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| RoddyK05 Member Since: 08 Apr 2015 Location: Inverclyde Posts: 633   
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Welcome MCT96. I just run 750s on steels so no help from me on what tyres you want, but have a look at some of the pics on here and get an idea - there is a wheel and tyre topic full of pictures. Good luck with your new motor, enjoy.
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13th Apr 2016 7:19pm |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10751 
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Hi there, nice looking landy
 Many forum members would say that the first things to do are chassis protection and lots of security and then go from there 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
Keeper. Clayton. |
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13th Apr 2016 7:21pm |
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| MCT96 Member Since: 13 Apr 2016 Location: Surrey Posts: 28  
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Thanks for your replies! L110CDL what chassis protection and security would you recommend?
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13th Apr 2016 7:28pm |
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| DAZ110 Member Since: 06 Dec 2007 Location: East Sussex Posts: 2038 
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Have a read of this regarding underside/chassis protection:
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic10467.html |
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13th Apr 2016 7:41pm |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10751
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As above, for security, there are plenty of threads about it for you to make your own decision on, hope it helps
1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
Keeper. Clayton. |
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13th Apr 2016 7:52pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7905 
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Have to echo above comments... Also live with her a while to learn what needs doing. If it's your first Defender, they are quite unique! You might find you wish you spent your money elsewhere (e.g. Sound proofing, remap).
However, for the tyres, I think both 265 or 235 are fairly safe options. People will argue for both, 265 - better looking, more rubber on the road. 235 - quieter, more fuel economical. Personally in similar boat looking at new wheels and tyres, narrowed down to KO2 and erring towards 265 I think, maybe hmm not sure....  |
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13th Apr 2016 8:09pm |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10751
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Hi JOW, iv'e had BFG AT 265's on mine since i bought her, i think im on my 5th or 6th set now and never had no problems what so ever, even the so called noise, i have not got any, i dont know about the KO2's im still on the originals
1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
Keeper. Clayton. |
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14th Apr 2016 8:11pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7905
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Thanks for the glowing report, I think you've just made my mind up!
Been speaking with a tyre supplier today who was slating the bfg in favour of Coopers!! Ashamed to say I just don't like the look of the Coopers. |
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14th Apr 2016 8:34pm |
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| Sphere Member Since: 26 Apr 2013 Location: Midlands Posts: 725 
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I had 265 coopers on my last one but went 235 on the new one. 265s look better and found them softer on the ground off road however 235 dig a little better and found them generally better on road (better lock etc.) I think sawtooth shave a bigger offset than boosts so may not be a issue but also 235's may look like 265's on boosts.
My vote is always 235 now |
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14th Apr 2016 8:37pm |
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| Cupboard Member Since: 21 Mar 2014 Location: Suffolk Posts: 2971 
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Coopers have advantages...
http://expeditionportal.com/where-the-rubber-meets-the-road/ That does compare them to the old version but it's interesting reading. |
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14th Apr 2016 8:41pm |
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| Sphere Member Since: 26 Apr 2013 Location: Midlands Posts: 725
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Very interesting. I changed to them from bfg as found the deadly in the wet on road so wanted a better wet road tyre (we do live in the uk after all) very pleased but would be interested in a new test
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14th Apr 2016 8:49pm |
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| MCT96 Member Since: 13 Apr 2016 Location: Surrey Posts: 28
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Hi Sphere!
Could you please clarify which tyres you found deadly in the wet? Im looking at the 265 BFG's to put on the boost alloys but since its always raining here they might not be the best option  |
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14th Apr 2016 9:29pm |
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| Cupboard Member Since: 21 Mar 2014 Location: Suffolk Posts: 2971
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Narrower tyres will be better in the wet, snow, mud...
Wider tyres are better for high speed cornering, flotation... Why not have a look at your other thread on the subject where I go in to tedious detail 
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic45685.html |
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15th Apr 2016 7:15am |
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| Huttopia Member Since: 23 Feb 2016 Location: West Midlands Posts: 1972
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I've a set of new / take off Michelin Latitudes on steels work really well in the mud / wet / snow. I was really surprised at how well as I'd taken off a set of BFGs on Boost alloys. If anything the skinny tyres were better in the deep mud. I guess it depends whether you want a particular look or not - its amazing how different a set of wheels and boots make the same vehicle change appearance.
Paul |
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15th Apr 2016 9:24am |
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