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NFIN02



Member Since: 17 Feb 2022
Location: Londonderry
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United Kingdom 1989 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Chawton White
Tyres question for newbie.
Got a set of general grabbers on my 90 at the moment. They are not even half worn so in great condition. They are 235/85 r16, I am considering swapping them for some mud terrain’s. I just like the look of the fatter tyre and also may benefit me with the terrain. Any ideas what size, brand etc I need to look for. Think this defender looks great. See below (not mine, just image on google)

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Post #944930 7th Mar 2022 2:23pm
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Angus_Beef



Member Since: 30 Apr 2015
Location: Oslo
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Norway 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Corris Grey
Ive got 255/85R16 BFG KM3 on my 110. Dual finish wheels are et33, no spacers. Exceptional off road and works just fine for everything else up to about 75 mph. And they look cool.



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Post #944934 7th Mar 2022 2:50pm
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NFIN02



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United Kingdom 1989 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Chawton White
Hey all, I have a friend who owns a tyre business and he has offered me a set Cooper discovery stt pro’s I am taking my general grabbers off tomorrow and wondered are the coopers a good choice or should I ho bf Goodrich?? They are 265 75 r16
Post #945624 13th Mar 2022 1:09pm
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camelman



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In that size, the Stt pro is only speed rated K or 68mph. 
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NFIN02



Member Since: 17 Feb 2022
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United Kingdom 1989 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Chawton White
They are 265 75 r16. It’s the coopers with the blue writing. Think they are the pro’s. He says he is giving me a good deal of £125 each + vat. Not sure if he is or not tbh…
Post #945627 13th Mar 2022 1:23pm
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Grouse



Member Since: 16 Apr 2012
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I had a set of Cooper 265/75/16 STT on mine, recently swapped them to Toyo 255/85/16 MT.

The Coopers were very noisy from new, marked difference the Toyos are far far quieter, you also get around an 1”” extra ground clearance and they fill the arch more and look a lot better. As said above Cooper STT are only rated to 68.

If i was buying again I would definitely buy the Toyo’s again.
Post #945633 13th Mar 2022 1:39pm
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Leamreject



Member Since: 19 Dec 2020
Location: Middle Earth - Leamington Spa
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Italy 2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Fuji White
Re: Tyres question for newbie.

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That bonnet looks great Thumbs Up Ride like you stole it!!
If I’m not on a bike it’s because only a 4x4 will do…
2011 2.4 Puma 90 HT
Post #945635 13th Mar 2022 1:46pm
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Birdy



Member Since: 07 Oct 2011
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France 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
"Think this defender looks great"

I don't (too "wannabee") but that's a taste thing and each to his own...

But surely those tyres are outside the wheel-arches and illegal to drive on-road? Correct me if I'm wrong...

Peter
Post #945669 13th Mar 2022 5:51pm
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NFIN02



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United Kingdom 1989 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Chawton White
Sure it’s a taste thing. Everyone has different opinions, yeah looks like wheels are outside the arches. MOT will let the owner know I am sure. That said, just depends who you get. Everybody is a wannabe these days so might as well join the club….
Post #945670 13th Mar 2022 5:55pm
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htb2



Member Since: 02 Nov 2018
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Wales 
MOT expired Feb 22, no mention on previous MOT's about wheels beyond the arches, prob took spacers off before putting in for test.
Post #945674 13th Mar 2022 6:05pm
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jaygti



Member Since: 04 Nov 2012
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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 90 Td5 HT Epsom Green
Mine stick out a tad, but it’s gone through 8 MOTs and it’s never been mentioned.


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Post #945685 13th Mar 2022 7:20pm
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