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MCT96



Member Since: 13 Apr 2016
Location: Surrey
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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 CSW Santorini Black
Advice on my first Defender
Hello all!

I just got my Defender 90 yesterday and want to add/ modify a few things to make it a bit more unique and special. This is my first Defender so i would appreciate any advice or recommendations. The first thing I wanted to do on it is to add the 16" black saw tooth alloys with BFG KO2 tyres. Would the 235 or 265 tyres be better? Thanks for any help in advance. Here's what she looks like at the moment.

Cheers everyone!


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Post #523733 13th Apr 2016 7:14pm
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RoddyK05



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Scotland 2004 Defender 90 Td5 SW Yellow
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.
Post #523737 13th Apr 2016 7:19pm
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L110CDL



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Hi there, nice looking landy Thumbs Up Many forum members would say that the first things to do are chassis protection and lots of security and then go from there Thumbs Up 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

Keeper.

Clayton.
Post #523739 13th Apr 2016 7:21pm
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MCT96



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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 CSW Santorini Black
Thanks for your replies! L110CDL what chassis protection and security would you recommend?
Post #523741 13th Apr 2016 7:28pm
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DAZ110



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Barolo Black
Have a read of this regarding underside/chassis protection:

http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic10467.html
Post #523747 13th Apr 2016 7:41pm
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L110CDL



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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 Thumbs Up 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

Keeper.

Clayton.
Post #523752 13th Apr 2016 7:52pm
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JOW240725



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
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.... Whistle
Post #523756 13th Apr 2016 8:09pm
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L110CDL



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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 Thumbs Up 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

Keeper.

Clayton.
Post #524009 14th Apr 2016 8:11pm
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JOW240725



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
Thanks for the glowing report, I think you've just made my mind up! Thumbs 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.
Post #524019 14th Apr 2016 8:34pm
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Sphere



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Keswick Green
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
Post #524021 14th Apr 2016 8:37pm
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Cupboard



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HT Corris Grey
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.
Post #524024 14th Apr 2016 8:41pm
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Sphere



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Keswick Green
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
Post #524031 14th Apr 2016 8:49pm
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MCT96



Member Since: 13 Apr 2016
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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 CSW Santorini Black
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 Crying or Very sad
Post #524053 14th Apr 2016 9:29pm
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Cupboard



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HT Corris Grey
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 Wink

http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic45685.html
Post #524105 15th Apr 2016 7:15am
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Huttopia



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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
Post #524145 15th Apr 2016 9:24am
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