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bob neville Member Since: 30 Apr 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 3248 |
I've not had any problems with BFG AT's in the wet or on greasy roads and I have been out in some of the worst rain we have had recently, on all types of road including a section of motorway that was doing a very good impersonation of a lake.
Maybe my experiences in a 1984 911 many years ago has finally sunk in, adjust your driving style in wet weather or your next jouney will be in a wooden box to the undertakers. Pre 1990 911 C2's and more so Turbos will switch ends in the blink of an eye on a roundabout at anything more than 30 mph given half a chance. Even our 2005 Boxster can be be worse than our Defender in the wet. I have to admit that I found the standard General Grabbers worse than the BFG's in the wet, maybe a false sense of security when runing the GG's ?? Or maybe I am just getting old and ...... Bob |
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15th Nov 2010 7:11pm |
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BigMike Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2253 |
I agree Bob. I drove a 993 for 4 years and in the wet, nothing short of terrifying. A landrover holds the road like the red bull rb6 by comparison
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15th Nov 2010 7:15pm |
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bob neville Member Since: 30 Apr 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 3248 |
Mike The other half blames her grey hairs on some of the interesting exploits we had driving a C2 in the rain Bob Last edited by bob neville on 15th Nov 2010 7:37pm. Edited 2 times in total |
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15th Nov 2010 7:19pm |
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BigRuss Member Since: 15 May 2010 Location: Norfolk Posts: 2785 |
Is this not purely something to do with peoples driving styles!
I know exactly when the wheels are gonna slide. Just as I boot it round a roundabout thinking I'm in a F1 car Russell 2011MY 110 XS USW Black |
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15th Nov 2010 7:31pm |
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heapster Member Since: 22 Mar 2010 Location: East Sussex Posts: 29 |
They just seemed more slippy in the last few weeks with more frosts and greasy roads, but that may be just because I'm comparing with the Disco 3 which has just had Wintrac Extremes fitted (from Goodyear HPs which were ). Given that there's plenty of life still in them I may just run them through the winter and see how we get on with them, plus I occasionally need to go through fairly sticky clay and don't want to end up looking a tit by getting stuck. |
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15th Nov 2010 7:40pm |
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bob neville Member Since: 30 Apr 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 3248 |
Mike What pressures are you running the tyres at and what type of 110 have you got ? Bob |
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15th Nov 2010 7:54pm |
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BigMike Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2253 |
its not me who has the problem bob
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15th Nov 2010 8:12pm |
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heapster Member Since: 22 Mar 2010 Location: East Sussex Posts: 29 |
It's a standard County XS 2004 station wagon and it has ABS. It just feels alot less sure-footed than it did in the summer but that may be just the contrast with the Disco plus just the price you pay for running BFGs which are otherwise a great tyre. From the feedback above it looks like that's pretty normal and I'll see what it's like in the snow (if we have any) before I finally make my mind up about changing.
cheers |
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15th Nov 2010 8:14pm |
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bob neville Member Since: 30 Apr 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 3248 |
Mike I told you I was getting old I am sure Heapster is Mike as well - now where did I put my glasses Bob |
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15th Nov 2010 8:35pm |
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bob neville Member Since: 30 Apr 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 3248 |
Mike (aka Heapster)
I run 30psi on the front and 42 psi on the rear of my 2009 110 Double Cab. These pressures seem to work for my driving style and the loads I carry. Bob |
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15th Nov 2010 8:38pm |
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BigMike Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2253 |
I run maxxis bighorns and run 30 front, 35 rear, dropping 5 psi all round when offroad.
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15th Nov 2010 8:43pm |
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bm52 Member Since: 04 Apr 2010 Location: Kent Posts: 2189 |
in my 90 300tdi i only slid once on ice with BFG ATs.
so far in the Puma they have been fine as well, i think they ride and behave better than the TRs BM52 |
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15th Nov 2010 10:57pm |
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AndrewS Member Since: 10 Apr 2007 Location: Hereford Posts: 3707 |
Never had any issues with BFG AT's MT's KM's or Cooper Stt's, just asked the the 4 people that work for me and they also have had no issues.
Ha famous last words 130's have feeling's as well you know |
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16th Nov 2010 7:55am |
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K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610 |
Me too! I had a Discovery V8 with more LPG gas tanks than a sub aqua club underneath. I attributed the poor wet characteristics of BFG ATs down to the extra weight but when driving a mates TDI his handled the same. I did run mine at over 30 psi as well which is I believe too much???? 30 is best I am led to believe??? The longevity of BFG ATs though is second to none, did hear of someone getting over 100k out of a set! If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!! Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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16th Nov 2010 1:32pm |
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