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bpman



Member Since: 21 May 2008
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2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black
hi County

pop along to l'asse, 299 route de Saint-Cergue (near Nyon), there is a tyre centre there called Viquerat, they sorted me out with a great deal on alloys and winter tyres. they are popular, you may need to book.
Post #194378 17th Dec 2012 5:59pm
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CityDriver



Member Since: 27 Sep 2011
Location: United Kingdom
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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Orkney Grey
ken wrote:
As long as you have this symbol you cant go far wrong


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Mountain Snowflake Thumbs Up


Unfortunately I do not have that, and I understand the implications. However, right now I am mainly focussed on what is legally required and M+S suffices for that... Next time I will prepare better.
Post #194379 17th Dec 2012 6:00pm
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ericvv



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Switzerland 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black
Re: Winter Tyres for my defender 110 county. 2008
County wrote:
winter tyre recommendations and places in the uk who export to France.Switzerland is too expensive. Also winter wheels as its easier to change them over if they are wheels. So steel I guess?


Hello County, think you are not in the Geneva area at all (above Montreux, yes?), but if you look for steel wheels plus tires, have you considered the Nokias on black Modulars directly offered by LR Switzerland as winter tires for Defender? That is the surest and fastest way to get quality, I have those for 4 years now, and it is a very good experience. Otherwise, but again it is in the Geneva area, Pneus Claude are very good and very sharp on prices, I have known them cheaper than France in many cases. Just a suggestion, here is their website: http://www.pneusclaude.ch/ You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation.
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Post #194384 17th Dec 2012 6:16pm
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aage



Member Since: 26 Jul 2012
Location: Iceland
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Iceland 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Alpine White
My take
I live in Iceland. I have had many 4*4 and we do have heavy winter here sometimes. My tires of choice are the BFG AT. They are very good in deep snow and fine to drive all year round. I like the finer threat of the AT better than the MT in snow, its less likely to DIG itself into the snow. Here most 4*4 owners have their tires " MICROCUT " I´m not sure what you call it but then the middle of the tire threat is cut ( crosscut ) and it gives better grip and the tire is better both on wet and snowy condition. It clear the threat better of snow and water.

Now I have my LandRover Puma on 285/75 /16 BFG AT on I think 7 inch wide steel wheels from paddock. http://www.defender2.net/gallery/index.php?cat=13451
Post #196559 26th Dec 2012 6:09pm
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aage



Member Since: 26 Jul 2012
Location: Iceland
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Iceland 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Alpine White
My take
I live in Iceland. I have had many 4*4 and we do have heavy winter here sometimes. My tires of choice are the BFG AT. They are very good in deep snow and fine to drive all year round. I like the finer threat of the AT better than the MT in snow, its less likely to DIG itself into the snow. Here most 4*4 owners have their tires " MICROCUT " I´m not sure what you call it but then the middle of the tire threat is cut ( crosscut ) and it gives better grip and the tire is better both on wet and snowy condition. It clear the threat better of snow and water.

Now I have my LandRover Puma on 285/75 /16 BFG AT on I think 7 inch wide steel wheels from paddock.

Here are photos of the tires ( MICROCUT )


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Post #196561 26th Dec 2012 6:15pm
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BigWheels



Member Since: 21 Mar 2010
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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Tonga Green
I think the extra cutting = extra siping. DIY Americans often do that, from their forums. Land Rover Defenders. 67 years heritage, minimal appearance changes, still going strong all over the world. Not a fashion vehicle, but fashionable to own. Made for the needy, not the greedy. Ta ta Defender
Post #196600 26th Dec 2012 9:45pm
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aage



Member Since: 26 Jul 2012
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Iceland 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Alpine White
Also one thing nice about it , the tires are more quiet, less road noise http://www.defender2.net/gallery/index.php?cat=13451
Post #196617 26th Dec 2012 11:08pm
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