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Lou Sparts



Member Since: 15 Apr 2012
Location: Kent
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United Kingdom 2005 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Zambezi Silver
I have "snowflake" BFG all terrains on my 90 they are great in the snow,much better than the general grabbers the factory fit. 2005 Td5 90 XS

Steve
Post #258799 15th Aug 2013 11:41am
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RobKeay



Member Since: 19 Jul 2009
Location: Stafford
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United Kingdom 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Corris Grey
I hated the generals the continental ones are much better, used them all last winter keep the speed down and they are fine.

When I had bfg mt's I towed our 4.5tonne van up a hill no problem. Never got stuck once.
Post #258800 15th Aug 2013 11:50am
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keith



Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
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Its KM2's for me this winter . Autumn has started already here and so has the winter prep . Get your waxoyling done Now !
Post #258801 15th Aug 2013 11:58am
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custom90



Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
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keith wrote:
Get your waxoyling done Now !

That's what I'm intending to do! Smile

Regarding BFG's IMO although I haven't driven on any I think ATR's will be better on snow than KM2's ( I have KM2's and wouldn't ever swap them!) but the ATR's IMO have a better footprint and general grip in snow etc. Saying that I find I encounter mud 10x more than I ever would snow so I still stick to KM2's.
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Post #258808 15th Aug 2013 12:24pm
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keith



Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
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Iv never had em mate but the general direction of new tyre chit - chat seems to favour the KM2's . I know they are slippy when wet ( im sure thats a Bon-jovi album ) but i used to have Bronko muds so sure i can handle these . Besides , just carry sno - chains in event of heavy white stuff . Geeees ! This is an expensive hobby eh ? Just as well my missus is a milllionair Whistle
Post #258815 15th Aug 2013 12:33pm
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x-isle



Member Since: 26 May 2011
Location: Midlands
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Wales 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
I had General Grabbers in the first round of big snow this year then got my STT just in time for the second round.

Huge difference between them. The grip was far better with the STTs on.

Just realised how weird it now looks without the steering and light Guards fitted


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 Craig Rogers

2007 Puma 110 XS
2011 Evoque Coupe Dynamic Lux
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Post #258835 15th Aug 2013 1:02pm
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ARC99



Member Since: 19 Feb 2013
Location: North Yorkshire
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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Cairns Blue
I had a set of General Grabber A/T's last winter. The 110 did not want to go they way I wanted and would slide all over the place at the sight of the smallest amount of snow. When I had the 300TDI 90 with BFG AT KO's it would stick like glue to the road and never gave a hint of trouble.
I must take out a Bank loan and get a set of BFG's ordered. Don't make old people mad.
We don't like being old in the first place,
so it doesn't take much to Censored us off.

Richard
Post #258874 15th Aug 2013 2:55pm
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drewster



Member Since: 13 Jun 2011
Location: south coast brockenhurst
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Wales 1997 Defender 90 300 Tdi CSW Epsom Green
Km2 work well last year

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And I am sure that at would do the same


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Post #259032 16th Aug 2013 5:30am
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johnnyd



Member Since: 13 Apr 2013
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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
Being my first winter with a 90, do I need to change my tyres at all, I have Big Friendly Giant All Terrins on ATM, Wiltshire isn't the snowiest of places in winter, but we do get some?

JD 2008 TDCi 2.4 XS CSW
Post #259301 17th Aug 2013 6:44am
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drewster



Member Since: 13 Jun 2011
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Wales 1997 Defender 90 300 Tdi CSW Epsom Green
johnnyd wrote:
Being my first winter with a 90, do I need to change my tyres at all, I have Big Friendly Giant All Terrins on ATM, Wiltshire isn't the snowiest of places in winter, but we do get some?

JD

IMO no you have a good all round tyre
Post #259306 17th Aug 2013 7:26am
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