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| rick Member Since: 07 Mar 2008 Location: Perth Posts: 133   
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Has anyone had any experience with Kumho KL71 MTs as an everyday tyre? I've been reading that they're pretty acceptable on-road compared with other MTs (almost like an AT).
Another question - which do you think would be best on beach sand (KL71 265/75 or the stock standard General Grabbers 235/85)? I know this is a topic that seems to go around in circles and so I apologise in advance for bringing this up yet again, but I'm looking for the win/win (ie MTs with good on-road/sand manners) if one exists. My instinct is that I can't have it both ways, but maybe I'm wrong? Cheers, Rick. 1998 RR HSE 2007 RRS TDV6 2008 Defender 110 2015 Discovery Sport |
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7th Aug 2009 3:18am |
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| discocuzzy Member Since: 16 Jul 2008 Location: surrey Posts: 1200 
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Had a set of 285 75 16s fitted on Tuesday, early impressions very good, bit quieter than the BFG Muds i was on, however they were starting to wear.
They seem to be pretty good in the wet due to the toss weather we have been having here of late, ill post some pics up later  You cannot teach stupid people to do clever things |
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7th Aug 2009 12:25pm |
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| Bogblaster Member Since: 04 Jun 2007 Location: Glawstershire Posts: 119  
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I have the same as discocuzzy and very good in the wet, I was a bit wary when I first fitted them as I felt they were wallowy on corners, but have played with the pressures and am now 100% happy - dont ask me the pressures, I cant remember!
Ran BFG MT's before and my first thoughts were they were not as good but after a few 100 miles and playing with the pressures I would say that they are a better tyre, Pics in my gallery Cheers BB 2019 MY Disco 5 HSE Lux Audi A4 Avant 3.0L TDI Quattro - WOW 2016 90 Adventure |
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7th Aug 2009 12:47pm |
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| NoDo$h Member Since: 18 Aug 2007 Location: Buried in deer guts in Dorset Posts: 972
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Just about to fit Discocuzzy's old 265 BFG MTs to the 90 to replace the 235 Grabber TRs. He'd only done 10k on them and while I had been considering the KL71 the price I got Steve's for for made me put the KL71 on the backburner. Will be very interested to hear how they work out though, as I'm still waivering on whether to go with a 110 or not. Drove Steve's yesterday (should have seen his face when I started into the ford that had put my D3 in extended mode earlier in the day) and found the steering and bounce hard work, due to the winch bumper, oversize tyres and a rooftent I'm sure!
Will have to demo a standard one before I make my mind up  
54 Freelander modded for mud 2008 D3 SE 2010 90 XS SW 1978 88 Series 3 undergoing surgery with a new owner 2007 90 County Truck Cab - gone 2006 D3 SE - gone 2004 Freelander Sport - gay 1999 Disco V8 ES rotted to bits |
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7th Aug 2009 9:22pm |
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| htrowsoc Member Since: 30 May 2009 Location: Zejtun Posts: 11 
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I've fitted the kumho around a month ago and absolutely love em. They look great and handle even better. I got 285/75 and definately recommend them for the road user with the occational greenlane. I'm only slightly worried about their life-time but with thier good price they're still good value for money.
Kev |
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9th Aug 2009 9:18am |
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| rick Member Since: 07 Mar 2008 Location: Perth Posts: 133
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Thanks for the feedback gentlemen - definitely tempted to go down the KL71 path. My question about beach sand was probably a stupid one as I think I know the answer when it comes to muds in loose sand - 15psi and all should be ok? Kev - did you modify anything to get the 285s on? Any rubbing/issues? Does the wider tyre feel more stable around corners? Cheers, Rick. 1998 RR HSE 2007 RRS TDV6 2008 Defender 110 2015 Discovery Sport |
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9th Aug 2009 11:43am |
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| Zinke Member Since: 27 Jan 2009 Location: Scunthorpe Posts: 670 
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How about fuel consuption with them for those of us that do lots of road miles but then go across a muddy field? Do they do as many mpg as grabbers or bfg a/t's?
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9th Aug 2009 8:19pm |
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| mse Member Since: 06 Apr 2008 Location: UK Posts: 5035 
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Just a note the new BFG MT's are out soon - i personally prefer the old ones, but maybe the new will be much better? Mike
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10th Aug 2009 8:12am |
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| Sonic3d Member Since: 28 Jan 2008 Location: Ross on Wye Posts: 1505 
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It will be quieter due to new legislation but i doubt it will be as good as the old one in mud because its not as aggressive, and is more biased towards rock crawling |
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10th Aug 2009 8:59am |
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| mse Member Since: 06 Apr 2008 Location: UK Posts: 5035
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American Market there! So more like the Goodyear MTR? Mike |
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10th Aug 2009 9:12am |
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| Sonic3d Member Since: 28 Jan 2008 Location: Ross on Wye Posts: 1505
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Think so
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10th Aug 2009 9:20am |
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| htrowsoc Member Since: 30 May 2009 Location: Zejtun Posts: 11
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They completely transform the ride - since they are made of a soft rubber compound they absorb small bumps & the landy feels like glued to the tarmac. The wider wheels help further in cornering due to the 'wider base'. When it comes to braking they do their job really well too. Btw, this is my first non-remould set which might explain why I'm so happy with them.
The 285's were fitted on a standard td5 and there's no rubbing whatsoever. A friend got 305/70s without much of an issue either. Regarding mpg, I think it depends how you drive. I like to floor the gas pedal most of the time and even though I had smaller tyres in past I think the mpg I'm getting from these is identical. Probably because the tread was very aggressive and they were not meant for road use unlike the Kumho. Having said that please note that I don't have any commission on these tyres  and I'm just sharing my user experience.
Kev |
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10th Aug 2009 6:59pm |
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| RED-DOT Member Since: 29 Jun 2009 Location: stirling Posts: 2363 
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I own BFG M/T and KL71 both sets in 265X16... I see no reason for going to 285 as an ex LR experience manager tells me that 235 is THE best all round best tyre for a Defender and regards anything bigger as a mistake and for the looks ONLY. The KL71 is quieter and will not last as long as the BFG MT's but legislation means the BFG MT's are now a thing of the past due to being too noisy for the US market...
Anyone got a picture of the new BFG's?? 2008 RS4 gone, 123d M Sport, and a Puma 90 XS.. |
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11th Aug 2009 12:29pm |
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| Sonic3d Member Since: 28 Jan 2008 Location: Ross on Wye Posts: 1505
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I have to disagree with you on that one, the other weekend at Salisbury my 285`s had the edge over Discocuzzy`s 265`s both sets of tyres had done the same mileage and both vehicles are 110 Pumas. And if you ever go into sand the wider the better |
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11th Aug 2009 12:45pm |
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