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| v40mav Member Since: 25 Aug 2008 Location: UK Posts: 206  
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Are the Duratrac aimed as a AT tyre ?
I'm running Cooper STT's just now but for the next 8 months the 110 will likely be my daily drive and these are too aggressive. had been looking at the ST Maxx as an alternative but the wranglers might be an alternative = not sure they are available in size to fit defender -based on the link Defender 110 County SW Disco 3 HSE Freelander 2 HSE - SOLD going back to a car www.lothian4x4response.org |
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5th Apr 2013 8:56pm |
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| v40mav Member Since: 25 Aug 2008 Location: UK Posts: 206
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Ah I'd been searching 235x85,s
Will try for a quote Cheers Defender 110 County SW Disco 3 HSE Freelander 2 HSE - SOLD going back to a car www.lothian4x4response.org |
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5th Apr 2013 10:46pm |
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| pumaxs Member Since: 18 Jul 2012 Location: Bath Posts: 180  
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I finally binned my Grabber TR's on Friday & had a set of five 235/85 R16 ST Maxx's fitted on standard boost alloys.
I struggled to find a local stockist, so ended up buying them on-line from Silverline & got a mate fit them for me. I've only clocked up 70 or so miles to date, but first impressions on road + muddy farm tracks (where TR's would pick up a 'belt' of mud + spin out) are good. Will be travelling up to Scotland next week, so hope to give them a proper on/off road workout.  '57 Defender 110 XS Station Wagon 2.4tdci |
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8th Dec 2013 11:39am |
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| Cat81 Member Since: 05 Mar 2014 Location: Kent Posts: 60 
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This is an older post but thought I 'd respond for those interested in ST Maxx anyway. I just changed my standard GG TR for them (31k miles in) and can only say I should have done this earlier. I thought the TRs were a decent tyre on tarmac, they never gave me any issue (off road is another story ...) but the ST Maxx is just better all around. Great grip on the black stuff and no additional noise, my 110 feels more composed. Off road, the tyres are just awesome! Never lost traction even in the mud. I will see how they do later on (hoping it snows this winter;) but so far, I am very pleased with them.
Last edited by Cat81 on 28th Sep 2014 7:43am. Edited 1 time in total |
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27th Sep 2014 9:16pm |
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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731  
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50K on mine and going strong - still plenty of tread and quiet on the road
Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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28th Sep 2014 6:46am |
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| Cat81 Member Since: 05 Mar 2014 Location: Kent Posts: 60
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Can I ask you what pressure you run them on with normal load?
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28th Sep 2014 7:44am |
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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731
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31 front 35 rear on a 110 with 4 adults and 2 dogs. No particular "formula", just according to the chalk test
Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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28th Sep 2014 9:00am |
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| Cat81 Member Since: 05 Mar 2014 Location: Kent Posts: 60
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"The chalk test". Lol. I just learned something. i'll try that tomorrow. I currently had 36 front and back and it seemed high.
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28th Sep 2014 8:30pm |
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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731
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Once you have, you will still want to ride around a bit and adjust them. I think I let my front ones down a couple of psi at the front to make the ride a bit comfier. In any event, they are all wearing well and evenly
Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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29th Sep 2014 7:12am |
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| siwady Member Since: 28 May 2015 Location: Dubai Posts: 22  
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I am thinking of fitting Cooper ST Maxx on my 2012 Defender
Is 265/75/16 a good size to install on my stock rims without any mods (no spacers, no lift etc ...) Can I go bigger without them rubbing under any circumstances? |
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28th May 2015 9:20am |
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| Cupboard Member Since: 21 Mar 2014 Location: Suffolk Posts: 2971 
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They're about the same diameter as 235/85s, just wider so they'll fit fine.
255/85 and 285/75 are the other "pair" that are about the same height. 255s definitely fit fine. The only thing is though that you'll reduce the steering lock on 265s compared to 235s. |
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28th May 2015 12:21pm |
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| siwady Member Since: 28 May 2015 Location: Dubai Posts: 22
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Thanks for the response.
What about if I add spacers, will steering lock get back to normal? |
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28th May 2015 1:23pm |
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| Cupboard Member Since: 21 Mar 2014 Location: Suffolk Posts: 2971
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Yes, but there are lots of other things to think about too, and whether a slightly greater turning circle would actually make any different do you I couldn't say. IIRC some of either the NAS spec or 50th Defenders came on 265s.
In an ideal world the centre of the wheel will be on the same axis as the centre of the wheel bearing. The further you put it out the more stress you put on every component. Will it make everything go bang? No. Will it over time cause extra wear? Yes. Will it cause more mud to be plastered up the sides? Yes. Now there are lots of good reasons for wider tyres, spacers etc. but I'd suggest doing some reading first 
Meanwhile I'll be driving round happily on nice, narrow tyres |
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28th May 2015 4:30pm |
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| siwady Member Since: 28 May 2015 Location: Dubai Posts: 22
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Guess I will just go with ST Maxx 265/75/16s without spacers.
Thanks a lot  |
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28th May 2015 4:34pm |
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