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Chris2



Member Since: 15 Jan 2024
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Tyre choice for L663 drive to Iceland
Hi there, I'm in the early stages of planning a trip to Iceland from the UK next summer with my new L663. Firstly a drive through Europe to Northern Denmark (~1000 miles) to catch the ferry to Iceland and then a 10-14 day expedition on a mix of the Icelandic tarmac ring road and more challenging trips across 'F-roads' (gravel tracks, fords and rock).

I'm currently on 20" wheels with factory standard all-season tyres and am looking for a trusted recommendation for tyre choice for the trip that will comfortably cope with the tarmac drive through Europe and the terrain conditions in Iceland.

Does anyone have any experience or wisdom to share? MY24 110 D300 X-Dynamic HSE. Carpathian Grey +Air Suspension
Post #1027628 11th Mar 2024 3:14pm
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Co1



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I don’t think you’ll go far wrong with the ATs it comes with. Failing that, I’ve got the Duratrac and they are very good on and off road. BFG KO2 would also do the job just fine.
Post #1027660 11th Mar 2024 6:22pm
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Tobers



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I’ve driven around and through Iceland in a standard Discovery 3 with standard fitted all season tyres. It was all fine - no issues. I was quite nervous about a big day south to north through the middle of the island until I was overtaken by the 4 times a day regular bus service that just ploughed along on the dirt track.

The F roads tend to be gravel/stones/rock. I encountered very little mud. Even the glacial outwash plains are gravel/stone.

Note that you are very restricted about driving off road as I’m sure your research has revealed.
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steam_simon



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Re: Tyre choice for L663 drive to Iceland
Chris2 wrote:
Hi there, I'm in the early stages of planning a trip to Iceland from the UK next summer with my new L663.


I recently found out that you can get a ferry from Denmark to Iceland and your post whetted my appetite to find out even more, so after some research I'm definitely going in 2025 with my L663 D250 110!

If you haven't already found this link then this website is fantastic.

https://epiciceland.net/
Post #1027952 13th Mar 2024 4:50pm
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Chris2



Member Since: 15 Jan 2024
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Same here, I was actually reading the small print on my insurance policy and noted that it covered Iceland which got me wondering if it were possible to get the car there. That's when I found the Smyril Line ferry!

I'm also planning on heading over in summer 2025, we'll likely end up over there the same time.

I'm going to go with the Pirelli Scorpion AT+ tyres for the trip. MY24 110 D300 X-Dynamic HSE. Carpathian Grey +Air Suspension
Post #1028257 16th Mar 2024 10:25am
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SteveG



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Personally, if I was going to the effort of fitting AT’s for the gravel tracks in Iceland, I’d buy a decent AT with 3 ply sidewalls like BFG AT’s, Yokohama Geolander AT’s etc. compared to the pirelli AT’s.
Post #1028260 16th Mar 2024 11:18am
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familymad



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We explored most of the tracks in a rental Hyundai i20 on average Joe road tyres. Doubt you will need anything special. 1951 80" S1 2.0
1995 110 300TDI
1995 90 300TDI
Post #1028279 16th Mar 2024 4:13pm
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La0laEsMia



Member Since: 04 Jan 2024
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what size tire would be best for overall low road noise and good comfort?
Post #1028313 16th Mar 2024 11:05pm
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Chris2



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I’m looking at 275/60/R20 MY24 110 D300 X-Dynamic HSE. Carpathian Grey +Air Suspension
Post #1028319 17th Mar 2024 7:59am
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LR Nuts



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from what I read in the news,
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-europe-68590805
, the tyres will need to be firestone Big Cry
Post #1028363 17th Mar 2024 4:25pm
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