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| grafty99 Member Since: 15 Aug 2012 Location: North Devon Posts: 4786   
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I would say you can't go far wrong with a BFGoodrich A/T but I'm sure there are others on here with experience of other brands
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29th Nov 2016 11:18pm |
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| Sulisuli Member Since: 30 Oct 2016 Location: South west Posts: 4795 
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+1
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29th Nov 2016 11:47pm |
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| Theater Member Since: 27 Sep 2010 Location: Pisa Italy Posts: 514  
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Cooper S/T Maxx !!!
Marco
Defender 110 "SW" SE Galway Green MY 2009 Ex Defender 90 "SW" S Santorini Black MY 2010 |
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30th Nov 2016 12:17am |
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| AJC Member Since: 30 Nov 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1364
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I'd say BFG AT or Cooper ST Maxx
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30th Nov 2016 7:12am |
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| Cupboard Member Since: 21 Mar 2014 Location: Suffolk Posts: 2971 
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Some background reading for you:
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50803.html http://expeditionportal.com/where-the-rubber-meets-the-road/ The original BFG AT had a very hard compound so lasted for ages. Personally, having seen how both generations perform (on other vehicles) compared to my tyres, I wouldn't be considering the BFGs at all. If you're not really going off road, the ST/Maxx might be a bit too aggressive. The AT3 would probably be more appropriate. I would have either over the BFG AT KO2. Edit: in fact, what I'd probably do is buy some of the take off Contis that seem to be everywhere. That's what I've been doing with the Michelins that I use. |
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30th Nov 2016 9:09am |
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| Bluest Member Since: 23 Apr 2016 Location: Lancashire Posts: 4216 
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If you're not in a rush, it might be worth waiting until the new General Grabber AT3 is available in Defender sizes next year. They are claiming much improved snow performance amongst other things, which might be up your street. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
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30th Nov 2016 9:57am |
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| McGeordie Member Since: 20 Feb 2012 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 220 
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Yesterday I had fitted BFG AT KO2's to my 110, so far the ride quality is good (for a Defender!), they aren't noisier and they look good...
I'd defo, support what others have said previously and recommend them. Sold Def 90 HT 2010...Stornaway..(SOLD in Oct 2014) Current: delivered October 2014:- 110 USW XS.....Montalcino Red |
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30th Nov 2016 11:01am |
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| ericvv Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Near the Jet d'Eau Posts: 5816  
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As Bluest says.... Just need a bit of patience til the new Grabber AT3 will be available.
I would prefer those new Grabber AT3 as a very welcome alternative for the very praised BFG A/T on here. Each time I see the BFG A/T on a Defender it makes me think of a Jeep or of any other American truck or pick-up which invariably have those BFGs. Probably a good tire, nothing about that, but I connect it too much with the stars and stripes flag. Eric http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49863....rabber+at3 You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation. http://youtu.be/yVRlSsJwD0o https://youtu.be/vmPr3oTHndg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GtzTT9Pdl0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABqKPz28e6A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLZ49Jce_n0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvAsz_ilQYU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8tMHiX9lSw https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dxwjPuHIV7I https://vimeo.com/201482507 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSixqL0iyHw |
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30th Nov 2016 1:39pm |
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| BikersOK Member Since: 21 Jan 2016 Location: Hampshire Posts: 5
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Thanks for all the replies - I have previously used AT2s on my D3; they've lasted ages and have been great for everyday use. My Defender currently has General Grabbers but they're old, hard and partly worn but legal! Happy to take the advice to wait for the AT3s.
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30th Nov 2016 2:14pm |
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| huffhuff Member Since: 05 May 2016 Location: Home Counties Posts: 379 
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Well i'm glad I stumbled on this thread.
The noise of my biguns is starting to annoy me, drone drone droooone. I have Special Tracks on the front and Greenway Macho's on the back (already on when I bought the car). Its time for a refresh, sounds like i'll wait for the new General Grabber AT3... what kind of price are we talking per corner? Current size 235/85/16 Ta muchly TD5 Defender 90 Discovery 3 HSE |
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30th Nov 2016 3:37pm |
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| 300TDi CSW Phil Member Since: 03 Apr 2016 Location: Bracknell Posts: 750 
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St Maxx all the way now. They are suprisingly quiet and I have not lost traction on anything yet (even 20ft of ice earlier today). 1995 300 Tdi Epsom Green - It's a keeper.
Wide Track Sankey- In bits- Gone to a new home M0XQS |
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30th Nov 2016 6:04pm |
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| Litch Member Since: 10 Mar 2013 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 765 
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Just removed my ST Maxx (under 4K miles) and fitted BFG AT KO2, initial thoughts are that they (the BFG's) are more to my liking. ONE LIFE, GET IT!
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3rd Dec 2016 9:11pm |
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| mick Member Since: 08 Feb 2010 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 2109 
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Whys that then
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4th Dec 2016 7:18pm |
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| Litch Member Since: 10 Mar 2013 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 765
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"Whys that then"
Just didn't really get on with them. 
They have an excellent reputation and appeared to be competent in most situations but they weren't what I need at the current time so I decided to go back to the milder BFG AT. My LR use has changed greatly over the years and whereas 30-years ago I wanted the best off-road tyre that I could find it has now turned around and I want an excellent on-road tyre which will permit occasional off-road use. The ST Maxx is an aggressive AT whereas experience has shown me that the (milder) BFG AT is the right one for me and my current driving style. I hope that the KO2 is at least equal to the old tyre, if it is then we can't go far wrong! Anyone in the market for a set of five 265/75x16 Cooper ST Maxx on Anthracite Sawtooth's? ONE LIFE, GET IT! |
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5th Dec 2016 9:19pm |
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