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diesel_jim

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On my 110 i've either got 255/85 BFG MT's or 235/85 general TRs, and to be honest, for 99% of the RoW's on the 'plain and surrounding areas, the Tr's will get you around just fine... maybe a bit more wheelspin, but nothing more.

Granted, when it's really wet and claggy, then MT's are much better, but for the bulk of Wiltshire, TR's will be fine.

8th Jan 2012 5:06pm

Lishlandy

Member Since: 26 Oct 2011
Location: High Wycombe
Posts: 941

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 X-Tech LE Orkney Grey

BigRuss wrote:
Lishlandy wrote:
What tyres are everyone using, will I get away with general TR's or do I need to get the credit card out ahead of schedule?

Is on to do list, but am trying to hold off till February

Well you should be alright with the TR's, if you get stuck there will be some mone to pull you out but most of the lanes will be loss gravel.

Thanks for the reassurance. My aim is not to be a burden, stuck at the sniff of mud. Will see what tyres I can muster if possible. If not will just have to use my off roading skills

ahem! ===================================
Steve
90 xs sw in Stonoway Grey - Sold
110 USW X-TECH

8th Jan 2012 10:27pm

JSG

Member Since: 12 Jul 2007
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 2412

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

BigRuss wrote:
Lishlandy wrote:
What tyres are everyone using, will I get away with general TR's or do I need to get the credit card out ahead of schedule?

Is on to do list, but am trying to hold off till February

Well you should be alright with the TR's, if you get stuck there will be some mone to pull you out but most of the lanes will be loss gravel.

If the lanes are bad enough to need anything other than standard tyres then we shouldn't be driving them.

John

http://www.hampshire4x4response.co.uk

2011 Tdci 110 CSW XS

9th Jan 2012 9:42am

Lishlandy

Member Since: 26 Oct 2011
Location: High Wycombe
Posts: 941

JSG wrote:
BigRuss wrote:
Lishlandy wrote:
What tyres are everyone using, will I get away with general TR's
Yphhpooopokoiook do I need to get the credit card out ahead of schedule?

Is on to do list, but am trying to hold off till February

Well you should be alright with the TR's, if you get stuck there will be some mone to pull you out but most of the lanes will be loss gravel.

If the lanes are bad enough to need anything other than standard tyres then we shouldn't be driving them.

Thanks for the advise mate. Sounds logical. Would quite like some though.

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Steve
90 xs sw in Stonoway Grey - Sold
110 USW X-TECH

9th Jan 2012 12:28pm

diesel_jim

Member Since: 13 Oct 2008
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JSG wrote:

If the lanes are bad enough to need anything other than standard tyres then we shouldn't be driving them.

Well, in the theoretical world maybe, but in the real world.... mud occurs, slopes occur etc etc.

And... just to be a pedant, LR's can come from the factory with MTs fitted, therefore one could say MT's are standard

9th Jan 2012 1:05pm

bpman

Member Since: 21 May 2008
Location: Oslo
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2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black

I'm sure we'll all be fine and if not, I have a tow strap and shackles etc. TBH the only 2 people I have seen stuck was a disco 1 with small wheels ... gentle tug out of a rut and all was fine, and the other was a muppet in a bob-tail RRC who was off the trail (and not in our group)

don't panic

9th Jan 2012 5:52pm

BigRuss

Member Since: 15 May 2010
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 2785

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black

bpman wrote:
I'm sure we'll all be fine and if not, I have a tow strap and shackles etc. TBH the only 2 people I have seen stuck was a disco 1 with small wheels ... gentle tug out of a rut and all was fine, and the other was a muppet in a bob-tail RRC who was off the trail (and not in our group)

don't panic

Make that was the disco got pulled out using the second tow strap

Russell
2011MY 110 XS USW Black

9th Jan 2012 6:00pm

bpman

Member Since: 21 May 2008
Location: Oslo
Posts: 8069

na, the first was a bit of cotton, the second was my proper tow strap

9th Jan 2012 6:09pm

JSG

Member Since: 12 Jul 2007
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 2412

diesel_jim wrote:
JSG wrote:

If the lanes are bad enough to need anything other than standard tyres then we shouldn't be driving them.

