi.
As a side note, If these things ever come up for sale .... wow. Absolutely meticulously maintained, spend 99.9% of their life sitting in a sealed shed, and the last time I looked at the 2001 model FG 637(in the pic), it had just clocked up a whole 3000kms on the odometer!!!
Last edited by whatcharterboat; 02-29-2012 at 09:12 AM.
Mark16
Hi Canter drivers,
Thought you might like to see another Canter joining the ranks. Not really a camper, but a "bush bus".
Im very impressed with the ride of my new singles.
Suspension upgrade from Cairns.
16x8 rims from Melbourne.
Tyres from "Tire Rack" USA...... Goodyear Duratrac 315/75x16 127Q.
Only tested on highway and paddocks, Cape York test this week.
a couple of pics
I am similarly impressed with these tyre so far but as with you have not put it over anything rough yet. Can only describe the side so far as smoooooth.Originally Posted by Barrabindi
Can I ask what pressures you are running in them on the highway ? Did you find a decent pressure-to-load chart for these tyres anywhere ? I've not looked for one yet, just put 50psi in them for now and have been running around the Gold Coast getting stuff done.
Good luck with the cape run, keen to hear how they perform.
Rgds,
-Andy
Hi Offroadup
Long delayed report on the Goodyear Dura Trac tyres.
As you know they are great on the blacktop..... and even Better off road. The Weipa road was a pleasure, soaking up small to medium corrigations. The only answer to the BIG corrigations is "Qantas link".
I was running 48psi in front and 46psi rear. Felt OK.
Once onto the bush tracks I had all the mud traction I needed for myself, and enough to pull out 2 bogged Nirvara's.
Overhanging trees where my only problem. The track was very overgrown and an excursion off the track, in the HEAVY Canter would be disasterous.....bottomless swamp/mud.
Most of the travel was at night. Makes it more challenging, however means no action photos.
(Im fairly new to this forum, but I should start my own Thread to show my truck and travels.. hard to find the time???)
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Finally able to post pics
Here are some pictures of my Kumho KL71's. they are 315/75-16 rated at 127Q. Have done over 5000 Klms on them so far and am very happy with them. Even though they are a open tread they give very little road noise.
Last edited by Aussie Iron; 07-27-2012 at 10:56 AM.
Hi Aussie Iron, what did they set you back if you don't mind me asking?
Observer
I believe they set me back $385.00 a piece in Brisbane. Dan.
Thanks Dan. Do they track right as a single? I'm in Perth and want to know if anyone makes them here. Could freight but just adds to the cost.
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