Off-road tyres for Brumby - Any Reports on good ones?

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Off-road tyres for Brumby - Any Reports on good ones?

Post by Koorabell » Mon Oct 20, 2008 3:24 pm

Afternoon,

Thinking of upgrading tyres on Brumby 14" rims to something more aggressive on the dirt. Considering desert rats, wondering what they are like on dirt and the tar in terms of noise, vibration and steering (no power assist). Brumby used in city during the week and dirt only on weekends.

Are there other options? - don't want cheap but don't want to pay top dollar either.

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Simon.

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Post by L-Raiser » Mon Oct 20, 2008 3:58 pm

The SPEEDY 'Desert Rat' 14" RIM is virtually the ONLY option you have for aftermarket rims (other than fitting older Peugeot 15" rims)...there are some other options but are as rare as rockinghorse sh1t. The only difference you will notice performance wise is the slightly more aggresive offset the Speedy's rim has. Which most of us dont mind. Myself, I liked it coz it made the car ever so slightly better handling in ruts etc offroad as well as on bitumen, they seemed to 'pull' the steering slightly straighter than the original rims did. Felt more sure footed. My pics below have the Speedy 14" rims...

There were also good for giving a sube a slightly more aggresive stance with rims sitting about 1/2" further out than usual. Just enough for the cops not to get too upset over too.

TYRE wise, you wont have a huge selection to chose from but they are out there. The 'SUPER TRIPPER' offoroad tyre was popular with some, but not sure if they are still available, can someone verify this....in most cases 14" offroad tyres are not very common. From 15" onwards your choices get better...

If you are super keen to increase your rim/tyre choices, you can either convert your HUBS to 6-stud or install the 'Crossbred' conversion kit which will give your car the same stud patturn as the Forester/Lib/Outback & disc brakes. There are heaps of threads in this forum about both of em....

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Post by Fang » Mon Oct 20, 2008 4:05 pm

As mentioned, the Speedy wheel (and its variants) are a good option. You can get Scorpion Rims - but they are not the cheapest beasts at $185 a pop.

http://scorpionsubaru.com/retail.htm

Is your Brumby lifted? This might limit your tyre options. I have an unlifted L Series - and its about to get some Maxxis MA-P1 tyres in 195/60/R14 size.
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Post by yarney » Mon Oct 20, 2008 4:18 pm

I just got of the phone to Fourby's Tyres in Brisbane (our club sponsor) they said you can still get Nankang Super trippers
These tyres are very good for off road wet and dry they cost around $110 fitted.

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Post by L-Raiser » Mon Oct 20, 2008 4:24 pm

Fang wrote:As mentioned, the Speedy wheel (and its variants) are a good option. You can get Scorpion Rims - but they are not the cheapest beasts at $185 a pop.

http://scorpionsubaru.com/retail.htm

Is your Brumby lifted? This might limit your tyre options. I have an unlifted L Series - and its about to get some Maxxis MA-P1 tyres in 195/60/R14 size.
Thats right....geez, forgot all about the ol Scorpions....forgive me 'Scorpian Subaru Parts' hehe. The Scorpions are a correct offset, if that concerns you. And they do look a bit better than the Speedy in my opinion. ;)
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Post by Fang » Mon Oct 20, 2008 4:34 pm

yarney wrote:I just got of the phone to Fourby's Tyres in Brisbane (our club sponsor) they said you can still get Nankang Super trippers
These tyres are very good for off road wet and dry they cost around $110 fitted.
That is a good price Jan. I have been quoted $109 for these 195 Maxxis tyres.. nowhere near 27" in size.
L-Raiser wrote: The Scorpions are a correct offset, if that concerns you. And they do look a bit better than the Speedy in my opinion. :wink:
I prefer the look too - but I prefer the offset of Speedies :)
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Post by L-Raiser » Mon Oct 20, 2008 4:51 pm

Fang wrote: I prefer the look too - but I prefer the offset of Speedies :)
Yeah me too....shame there isn't a Scorpion rim with a Speedy offset...niiiicccceeee ....maybe even with chrome options....? ;)

Not that I need to worry about the ol 4x140 stud patturn again...YAY GRIN!
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Post by Phizinza » Mon Oct 20, 2008 8:18 pm

Goodyear Wrangler TG's, long wearing, not very loud, cheap, good size for 2" lifted rigs.
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Post by stinky » Mon Oct 20, 2008 9:33 pm

yup the TGs are my fav all round tyres for the MY/L series cars.
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Post by Koorabell » Tue Oct 21, 2008 6:45 am

Guys,

Was not thinking of toying around with rims at this point.

Brumby is not lifted (yet). Looking to do that later, so assume std clearances.

Cheers,

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Post by Fang » Tue Oct 21, 2008 7:27 am

Not sure if you have 13" or 14" wheels at this point. If you are sticking to 13" wheels - these tyres don't look too bad

http://www.toyo.com.au/720F.htm

You could be limited with choices with a standard height if you have 14" wheels now. Thats why I eventually settled at getting the somewhat "sedate" Maxxis tyre I mentioned.
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Post by 2coupedup » Tue Oct 21, 2008 8:43 am

kumho KL71's on a 14" rim go nicely... mud terrainers and last ages... also 27" OD hehehe...
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Post by tex » Wed Nov 19, 2008 1:47 pm

It may sound stupid but ask about snow tires I had a set when I was running the standard brakes and rims on my brumby but the snowy hydro used to run these through the mud and everything on their brumbys plus they come in all sorts of sizes! The worst I've seen was some irrigator tyres on a brumby mind you they were only on the back so id say clearance issues on the front(They look like minture tractor tyres) these wouldnt be so great around town though plus the cops would love you!
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Post by rubisubi » Wed Nov 19, 2008 4:23 pm

yarney wrote:I just got of the phone to Fourby's Tyres in Brisbane (our club sponsor) they said you can still get Nankang Super trippers
These tyres are very good for off road wet and dry they cost around $110 fitted.

Jan
Just swung past, someone bought the last 5 they had! bugger i was after a decent pair ;)

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Post by mattl200 » Fri Nov 21, 2008 5:49 pm

if its for 13" rims definatly look at toyo 720f 185/75/13 only about an inch larger than standard
and im sure thay make another tyre but it might be to fit 14s
- 92 brumby, ej22, MT5AWD, lseries low range, centre diff lock, glf5 dash, 5 stud conversion
lifted 3" front 2" rear all rolling round on 27" khumo Kl71's
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