Pajero Owners Club of South Africa

Told you so.

Now all you have to do is test them on a rocky trail, since I've tested sand and mud.

So now we have 3 members with Hankooks... while not an endorsmeent it does start as a decent review of the tyres

Well i am really happy so far. They handle really well. \

I just thought the compound would be a bit harder, but the softer definitely helps with the handling.

I'll check it out at the meeting on Saturday, and then at De Wildt on the 13th, and then on some rocks at Rust De Winter the end of the month.

Busy busy

Hi all

So now after this weekend at the POC get togther I have to say these tyres performed very well, did the whole course without a hitch and that at full tyre pressure.

Will be testing them this coming weekend at De Wildt.

Ps Ghost they perform well on the rocks.

Ok so I have done my first trip with the Hankooks (700km round trip, about 100km on gravel, and about 30km offroad).

On tar they are very well mannered, perhaps prone to a little oversteer, but stick like glue. Better than the BFG's I had

On gravel, also very good. I hammered along one section with quite a few twists and turns and a few dips (if you know the Montague / Touwsriver road up Ouberg Pass, you know what I mean), and only once did the rear twitch. Very pleased with the handling there. The test will be the wet. Only slight issue compared to the BFG's is they tend to throw stones a little more, because of the slightly less aggressive tread.

Offroad they did very well, traction was good, and no nicks on the sidewalls - granted I was at road pressure because I was too lazy to deflate, but the sharp shale in this area is a test for tyres. I do think however these tyres will not be all that good for mud, but then again, what AT tyres are?

So all in all I am happy with the purchase.. I will be doing some sustained sand driving over easter (+- 350km) so will report back then.

Just a note on the 4psi rule.... I have now installed tyre pressure monitors and I think the when you have the right pressures (according to the 4PSi) rule, this means that the tyres are running at a constant temperature of 39-40 degrees C. My conclusion is that the 4PSi rule comes about by trying to keep the tyres running at the right temperature.

SimonB wrote: Just a note on the 4psi rule.... I have now installed tyre pressure monitors and I think the when you have the right pressures (according to the 4PSi) rule, this means that the tyres are running at a constant temperature of 39-40 degrees C. My conclusion is that the 4PSi rule comes about by trying to keep the tyres running at the right temperature.

It is in fact based on the assumption that a tyre needs to 'flex' to give the correct ride comfort and correct contact footprint.
This flexing causes heat, which in turn increases the pressure.
To much flexing -> to much heat & incorrect contact footprint -> failure.
To little flexing -> harsh ride & incorrect footprint.

So did a lovely trip with the hankooks.

Tar, much quieter than any other 4x4 tyre I've had, and yes they stick very well in corners.
Dirt, don't if its the Pajero or the tyres, but I love dirt roads to begin with, getting rear out takes a little more effort than I'm use to. hehehe
mud, fair, but I know its an A/T not a mud/T so didn't expect fireworks.
Rocks, I find them really good on rocks, provided you check your sidewalls. I do find that the traction control Pajero does not really like loose rocks in 4L. Or I'm still just getting use to her....
Wet, No problem at all. I have to take her to the skid-pan and see how she does under controlled conditions.

All in all, if they can make the sidewalls a bit thicker, Bf's will have an enormous challenge on their hands.
A pic of her again, (sorry but she looks so nice!!)

Andre

Are those the standard size (265/70/16)? How much did you pay, if I may ask?

I need new tyres after only getting 30K Km's again on a second set of Bridgestone Dueler 694's

BFG's are my first choice but waaaay to expensive now.

Johan

Hi Johan

they are 31x10.5x15 Paid R1230 each fitted and balanced at Tiger Wheel in Boksburg.

Dude said I should get round about 70-80 000km out of them.

Good luck

LowRange wrote:Andre

Are those the standard size (265/70/16)? How much did you pay, if I may ask?

I need new tyres after only getting 30K Km's again on a second set of Bridgestone Dueler 694's

BFG's are my first choice but waaaay to expensive now.

Johan

Johan
I got a quote from TWT yesterday on 265/70R16 at R1590.00ea plus R170 for wheel allignment, they are out of stock with only 1tyre left in the country and new stock arriving first week of May.