sunraisers?

openflame06 · Post by **openflame06** » Sun May 24, 2009 9:25 pm

ive seen a lot of posts about these tyres. Im in need of something for offroad use very shortly for a 92 L series wagon.

Any suggestions?

AndrewT · Post by **AndrewT** » Sun May 24, 2009 9:36 pm

Those are actually wheels, not tyres. The white ones you see on most L series but in 14" rather than the stock 13".

Phizinza · Post by **Phizinza** » Mon May 25, 2009 5:53 pm

And Sunraysia is only a nick name for the style. Many companies make that style but Speedy is the only one to make them for Subaru and they are named the Desert Rat.

As for tyre, for a 14" rim you'll be hard pressed to find anything smaller then 27x8.5R14 or 185R14 which will both most likely require you to trim the fenders and maybe a little guard bashing to fit without a 2 or 3 inch body lift kit.

openflame06 · Post by **openflame06** » Thu May 28, 2009 7:06 pm

Sorry i didnt realise.

What im actually after is some off road tyres. Any suggestions as to good/bad brands.

Mainly will be driving the car on dirt roads and the beach on occasion

acousticjase88 · Post by **acousticjase88** » Thu May 28, 2009 7:48 pm

I dont think you necessarily HAVE to go for an aggressive offroad tyre (if you were thinking of a big chunky one)

I am running some Light Truck tyres - Yokohama RY 818 185/R14 i think...

They are fine in sand (drop the tyre pressure) and on dirt they are fine....on road they are awesome too....

Maxxis do a nice looker http://www.bobjane.com.au/Tyres_range/t ... ?mk=7&md=2

but i couldnt seem to track them down....

openflame06 · Post by **openflame06** » Thu May 28, 2009 7:49 pm

Thanks mate.

Yeah dont want anything agressive, just something thats still suitable for the tar as well and doesnt look ridiculous.

How much did you pay for yours?

GOD · Post by **GOD** » Thu May 28, 2009 7:53 pm

Lots of people have used Nankang Super Trippers in 27x8.5R14, but I'm not real impressed with them - lots of cuts and chips, and they seem to be wearing quickly. Anyway, they seem to be no longer available.

The only proper all-terrain tyre I've found recently is the Maxxis MT753, which seem to be very popular on real 4wds. I was quoted $140 each for them in 185R14.

I'm leaning towards some basic 185R14 light commercial tyres for my next set. Kelly make some with a fairly open chunky tread, which go for about $100 each.

But if you only plan on driving on sand, not rocks or mud, road tyres are fine, and will be cheaper, quieter and handle better.

Dane.

still typing too slow...

openflame06 · Post by **openflame06** » Thu May 28, 2009 8:25 pm

Thanks the maxxis dont sound too bad.

I will be offroad more than on sand though so i guess they will be better.