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rockster57

Member Since: 15 Nov 2014
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 937

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Zermatt Silver

Hakkapeliitta 265/75 Users - Which Size?

I’ve seen a number of complementary comments from users of 235/85R16 Nokian Hakkapeliitta LT2 tyre but is anyone here using the 265/75 Nokians?

The 265’s can be bought at £158.33 each which is around £45 per tyre less than the 235/85’s. That would be £180 less for a set of 4 if my abacus is correct

That’s a decent saving if the wider tyre still cuts the mustard in winter conditions?

And that’s my question. I’m interested in feedback from anyone with actual experience of the 265’s. Does the wider profile compromise their performance? Am I better paying the extra and fitting the 235’s?

18th Mar 2018 9:14am

Tdi4

Member Since: 24 Oct 2014
Location: Houten
Posts: 513

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Stornoway Grey

I run 265’s.

The difference is neglible in normal driving conditions. For me it is more about the look.

Personally i like the look of the very small oldschool Michelin tyre on the more “pure” defenders and a more beefy tyre on the more tricked out versions. 265/275 in that range a defender from 1984 pretending to be a puma with a touch of Range Rover

18th Mar 2018 9:24am

apt100

Member Since: 05 Mar 2015
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 1547

2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Aintree Green

After this weekend is over it is possible that you wont need winter tyres till next winter.
You can then get the 235 at a more sensible price if you buy at the best time.
(prices are all over the place at the moment. A quick look shows camskills at £175 and oponeo at £235 but I expect they will come down to the £150ish mark again)

18th Mar 2018 9:56am

rockster57

Member Since: 15 Nov 2014
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 937

Apt100 - the impending end of the winter season is a fair point but not one I’m totally unaware of despite this weekend’s sting in the tail. I’ve had a second set of boosts for a while now and I’ve been keeping my eye on the price of the Hakkapeliittas throughout the summer. At £158 per tyre for the 265’s the current price looks good to me.

I’m prompted into action more by the fact that I sold a set of Cross Contacts to a fellow forum member just yesterday therefore having the luxury of some space in my garage and an injection of cash into the Defender “slush” fund.

(Slush fund see what I did there)

Tdi4 - yes I agree, it’s all about the “look”

18th Mar 2018 1:16pm

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17378

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

It may not just be about the look, if you think you might ever want or need to use chains. Anything larger than 235/85 and you may find chains are rather destructive!

18th Mar 2018 1:31pm

Tdi4

Member Since: 24 Oct 2014
Location: Houten
Posts: 513

Hi Blackwolf,

Could you explain a bit more? Do you also have problems with XMR 82 V BRENTA-C 4X4 snow chains. Haven't used them yet so can't say I didn't have problems yet

I run 265/75/16 tyres. a defender from 1984 pretending to be a puma with a touch of Range Rover

18th Mar 2018 1:35pm

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17378

I have no experience with the chains you mention, but with my 110 DC I generally run 255/85 BFG KM2 on 0 offset Blindos. Running clearances on these are so tight I cannot fit any chains to them. If I need, of think I am going to need, chains, I fit a set of Michelin XZL on HD (Wolf ) rims, which allow Pewag or Rud HD 4x4/truck chains to be used. I have a Gwyn Lewis mudflap kit on the front, which reduces clearances.

So my advice is to check with the tyre, wheel, and chain combo you want to use on your vehicle and through the full range of suspension and steering articulation, preferably before parting with your cash.

Your chains look fairly skinny and close-fitting, which will help.

18th Mar 2018 2:42pm

mick

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

2010 Defender 130 Puma 2.4 HCPU Rimini Red

I run Bfg 265/75/16 and used chains with no problem

18th Mar 2018 5:08pm

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17378

Good to know. What wheels do you use?

18th Mar 2018 5:32pm

apt100

Member Since: 05 Mar 2015
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 1547

rockster57 wrote:
Apt100 - the impending end of the winter season is a fair point but not one I’m totally unaware of despite this weekend’s sting in the tail. I’ve had a second set of boosts for a while now and I’ve been keeping my eye on the price of the Hakkapeliittas throughout the summer. At £158 per tyre for the 265’s the current price looks good to me.

I’m prompted into action more by the fact that I sold a set of Cross Contacts to a fellow forum member just yesterday therefore having the luxury of some space in my garage and an injection of cash into the Defender “slush” fund.

(Slush fund see what I did there)

Tdi4 - yes I agree, it’s all about the “look”

£158 for the 265 is a reasonable price, but I was just offering a thought that once supply catches up with demand that the 235 are likely to come back to a similar price.
I remember when I bought mine that the price could fluctuate by £50 or more within a few days.

18th Mar 2018 7:48pm

mick

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

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18th Mar 2018 8:26pm

rockster57

Member Since: 15 Nov 2014
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 937

apt100 wrote:
Ok
£158 for the 265 is a reasonable price, but I was just offering a thought that once supply catches up with demand that the 235 are likely to come back to a similar price.
I remember when I bought mine that the price could fluctuate by £50 or more within a few days.

Apt, hope I didn’t come across a bit funny. You made valid points and can I say thank you for taking the time and trouble to respond.

18th Mar 2018 8:37pm

BigRuss

Member Since: 15 May 2010
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 2785

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black

mick wrote:

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Mick what chains are you running with? Russell
2011MY 110 XS USW Black

19th Mar 2018 7:06am

mick

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

https://www.snowchainshop.co.uk/collection...now-chains

19th Mar 2018 7:56am

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