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| bob neville Member Since: 30 Apr 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 3248   
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My BFG 265*75*16 AT's plus ZU's fitted on the DC have been excellent in the snow
I tried the 90 yesterday that has the same size Cooper STT's and it was not much fun. I think the STT's (muds) would be fine on new fresh deep snow but they don't work for me on the compacted stuff. Bob 2015 Jaguar XE240 R Sport - goes like ....... !! 2013 Defender 90 CSW - sold 2009 Defender 110 Double Cab - sold 2001 TD5 90 CSW - offroad project - sold to a forum member 2011 Porsche Boxster - for the sunny days ! |
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19th Jan 2013 1:22pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20492 
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Sounds about right to me Bob. KM2's on mine great in fresh stuff but compacted icy stuff they are far worse that GG's IMHO. Once they lose grip that's it. I found that out the hard when a moron car driver made me stop on a icy hill and reverse. Next thing I knew I had done a 90 degree slide..  On the mud though and in every other aspect they beat the GG's hand's down every time even on road as far as I'm concerned. No Guts, No Glory.
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19th Jan 2013 1:50pm |
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| Defender-Stu Member Since: 14 Jun 2012 Location: South West England Posts: 1320
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Same on my X-Tech and will be changing to 265-75-16 BFGoodrich KM2 M/T as the best tyre I know for road and offroad and snow :thumbsup: Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated :mrgreen: |
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19th Jan 2013 1:55pm |
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| sparkylee Member Since: 06 Nov 2010 Location: surrey Posts: 1455 
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Yep half way up the hill to our house due to abandoned cars I had to stop at which point it did a 180 ' spin
So I just carried on the way I was pointing to the other way in Dare I say it my the Navara with AT2's on never did that But then I've never had to stop half way before So time for winter wheels and tyres I think It's good to be back from the dark side
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19th Jan 2013 1:59pm |
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| bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069 
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satin black ZU's and Cooper discoverer M&S Snows .... such fun!
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19th Jan 2013 2:44pm |
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| sparkylee Member Since: 06 Nov 2010 Location: surrey Posts: 1455
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Have you any pics you could post, not seen them before It's good to be back from the dark side DC110 -2012 Black with black hood and black x-tech FFRR 4.2 vogue Renault traffic auto PT crusier convertible Laika x700 Motorhome |
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19th Jan 2013 2:51pm |
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| g13non Member Since: 27 Oct 2011 Location: BIFFO Posts: 31 
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Hi Sparky,
This is my first winter with the Nokian Hakkapeliitta LT2's. I took my 110 out both yesterday (fresh snow) and today (compacted snow) and semi-off road (a rough stony lane, steep in places). I was blown away with the level of grip in all conditions above. Braking was sure and confident. I tried to see how much quick acceleration it was going to take for the TC to kick in and it took a lot of revs in 2nd gear before it finally kicked in. Overall, I am very impressed. It's worth saying that conditions are not exactly challenging where I am in Surrey at the moment so I am reluctant to get too carried away until I use the tyres in deeper snow and icier temperatures.  Click image to enlarge |
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19th Jan 2013 4:01pm |
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| AlisterC Member Since: 25 Apr 2012 Location: Somerset Posts: 116  
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Just had 2 days of fun with GG AT2s. 235/85/16s. Really impressed with them in the snow.
Alister |
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19th Jan 2013 4:02pm |
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| ken Member Since: 18 Aug 2009 Location: Banging Birds with my bitches !! Posts: 4328
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GoodYear Dura Trac ask AndrewS
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19th Jan 2013 4:24pm |
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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018 
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Got these fitted to mine and not experienced any issues - when you say disappointing grip, under what circumstances?
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19th Jan 2013 4:35pm |
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| sparkylee Member Since: 06 Nov 2010 Location: surrey Posts: 1455
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Rocky went sideways in a small single file lane which I was only he second car through straight on at a tee junction and into kerb and then the incident up the hill
I've had 4 jap pickups ive used for work over the last 10 years and the wife's had 2 jeeps still owning a new grand Cherokee these have all been autos and I've not ever had the doubt in my mind about sliding like I had yesterday in the defender May be I was driving like I was invincible, because it was so good, I was without knowing pushing it a little too hard and fast 
Not been out today but will give it a go tomorrow It's good to be back from the dark side DC110 -2012 Black with black hood and black x-tech FFRR 4.2 vogue Renault traffic auto PT crusier convertible Laika x700 Motorhome |
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19th Jan 2013 5:11pm |
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| bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069
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they're not chunky and sexy, but are great in the snow ... make sure they are snow-groove ones |
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19th Jan 2013 5:13pm |
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| Killer90 Site Sponsor Member Since: 09 Oct 2011 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 6478 
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lee what ever you do dont get 255/55/18 general uhp's
 as i found out the other day there not the best when you want the car to go straight CSK Automotive
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19th Jan 2013 5:21pm |
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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018
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Without being rude, I was wondering if this could be a factor... |
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19th Jan 2013 5:25pm |
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