I'm Tyred

[Hightower]

Hi, was looking at asking some of you guys your advice on what type of AT tyre you might use for a my Kia Sportage light 4x4.

I have a funny wheel size for an offroader type of tyre and my choice seems to be limited to a few makes and types for tread pattern

The recommended tyre size for my car is 205/70/15. I have Michelins on the front (in need of replacing) and Kumho 825's on the rear (with resonable tread left).

All I found was, Goodyear Wrangler AT/R. Kumho 798 (too roadi). Bridgstone Dueller 694 (currently on back order from the States). There were some options to go for a 75 profile but that would involve changing all the tyres.

[mdt]

well you can chainge the tyres to a diffrent size just so long as you keep them on a same axle.

so you can chainge the frounts and then when the rears need it also buy the 75's for them

[Nos4r2]

Try 31x10.5 R15 Runway enduro AT. That's what's on my 4x4 and it's around £250 for a set of 4 including fitting. Not remoulds either and a good AT tyre.
Quite high profile though.

[jwalker]

Originally Posted by mdt

well you can chainge the tyres to a diffrent size just so long as you keep them on a same axle.

That might work the transfer box a bit hard.

[timw]

Kia?! I'd change the car rather than the tyres

[Bigmuz7]

Originally Posted by timw

Kia?! I'd change the car rather than the tyres

Well that was truly enlightening

[Hightower]

Originally Posted by timw

Kia?! I'd change the car rather than the tyres

I'll have you know that it might not win any prizes for the most capable off roader, but is a very nice little 4x4 that in my view punches above it's weight. I've had it nearly five years and has only needed a heater matrix and a pair of shocks that I fitted 2 weeks ago outside of the usual service items. Oh and it tows pretty well too

[BogMonster]

General Grabber AT2 if you want an AT, got a set on my Ranger crewcab and they are very good indeed.

http://www.4site4x4.co.uk/tyre-details.aspx?id=6 nearest to your size is 205/75R15

I would not run different sized tyres front to rear on any vehicle apart from as an emergency spare. In theory you would get away with it in a part time 4x4 used only in 2 wheel drive but it is not advisable and definitely not either in 4 wheel drive or on any vehicle with a full time 4x4 transmission e.g. any recent Land Rover model.

[mdt]

Originally Posted by jwalker

That might work the transfer box a bit hard.

was talking more about the leagle side of things. besides are these things not part time 4x4 ?

but yep you have a point if it is full time.

[Bigmuz7]

well that was my thought, I didnt think 5mm would make a big difference except when 4wd was engaged,.. and tbh, when it is with some motors, a lot of tyre scrubbing goes on anyway when you turn a corner on newer Isuzus, it feels like someone has put on the parking brake, when on full lock