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07 Puma, daily driver, mostly hard roads, rain and snow. Which would you choose?
BF Goodrich All-Terrain T / A KO 2 LT235 / 85 R16 120 / 116S RWL
77%
 77%  [45]
Continental ContiCrossContact AT LT235 / 85 R16 120 / 116S LR
22%
 22%  [13]
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expatRob



Member Since: 24 Feb 2015
Location: Frankfurt
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Germany 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Tonga Green
POLL Tire preference
UPDATE!!!

Well I just realized I need a tire that is summer and winter and the Conti is not rated for both and I was told to look at the Cooper S/T MAXX Looks pretty great with good review, what say you?

Cooper Discoverer S / T MAXX

Well the age old question when I am stuck between 2 tire choices where to go, well the people driving on them is where to go of course.

I have a 07 Puma, daily driver. 95% of of my driving is on hard roads, highways. I have to deal with rain and snow here in Germany. I am stuck between these choices. The look is always important, but I want as least noise as possible and a decent ride. I want good performance on rain and snow.

What do you guys think?

BF Goodrich All-Terrain T / A KO 2 LT235 / 85 R16 120 / 116S RWL

Continental ContiCrossContact AT LT235 / 85 R16 120 / 116S LR

Which would you choose and why. Have fun with the poll, it will be interesting.




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Post #580944 27th Nov 2016 9:52pm
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grafty99



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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 90 Td5 HT Caledonian Blue
In my experience, the BFGoodrich all terrain is a great tyre.

Good linear grip in all conditions, would give you plenty of warning when reaching their grip limits without suddenly letting go.

Very acceptable noise levels.

Mine lasted around 50,000 miles before I felt they needed changing. Around 3mm of tread left.

Also very good in snow. Definitely a tyre for all year round use Thumbs Up 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
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Post #580954 27th Nov 2016 10:04pm
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dorsetsmith



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as ^ Thumbs Up
Post #580955 27th Nov 2016 10:06pm
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Sulisuli



Member Since: 30 Oct 2016
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey
Have run two defenders on older pattern BFGs, first one the tyres lasted for 80000 miles still with tread on and my SVX did 85000 miles and still loads of tread left, so BFGs for me everytime. 2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90
2000 XS TD5 90
Post #580956 27th Nov 2016 10:07pm
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foxyred



Member Since: 16 Jul 2016
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England 1994 Defender 90 200 Tdi HT Montalcino Red
Have 265 Bfg At on mine ! Building wife's 90 with 235 Cross contacts to get a better turning circle and lighter streeing
Post #580972 27th Nov 2016 10:33pm
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Eduardo



Member Since: 28 Aug 2008
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Chile 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Stornoway Grey
Also a vote for the BFG.
120.000 km include quite hard non paved roads conditions in the Patagonia and still going. Eduardo

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Post #580977 27th Nov 2016 10:39pm
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Sulisuli



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey
Id like to leave part of my BFG rubber on non paved roads in Patagonia. 2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90
2000 XS TD5 90
Post #580986 27th Nov 2016 11:02pm
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YOLO110



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Conti is an OEM fit. Great tyre, very quiet with good all round road holding, pretty good off road as well. The only issue I have found is they find and hold gravel stones like a magnet... until they come off with a 'twang'!

BFG wins the looks department hands down. Great reviews as well. But a bit noisier on road than the Conti.

Good luck making your choice!! Laughing YOLO... You Only Live Once...
Post #581000 27th Nov 2016 11:22pm
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expatRob



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Germany 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Tonga Green
thanks
YOLO, appreciate the response and key information
Post #581022 28th Nov 2016 7:40am
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agentmulder



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BFG, but only as I have the MT version and they're nice too. (My vote perhaps not worth as much as others...) Solved the bowel problem, working on the consonants...
Post #581026 28th Nov 2016 8:11am
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Cupboard



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HT Corris Grey
Not BFG, because when I've been driving with other vehicles that have them I haven't been impressed with their performance compared to my Michelins, and yes I know one is the parent of the other.

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Post #581082 28th Nov 2016 1:33pm
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Dave-H



Member Since: 08 Feb 2011
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England 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Tonga Green
Same here ... never been impressed with BFG AT tyres, run them before and got rid, and see plenty fitted that don't perform anywhere near as good as other makes.

BFG are a 'status' tyre for some unknown reason that the majority rave about ... Rolling Eyes

Of the two it would be the Conti's every time for me ... but I'd sooner have Cooper AT's .. The AT3 is a cracking tyre Thumbs Up Guns and Landrovers .... anything else is irrelevant.
Post #581113 28th Nov 2016 4:03pm
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Dave-H



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England 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Tonga Green
Worth a look if you haven't seen it before ... Cool

http://expeditionportal.com/where-the-rubber-meets-the-road/ Guns and Landrovers .... anything else is irrelevant.
Post #581115 28th Nov 2016 4:05pm
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Stacey007



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Conti on mine, If its good enough as it left the factory I'm happy.

I park and drive on quite a large gravel drive, no issues...

They seem to grip well, not too noisy compared to all the other noises you hear in the cab Smile

Also always people swapping them, so I managed to get 2 take offs for my sankey for £70 Smile I guess a lot of people (including me) like the look of the 265 nobbly tire, but my driving is 99% on road... so I'm happy. I might just add spacers for a better 'stance'
Post #581117 28th Nov 2016 4:13pm
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Nidge



Member Since: 27 Jan 2008
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Ireland 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HCPU Cairns Blue
I'm with Dave-H, cooper AT3 is a great tyre if you do mainly road work and mild off road. Run them on our Disco2 with no issues. They haven't been found wanting in snow and ice as yet ...

If you shop around you can get them for about £ 80 too.

N.
Post #581134 28th Nov 2016 5:44pm
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