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300TDi CSW Phil



Member Since: 03 Apr 2016
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United Kingdom 1995 Defender 110 300 Tdi CSW Epsom Green
Tyre recommendations please
I know it's been a good while since I last posted.
Life has been hectic blah blah...

I may need new tyres soon as have noticed the early signs of cracks on a couple. I'm currently running Cooper Discoverer ST Maxx in 235/85r16 (bought in 2016 so probably getting to the end of their design life anyway).

With the price these have become and my now more road focussed driving I am loathed to pay the new price that they want for them now.

So any one like to chime in with suitable All Terrain type tyres that are decent but don't need a second mortgage (the first one is bad enough at the moment.

Also is there anything to be gained by going to a slightly different size (I don't want to be losing to much / if any steering lock). 1995 300 Tdi Epsom Green - It's a keeper.
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Post #998180 1st Jul 2023 1:55pm
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Chicken Drumstick



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I like the Maxxis Wormdrive AT's. Have them on two vehicles at the moment and cant really fault them tbh.

https://tyresdirectuk.co.uk/products/235-8...taxon_id=8

Maxxis also do a milder AT called a Bravo that looks quite nice, but not available in all sizes.


What suspension & rims have you got?

I've actually got 255/70R16's on a 90 which work quite well. Slightly shorter than a 235, so a little easier to get in and out. But still tall enough to do green laning with ease (about the same size as a 31.10.50R15).

You probably need 8 inch wide rims for a wider tyre. But anything 255/70, 265/70, 255/75, 265/75 will work.

https://tyresdirectuk.co.uk/products/255-7...taxon_id=8


255/70R16:

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LandRoverAnorak



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I'm a big fan of the General Grabber AT3. I've had it and it's AT2 predecessor on various Land Rovers and have always been pleased with their performance. They're quiet, grip well in the wet and are also winter rated and work brilliantly in snow and ice.


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 Darren

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Post #998229 2nd Jul 2023 3:55am
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300TDi CSW Phil



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United Kingdom 1995 Defender 110 300 Tdi CSW Epsom Green
Has anybody heard of and preferably got experience of Comforser AT's? 1995 300 Tdi Epsom Green - It's a keeper.
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Post #998427 3rd Jul 2023 4:41pm
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geobloke



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My personal preference would be an AT with the 3 peaks symbol.
Post #998429 3rd Jul 2023 4:49pm
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300TDi CSW Phil



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United Kingdom 1995 Defender 110 300 Tdi CSW Epsom Green
The AT's are 3 peaks rated, C for fuel, E for wet (slightly worrying) and 75dB.
They seem to get reasonable reviews but mainly on pick up trucks and shoguns. 1995 300 Tdi Epsom Green - It's a keeper.
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Post #998433 3rd Jul 2023 5:13pm
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300TDi CSW Phil



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United Kingdom 1995 Defender 110 300 Tdi CSW Epsom Green
Or views on the Radar Renegade AT-5 would be appreciated.
Rated 3 Peaks, C for Fuel and wet weather and 72dB. 1995 300 Tdi Epsom Green - It's a keeper.
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Post #998434 3rd Jul 2023 5:17pm
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kenzle8a



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300TDi CSW Phil wrote:
The AT's are 3 peaks rated, C for fuel, E for wet (slightly worrying) and 75dB.
They seem to get reasonable reviews but mainly on pick up trucks and shoguns.


I had the AT3s and the KO2's on my TD5, the AT3's were quieter and better in the wet. I prefered the KO2's for field work though.
Post #998447 3rd Jul 2023 6:24pm
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Ianh



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Goodyear wrangler Duratrac tyres performed and lasted very well. They are an aggressive AT and I had them on my 110 for ten years and 60k miles, only just changed them for BFG 255/85r16 MT’s.

I had 265/75 r 16’s , which do reduce your turning circle, but they make a 235/85r16 as well.

The trouble is they are very hard to get hold of in the uk now.
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mwestcrew



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 130 Puma 2.4 HCPU Baltic Blue
I’d recommend Falken Wildpeak AT. Mine are good in the wet, quiet on the road and have the 3 peaks symbol.
[img]https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/24632/normal_D5BCEE32-6699-4E2A-8ED4-1AAFA59AFFFA.jpeg[/img

https://www.falkentire.com/wildpeak/at3w 2011 130 Utility Body
2005 110 Van
Post #998482 3rd Jul 2023 10:02pm
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chopcat



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Wales 2000 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Java Black
I recently swapped to Maxxis AT’s and am very impressed on the road butter than the Scorpions that they replaced. Buy 4 and get a decent guarantee thrown in.

TC
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steveww



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Bronze Green
I've not used them myself but I hear good things about https://davanti-tyres.com/tyres/terratoura-a-t/
Post #998497 4th Jul 2023 7:57am
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boxoftricks



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Zermatt Silver
Another positive vote for the Davanti Terratouras. Has had them for a few years now and great on and off the road. I'd not pay the premium for branded tires now.
Post #998501 4th Jul 2023 8:09am
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8619simon



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Wales 1995 Defender 110 300 Tdi CSW Epsom Green
mwestcrew wrote:
I’d recommend Falken Wildpeak AT. Mine are good in the wet, quiet on the road and have the 3 peaks symbol.
[img]https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/24632/normal_D5BCEE32-6699-4E2A-8ED4-1AAFA59AFFFA.jpeg[/img

https://www.falkentire.com/wildpeak/at3w


I've not long swapped to these from BF Goodridge AT KO2... Very impressed so far and about £90 per corner cheaper. Definitely quieter, stop well and good grip when towing the horse box etc.
Post #998655 4th Jul 2023 9:57pm
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Evil Elsie



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+1 for the Davanti Terratouras.

They're very good, cheap as chips, D for fuel, C for wet and 74dB.
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