A/T's vs M/T's

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SystemParanoia

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Friday 4th December 2009
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i have muds on my car currently, and so far, ive managed to pickup 2 punctures in as many weeks.

ill be needing a pair of new tyres plus a spare soon.

i was just wondering, are AT's much of a downgrade in offroad performance vs MT's ?

and if so, do they proportionately increase MPG ?


and finally, ive found that the sidewalls in the MT's seem to be so stiff they can support the car without deforming even when completely deflated... will AT's share this ability ?


i do have my heart set on a set of extreme Insa remoulds... but willing to go AT if it means im not loosing out much




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SystemParanoia

Original Poster:

14,343 posts

199 months

Friday 4th December 2009
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Currently wearing Kuhmo Road Ventura MT's in 31/10.5/15

ive round them absolutely amasing ( compared to my only other 4x4 experience.. a fat boy vitara on road tyres )

ive been down green lanes that were so muddy i wouldent have been able to walk down it, yet i just ploughed on through as if it were just another road.

the road buzz isnt very obtrusive at 60mph

and ill be fitting a 2" lift soon.

i like being able to keep going even when the mud get axle deep!

i guess im already wearing the best tyres for what i use the car for ?


and i didnt mean to pre load the question.

but if getting a set of insa turbo special tracks will mean i loose my lugs when driving on-road then i guess they wont be such a good idea.


are re-moulds really such a no-go ? their prices are really good £48+vat for the king pin tracker



the tread patern is almost identical to what i already have

SystemParanoia

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Friday 4th December 2009
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was talking to a guy with a jimney that has them fitted.

noticed the tyre name is the same as mine, so i guess he has the latest version and my set is the older set.


so are remoulds reccomended ? seeing as they're cheap ? ( <£50 for 31's ? ) vs ~ £100 for other makes

SystemParanoia

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Friday 4th December 2009
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just posting this pic b/c i thought these tyres look awesome!




image of the KL71 mentioned



Edited by SystemParanoia on Friday 4th December 23:33