Tyre
Comparison
Some months ago 15 independent tyre
dealers witnessed various brands of 4WD tyres being tested in a variety of conditions. The
tyres used were of the standard equipment type rather than the more serious off-road type.
The tests were done at Mt Cotton test area. The tests included the light vehicle skid pan,
a heavy vehicle manoeuvring area with wet area and circuit, and a four wheel drive track.
How well did your tyres do??? Some were very poor performers especially in wet conditions
(dangerous).
4WD
Tyre Test Results |
| |
Lock Up |
60 |
80 |
Braking At |
60km Wet |
Dry |
Wet |
Dry |
Wet |
| 31x10.50R15 |
|
|
|
|
|
| Cooper LT |
39 |
12.5 |
36 |
24.5 |
73 |
| Bridgestone 691 |
49.5 |
14 |
40 |
27.5 |
79 |
| Federal |
53 |
15 |
40 |
27.5 |
85 |
| Hankook 246 |
49 |
15.5 |
43.5 |
32 |
88.5 |
| Kuhmo |
45 |
15.5 |
45 |
34 |
85 |
| Dunlop Adventurer |
51 |
16.5 |
44 |
30 |
92 |
| Goodyear Wrangler |
53 |
16.5 |
46 |
31 |
94.5 |
| Yokohama 826 |
62 |
17 |
50.5 |
32 |
95 |
| 265/75R16/275/70R16 |
|
|
|
|
|
| Cooper STE |
33 |
12.5 |
30 |
20 |
70 |
| Yokohama SDO5 |
45 |
12 |
36 |
22.5 |
80 |
| Dunlop Grandtrek |
37.5 |
13 |
38 |
27 |
75 |
| BFG Allterrain |
44 |
13 |
42 |
24.5 |
83 |
Test data supplied by Discount Tyre Services.
Trevor
NB: The information provided above is included in
good faith - should you have additional information or wish to provide an opposing view I
would welcome your comment (or please write to the Editor) |
