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All Terrain Tyre Comparisons

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17 Mar 2019 18:41 #204706 by Guy 2
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In regards to wet braking on tarmac, I feel that I've been able to compare this fairly well as we've had a ton of rain since I have had the car with plenty sitting on the road surface around my local area. I honestly cannot feel any difference between the Duelers and the K02's. Everything is behaving as exactly as expected.

Things may change as I put more miles on, but I am feeling pleased with them so far.[/quote]


Thanks jimnyfox - that's very, very helpful!

Would be interested in your experience if and when you hit standing water at speed - does your Jimny stay stable etc. (I mention this after writing-off a Subaru some years ago doing the same.)

But this sounds good.

Look forward to future updates.

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17 Mar 2019 22:51 #204722 by cyberdriver
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jimnyfox wrote: Note that I opted for the 97 load rating tyres instead of the 100 load rating

Any chance of a pic of the tyre showing the ratings? I thought the k02s were all 100/97 meaning single/dual axle. Thanks!

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18 Mar 2019 19:49 #204770 by G-imny
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Will this do? (Not sure if the resolution will be high enough)
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18 Mar 2019 22:20 #204780 by cyberdriver
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thanks - yes it's too low res for me to read. Does it still say 100/97 on the sidewall? cheers

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19 Mar 2019 08:37 #204792 by G-imny
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Yes, it says 100/97

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19 Mar 2019 22:24 #204825 by cyberdriver
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That's 100 load rating then (the 97 refers to dual axle). Bummer because it would be great if someone made 215 ATs in 96 or 97.

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20 Mar 2019 05:52 - 20 Mar 2019 05:56 #204828 by pixelpower
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I hope so, I'm having 5 of them fitted on Friday!
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20 Mar 2019 08:11 #204832 by G-imny
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Yes. It is the same tyre.

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21 Mar 2019 23:16 #204917 by cyberdriver
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Somewhere above I showed interest in a Michelin tyre with a T speed rating. Higher speed ratings are generally attained by making the side walls stiffer. All other things being equal I would go for the lowest load capacity and lowest speed rating (while keeping it road legal) and lowest weight in a 215 - given how light the Jimny is, and the lack of power I think this will benefit on road and off road as long as you're not driving on flint, or trying to solo across the Australian outback.

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23 Mar 2019 10:32 #204948 by Guy 2
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I'm with you there cyberdriver. I've been looking for any 96-97 load rated 215/75R15 tyres on the market in the UK - but not come up with anything yet.

100 rated tyres are obviously OK, but a slightly lower rating would be even better for on road. Bosanek's experience with - admittedly 108 rated tyres, sticks in my mind.

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26 Mar 2019 12:12 #205094 by Guy 2
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cyberdriver wrote: That's 100 load rating then (the 97 refers to dual axle). Bummer because it would be great if someone made 215 ATs in 96 or 97.



Just for info: In the UK, 4x4 Tyres has K02s in 97 load rating

www.4x4tyres.co.uk/215-75-15-b-f-goodric...97168?specs=20,57,65,

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26 Mar 2019 15:23 - 26 Mar 2019 15:26 #205099 by jimnyfox
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Guy 2 wrote:

cyberdriver wrote: That's 100 load rating then (the 97 refers to dual axle). Bummer because it would be great if someone made 215 ATs in 96 or 97.



Just for info: In the UK, 4x4 Tyres has K02s in 97 load rating

www.4x4tyres.co.uk/215-75-15-b-f-goodric...97168?specs=20,57,65,


This is where I bought mine from and as it turns out, they are not 97 load rated. They are 100/97 as mentioned above.

Just to add, I took part in the 'Kielder Safari' over the weekend, a nice mix of gravel, mud and rocky tracks. They were absolutely excellent. Including on the 4 hour motorway drive up there! So far so good and I would be happy to recommend them to others considering them.
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