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jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8097 |
if i had the old style with such low miles on them i would be fitting them. if you want to sell i would be interested. Cheers
James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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3rd Aug 2013 1:55pm |
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camelman Member Since: 27 Feb 2013 Location: Peak District Posts: 3382 |
Reddot, reckon you'd easily get £100 each if not more.
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5th Aug 2013 12:12pm |
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JR Member Since: 07 Dec 2012 Location: Auchtermuchty Posts: 532 |
I could be very interested in them for our business motor.
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5th Aug 2013 1:57pm |
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adseybear Member Since: 08 Oct 2009 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 260 |
Of all the tyres I've tried so far, the original BFG MT has been my favourite.
I'd fit them and not worry about the new one. 2003 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Belize Green - "Betty" 1958 Series IIA 109 Station Wagon - "Randolph" - Awaiting Restoration 2019 Jeep Wrangler JL Rubicon - SOLD 2006 Volvo V70 D5 - Ocean Race Edition, SOLD 2003 VW Passat Estate 1.9TDI - SOLD 2008 BMW 320D M Sport Estate - SOLD 2001 Defender 90 Td5 Hard Top - SOLD |
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5th Aug 2013 2:43pm |
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blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17475 |
Second the above. I preferred the original MTs to the KM2s. Harder wearing, longer lived, and rarely punctured. My last two sets (on my Disco2) did over 100k miles each. The KM2s on the Defender are great tyres but require more careful moving round on the car to ensure even wear, and I have had two puntures in the last 50k miles (never once got a puncture with the originals). The KM2s also constantly pick up stones etc.
I still reckon that the KM2 is the best all-round multisurface tyre available today, but the original MT was better. I need a new set of boots for the Disco at the moment, so the best thing would be for you to sell me your MTs and buy new KM2s for your Defender! |
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5th Aug 2013 3:13pm |
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custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20487 |
Yes, but not sure what size your originals were (perhaps the same?) but you have larger than standard size tyre's so more likely to pick up a puncture just on that along. Unless of course your talking like for like sizing. But the KM2 as far as I am concerned has been excellent in every way even on road for an off road bias tyre. No Guts, No Glory. 🇬🇧ðŸ´ó §ó ¢ó ¥ó ®ó §ó ¿ðŸ´ó §ó ¢ó ·ó ¬ó ³ó ¿ðŸ´ó §ó ¢ó ³ó £ó ´ó ¿ðŸ‡®ðŸ‡ªðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸â›½ï¸ðŸ›¢ï¸âš™ï¸ðŸ§°ðŸ’ª |
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5th Aug 2013 3:24pm |
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ken Member Since: 18 Aug 2009 Location: Banging Birds with my bitches !! Posts: 4328 |
Id sell them and fit DuraTrac's
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5th Aug 2013 4:09pm |
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leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8582 |
First I would check the DOT code for date of manufacture.
Tyres do age even without use. If less then 3 years old I would fit them. If more then 5 years old I would consider selling them especially if doing low annual mileage. Tyre ageing/cracking could become an issue before you got good use out of the tyres. Brendan |
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5th Aug 2013 5:05pm |
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keith Member Since: 15 Aug 2012 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 2220 |
Is the 265 / 75 / 16 the right and best size to put on my boosts ?
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5th Aug 2013 5:13pm |
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LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324 |
'Right' and 'best' are very subjective, but they'll certainly fit. It's what I've got as it happens. Darren
110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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5th Aug 2013 6:04pm |
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blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17475 |
Steve, my comparison is between 200k miles in the Disco on 265/75 original MTs and 60k miles in the Defender on 285/75 KM2s. The usage profile has been identical. Disco zero punctures, Defender 2 punctures. The KM2 is in my opinion the best tyre on the market, but the old "KM1" was better. Incidentally the Michelins that were OE on the Disco were appalling for punctures - about one a month. |
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5th Aug 2013 6:20pm |
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jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8097 |
just sold me KM1s for £65 each, and they were well used with some blocks missing and cuts. 255.85R16s Cheers
James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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5th Aug 2013 7:12pm |
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keith Member Since: 15 Aug 2012 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 2220 |
Decision made mate ! The ones for me . Can you believe all this heat and im preparing for winter . I might wait and get them at Peterborough . |
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5th Aug 2013 8:44pm |
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AJS4X4 Member Since: 28 May 2008 Location: Surrey Posts: 793 |
Have a good look at them for cracks etc as these must be quite old now. Andy.
www.ajstyres.co.uk 01737 241370 Junction 8 M25 Surrey. |
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7th Aug 2013 6:15am |
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