MT's or Macho's?

Post by **toomanytoys** » 28 Mar 2006, 08:47

Gonna order up a set of tyres for the 15" merc rims I have.
not sure what I should get.. MT's seem to do the job but others have been raving about the Machos..

these will be for off road use.. and only to get between tracks (so have to be road legal)

only other thing.. not sure if I have 6" or 6.5" rims.. so I suppose that will limit sizes.. was thinking 215/75-15 MT's or 205/75-15 machos.. (may have to be 195-15 MT's if 6"?)

opinions?

Post by **Diamond Hell** » 28 Mar 2006, 09:03

14" rims will be fine to continue standing in a field.

Atacamas will be better than either Machos or MTs if a vehicle is actually moving off road, if you are contending with moist surfaces.

Post by **toomanytoys** » 28 Mar 2006, 09:33

your SO predictable now Thomas..

I have my part from Aidan and it should be welded on shortly.. have to get the papers sorted and the test done.. I am aiming for end of May to be on the road..

As I will be in the UK end of April.. I thought it would be a good idea to get the bits I need.. nothing wrong with that is there??

Oh and its not sitting in a field.. its tucked up nice and cosey in a dry barn...

Post by **Cate** » 28 Mar 2006, 10:39

As Thomas says, Atacamas.
Machos are directional, so you will need 2 spare! grrrrr

Post by **toomanytoys** » 28 Mar 2006, 10:46

Cheers Cate
Was gonna get 6 of whatever anyway...

Post by **Diamond Hell** » 28 Mar 2006, 11:22

Given that I recently bought a van back from France that was exported to there with the intention of registering it in France and they then gave up after two years of trying to get it registered, I don't fancy your chances much.

14" rims will work just fine in a barn too.

Post by **Hacksawbob** » 28 Mar 2006, 13:25

not driven the machos but MTs are not directional, so only need the 5, however if your only using offroad then maybe 4 will do you. As for which i best in mud, I think we may find out this weekend!

Post by **toomanytoys** » 28 Mar 2006, 13:32

Yes Thomas, so stop ribbing me about it..

I know its a pain.. but I managed to get my Audi registered.. the red tape is unreal..
But what was the van? different engine, camper? Campers are a nightmare/impossible to register if not an "official" french one.. and an engine swap is impossible..
If they wont, it will be brought back to UK and reg at my parents...

Post by **HarryMann** » 28 Mar 2006, 13:34

As for which i best in mud, I think we may find out this weekend!

Yes, if we all get our application forms in before then - Bob?

Post by **bigbluebus** » 28 Mar 2006, 15:04

I'm still undecided. watching everyone play in the mud at Biggin, unless you had 'paddle' style tyres (sort of thing you see on back of tractors / jcb's etc, overlapping V shape treads, of which macho's are kind-of) you were going nowhere fast. But it was particulary evil claggy mud

Is a tricky one, will be paying much more attention at Coney before I invest

Post by **Diamond Hell** » 28 Mar 2006, 15:39

Experience at Coney so far is that it's a well-drained site that isn't inclined to become a quagmire (although there are some exceptional places).

There will also be (hopefully) an absence of freeze-thaw action that is what makes mud so glutinous (it damages the aeration of the topsoil).

The solid and sandy nature of the sub-soil will ensure any water is carried away and there are no bottomless 'peat bog' type areas.

To this end you may find that AT tyres are as effective, if not better than MT or open tread, especially on the lower areas where there is exposed sandstone.

Post by **syncroandy** » 28 Mar 2006, 15:52

> Is a tricky one, will be paying much more attention at Coney before I invest

Maybe we should stage a tyre 'shoot-out' using otherwise similar vans equipped with different tyre alternatives on a test slope to judge the limit of grip.

Or what about a tug of war !

(Only kidding..)

Post by **toomanytoys** » 28 Mar 2006, 18:49

Nice idea Andy a comparative slope or 3 of different surfaces would give a fair test..
I suppose all are a compromise.. better at some conditions than others..

Post by **Horza** » 28 Mar 2006, 20:20

Or what about a tug of war !

Just don't be using your kinetic rope

Post by **Cate** » 28 Mar 2006, 20:35