Tyre recommendations

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Thu Oct 17, 2013 12:48 pm

Morning all - am about to change 2 of my 2011 bought tyres on the Land Cruiser (had Dunlop Grand Trek's for 2 years and although the back 2 were fine, I had a flat last night and had to run one almost flat for about 15kms. lesson learned - carry a compressor as two consecutive Epco's on the E66 had broken air lines - tyre wall may be OK but I'm considering changing all 4, just to be on the safe side). They haven't covered more than about 20,000kms on road but having been deflated and inflated often there are signs of small fine cracks on the upper treads and some uneven wear on the outer edge due to the need for alignment, so two garages have confirmed the front pair are (almost) ready for a change.

So, the question I know will throw up many preferences but I would appreciate opinions, do you think I should:

1. Just swap the front 2 for new Dunlop Grand Treks, price quotes about 600 each?

2. Change all 4 for something else, maybe Yokohama Geolandar (quoted as 550 each) or Pirelli Scorpions (probably more expensive)?

3. Is there anywhere specific you recommend for good value tyres, Sanaya is a bit of a lucky dip.

Thanks for the tips,

Jeff -

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Thu Oct 17, 2013 12:56 pm

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Thu Oct 17, 2013 2:10 pm

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Thu Oct 17, 2013 3:11 pm

What are the "good" two like? They've been on the rear for 20k?

If they have good tread and no sidewall cracks, I wouldn't replace them - just swap to front and cross over. And replace the two worn-out ones with same brand and model and slap them on the back. Then when the two front go, in another 20k, repeat

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Thu Oct 17, 2013 3:25 pm