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Grenadier



Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
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Other way round. DON'T like the 16". Too much tyre.

I'm happy with what they said to me and would consider myself 100% covered. Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey
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Riverboy



Member Since: 16 May 2016
Location: French sector, Earth
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2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Corris Grey
Bow down Bow down Bow down THAT is very good news!!!! And so bloody typical of the ruddy French!!! Rolling Eyes
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Riverboy



Member Since: 16 May 2016
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2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Corris Grey
Grenadier wrote:
Other way round. DON'T like the 16". Too much tyre.

I'm happy with what they said to me and would consider myself 100% covered.


I stand corrected. It was someone else who said that. Rolling Eyes
Post #536552 1st Jun 2016 5:02pm
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Grenadier



Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
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France 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Corris Grey
Riverboy wrote:
Bow down Bow down Bow down THAT is very good news!!!! And so bloody typical of the ruddy French!!! Rolling Eyes


Pop up to Chamonix for a bite of lunch and insure your Def 'au même temps...' Thumbs Up Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey
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Riverboy



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Pop up,? pop up? Shocked Tis a long way from Provence to pop up ya know! Rolling Eyes is your wine good? Rolling with laughter
Post #536561 1st Jun 2016 5:29pm
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Grenadier



Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
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Yes, it would be in a 90. And the wine's not very good. Beer is though, with a small handful of micro breweries... Thumbs Up Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey
Post #536565 1st Jun 2016 5:39pm
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pjb



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this thread is worthless without pictures Thumbs Up 2020 P300 HSE
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TJ101



Member Since: 30 May 2007
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Pictures then,,

My 18" Bowlers in Black Very Happy



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Grenadier,, In hindsight,, Would i chose the same again ??? You bet i would Laughing California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1

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Post #536573 1st Jun 2016 6:08pm
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CarMan



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Bow down but do the 18's make the ride harsh? Mine's bad enough on 16's Laughing Rob

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1998 300tdi 90 soft-top
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Post #536574 1st Jun 2016 6:11pm
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TJ101



Member Since: 30 May 2007
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Isle Of Man 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red
Not, that i have particularly noticed California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1

Main Brian James Trailer Dealer for South West UK
Post #536588 1st Jun 2016 6:50pm
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jomara



Member Since: 26 Oct 2009
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I have 18" Bowlers just like TJ101 and can't say I've found the ride any harsher than the standard 16" wheels Thumbs Up 2014 110 2.2TDCi XS Station wagon
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Post #536592 1st Jun 2016 7:00pm
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pjb



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So much better with photos

I really like the look 👍 2020 P300 HSE
Post #536688 1st Jun 2016 9:57pm
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Pickles



Member Since: 26 May 2013
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TJ101 wrote:
Pictures then,,

My 18" Bowlers in Black Very Happy



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Grenadier,, In hindsight,, Would i chose the same again ??? You bet i would Laughing

Defeinitely a top class wheel.
18"?.....You now have plenty of room to fit a nice set of AP Brakes behind them?!
Pickles.
Post #536714 1st Jun 2016 10:52pm
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Riverboy



Member Since: 16 May 2016
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Have you considered black nuts?
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MuddyChris300tdi



Member Since: 02 Mar 2014
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Riverboy I don't think defender2 is the right forum to be asking those questions.
Post #536754 2nd Jun 2016 7:47am
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