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custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20545

There is radial and cross ply to consider, and that is something alongside speed ratings when comparing MTR like KM3 to Extreme MTR’s the latter here like Crawlers.

Most are good tyres, just some are designed to excel in certain specifics in off road terrain.

On road, ATR to MTR would be an area to look at, (in my opinion) as the Extreme off road MTR’s are designed I think really for off road only, which is why some have lower speed ratings.

If you have a lower purchase price, there are some good options as well, but that might be at the price of longevity, so the pricing sort of levels out with that. KEEP CALM AND Drill ON
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20th Jan 2025 6:31pm

landy andy

Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
Location: Ware, Herts
Posts: 5767

2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver

I run BFG KM3s everyday, and have done for a while. Briefly tried the BFG KOs but didn’t find them any better, possibly worse, on road, and certainly not as good off road.

My mates want me to run “off road tyres”, such a Simex or the like, which are cheaper, but getting stuck in the mud is a pain, crashing on the road is nightmare.

Just about to get another set soon.

20th Jan 2025 6:39pm

Joe22

Member Since: 28 Apr 2023
Location: North West England
Posts: 29

Thanks everyone, and good to see so many enthusiastic & impassioned responses! There’s more to think about than I’d given it credit for. Just to answer some of the questions..

I drive a stock 110 Td5 that’s been sound ‘proofed’

I don’t do so many miles.. maybe 5,000-6,000 a year

Generally, my longest road journey is 2hrs

Broadly speaking.. I want the M/T ‘look & feel’ but without going deaf. I’m not super precious about the brand, and I don’t want to break the bank. There’re a few reference / inspiration images below which led me to this original post & questions.

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20th Jan 2025 8:57pm

34064

Member Since: 12 Dec 2023
Location: South Central
Posts: 206

And because I like throwing a spanner in the works on these tyres debates I have recently fitted some of the new Goodyear Duratracs RT which I am very impressed with so far not used them in anger completely yet but been good in the cold conditions a hybrid tyre so cross of both worlds

Click image to enlarge 110 Td5 Ex Utilities slowly converting into a pop top camper one day

Build thread:https://www.defender2.net/forum/post1024784.html#1024784

20th Jan 2025 9:10pm

landy andy

Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
Location: Ware, Herts
Posts: 5767

Shame you’re not closer or you could have a go in my Td5 110. I have no soundproofing, not even carpets. Do about 6thou miles a year, longest drive will be 4-5 hours (wales off-roading), Demand exhaust fitted, and I don’t notice my muds (KM3s) over ATs. Unlike my mates who run Simex tyres, which sound similar to a Lancaster bomber, they are also “fun” in the wet, and proper scary in the snow/ice. Mine are 265/75/16s

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20th Jan 2025 9:16pm

MarkBrown

Member Since: 03 Oct 2022
Location: Mid Wales
Posts: 493

1983 Defender 110 Other HT Auto Keswick Green

Nice 110. I don't think the OP will be disappointed in a set of MT tyres, so long as the extremely cheap and or extremely heavy treads are avoided. Personally I prefer the look of MT tyres on a 4x4 and am more than happy to compromise on perhaps a little extra noise and wear along with theoretically inferior wet road grip to get the benefits of extra traction when I need it. Most big name brands will be just fine, I like the idea of the RT though. 1983 110 automatic OM606

20th Jan 2025 9:38pm

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