@vc commodore what tyres would you recommend? I looked online and PA51s like I have on the front are $135ea, then Dunlop LM 703 are probably around $200ea, but look to be a superior tread pattern, but will no doubt wear quicker. Yoko's would be nice but they start at $211ea and will wear down pretty quick. I might get a quote on LM 703s. I know they were pretty pricey when I was quoted last time, I think over $200ea IIRC.
I'm running ku22's at the moment on my VC and the VY....I'm on my 2nd set for the VC and so far I've had no issues wet or dry....The VY I have is a wagon so it is light in the bum, but not as light as your ute...The 22's came off my VC, so they have done some kays and to date, no probs with grip....Over all, it's been about 5 or 6 years I've been running them
Dunlops....I was dealing with them every day for 8 years, 10 years ago....They were over priced pieces of crap then and gotten worse since then...Their nickname were banglops....Reason behind that was, they made a banging sound when being driven on.....
And just for a reference I did run the LM 702's when I first built this VC.....There were noisy from the get go...Was glad to throw them into the scrap pile
1 tyre I am planning on trying is Marshalls on the VY....They come in a 225/55X16, not the 225/50X16.....The pattern looks brilliant for all conditions.....Doesn't get noisy.....They are actually a Z speed rating too....I haven't checked right into the price, but I do know they are a little more expensive than the Kumho, but cheaper than the Toyos....
Judging by the rears on the VY, it should be real soon I grab them to test out.....So worth considering