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Author:  Lockie91 [ Fri Oct 08, 2010 1:14 pm ]
Post subject:  What tyres should I be running on my long roadtrip to SA?
As many of you are aware im driving from QLD down to SA on the 12th of November and want people's opinion on what tyres i should be running.

I have either my new falken ZE912 tyres on 12inch wheels

or

my newish bridge stone tyres on 10inch wheels

I'm still not sure what would be the best for the distance and comfort?

Refer to my trip thread http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=64190 if your interesting in the details and what routes I am taking there and back. I'm stopping along the way in alot of places, to see friends and family, but I would also love to catch up with anyone on here as well if they are interested? Maybe even go on a run and show me around?? Oh and something that hasan't been mentioned in the other thread is, im doing it budget style, sleeping in the van the whole 1.5 weeks im away, as I can't afford hotels. Need to keep that money for the car, lol..

12inch wheels have less bounce in the tyre as the wall isan't as think, but then 10 inch has it's negatives as well...

10inch to me seems the go, for more comfort but what does people think?

Thanks in advance. :)
Author:  awdmoke [ Fri Oct 08, 2010 1:31 pm ]
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For such a loooong trip, the lower rpm at highway speeds that the 12" rims will give you would far outweigh the softer ride on the 10s.
Author:  Lillee [ Fri Oct 08, 2010 1:32 pm ]
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Do you have 8.4inch discs at the front? if so there's no choice to be made
Author:  Lockie91 [ Fri Oct 08, 2010 1:39 pm ]
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Lillee wrote:
Do you have 8.4inch discs at the front? if so there's no choice to be made


nope not on the van, I've got 7.5's. I've had both wheels on the car, no worries there. It's only bluey (my other car) that has 4 pot 8.4's on it
Author:  sgc [ Fri Oct 08, 2010 2:11 pm ]
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awdmoke wrote:
For such a loooong trip, the lower rpm at highway speeds that the 12" rims will give you would far outweigh the softer ride on the 10s.


No they won't! The total circumference with 12's is almost identical to 10's, you're running lower profile rubber.

Go the 10's, they'll be more comfortable (and cheaper to replace ;) )
Author:  drmini in aust [ Fri Oct 08, 2010 2:40 pm ]
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Either will be fine but you want 4 the same. Not a good idea to mix and match.
Author:  Drexxle [ Fri Oct 08, 2010 2:50 pm ]
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i did 15,000kms on Bridgestone 226's, and survived the entire oodnadatta without blowing a tyre until the last 50km's. Excellent long trip road/offroad tyre.

I bought eight more because they lasted so long. i still have the old ones as spares now, and they still have half tread or more.
Author:  willy [ Fri Oct 08, 2010 4:56 pm ]
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I'd go 10's, personally.
Just cos its a nice round number.
Author:  Lockie91 [ Fri Oct 08, 2010 5:21 pm ]
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willy wrote:
I'd go 10's, personally.
Just cos its a nice round number.


:lol: :lol: really. Everyone has me undecided now on which ones to go, :lol:

both have downsides and ups...

Still haven't decided yet..

Anybody else have a preference?
Author:  superSeven [ Fri Oct 08, 2010 5:24 pm ]
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10's would probably give you a less harsh ride, which you would appreciate over that distance.

and 10's are cooler. 8)

Lockie91 wrote:
both have downsides and ups...


what are the downsides to 10's?
Author:  Morris 1100 [ Fri Oct 08, 2010 5:26 pm ]
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10's for comfort and better resistance to sidewall damage from potholes.
Author:  NAV [ Fri Oct 08, 2010 5:30 pm ]
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Lockie91 wrote:
willy wrote:
I'd go 10's, personally.
Just cos its a nice round number.


:lol: :lol: really. Everyone has me undecided now on which ones to go, :lol:

both have downsides and ups...

Still haven't decided yet..

Anybody else have a preference?


Personally I'd go with the ones that have the most tread. But i'm also biased to the 10" wheels though
Author:  1310/71 [ Fri Oct 08, 2010 5:31 pm ]
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12's will give more ground clearance for the tow truck - someone had to say it :lol:
Author:  Lockie91 [ Fri Oct 08, 2010 5:36 pm ]
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1310/71 wrote:
12's will give more ground clearance for the tow truck - someone had to say it :lol:


it ain't going on a tow truck if I can help it!! :lol: im spending 4 weeks from now, just replacing almost everything that moves if I can.. :)

Matt, aside from the 12's being brand new, the 10's that i would be putting on have heaps of tread on them...

Downsides to the 10's i can see is that they are not new, and got that nice stickiness to the road... and the rims that I have for them aren't flash at all compared to my 12inch mags :lol:
Author:  Lockie91 [ Fri Oct 08, 2010 5:37 pm ]
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Morris 1100 wrote:
10's for comfort and better resistance to sidewall damage from potholes.


i agree this was my thought originally..
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