Well, in the theoretical world maybe, but in the real world.... mud occurs, slopes occur etc etc.

And... just to be a pedant, LR's can come from the factory with MTs fitted, therefore one could say MT's are standard

True - I was just trying to point out that standard tyres should be fine for laning

John

http://www.hampshire4x4response.co.uk

2011 Tdci 110 CSW XS

9th Jan 2012 7:10pm

bpman

Member Since: 21 May 2008
Location: Oslo
Posts: 8069

I'm going to be working on the route this w/e, so I will email you all with the details when complete but unless anyone has any objections the basic format will be as follows:

09:30 meeting point / chat / tea & coffee
10:00 start
12:00 stop for lunch
13:30 resume
16:00 tea/coffee, clean lights & plates, cheerios and end

If you've not already PM'd your email address please do

10th Jan 2012 6:20pm

pom

Member Since: 01 Jun 2010
Location: Worcester
Posts: 1343

sounds good

Worth bringing a 2 ways or cb ?

Pom

13th Jan 2012 8:11pm

bpman

Member Since: 21 May 2008
Location: Oslo
Posts: 8069

Pom

hopefully we'll all be on ch 10 ... doing the route this w/e, so will email details shortly after

BP

13th Jan 2012 8:28pm

BIGFOG

Member Since: 12 Sep 2010
Location: Edenbridge
Posts: 537

2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey

Hope you had a good day out BP, looking forward to meeting up next weekend!! 2009 XS 110 Utility Stornaway Grey
BAS re Remap, BAS Turbo, BAS Spec Modified Airbox, Twisted Side exit Decat Exhaust, Allisport Cooler and Hoses, OME Sport Shocks, Kangaroo Paw Discs.
2001 Discovery II
Porsche Speedster Replica 1956ish

15th Jan 2012 5:24pm

bpman

Member Since: 21 May 2008
Location: Oslo
Posts: 8069

BIGFOG wrote:
Hope you had a good day out BP, looking forward to meeting up next weekend!!

Oh Yes BIGFOG, planned the route today, BigRuss assisted

Let's say, it's non-scratchy but there's lots of fantastic views for people to get a feel for just how big the area is - will be fun.

I have email addresses for all and I will email you a pdf with start/end points and notes.

OS MAP number 130 (Orange 1:25k) "Salisbury & Stonehenge" ISBN: 0-319-23599-8

15th Jan 2012 6:06pm

BIGFOG

Member Since: 12 Sep 2010
Location: Edenbridge
Posts: 537

bpman wrote:
BIGFOG wrote:
Hope you had a good day out BP, looking forward to meeting up next weekend!!

Oh Yes BIGFOG, planned the route today, BigRuss assisted Let's say, it's non-scratchy but there's lots of fantastic views for people to get a feel for just how big the area is - will be fun.

I have email addresses for all and I will email you a pdf with start/end points and notes.

OS MAP number 130 (Orange 1:25k) "Salisbury & Stonehenge" ISBN: 0-319-23599-8

Sounds perfect, must have been beautiful up there today with the weather so clear!!

Do we have confirmation of lunch plans yet or is the jury still out.... Might be worth waiting in a final decision till we have a better idea of what the weather will be doing, no point planning to cook anything if it's due to be tipping it down, but a clear day like today would most likely be sublime.. 2009 XS 110 Utility Stornaway Grey
BAS re Remap, BAS Turbo, BAS Spec Modified Airbox, Twisted Side exit Decat Exhaust, Allisport Cooler and Hoses, OME Sport Shocks, Kangaroo Paw Discs.
2001 Discovery II
Porsche Speedster Replica 1956ish

15th Jan 2012 6:21pm

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