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norto
 


Member Since: 10 Apr 2006
Location: batemans bay
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Australia 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Auto Chawton WhiteDiscovery 3
MickeY Thompsons

My Mickey Thompson tyres have done 30k were about half worn before our last trip.
The tyres had been faultless untill we hit the Birdsville track and the oodnadatta track.
The two rear tyres are almost stuffed with over half the remaining tread chipped off.
The blokes that fit tyres in these remote areas reckon American tyres are too
hard for the sharp stones on our dirt roads...they suggested Bridgestones.
The camper has wide 16" Bridgestones on it and there isnt a chip in either tyre. Pete  
Post #32360019th Jul 2008 2:24 am
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Member Since: 06 Aug 2006
Location: The Gabba - QLD
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Australia 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Chawton WhiteDiscovery 3

On my previous Discos I had 693 or 694 pattern Bridgestones. Experienced no chipping but you need to be aware that there are a lighter tyre. The AT2'a didn't chip on my last trip. 06 TDV6 SE with many LR and after-market extras. Used only on weekends and trips out west.
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Previously 01 TD5 and 94 TDI  
Post #32373820th Jul 2008 4:39 am
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norto
 


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Australia 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Auto Chawton WhiteDiscovery 3

I wouldnt use Bridgestone...they are too soft in the sidewall for my use.
Wont use Mickey Ts again ........they had been going well till
I hit the sharp stones Pete  
Post #32373920th Jul 2008 4:49 am
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Australia 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Chawton WhiteDiscovery 3

The Bridgestones are light (soft sidewalls) and are good for sand work and normal city and highway use (not available in 18"). As norto commented, they are not good for rock work etc. 06 TDV6 SE with many LR and after-market extras. Used only on weekends and trips out west.
Audi TT Roadster (Daily and around town drive)
VW Eos TDI For Sale
Previously 01 TD5 and 94 TDI  
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