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| Cupboard Member Since: 21 Mar 2014 Location: Suffolk Posts: 2971   
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blackwolf: Thank you.
They work well, but worse steering than 7.50s on standard rims. I know because when I put these on and turn to full lock I get a "dugga dugga dugga" noise 
 Click image to enlarge Can you get anything other than KM2s in 255/85/16? |
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13th Mar 2015 7:44am |
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| Cupboard Member Since: 21 Mar 2014 Location: Suffolk Posts: 2971
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I've driven a 110 with 7.50 Michelin XZLs on Wolf rims so they do fit, but my goodness they were loud!
Thanks for the pointer to 4x4 tyres. I like the idea of 255/85 because I like tall tyres and it gives you more ground clearance. The only thing is I don't like the noise of mud tyres! I think I'll be sticking with 7.50s for now. Narrow FTW! It's noticeable how much more mud I got up the sides with the 255s. |
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13th Mar 2015 7:08pm |
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| niwakijake Member Since: 02 Mar 2015 Location: Dorset Posts: 8 
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went for the 7.50 and std steels.
Mid -May build, late May delivery. Can't wait! Thanks for the advice |
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13th Mar 2015 7:31pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17384 
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For the winter I've been running on 7.50 XZLs on Wolf rims and don't find them noisy, but I always run mud tyres and have done for over 30 years so I guess I'm either used to it or deaf or both!
The XZL is an unusually narrow tyre for a 7.50 (if you measure across the tread it's actually nearer 6" than 7.1/2") and is skinny compared to most other 7.50s. |
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13th Mar 2015 10:52pm |
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| Cupboard Member Since: 21 Mar 2014 Location: Suffolk Posts: 2971
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Is it as tall as any other 7.50? I was surprised how little difference there was between the 7.50 Latitudes and the 255 Muds. There was a difference, but a centimetre or two rather than two inches.
More on topic, one notable disadvantage of the 7.50s is cost. You can get 235s at about £90-100 a corner but Latitude 7.50s are £140 (fitted at my local tyre place). General SAGs are cheaper but still... |
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22nd Mar 2015 9:36am |
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| MOve Member Since: 24 Dec 2014 Location: East Anglia Posts: 54  
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Is it possible to put 235s on the standard steel wheels (not the HDs)?
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22nd Mar 2015 11:49am |
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| Cupboard Member Since: 21 Mar 2014 Location: Suffolk Posts: 2971
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I've seen it done, but it's outside the allowable rim range.
Technically yes it's possible. Should you do it? Probably not. |
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22nd Mar 2015 10:38pm |
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| Cuthbert Member Since: 26 Oct 2013 Location: Up North Posts: 1535 |
Don't have a 110 but I do have a 90 and 2 sets of wheels tyres. The 235's on the Wolfs look better than the std steel wheels and narrow Michelins. However the skinny's as I call them are quieter on tarmac and surprisingly competent off-road if you don't have two left feet and size 12 wellies.
For everyday use the 'skinnys' are my preferred option and as more experienced drivers know, technique not show is what gets you out of trouble. |
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23rd Mar 2015 8:24pm |
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| MOve Member Since: 24 Dec 2014 Location: East Anglia Posts: 54
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Yes, I can't fault the std/Michelin combo. It is just vanity, the tyres do look a bit skinny. Would like HDs really, but also don't want to mess up the comfort of the quieter stds!
Don't think I could run to two sets though. Expect you must have a good reason to do it? |
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23rd Mar 2015 9:29pm |
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| Cupboard Member Since: 21 Mar 2014 Location: Suffolk Posts: 2971
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Cuthbert: what sort of 235s have you got? Are they more aggressive ones hence the noise?
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23rd Mar 2015 10:04pm |
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| MOve Member Since: 24 Dec 2014 Location: East Anglia Posts: 54
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I've not got any 235s at the moment, I was going on feedback that they would be noisier than my current tyres? Do you think I would notice a diffence?
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24th Mar 2015 7:23am |
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| Cuthbert Member Since: 26 Oct 2013 Location: Up North Posts: 1535 |
Bought a set of Wolf HD Rims and put a set of OEM spec Good Year Wrangler MT/T's on them - just looks as though it came from the factory that way. With hindsight I should probably just have paid the dealer the £300 for the Wolfs/Good Year option when ordering but running around town on them during the week seemed like overkill and I also rather like the classic 'skinny' look. Certainly the skinnys are a lot quieter on the road - especially at 60 mph on the local dual carriageway. The more aggressive tyre pattern on the Good Years does create a lot more road noise - somewhat tiring if driving long distance (for example up that horrid A9 road into the Scottish Highlands). Where the Good Year MT/R's have a big advantage over the Michelin skinnys is when driving along roads with standing water/large puddles - the Good Years certainly seem to clear the water and I also found them fairly competent in the snow. Depending on what I'm up to I regularly swap between the two sets of wheels/tyres - it's surprising how little time it actually takes to swap all 4 around. |
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25th Mar 2015 9:34pm |
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| Cuthbert Member Since: 26 Oct 2013 Location: Up North Posts: 1535 |
In a word (unless you have a hearing impairment) ...... "Yes"! |
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25th Mar 2015 9:40pm |
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| MOve Member Since: 24 Dec 2014 Location: East Anglia Posts: 54
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Ok, thanks. Any off reading will be very gentle lanes. I like the HDs because they look so good, but I won't want to compromise comfort. Hearing is still fine (not had a Defender for long!). So I will stick with the standard wheels and Michelins for now.
Thanks for answering my query though. |
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26th Mar 2015 12:27pm |
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