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Landymatt



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TOYO tyres supply issues in the UK
Looks like they're mid re-structure, with

"...Toyo Tyre (UK) Ltd. in Great Britain, will successively cease their business activities from January 2025."

https://www.toyo.co.uk/news/new-company

They say they'll continue to sell into the UK etc but I'm after some now and can't find any, with tyre shops saying their suppliers don't have any, and that only container-loads can be bought.

If anybody has any Open Country 255 85 R16 M/T going, or knows the whereabouts of any please let me know,

Cheers
Post #1062531 10th Mar 2025 3:15pm
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DSC-off



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Same old story, Western European jobs shifted to a lower cost country with subsidies for new companies. Rolling Eyes

You've got to question the sanity of moving to Serbia of all places!
They don't have a reputation for being reasonable and level headed, given the history of genocide and allegiance with Russia.
Then they still do things like this in their parliament,

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq5z8deg27xo

Ah well, that's Toyo off my list.
Post #1062559 10th Mar 2025 9:34pm
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bankz5152



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No wonder I couldnt find any! I was wanting to replace my BFGs soon!

Why do all the tyres I love get discontinued! Frust Vooper ST Maxxs now these Big Cry
Post #1062635 11th Mar 2025 5:16pm
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Landymatt



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Yup, struggling to find anything mild-mud terrainy in the 255/85 size.

Fair bit more choice in 265/75 but would prefer decent turning circle / not sticking out too far with spacers.
Post #1062637 11th Mar 2025 5:35pm
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johnlad



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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/335817772418?mk...media=COPY
These aren’t a bad mud tyre.
Post #1062651 11th Mar 2025 8:58pm
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Ianh



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Speed rating of K (68 mph Max ) is below spec for normal road use and would likely present some insurance issues for on road use.
Post #1062656 11th Mar 2025 9:52pm
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johnlad



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So would them not being a standard LR size Then again how fast are you wanting to go with a mud tyre as legal limit in uk is 70, so rated to 2mph below!!
Post #1062659 11th Mar 2025 10:55pm
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Ianh



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Telling insurance companies I’m running BFG KM3 255/85r16 Q rated MT tyres has never caused any issues or increased my premium as they meet the load rating and exceed the speed limit of my 2.2 Puma.

Running a tyre that is not capable of the max uk speed limit and certainly not capable of the vehicle max speed is far more likely to cause an issue. That’s what I’m highlighting, sorry to shine a light on the fact, but a fact it remains.
Post #1062662 11th Mar 2025 11:51pm
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johnlad



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I ran 37” trepadors on my 90 for 4 years, there also k rated, my insurance company never had an issue with that, (Flux)

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So long as you declare the mods it’s not an issue,
Post #1062685 12th Mar 2025 9:57am
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Chicken Drumstick



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Ianh wrote:
Speed rating of K (68 mph Max ) is below spec for normal road use and would likely present some insurance issues for on road use.

Of course it wouldn't.... else why would such tyres exist in the first place.
Post #1062688 12th Mar 2025 10:37am
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Chicken Drumstick



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Ianh wrote:
Telling insurance companies I’m running BFG KM3 255/85r16 Q rated MT tyres has never caused any issues or increased my premium as they meet the load rating and exceed the speed limit of my 2.2 Puma.

Running a tyre that is not capable of the max uk speed limit and certainly not capable of the vehicle max speed is far more likely to cause an issue. That’s what I’m highlighting, sorry to shine a light on the fact, but a fact it remains.

And your proof is where?
Post #1062689 12th Mar 2025 10:38am
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ickle



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There won't be any proof until there is a problem and a sharp eyed assurance assessor sees an odd tyre reads the speed rating and says it may have been a contributory factor in the accident & as an undeclared modification with a insufficient speed rated tyre we will not pay the claim.....
Post #1062692 12th Mar 2025 11:31am
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ickle



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Chicken Drumstick wrote:
Ianh wrote:
Speed rating of K (68 mph Max ) is below spec for normal road use and would likely present some insurance issues for on road use.

Of course it wouldn't.... else why would such tyres exist in the first place.



Agricultural vehicles limited to 40mph?
Post #1062693 12th Mar 2025 11:35am
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johnlad



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Nobody mentioned not declaring the modification
Post #1062694 12th Mar 2025 11:36am
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ickle



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Can you imagine any insurance company saying 'Ok that will be alright' if you fit tyres that aren't capable of 70mph unless you've a proper calibrated speed limiter set to say 60?
Post #1062708 12th Mar 2025 2:10pm
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