Howdy all.
Looking to replace my the stock tyres on my new MR GLS. I took the new girl for a run last weekend and found the rear stepped out way to easily on wet hard pack. It was a bit slimy but I was losing the rear at 45kms on the slightest bend. Then when I hit a pot hole at 60kms the rear lightened (empty tray) and sent my ar$e sideways. I hadn't reduced my air pressures which would have helped but the stock tyres are just unacceptable. On road they are fine. However I was really surprised that I was easily getting up and down steep smooth wet rock tracks on some gnarly sections, so they aren't completely useless.
So I'm seeking recommendations for a good set of ATs. I've been bitten by cheap unknown tyres so I'd rather stick with tried and tested. I know there are a million threats on the topic but I've spent a half a life time on these threads over the years and my poor old eyes (and my patience) are not what they use to be. Happy to have somebody point me to a decent threat otherwise I'm interested in peoples experiences.
Expected use:
Mostly road
5-10 off road day trips a year. Nothing crazy as the car is staying stock for now but I do like to take the car to it's safe limits for small challenges.
2-4 family trips a year - High county, flinders ect.
Priorities:
Wet blacktop and gravel grip (It's a family car after all)
Decent puncture resistance
Acceptable mileage (60ks)
Decent off road grip
Price max $450 each
Looking to replace my the stock tyres on my new MR GLS. I took the new girl for a run last weekend and found the rear stepped out way to easily on wet hard pack. It was a bit slimy but I was losing the rear at 45kms on the slightest bend. Then when I hit a pot hole at 60kms the rear lightened (empty tray) and sent my ar$e sideways. I hadn't reduced my air pressures which would have helped but the stock tyres are just unacceptable. On road they are fine. However I was really surprised that I was easily getting up and down steep smooth wet rock tracks on some gnarly sections, so they aren't completely useless.
So I'm seeking recommendations for a good set of ATs. I've been bitten by cheap unknown tyres so I'd rather stick with tried and tested. I know there are a million threats on the topic but I've spent a half a life time on these threads over the years and my poor old eyes (and my patience) are not what they use to be. Happy to have somebody point me to a decent threat otherwise I'm interested in peoples experiences.
Expected use:
Mostly road
5-10 off road day trips a year. Nothing crazy as the car is staying stock for now but I do like to take the car to it's safe limits for small challenges.
2-4 family trips a year - High county, flinders ect.
Priorities:
Wet blacktop and gravel grip (It's a family car after all)
Decent puncture resistance
Acceptable mileage (60ks)
Decent off road grip
Price max $450 each