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sparkylee



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Best snow / winter tyres and wheel combo
Hi right I'm new to this defender driving in the snow, at the moment I've got these fitted but yesterday I was a little disappointed in there grip any advice on the best (big can of worms being opened )
Ps have tried the search bit but I'm useless Rolling with laughter
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bob neville



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Spain 2001 Defender 90 Td5 SW Epsom Green
My BFG 265*75*16 AT's plus ZU's fitted on the DC have been excellent in the snow Thumbs Up

I tried the 90 yesterday that has the same size Cooper STT's and it was not much fun. I think the STT's (muds) would be fine on new fresh deep snow but they don't work for me on the compacted stuff.

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Post #203317 19th Jan 2013 1:22pm
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custom90



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bob neville wrote:

I tried the 90 yesterday that has the same size Cooper STT's and it was not much fun. I think the STT's (muds) would be fine on new fresh deep snow but they don't work for me on the compacted stuff.

Bob

Sounds about right to me Bob. KM2's on mine great in fresh stuff but compacted icy stuff they are far worse that GG's IMHO. Once they lose grip that's it. I found that out the hard when a moron car driver made me stop on a icy hill and reverse. Next thing I knew I had done a 90 degree slide.. Shocked On the mud though and in every other aspect they beat the GG's hand's down every time even on road as far as I'm concerned. ⭐️⭐️God Bless the USA 🇬🇧🇺🇸 ⭐️⭐️
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Re: Best snow / winter tyres and wheel combo
sparkylee wrote:
Hi right I'm new to this defender driving in the snow, at the moment I've got these fitted but yesterday I was a little disappointed in there grip any advice on the best (big can of worms being opened )
Ps have tried the search bit but I'm useless :rolllaugh:
Goodyear wrangler LT235/85R16 MT/R

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Same on my X-Tech and will be changing to 265-75-16 BFGoodrich KM2 M/T as the best tyre I know for road and offroad and snow :thumbsup:

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sparkylee



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Yep half way up the hill to our house due to abandoned cars I had to stop at which point it did a 180 ' spin
So I just carried on the way I was pointing to the other way in
Dare I say it my the Navara with AT2's on never did that
But then I've never had to stop half way before
So time for winter wheels and tyres I think Thumbs Up It's good to be back from the dark side


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satin black ZU's and Cooper discoverer M&S Snows .... such fun!
Post #203335 19th Jan 2013 2:44pm
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sparkylee



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bpman wrote:
satin black ZU's and Cooper discoverer M&S Snows .... such fun!

Have you any pics you could post, not seen them before It's good to be back from the dark side


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Hi Sparky,

This is my first winter with the Nokian Hakkapeliitta LT2's. I took my 110 out both yesterday (fresh snow) and today (compacted snow) and semi-off road (a rough stony lane, steep in places).

I was blown away with the level of grip in all conditions above. Braking was sure and confident. I tried to see how much quick acceleration it was going to take for the TC to kick in and it took a lot of revs in 2nd gear before it finally kicked in. Overall, I am very impressed.

It's worth saying that conditions are not exactly challenging where I am in Surrey at the moment so I am reluctant to get too carried away until I use the tyres in deeper snow and icier temperatures.


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Just had 2 days of fun with GG AT2s. 235/85/16s. Really impressed with them in the snow.

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Supacat



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS DCPU Keswick Green
Got these fitted to mine and not experienced any issues - when you say disappointing grip, under what circumstances?
Post #203355 19th Jan 2013 4:35pm
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sparkylee



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Rocky went sideways in a small single file lane which I was only he second car through straight on at a tee junction and into kerb and then the incident up the hill

I've had 4 jap pickups ive used for work over the last 10 years and the wife's had 2 jeeps still owning a new grand Cherokee these have all been autos and I've not ever had the doubt in my mind about sliding like I had yesterday in the defender

May be I was driving like I was invincible, because it was so good, I was without knowing pushing it a little too hard and fast Whistle
Not been out today but will give it a go tomorrow It's good to be back from the dark side


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sparkylee wrote:
bpman wrote:
satin black ZU's and Cooper discoverer M&S Snows .... such fun!

Have you any pics you could post, not seen them before


they're not chunky and sexy, but are great in the snow ... make sure they are snow-groove ones

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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS DCPU Keswick Green
sparkylee wrote:
I've had 4 jap pickups ive used for work over the last 10 years and the wife's had 2 jeeps still owning a new grand Cherokee these have all been autos and I've not ever had the doubt in my mind about sliding like I had yesterday in the defender


Without being rude, I was wondering if this could be a factor...
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