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07 Puma, daily driver, mostly hard roads, rain and snow. Which would you choose?

BF Goodrich All-Terrain T / A KO 2 LT235 / 85 R16 120 / 116S RWL

77%

[45]

Continental ContiCrossContact AT LT235 / 85 R16 120 / 116S LR

22%

[13]

Total Votes: 58

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NinetyTD4

Member Since: 22 Apr 2011
Location: North
Posts: 397

What an odd poll?

Continental does list this tire as allround summer, so no clearance for winter use from the vendor. It is a nice summer tire though and I am ok with it on mine (satisfied, if it weren't not an energie sucker with 1/2-1 Liter added fuel consumption in summer).

If seriously trying to avoid discussion with authorities, or worse insurance after hitting somebody ..., there is no choice, its BFG.

BUT, I was driving winter time in Frankfurt area a few times and no, I strongly advice for a real winter tire. The geographical and weather conditions disallow allyear tires in my opinion. Never forget: cars have owner, Landrover have field service personnel.

6th Dec 2016 4:46pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7908

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey

Just to add to the mix... I was told by Silverline that the ST Maxx tyre is being discontinued early 2017. On the basis these tyres should probably last me 5-6 years, it slightly concerns me if I get a puncture and need a replacement I might not get hold of one.

For the record Silverline rate all Cooper tyres better than BFG in every respect. But may be commercially biased? James
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6th Dec 2016 5:11pm

mick

Member Since: 08 Feb 2010
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 2109

2010 Defender 130 Puma 2.4 HCPU Rimini Red

Been looking at tyres myself , I'm running Nokian atr at the mo coming up to 3 years still with 30% left been impressed with them better than the BFGs I had before which I found twitchy in the damp and snow

6th Dec 2016 8:26pm

Scotm

Member Since: 28 Feb 2014
Location: Aberdeenshire
Posts: 671

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Orkney Grey

Mick - Is it the Nokian Rotiiva AT you have?

I am considering the Cooper AT3 but have just noticed the Nokian AT have a winter rating which the Cooper don't.

How do you find them? Have you tried them in snow or ice much?

7th Dec 2016 12:54pm

mick

Member Since: 08 Feb 2010
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 2109

Yes it is Nokian recommend them to me reckoned they where good enough for our winters and must say I've been impressed even on ice they have gripped

I don't do much off road but lots af muddy & icy farm tracks and the occasional field crossing in all a good all round tyre

7th Dec 2016 5:35pm

2hooky

Member Since: 30 Dec 2014
Location: cotswolds
Posts: 28

2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 DCPU Firenze Red

BFG for me!
Done 102,000 and still tread left

13th Dec 2016 3:54pm

expatRob

Member Since: 24 Feb 2015
Location: Frankfurt
Posts: 58

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Tonga Green

Update 18 months after purchase.

Well I bought the Cooper Discoverer S / T MAXX 18 months ago and I wnated to give an update.

I have really enjoyed them and this is my daily driver. Low noise, great wear, traction and I have been very happy. Plus it is a very good looking tire with a great profile.

24th Jul 2018 9:26am

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