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| 24heuer Member Since: 21 Jul 2015 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 169   
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Hi,
Tyre novice here 
I'm looking at replacing my 235/85R16 Continental A/Ts on Wolfs. I don't want to replace the Wolfs, just the tyres. I'm torn though.... I really like the stance of the Toyo and BFG M/T 255/85R16 tyres. Main driving is tarmac but I do like a handful of off road days a year (which the Conti A/Ts cope with no problem). Are there any taller A/Ts that would fit my wolfs that I might be missing? Are the above M/Ts really bad on tarmac or is just a case of being more careful in the wet and putting up with some extra noise? Cheers, Andy... Edinburgh, Scotland http://24heuer.com |
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29th Sep 2020 12:19pm |
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| donmacn Member Since: 06 Nov 2017 Location: Nth Scotland Posts: 1852 
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I found myself bumping against the very same question 3 or 4 months ago. I think it was in a thread about the BFG KM3 tyres.
The conclusion then was that there were no 255/85/16 ATs on the UK market. I thought I'd 'watch' this thread just in case there had been any change in that position. Not aware that there has though. The KM3 seems well-regarded, so I went through the same thought process - but haven't done anything as yet, mainly for the reasons jst has outlined. Donald 1994 Defender 300Tdi 110 SW - owned since 2002 - 230k miles and going strong (The 'rolling restoration' or tinkering thread: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic58538.html ) 2000 Range Rover P38 4.0L V8 in the past.. RR classic - fitted with 200Tdi 1984 RR classic - V8 with ZF auto box 1993 Discovery 300Tdi not to mention the minis and the Type 2 VW camper... |
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29th Sep 2020 7:18pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7908  
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But they do look good!!
 Ok with a 30yo 200tdi I dont push them overly hard, but I've had no issues with them on the tarmac.
 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 |
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29th Sep 2020 7:19pm |
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| 24heuer Member Since: 21 Jul 2015 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 169
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yep, they look great
 Cheers,
Andy... Edinburgh, Scotland http://24heuer.com |
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30th Sep 2020 9:30am |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17588 
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I've had no issues at all running either my Disco2 or my Puma 110 on BFG KMs, and in total I have driven that pair for about half a million miles on them. I do not, however, drive like a loony. During the mileage above I have thoroughly tested KM, KM2, and now KM3.
They are entirely satisfactory in wet and dry conditions, on and off road, empty and laden, and I have never had any drama with braking and handling. It is worth nothing that the KM2 is surprisingly non-grippy on snow-covered tarmac, especially if there is ice underneath (the AT is better). I haven't had the chance to try the KM3 in these conditions yet. They are however off-road tyres, and if you do not do a substantial amount of off-road work they are not the most sensible choice. They will always be noisier, less economical, and prone to wearing in an irregular way than a road-biased tyre, and they will not grip the tarmac as well as a road-biased tyre. |
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30th Sep 2020 11:08am |
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| 24heuer Member Since: 21 Jul 2015 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 169
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Thanks all,
I've decided to go for the Toyos. I no longer use it for long commutes etc. and try not to drive like a loon either
I'll report back as to how they run. I also ordered up a set of dynabeads so that should be interesting also. Cheers, Andy... Edinburgh, Scotland http://24heuer.com |
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1st Oct 2020 8:14am |
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| AJC Member Since: 30 Nov 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1366
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I have the toyos on mine. I like them. Not too noisy and good on the road
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1st Oct 2020 9:21pm |
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| Dave S Member Since: 26 Aug 2020 Location: Dungannon Posts: 76 
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Go for the BFG Muds. It's a Defender - in my 110 XS Station Wagon I really don't hear any extra road noise. They fill the arches nicely and are great off road. We tow a lot with a 5 metre Brian James tri axel and have never had any problems stopping on a wet road with the Mud Terrains.
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2nd Oct 2020 6:00am |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20603
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KM2 here, same size 255-85 as Blackwolf suggested. (I feel the same way).
Also with Dynabeads standard via valve stem. GBR ⛽️🛢️⚙️🧰💪 |
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2nd Oct 2020 2:52pm |
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| 24heuer Member Since: 21 Jul 2015 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 169
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Toyos with beads in the end - love 'em
Click image to enlarge Cheers, Andy... Edinburgh, Scotland http://24heuer.com |
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2nd Oct 2020 3:32pm |
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| familymad Member Since: 13 Dec 2011 Location: Bucks Posts: 3481 
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Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge 130 with same tyres 1951 80" S1 2.0 1995 110 300TDI 1995 90 300TDI |
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2nd Oct 2020 5:51pm |
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| Dave S Member Since: 26 Aug 2020 Location: Dungannon Posts: 76
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Andy - one very good looking 110.Rims and tyres really suit it.
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4th Oct 2020 7:58am |
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| Grouse Member Since: 16 Apr 2012 Location: on the hill Posts: 524 |
Andy that is exactly how a Land Rover should look - absolutely perfect - The Toyo’s also look far better than the BFG and in my experience perform better particularly on wet tarmac and also don’t seem to perish like BFG 2017 Range Rover L405 Vogue SE V8 Diesel #16 Land Rover 110 300 TDI |
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4th Oct 2020 8:17am |
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| familymad Member Since: 13 Dec 2011 Location: Bucks Posts: 3481
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Are they genuine standard ET offset Wolfs? 1951 80" S1 2.0 1995 110 300TDI 1995 90 300TDI |
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4th Oct 2020 8:48am |
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