Everbody is raving over the new tread of the 764 Maxxis you can stand on a unfitted tyre and not bend the sidewalls ,those and the new b/stone 697 are our largest seller with zero complaints
Cruza Drivers 2012 BT50 GT
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Like the new st maxx Coopers
I'm giving them a shot either way its a bit like the BFG vs Mickey T comparison everyone has different experiences.Maxxis 764 to much of a mud tyre for what I want this time
Bridgestone 697 a bit to road like
for the H/C
Wow CD, looks like you've caused a stir with the mention of those tyres! It's great we have so many experienced members to share their knowledge without being argumentative..
I'm looking at getting a new set eventually so I'll be interested in how you go.
Where are you planning to mount the UHF?
I'm looking at getting a new set eventually so I'll be interested in how you go.
Where are you planning to mount the UHF?
It sure did relgate a bit like any product I guess sometimes there is a million different views but I very happy with my decision. I'll post up my thoughts on them as the k's are clocked up
There hopefully going on tomorrow.After working out the pros and cons I've decided on mounting the UHF in the pocket forward of the gear stick. I will mount it from the top and the pocket can still be used under it if needed. I was considering a handpiece controlled UHF like I had in the Cruiser which was a 40 GME but I have gone for a Uniden this time. I'll post some pics up soon :ranger:
I've gone for the handpiece GME. I'll mount the speaker/main unit under the dash, and put the handpiece either forward of the gearstick or perhaps in the arm rest centre console.
Nice choice relgate the main unit could be mounted either behind the glovebox or under the steering column on the supporting brace.
I had a quick trip down to the Post Office today to collect my new Uniden UHF and aerial. I ordered it Sunday night around 6pm from Sydney and it arrived today, I was impressed
: as I wasn't expecting it just yet. Just need to install it now.
And some features of the UHF I bought
The UH7700NB is a 5W unit with Flip LCD Display allowing large icon display with flip feature for optional reverse mounting. The built-in AVS circuitry allows for an automatic volume stabiliser detecting narrowband and wideband transmission automatically adjusting incoming audio to comparable levels.
7 Colour LCD & Backlight
Flip LCD Display & Mounting
Over the weekend hopefully, but the tyres went on yesterday and the suspension turned up yesterday too
I ordered the suspension 12:00 Monday arvo and they turned up yesterday (Wednesday) from Sydney :thumb:
Over the weekend hopefully, but the tyres went on yesterday and the suspension turned up yesterday too
I ordered the suspension 12:00 Monday arvo and they turned up yesterday (Wednesday) from Sydney :thumb:
We're very efficient up here...
On Wednesday I got the call to say my tyres had arrived, so off I went to get them fitted as this is one mod I had been wanting to do for a while. They are a 32'' equivalent and fill out the guards nicely. I can't wait to test them out 
Yes white writing is out because that's how I roll
Getting them fitted
And once home some pics.
And the difference between the old and new
The next phone call I got was to say my suspension package had also arrived. I bought the whole kit from 4WD1 in Sydney. I placed my order Monday lunchtime after speaking to them on the phone and what delivery options they had available. I chose the courier option as it was quicker and they where right, 48 hours later and it had arrived. It came on a pallet and was all shrink wrapped up, very professional imo. (No Affiliation just very impressed)
I'll get more pics when I do the install :thumb:
Yes white writing is out because that's how I roll
Getting them fitted
And once home some pics.
And the difference between the old and new
The next phone call I got was to say my suspension package had also arrived. I bought the whole kit from 4WD1 in Sydney. I placed my order Monday lunchtime after speaking to them on the phone and what delivery options they had available. I chose the courier option as it was quicker and they where right, 48 hours later and it had arrived. It came on a pallet and was all shrink wrapped up, very professional imo. (No Affiliation just very impressed)
I'll get more pics when I do the install :thumb:
The tyres look awesome. Makes a huge difference when you fill out those arches a bit.
Cruza looks great mate.
On the Cooper debate I was very keen on the new stMax and did a Fare amount of research As I wanted them on the 200. Unfortnatley they were not avaiable in my 18" size with going up too far but I was looking at re rimming to 17" to accommodate. It seems they are splitting radally on a fair few Cruisers and the distrubtor says they have addressed the issue. But a lot of Paj guys on the forum are having no issues! my conclusions are they are probably not up to 3+ tonne of weight, but manage okay under this. Anyway hope you get a good run because tread pattern is a great compromise IMO.
OT but By the way the D697 do look road like but again don't seem to be an issue. Gus on the Paj forum has been doing a long term review, he is in Tarlangan and hits the VHC a lot and his opinion is they are good for everything bar full mud. i haven't got into much sloppy stuff yet and it's a different vehicle but so far they are as capable as the BFG ATs BT quieter.
On the Cooper debate I was very keen on the new stMax and did a Fare amount of research As I wanted them on the 200. Unfortnatley they were not avaiable in my 18" size with going up too far but I was looking at re rimming to 17" to accommodate. It seems they are splitting radally on a fair few Cruisers and the distrubtor says they have addressed the issue. But a lot of Paj guys on the forum are having no issues! my conclusions are they are probably not up to 3+ tonne of weight, but manage okay under this. Anyway hope you get a good run because tread pattern is a great compromise IMO.
OT but By the way the D697 do look road like but again don't seem to be an issue. Gus on the Paj forum has been doing a long term review, he is in Tarlangan and hits the VHC a lot and his opinion is they are good for everything bar full mud. i haven't got into much sloppy stuff yet and it's a different vehicle but so far they are as capable as the BFG ATs BT quieter.
It has slightly but it has actually corrected it
I uploaded a speedo app that is GPS tracked to compare and the speedo is about approx 2kmh fast on the BTThat's the same research I found to achjimmy and as the BT stands would be lucky to be 2.4T (2T standard) and I run around day to day with nothing in the rear. I wonder what tyre pressures the problem tyres were running?
I think you are onto something with the 3+T. I have heard of plenty of BT's running them without any issues so far. I'm off to the rubbish tip in the next few days so hopefully there weigh bridge is operating and I will get a true reading.
That's good to hear about the D697's and Gus would do an excellent report I might check it out :thumb: My concern which may seem minor is that the H/C has had a lot of grading work done lately and side slopes was in the back of my mind in the wet. Also I want to try and do a snow :smow: trip this year too
Thanks mate
No doubt the closer to muddies the better for the VHC. Snow trip hey.....sounds like the go, we wernt ready to do the myswag one and I don't think they got snow. But I am ready now.
After doing my research it was Tough Dog that got the nod for the suspension I was going to fit under the BT with 0-300kg rear springs with foam cells and H/D front coils again with foam cells
Anyway here are the pics as promised.
Rear springs with all new bushes and new U bolts
The rear got fitted 1st with no suprises
The rear shock comparison shot
All in place
Rear done and now onto the front.
The fronts out after undoing the top ball joint, sway bar link road and disconnecting the abs wires out of the way
And back on the ground prior to driving
Anyway here are the pics as promised.
Rear springs with all new bushes and new U bolts
The rear got fitted 1st with no suprises
The rear shock comparison shot
All in place
Rear done and now onto the front.
The fronts out after undoing the top ball joint, sway bar link road and disconnecting the abs wires out of the way
And back on the ground prior to driving