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VeeTee



Member Since: 06 Mar 2011
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BFG AT 265 75 16 on Zu rims.


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Post #194397 17th Dec 2012 6:41pm
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CityDriver



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VeeTee wrote:
BFG AT 265 75 16 on Zu rims.


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Any chance you have some more pictures of the wheels on the car? Like the rims, looking for something black myself. By the way, any garages to recommend around A'dam? Need some upgrades and thinking of doing it will on holiday (Dutch myself).
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VeeTee



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CityDriver wrote:
VeeTee wrote:
BFG AT 265 75 16 on Zu rims.

Any chance you have some more pictures of the wheels on the car? Like the rims, looking for something black myself. By the way, any garages to recommend around A'dam? Need some upgrades and thinking of doing it will on holiday (Dutch myself).



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I'm very happy with these tyres and rims. Just one small disadvantage of this tyre size - as you can see in the last pic - if offroading in muddy situation there's a lot of mud on the car Laughing

Anyway, I read your post on the Dutch LRCH forum and "prikpagina". If you're around near Amsterdam, you are welcome to see the wheels for yourself and have a chat (or beer Wink ). Just sent me a PM.

I did buy the rims and tyres from an independent LR specialist here. There are some garages around Amsterdam, but I do not have personal experience with them. I always have business with this independed LR specialist (he's very good), as I've had some bad experiences with the stealers Crying or Very sad Cheers, Vincent
1959 Polynorm 1/4 Ton Trailer, Olive Drab Green (sold)
1970 M416 Military Trailer (Camping Trailer Conversion), Epsom Green (sold)
1975 Series III 88 V6, Light Green (sadly sold)
1996 Defender 110 CSW 300 Tdi, Epsom Green (sold)
2000 Freelander 1 TD4 3-drs, Silver (sold)
2006 Freelander 1 TD4 5-drs Facelift Automatic, Tonga Green (sold)

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Post #194445 17th Dec 2012 8:17pm
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CityDriver



Member Since: 27 Sep 2011
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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Orkney Grey
VeeTee wrote:
CityDriver wrote:
VeeTee wrote:
BFG AT 265 75 16 on Zu rims.

Any chance you have some more pictures of the wheels on the car? Like the rims, looking for something black myself. By the way, any garages to recommend around A'dam? Need some upgrades and thinking of doing it will on holiday (Dutch myself).


I'm very happy with these tyres and rims. Just one small disadvantage of this tyre size - as you can see in the last pic - if offroading in muddy situation there's a lot of mud on the car Laughing

Anyway, I read your post on the Dutch LRCH forum and "prikpagina". If you're around near Amsterdam, you are welcome to see the wheels for yourself and have a chat (or beer Wink ). Just sent me a PM.

I did buy the rims and tyres from an independent LR specialist here. There are some garages around Amsterdam, but I do not have personal experience with them. I always have business with this independed LR specialist (he's very good), as I've had some bad experiences with the stealers Crying or Very sad


Thanks for the pictures, gives me some inspiration. Think you are mistaking me for someone else, this is the only forum I am on. Let me know who you independent specialist is, will keep him in mind for the future. Looks like I might move back to the Netherlands in the future.
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VeeTee



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CityDriver wrote:

Thanks for the pictures, gives me some inspiration. Think you are mistaking me for someone else, this is the only forum I am on. Let me know who you independent specialist is, will keep him in mind for the future. Looks like I might move back to the Netherlands in the future.


That is a strange coincidence, I read some posts from a Dutch guy, also living in the UK, on the dutch forum. His forum name there was Driving Dutchman, he also planned to come to the Netherlands soon. Confused Thought it was you...

I'll send you an PM with the info of my independent specialist. Thumbs Up Cheers, Vincent
1959 Polynorm 1/4 Ton Trailer, Olive Drab Green (sold)
1970 M416 Military Trailer (Camping Trailer Conversion), Epsom Green (sold)
1975 Series III 88 V6, Light Green (sadly sold)
1996 Defender 110 CSW 300 Tdi, Epsom Green (sold)
2000 Freelander 1 TD4 3-drs, Silver (sold)
2006 Freelander 1 TD4 5-drs Facelift Automatic, Tonga Green (sold)

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Post #194610 18th Dec 2012 12:04pm
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achuakh



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Have to agree, 265 looks better. I've had 265 on my Td5 before going back to 235.

You have more rolling resistance on 265. you can feel the difference on the same road after you swap the tyres. while driving, back off the accelerator and let it roll, the 265 drops speed faster.

in 10yrs, i'm on to my 3rd set of rubber. don't scrimp on the tyres, 10yr old tyres are an accident waiting to happen. the rubber hardens resulting in bad performance, when under hard braking and the ride becomes harsh.

So the choice is yours, if you like the looks and can afford the gas, go for 265. if you prefer to save every drop, go with 7.50x16. From the land of the most expensive land rover defenders on planet earth. At �125k for a XS 110 csw and you get to own it only for 10yrs! Please find me a good reason to stay on this island.
Post #194816 19th Dec 2012 4:18am
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Allan



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Toyo MT's on ours, 265's on 8 inch rims. 4 years of use between the 110 and 90 and I think they will out live me. A bit rough and noisy but I will buy them again, god willing I live that long. In the U.K. mud they would be the bee's nuts.

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Post #195130 20th Dec 2012 1:24pm
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Postmanpat



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Ireland 2004 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Bonatti Grey
love those Zu rims ... Thumbs Up Postmanpat
Post #195135 20th Dec 2012 2:14pm
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hopeydaze



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When I lived in the US I had a 1995 North Americn spec Defender. They came with 265/75 BFG ATs. I couldn't handle the slippy Mid-west mud so I swapped to the local land Rover club's tyre of choice - 255/85/16 BFG MTs- on the standard alloy wheels. They were great both on road and off road.

So that's another size you might want to consider.

And regarding the MOT now that I live in England again. I run 4 235/85s and still have the little 205/75? as a spare which came from the factory. No problems at 4 MOTs.
Post #195853 22nd Dec 2012 9:20pm
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geo.smc



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I fitted 305x70x16 cooper stt on mine,they are a bit wide for the standard rims.

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Post #196234 24th Dec 2012 2:53pm
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laralandy



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Just my experience, me and my dad both had 200tdi 90 pickups. I have always run 235 85 16 and he has always run 265 75 16. kuhmo kl71, bf atr's, cooper discoverers but in every situation my tyres were so much more quite with better fuel econmy and better off and on road traction. he only runs the 265 because he has aftermarket rims and 235 would look lost on them. wider Probably better for sand i guess. I have 265 75 16 on my td5 and wish i had 235 85 again!
Post #196875 27th Dec 2012 11:41pm
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Gareth



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Finally decided on Kens advice to go for 265 BFG. Looks great, and no discernible difference in the driving. Not done enough miles to check consumption, but she's low mileage anyway.


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Post #204693 23rd Jan 2013 12:55pm
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WarPig



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Very nice Gareth Thumbs Up . Im after a new set of those tyres + one extra Boost alloy. Where did you get your from? Ive just looked on Padocks website and the tyre/wheel combo is dearer than buying separately!!

Im surprised you havent started the 'white lettering debate'. I see youve put the white lettering on the inside.
Post #205616 26th Jan 2013 6:36pm
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ken



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@WarPig those are BLO's not BLW's ie no white letters Thumbs Up
Post #205666 26th Jan 2013 7:58pm
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WarPig



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ken wrote:
@WarPig those are BLO's not BLW's ie no white letters Thumbs Up


Ahh, so whats the difference, is it purely the lettering?
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