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AlpenAndes



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May I ask a maybe stupid and rather subjective question? My original Grabbers on Boosts with spacers have reached 55.000km, seems like 3/4 of their lifetime. So soon I will have to get something new as well. So far they served the purpose, but besides the tire itself, the dimension 235/85-16 is not common in Chile. Thought to go for 265/75-16, similar radius but a bit wider.
I like the tyres looking a bit more agressive, but aren't they a lot noisier than a more civilized tyre? Our beloved cars are already noisy enough, even with all sound killing measures. Made that experience some years ago changing on a Pathfinder from Bridgestone Dueller to a Good Year Wrangler AT, which is not exactly agressive either.

Maybe someone can comment on the tyre noise experience?

Thanks
Oskar
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fekete



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Killer90 wrote:
looks an absolute animal now karl Thumbs Up


Cheers Chris, looks a lot better with the new wheels on really made up with the Mickey Ts.....there quieter than the Coopers on the road....also handle a bit better Mr. Green ....still have to try them in the mud Mr. Green NEVER TAKE LIFE SERIOUSLY. NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE ANYWAY
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Look great Karlos,

You just need some decent nuts! Thumbs Up A word of caution if they're the locking nuts from alloys they won't be securing as they're supposed to. See AndrewS and Glynparry's posts page 6....

http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic2610.h...p;start=75 If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

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fekete



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Cheers Mal, i'll get some ordered Thumbs Up NEVER TAKE LIFE SERIOUSLY. NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE ANYWAY
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Froogle-Yorkshireman



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Killer90 wrote:
looks an absolute animal now karl Thumbs Up


Got to agree, the Mickey T's look like the guy in the pub that you avoid making eye contact with Shocked

Great truck fekete Thumbs Up Proud owner 110 Utility XS
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Cheers Bud Thumbs Up NEVER TAKE LIFE SERIOUSLY. NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE ANYWAY
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K9F



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fekete wrote:
Cheers Mal, i'll get some ordered Thumbs Up


Can recommend! Thumbs Up Not cheap but excellent quality and stand up to the test of time. Thumbs Up

http://www.wrington.co.uk/landrover.htm If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

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Thanks Mal, after reading your post that,s where i was getting them from Thumbs Up
also going to paint the hubs Shocked I know mate me looking after it Rolling with laughter NEVER TAKE LIFE SERIOUSLY. NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE ANYWAY
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Took a while to get them Karl and I know how much you wanted them. Bet you're cock a hoop! As ever your truck looks fine and dandy, like mine but BIGGER!

Off Topic Used the chainsaw again and it didn't miss a beat! Still grateful for your generosity.

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Thanks Mal, your welcome Thumbs Up NEVER TAKE LIFE SERIOUSLY. NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE ANYWAY
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leeds wrote:
On things like wheels and tyres you will NEVER get agreement on what looks best/best colour/best tyre size/tyre.

A few pointers. Ensure wheel is approved, some new wheels are coming into UK market which have not got approval etc (TUV) Check load rating off the wheel. Ensure that they are good for a laden 110

Turning circle, apart from adjusting wheel stops, assuming same wheel offset/tyre diameter the width of the tyre is important. i.e.wider the tyre worse the turning circle.

M/T in general have greater stopping distance in the wet then equivalent A/T. OK going back to an old study M/t had at least 10% greater stopping distance in the wet then A/T.

Spacers, increase offset of wheel, will not go down arguent of more stress (or not) on wheel bearing. Inform insurace company.


Tyres can cost £££s. Long life of tyres hope offset price. BFG will do 60k+ miles with ease.

Our choice of tyres are BFG M/T & KM2 255/85/16. On Puma anthracite Zu rims


Brendan


All great advice Brendan and most informative - Thanks! Proud owner 110 Utility XS
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Froogle-Yorkshireman



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Going to go for Zu Thumbs Up

Just got to decide which tyre now. What's the biggest Cooper and KM2 I can put on without any modification?

Also want to stay legal for MOT / insurance etc. Proud owner 110 Utility XS
Ex RR Sport HST V8
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Froogle-Yorkshireman wrote:
Going to go for Zu Thumbs Up

Just got to decide which tyre now. What's the biggest Cooper and KM2 I can put on without any modification?

Also want to stay legal for MOT / insurance etc.


255 85 16 km2s
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T1G UP wrote:
Froogle-Yorkshireman wrote:
Going to go for Zu Thumbs Up

Just got to decide which tyre now. What's the biggest Cooper and KM2 I can put on without any modification?

Also want to stay legal for MOT / insurance etc.


255 85 16 km2s


What size Cooper STT is best for the Zu? Proud owner 110 Utility XS
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