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JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7905

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey

Help please, opinions on new tyres...

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I used to be indecisive but now I just can't decide!!!

I was trying to make this decision on my own, but I'm going around in circles, so advice/opinions please....

It's time for new tyres for Doppy, 1991 200tdi with 178k on the clock with et0 rims standard suspension (I think).

Tyres purely for show pretty much, but want a set of Mud Terrain that I can use if ever wanted on the Puma.

So narrowed down to the following:-

- Cooper STT Pro 285/75R16
- Cooper STT Pro 265/75R16
- Toyo Open country 255/85R16

I really wanted a tall tyre so 255 or 285 preferred. But worried 285 might be too much for the 200tdi? Also worried with et0 rims they might stick out too far?

STT Pros only rated to 68mph, but that's fine sits nicely at 65mph.

255 Toyos are great price, tall not so wide but have concerns over availability should I ever need one quickly. Can get cheap online but local tyre places want £30per wheel to fit, which is ridiculous. Don't look as good at the STT Pros

Ruled out BFG KM3 as just too expensive unfortunately

Help please!

Thank you.

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Click image to enlarge James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
Instagram @suffolk_rovers

26th Sep 2019 9:14pm

Harry.O

Member Since: 25 Jul 2014
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 713

I can't help with the tyre types having not used them but I had the previous Cooper STT in 285 size on a Tdi 90 and it pulled along perfectly well, even with heavy trailers. The same tyres are now on a 110 with et0 wheels and whilst they do throw a little bit of mud up the sides, they don't stick out far enough to have legal implications. Let me know if you want some pics and I'll grab a couple for you?

With regards speed ratings on the STT Pros, don't they offer some in a higher speed rating with a different carcass? I seem to recall they did a light truck version but that may be a figment of the imagination... 2005 Td5 110 Hardtop
1989 300Tdi 90 Soft top
1992 200Tdi 90 Truck cab with Land Cruiser axles

Last edited by Harry.O on 27th Sep 2019 8:55am. Edited 1 time in total

27th Sep 2019 8:51am

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7905

Thanks for the comments! The 285 STT PRo's are my first choice... A few photos would be great thank you. James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
Instagram @suffolk_rovers

27th Sep 2019 8:54am

Pilgrimmick

Member Since: 16 Nov 2015
Location: Highlands
Posts: 582

I am running the open country, they are impressive, quieter than you would expect for such an aggressive tyre and good road manners too.
Will take a bit longer in lower gears if engine not performing, but otherwise a great choice.

Click image to enlarge 80" 1948
Lightweight V8
Bowler Tomcat
130 Station wagon
90 300tdi
(Santana PS10 pick up)
Range Rover L322 (Ful fat)

27th Sep 2019 8:55am

boxoftricks

Member Since: 06 Feb 2019
Location: Home Counties
Posts: 747

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Zermatt Silver

I'm in a similar situation but think I may go in a different direction with Devanti Terratoura's. Small British company that I've heard a lot of good things about.

27th Sep 2019 9:02am

Danny Fireblade

Member Since: 16 Mar 2018
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 319

1998 Defender 110 300 Tdi HT Alpine White

I have STT Pros in 265/75/16 and I have zero complaints with them.

They are more than capable on road and excellent off road, even in the snow.

I will be getting the same again when these are past it.

27th Sep 2019 6:56pm

Fat Cog

Member Since: 19 Mar 2012
Location: Oxfordshire & Devon
Posts: 502

2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey

Toyo Open Country...fantastic tyres, have them on my Wolf...brilliant. Since 1973...S1, Air Portable's, Defender's, but only my Wolf TUL HS GS remains

27th Sep 2019 7:14pm

Stacey007

Member Since: 25 Sep 2015
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 3750

https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/323407071102?chn=...zoEALw_wcB

To Match your younger model

27th Sep 2019 7:38pm

Harry.O

Member Since: 25 Jul 2014
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 713

JOW240725 wrote:
Thanks for the comments! The 285 STT PRo's are my first choice... A few photos would be great thank you.

Apologies for the slow reply, here's a couple of photos for you. 285 75 r16 tyres with 16 x 8 wheels, ET0. They throw a little bit of muck up the sides but Gwyn Lewis mudflaps seem to catch the majority of it

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Click image to enlarge 2005 Td5 110 Hardtop
1989 300Tdi 90 Soft top
1992 200Tdi 90 Truck cab with Land Cruiser axles

30th Sep 2019 7:23pm

L110CDL

Member Since: 31 Oct 2015
Location: Devon
Posts: 10742

Very nice landy and a really nice blue

1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

Keeper.

Clayton.

30th Sep 2019 8:18pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7905

Thanks Harry, they look great! Stunning 110

James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
Instagram @suffolk_rovers

30th Sep 2019 8:26pm

L110CDL

Member Since: 31 Oct 2015
Location: Devon
Posts: 10742

How are you getting on James with choosing the tyres

1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

Keeper.

Clayton.

14th Oct 2019 7:57pm

sako243

Member Since: 08 Jul 2014
Location: Wales
Posts: 1218

1994 Defender 110 300 Tdi CSW Alpine White

Re: Help please, opinions on new tyres...

JOW240725 wrote:
Ruled out BFG KM3 as just too expensive unfortunately

Have you considered tyre longevity into your maths? I can't speak for the KM3s but my last set of KM2s did >60k and I only retired them because of damage to sidewalls from heavy off-roading. There's on average about 10mm of tread across all the tyres but didn't trust them as an everyday tyre.

Not the same vehicle but when I had my L322 the KM2s were roughly the same price as the GG AT2s and Wranglers that I had but lasted 4 times as long so were much cheaper in the long run. But it is a hell of a lump sum to stomach. Ed
82 Hotspur Sandringham 6x6
95 Defender 110 300Tdi

14th Oct 2019 8:12pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7905

The decision has been made!

I did consider longevity and completely agree, hence spending the extra on BFG on the Puma. However, on Red they will likely perish before wearing out. The current Insa Dakars have loads of tread but badly perished side walls.

14th Oct 2019 9:11pm

L110CDL

Member Since: 31 Oct 2015
Location: Devon
Posts: 10742

Great that you have made the decision James, will wait for the pic's to see what you have chosen

1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

Keeper.

Clayton.

14th Oct 2019 9:26pm

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