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 Definiative black rim tyre combo... for snow! |
John.L
 21st Feb 2014 9:51pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 36 · Views: 25856 · Subject: Definiative black rim tyre combo... for snow! |
| Ericvv... nice set up. Have you found the performance has decreased recently? The older winter tyres tended to get worse as the rubber got harder with age. 5 years used to be the point we would replac ... |
| Definiative black rim tyre combo... for snow! |
John.L
21st Feb 2014 9:45pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 36 · Views: 25856 · Subject: Definiative black rim tyre combo... for snow! |
| In Finland it is not law to have tyres with studs, just winter tyres. In fact, just M+S tyres. I worked out there for 10+ years. Even my BMW ran very well on Nokian winter tyres. That is, friction tyr ... |
| Defender 130 conversion |
John.L
9th Mar 2013 2:09pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 9 · Views: 6120 · Subject: Defender 130 conversion |
Hi,
I believe they are built to ROW (Rest of World) specification and therefore do not have a European Certificate of Conformity... or something along those lines. Without the certificate you canno ... |
| Mountain/snowflake rated tyres |
John.L
4th Jan 2013 6:05pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 28 · Views: 19929 · Subject: Mountain/snowflake rated tyres |
Excellent, good stuff thanks!
So, looks like it'll be the Nokians or BFG's, both look good.
Have a good weekend, cheers, John |
| Mountain/snowflake rated tyres |
John.L
4th Jan 2013 4:39pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 28 · Views: 19929 · Subject: Mountain/snowflake rated tyres |
Thanks for the quick replies!
The PDF list appeared to cover M+S rated tyres rather than those with the mountain/snowflake symbol. In my experience, these are usually far worse in real winter condi ... |
| Mountain/snowflake rated tyres |
John.L
4th Jan 2013 1:42pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 28 · Views: 19929 · Subject: Mountain/snowflake rated tyres |
Afternoon all,
Has anyone here got a list of which standard size all terrain tyres are mountain/ snowflake rated? I am after a set of 235/85R16 tyres that fit wolf rims or 7.5/16 for the standard s ... |
| Daft Question, But... |
John.L
2nd Jan 2013 11:21am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 17 · Views: 8984 · Subject: Daft Question, But... |
| My friend has a 2011 110 and he said that with the diff lock open the TC system will take what all four wheels are doing into account, so not just what the other wheel on the same axle is doing. That ... |
| Traction control damaging other components |
John.L
22nd Dec 2012 10:04am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 10 · Views: 4564 · Subject: Traction control damaging other components |
| Thanks. That does make sense to me! Maybe he had mistaken this for the situation you described. |
| Traction control damaging other components |
John.L
21st Dec 2012 4:57pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 10 · Views: 4564 · Subject: Traction control damaging other components |
| Has anyone experienced the traction control system on the Puma braking a spinning wheel hard enough so as to cause damage or break anything? A friend said it could be possible as the Defender does not ... |
| Buying new |
John.L
10th Dec 2012 6:41pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 38 · Views: 15982 · Subject: Buying new |
Good stuff, thanks. I will ask around a bit, see what kind of discounts there are to be had on a new vehicle. 10% off list price would be great, though I am not sure if it will be possible.
Once ag ... |
| Buying new |
John.L
10th Dec 2012 1:11pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 38 · Views: 15982 · Subject: Buying new |
| Thank you! Not sure why the PM is not working. I will try those suggested though... |
| Strength of roof? |
John.L
10th Dec 2012 12:56pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 16 · Views: 10693 · Subject: Strength of roof? |
| Does anyone make a simple internal rollcage for the Defender that is designed to take up as little internal space as possible and not get in the way during day-to-day use? If so, it may be a good inve ... |
| Buying new |
John.L
9th Dec 2012 11:25am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 38 · Views: 15982 · Subject: Buying new |
Cheers. It certainly looks nice, though I am after a more traditional look, with the white roof, steel wheels etc.
I really like the Series vehicles but am after something a little more useable. |
| Buying new |
John.L
8th Dec 2012 10:19am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 38 · Views: 15982 · Subject: Buying new |
| I didn't find the Puma any worse, maybe the better seats compensated! Is the Puma Hardtop a problem for taller people? Does the Station Wagon (with no bulkhead) give more fore/aft adjustment with the ... |
| Buying new |
John.L
8th Dec 2012 9:38am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 38 · Views: 15982 · Subject: Buying new |
| Cheers folks, all good info. for consideration. Size wise I'm 5ft 10" so I found the Hardtop I tested comfy. Never had a problem in my Series 3 either, even on longer trips. Is it taller people w ... |
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