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sweepc



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2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black
Anybody know anything about tyres?
I dont know a lot about tyres so need a little info..... I have some BFG AT 235 85 16 that are a few years old im trying to buy another but are ther any variations? I want the same tread etc or is there any id numbers that I could use to match up tyres?

Also any recommendations of who to buy from would be greaty appreciated!
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Dale



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United Kingdom 2001 Defender 110 Td5 Tomb Raider LE Bonatti Grey
Got BFG ATs on my Defender and Range Rover. Both bought years apart. Tread pattern the same.
Check speed rating (letter at end) as well as tyre dimensions the same
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sweepc



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Thanks Dale, im guessing its the 120 / 116 S ?


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walfy



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Once you have the tyres you want make sure they fit them with the white writing inside not facing out.
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Dale



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United Kingdom 2001 Defender 110 Td5 Tomb Raider LE Bonatti Grey
Yes, 120/116S on my Defender.

Out and proud on both mine! Wink
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ken



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Thats load and speed

Tread pattern varies on BFG AT KO's
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sweepc



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2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black
Thanks guys, any suggestions on where to buy?
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Dale



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United Kingdom 2001 Defender 110 Td5 Tomb Raider LE Bonatti Grey
Got mine locally. Local tyre place beat best price I could find online by over £50 for a set of four.
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AJS4X4



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Buy local when you can. Thumbs Up Andy.

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roel



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walfy wrote:
Once you have the tyres you want make sure they fit them with the white writing inside not facing out.
Unless you are out and proud Rolling with laughter


Why?

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Maybe they don't look good if you polish them everyday. Mr. Green Roel

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david mitchell



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White lettering facing inwards is better imo.
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shaggydog



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Just don't do what my original tyre Muppet did which was put them on white lettering out on the front right, but not front left, then both same direction on the back Rolling Eyes

Also make sure they can balance them. When I collected my 110 when swapping from my Mud tyers to AT2's they hadn't balanced them which made it very bad to drive. So next day having taken a morning off to get it sorted, I was understandably very peed off when I turned up to get them re balanced and was told, oh yeah it wont fit on our machine. This was after they had jacked it up and removed both front wheels Banging Head Banging Head I also subsequently found out that when they changed the spare they stuck it back on the bonnet and tightened it up with a windy gun so now it leaks and rattles Censored Censored Banging Head Banging Head Banging Head

Round to a different fitter, couldn't be more friendly and helpful, balanced both front tyers for £17 IRRC. I know where I will be going in the future!
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AJS4X4



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Wow, they sound a great bunch, hard to believe they could treat you like that. Shocked Andy.

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shaggydog



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