« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: Falken A/T Tyres. Anyone used 'em  (Read 3196 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline Jeepers Creepers

  • Hard Top Camper User
  • ******
  • Posts: 6631
  • Thanked: 431 times
  • Gender: Male
Falken A/T Tyres. Anyone used 'em
« on: March 07, 2015, 06:58:55 AM »
It looks like the Jeep will get a set tyres shortly. Anyone used the Falkens and how did they go?

We currently run a 235/70 x 16 but a 245/70 x 16 should go in fine, so I may opt for that.
I did work in Bob Jane for 5 years, but that was over with back in 2003 and i'm guessing/hoping there has been a bit of an improvement in 12 years of tyres in general.

The Falkens are only $189.00 each, so price is goooooooood.

Any thoughts guys and girls?
Logged
I DON'T CARE HOW NICE THE HAND SOAP SMELLS.....

You should never walk out of the public toilets sniffing your fingers.

Offline kylarama

  • Hard Top Camper User
  • ******
  • Posts: 2022
  • Thanked: 131 times
Re: Falken A/T Tyres. Anyone used 'em
« Reply #1 on: March 07, 2015, 07:18:56 AM »
Could you get 245/75/16's to fit?  About 40mm larger in diameter than your current ones.  There are tons more options with this size, especially in LT spec and probably price.  Never really heard much about Falkens, good or bad.  You usually only hear the bad stories.
Logged

Offline Footy Shorts Shane

  • Hard Top Camper User
  • ******
  • Posts: 1955
  • Thanked: 102 times
Re: Falken A/T Tyres. Anyone used 'em
« Reply #2 on: March 07, 2015, 07:42:42 AM »
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on March 07, 2015, 06:58:55 AM
I did work in Bob Jane for 5 years, but that was over with back in 2003 and i'm guessing/hoping there has been a bit of an improvement in 12 years of tyres in general.

Mate, for a Jeep, a set of Bob's finest. Bob Jane All Rounders. They're perfect for a Jeep.  :D
Or a set of Wanlee's. They're good for a Jeep too.

Personally I'd steer clear of the Falkens. At $180 a pop, you'll never regain that outlay on resale. 4 of those will double the value of the vehicle and would be throwing good money at bad.  ;D

Maybe a second hand set for it? Don't want to see you over capitalise on the Jeep IMHO.

 :-*
Logged
With enough horse power, sheer ignorance and a total lack of respect for your vehicle, you'll get through....

Offline Footy Shorts Shane

  • Hard Top Camper User
  • ******
  • Posts: 1955
  • Thanked: 102 times
Re: Falken A/T Tyres. Anyone used 'em
« Reply #3 on: March 07, 2015, 07:43:50 AM »
.
« Last Edit: March 08, 2015, 06:48:12 AM by Footy Shorts Shane »
Logged
With enough horse power, sheer ignorance and a total lack of respect for your vehicle, you'll get through....

Offline xcvator

  • 2017 National Meet Volunteer
  • Hard Top Camper User
  • *****
  • Posts: 4328
  • Thanked: 322 times
  • Gender: Male
Re: Falken A/T Tyres. Anyone used 'em
« Reply #4 on: March 07, 2015, 10:25:06 AM »
You've got a Jeep

Logged
spending the kids inheritance as fast as I can

tug 2018 Isuzu Mux LSU
1999 se diesel Jackaroo
July 10/2012  outback campers "Tanami"
New Age "Little Joey"

Offline edz

  • Hard Top Camper User
  • ******
  • Posts: 6880
  • Thanked: 926 times
  • Gender: Male
  • " I dont like Sheeple "
Re: Falken A/T Tyres. Anyone used 'em
« Reply #5 on: March 07, 2015, 10:33:10 AM »
Here ya Jeepers seem to get pretty good reveiws on the the A/T  Falkens http://www.productreview.com.au/c/tyres/m/falken.html
« Last Edit: March 07, 2015, 10:37:54 AM by edz »
Logged
" IMPROVISE  ADAPT   OVERCOME   and  PERSEVERE  "

Offline Jeepers Creepers

  • Hard Top Camper User
  • ******
  • Posts: 6631
  • Thanked: 431 times
  • Gender: Male
Re: Falken A/T Tyres. Anyone used 'em
« Reply #6 on: March 08, 2015, 06:02:11 AM »
Thanks Shane.... I knew I could ummm, depend on you...... oh dear...  :D  ::)

Thanks Edz, I'll suss that out.
Logged
I DON'T CARE HOW NICE THE HAND SOAP SMELLS.....

You should never walk out of the public toilets sniffing your fingers.

Offline Bird

  • Once Was Lost, now am found
  • Hard Top Camper User
  • ******
  • Posts: I am a geek!!
  • Thanked: 1874 times
  • Gender: Male
  • Life is far too long....
    • My Place.
Re: Falken A/T Tyres. Anyone used 'em
« Reply #7 on: March 08, 2015, 07:56:02 AM »
Quote from: Footy Shorts Shane on March 07, 2015, 07:42:42 AM
Mate, for a Jeep, a set of Bob's finest. Bob Jane All Rounders. They're perfect for a Jeep.  :D
Or a set of Wanlee's. They're good for a Jeep too.

Personally I'd steer clear of the Falkens. At $180 a pop, you'll never regain that outlay on resale. 4 of those will double the value of the vehicle and would be throwing good money at bad.  ;D

Maybe a second hand set for it? Don't want to see you over capitalise on the Jeep IMHO.

 :-*
:cup: :cup: :cup: :cup: :cup:
Logged
-
Click to enlarge

Gone to a new home
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »