Suzuki Grand Vitara - tire choices

Mini

so my van has gone past 32,000kms, and still rolling on the OEM 16's (Bridgetstone Dueler's)

While there is still some tread left on the tires, I'm thinking in a few months I may have to change.

The size is 225/ 70 R16. I plan to maintain this size.

I've never bought tires for a SUV or van before in Trinidad. I'm looking for something that is an all terrain tire.... 90% of my time is on the road... but there are times I'm off road.. and I'd like to have the versatility of an all terrain tire (not a purely off road.. but a combination)

So...

What is available locally?

What price range should I budget for?

Are All Terrain tires noisy on the road?

aidan · Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 5:04 pm Post subject:

Mini,i have Hercules Terra Trac Suv on my van, but its 215/ 70 R16, they work excellent both on road and off. can't remember how much i paid, ill look for the bill and post it. it also has great wet road traction (which is useful these days since it have reall rain). On the downside, it may be a bit noisy on the kina bumpy type of pitch (like what u find in wallerfield). However, i had a set of bridgestone tires before as well, and they were more noisy.

My cousin recently changed tires on his van, and put on some kumhos, not sure which type, will let you know as well.

Suzuki Sportsman · Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 8:17 am Post subject:

I have Kumho Ecsta STX on the samurai... 265/70R15, they're bit to wide, since its on a 15x8 rim with 3" backspace. And I kinda starting to dislike how the wide tires messes up the side of the vehicle when it rains Neutral

I have a set of 16"x7" rims from the older model G.Vitara, and I looking at Going back with the Kumho Ecstas STX but with either 255/55R16 or 255/60R16 sizes.

Mini, the Ecsta STX is available in 235/70R16 too, and IMO, I get superior dry and wet traction with them Wink

. However they are considered to be a bit noisy, but I don't have a problem with the noise. Available from Mileage Mack.

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orhttp://www.tirerack.com/tires/index.jsp

Mini · Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 3:30 pm Post subject:

Suzuki Sportsman · Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 4:20 pm Post subject:

Never went off-road with them as yet.

norstar2k · Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 7:50 pm Post subject:

The OEM Bridgestone Dueler H/T D687 is crappy on wet roads, which I found out recently Embarassed

The 687 scored 5.4 & 5.7 in hydro and wet traction. Laughing

Six months+ of the year the roads are wet, so I need better hydro and wet traction

Suzuki Sportsman, Aidan, any updates or new info for Mini's question?

These Tirerack recommended tires both scored 8.1 & 8.2 in hydro and wet traction

KUMHO Solus KH16

Yokohama AVID H4S

tr1ad · Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 8:36 pm Post subject:

an wha bout

ahem

mud

norstar2k · Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 8:38 pm Post subject:

norstar2k · Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 9:35 pm Post subject:

So far the Goodyear Fortera TripleTred wins top honours for Highway All Season Light Truck/SUV based on recommended tires - scoring scored 9.1 & 9.2 in hydro and wet traction.

tr1ad · Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 9:55 pm Post subject:

hmmm worth a try as all terrain?

norstar2k · Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 10:02 pm Post subject:

These are the Top 20 tires rated according to Tirerack for the following two categories (Max Trax offroad not included):

They are sorted based on top wet performance/handling -

On/Off Road All-Terrain

Click for full-size.

Highway All Season

Click for full-size.

norstar2k · Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 6:10 pm Post subject:

Hey Mini, Mileage Mack has the Toyo Proxes S/T. It scored 4.5 wet traction. 235/65R17 TOYO PXST 104V - $1265.00 V.A.T. Inclusive. (The S/T is being replaced by PX S/T II - 1010tires.com).

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Mini · Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 6:55 am Post subject:

$1265 for tire!... damn I feel I will have to buy one a month!

norstar2k · Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 9:22 am Post subject: