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| håvardb Member Since: 20 Feb 2012 Location: Vikersund Posts: 8   
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hello.
this is what i have as tyre/wheel, mach5 beadlock with maxxis trepador 35"  Click image to enlarge[/URL][/img] |
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20th Oct 2012 5:09pm |
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| RFT Member Since: 13 Nov 2010 Location: Cheshire Posts: 685  
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After 34500 miles on the original fit Michelin XZL that have performed very well, good firm side walks that kept the camper stable and never let me down in the wet, I decided with winter approaching to change the tyres (5mm left on fronts, 13mm when new). However XZL not available at the moment, so I had to decide on new tyres.
99% of my miles are on Tarmac on winding A roads, but when using the camper and when doing towing duties for scout group etc I need to ability to cope well in mud and as a contractor I need to get to work no matter how bad the weather is so I decided on an AT tyre. With the new ratings I started to investigate options, after a lots of recommendations, finally decided on Continental Crosscontact AT with a 120weight rating. Now the standard fit on 130 from LR. I've had them fitted a week now and have driven them on my usual Chester to Pembrokeshire drive this evening (plenty of very wet roads!) and the most noticeable differences are: Radio now seems to work, I can hear what they are saying Hand free kit works, other party can hear my voice - 75dB rating on Contis, I'd love to know the figure for XZL's Wider tread will require the truck to be washed slightly more often, especially with the filthy Cheshire roads, spray up the side from edge of tread is bad. The lads at Helsby Hand Car Wash will increase their turnover now. Wider tread requires slightly lower pressure on rear, more accommodating of potholes! Cornering performance good, did not test to limit tonight bit too wet to push it too hard Water clearance excellent, tried some heavy braking with nearside in deep water, coped very well. Increased feedback through steering wheel when hitting standing water with single wheel at speed Tyre chatter when reversing at full lock. Will report on mpg changes in a couple of weeks when I've used a couple of tanks full. In summary I am very happy with selection. Lets hope I get more than 35000 out if these, should get more if I remember to swap front for back at 20,000. Excellent service from Chris B at ATS in Frodsham. Richard 130 Puma HCPU with an Artica 240LR Demountable Camper |
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25th Nov 2012 10:10pm |
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