Tempted by Touareg

[Sunshineviking]

Thanks Bob - Going to check with the dealer if mine's had the recall work done yet. I'll get that done and the 15k service them probably get it chipped.

cheers again and happy motoring

[barefoot]

Just got the same vehicle as yourself.. Looks from the photos like you guys et out and about some in yours! I'm hoping to get out in the Autumn to do some exploring and Camping inland from the Sunshine Coast or perhaps on the Darling downs. Any Tips you'd care to share on taking the Touareg into the rough stuff. I have the rear wheel carrier on mine, but I'll be looking to get a roof tray or pod before we head off. Is a winch a must? looks like you just used a snap strap on that rescue?

Sunshineviking, the back of Kenilworth has some terrific tracks complete with a couple of water crossing, though at the moment it might be over the 500mm wading depth of the touareg. But to see the treg really shine go to one of the islands.

Re' winch, I reckon a set of maxtrax would be a safer option, see here:

http://www.maxtrax.com.au

My only other rule of thumb is stay home if it's wet, the road tyres aren't much good in mud (even with all the traction aids), sliding back down a hill can have consequences ........

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=GeYmDOzoibk

btw, we've just got back from sunny coast, and I did see a greenish grey t'reg with spare wheel carrier, I did the statutory wave (mine's a Colorado red), and at the time would have had a surfboard on top.
Cheers
Cheers

[dmm_au]

My only other rule of thumb is stay home if it's wet, the road tyres aren't much good in mud (even with all the traction aids), sliding back down a hill can have consequences ........

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=GeYmDOzoibk

That is a terrifying video, if only because the guy doesn't look like he's doing anything risky, and it just happens so gently and quickly.

I do wonder if the Touareg, being lower and wider than many 4wds, might have performed any differently in the same situation.

[barefoot]

I would say the touareg would fare better having a much lighter rear end, wider track and probably balanced weight distribution than a pajero.
Cheers

[Sunshineviking]

Sunshineviking, the back of Kenilworth has some terrific tracks complete with a couple of water crossing, though at the moment it might be over the 500mm wading depth of the touareg. But to see the treg really shine go to one of the islands.

Re' winch, I reckon a set of maxtrax would be a safer option, see here:

http://www.maxtrax.com.au

My only other rule of thumb is stay home if it's wet, the road tyres aren't much good in mud (even with all the traction aids), sliding back down a hill can have consequences ........

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=GeYmDOzoibk

btw, we've just got back from sunny coast, and I did see a greenish grey t'reg with spare wheel carrier, I did the statutory wave (mine's a Colorado red), and at the time would have had a surfboard on top.
Cheers
Cheers

Thanks for that -

I think I do remember a red Touareg waving to us as we returned from Noosa the other day. Apologies If I didn't wave back - the kids were probably havinga wobbly in the back. I've been pleased to notice the camaraderie between owners!

We have already beem out to K'worth but as you say the damp weather put us off heading too far off the beaten track this time - Also I'm looking at getting some more suitable tyres. Any Suggestions ? I've heard good and bad about cooper ATR's...but they are guaranteed...

Any time you intend to head this way for a weekend drive/camp give me a shout on here and we'll try and catch up.

All the best

viking

[geoff7]

Sorry I did not see this thread earlier.. have been busy.

http://i11.tinypic.com/6cn1e2g.jpg

http://i5.tinypic.com/2lcwbrb.jpg

This is in rural NT with standard tyres, you will not be disappointed imho.

[phaeton]

Sorry I did not see this thread earlier.. have been busy.

http://i11.tinypic.com/6cn1e2g.jpg

http://i5.tinypic.com/2lcwbrb.jpg

This is in rural NT with standard tyres, you will not be disappointed imho.

So pretty I love a dirty Touareg (say in Tweetie voice )

[barefoot]

Thanks for that -

I think I do remember a red Touareg waving to us as we returned from Noosa the other day. Apologies If I didn't wave back - the kids were probably havinga wobbly in the back. I've been pleased to notice the camaraderie between owners!

We have already beem out to K'worth but as you say the damp weather put us off heading too far off the beaten track this time - Also I'm looking at getting some more suitable tyres. Any Suggestions ? I've heard good and bad about cooper ATR's...but they are guaranteed...

Any time you intend to head this way for a weekend drive/camp give me a shout on here and we'll try and catch up.

All the best

viking

I've resisted going to Cooper ATR thus far mainly because I don't venture off-road all that often, and also they don't come in 255/60R17.

Will PM you next time I'm heading for a play up your way.
Cheers

[dmm_au]

I'm planning on getting the Cooper ATRs. They don't come in 255/60R17, but they do come in 235/65R17 104T (739mm) which is almost exactly the same diameter, and therefore will show on you speedo as 0.1% too slow. VW and Mercedes both 'support' this size.

I'm attracted by the guarantee of 50K as I read stories about rapid tyre wear on the Touareg. The catch is you need to let a Coopers examine them every 10K, not sure if there would be expense involved (ie tyre alignment)

[Sunshineviking]

ATR's

Just been reading up on the Coopers - some horror stories out there - but I think some of these guys are doing serious offroad stuff with them.

I'll be doing a bit more research before I buy - I'll post the results on here


cheerio

[OilBurna]

if you want more general 4wd info and on tyres etc this is a handy forum, get some more treg owners on there.

http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/

[Mischa]

re warranty with a chip:
the ecu can record fuel and other pressures when a fault is thrown and it is easy to tell if a chip has been fitted to the car, even if its removed before going to the workshop. just thought id mention that

[bobzed57]

I've got Cooper ATRs on my Treg, and other than a bit more road noise that the OEM Olympics, they've been very good and long wearing. I've got nearly 30k on them and there still seems to be plenty of meat to the wear indicator. I do have a spare wheel to share the wear and I also rotate them every 10k.

They were on the car on run I did to Cameron Corner and the performed very well. I've also done a little harder stuff in the Brindabella Mountains. I'm pretty happy with them.

Other Treggers run Pirellis and BFGs and seem to be happy with their choice.

Cheers

Bob

[Sunshineviking]

I've got Cooper ATRs on my Treg, and other than a bit more road noise that the OEM Olympics, they've been very good and long wearing. I've got nearly 30k on them and there still seems to be plenty of meat to the wear indicator. I do have a spare wheel to share the wear and I also rotate them every 10k.

They were on the car on run I did to Cameron Corner and the performed very well. I've also done a little harder stuff in the Brindabella Mountains. I'm pretty happy with them.

Other Treggers run Pirellis and BFGs and seem to be happy with their choice.

Cheers

Bob

Thanks Bob - looks like they'll be ok fro what i'll be doing then.

The car has Goodyears on it now. I have about 15k left on my rears and 5-10 on my fronts so I'll get them rotated and a 4 wheel alignment done this weekend. I won't be heading off the beaten track until the weather dries out a bit up here so I'll be ok for now - Might head up to Fraser Island for the Aussie day weekend to try the sand and hopefully not need to use my new maxtrax.

All the best

viking

[Mischa]

just a Q... why dont you treg blokes pick up a cheap set of indestructible steelies and fit your offroad tyres to them and keep the road tyres on the nice alloys? then dimensions wouldnt matter so much would they?