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edo



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Wolfs as winter set and whilst refurbishing alloys
Need to send away the stupid polished XS wheels I have to get them refurbished.

Looking at these Genuine Wolfs which doesnt seem a bad price:

eBay Item No. 282558077573

I assume I want 235/85/16 tyres, correct?

I'd like some snow/winter rated tyres, it will only be used on the road over the winter, so suggestions on tyres welcomed for lowest noise, best ride and cope with snow if we get it....

Ta
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dorsetsmith



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I assume I want 235/85/16 tyres, correct? YES Thumbs Up
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edo



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red
Depends if you want WINTER tyres or SNOW tyres.  1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top
2015 D90 XS SW
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edo



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I suppose I dont mind. I dont live in scotland but I do live in the sticks a bit.
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Kit



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United Kingdom 1993 Defender 90 200 Tdi SW Scotia Grey
Re: Wolfs as winter set and whilst refurbishing alloys
edo wrote:
Need to send away the stupid polished XS wheels I have to get them refurbished.

Looking at these Genuine Wolfs which doesnt seem a bad price:

eBay Item No. 282558077573

I assume I want 235/85/16 tyres, correct?

I'd like some snow/winter rated tyres, it will only be used on the road over the winter, so suggestions on tyres welcomed for lowest noise, best ride and cope with snow if we get it....

Ta


You can get them allot cheaper here: https://www.4x4tyres.co.uk/16-tuff-torque-...20-%202016 if you dont mind them being copies 1993 200 Tdi 90 CSW
1956 Series 1 Hard-top
1958 Series 1 Soft-top


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edo



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Thanks. I suppose the question is how much better are the genuine LR wheels over those "wolf style" wheels?
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Kit



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United Kingdom 1993 Defender 90 200 Tdi SW Scotia Grey
I dont think there's a massive difference, I have original LR wolfs and they had rusted badly before I refurbed them.

The copies generally have a lower load capacity, the 4x4tyres link I posted is 1250KG per wheel for example. 1993 200 Tdi 90 CSW
1956 Series 1 Hard-top
1958 Series 1 Soft-top
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Martin wrote:
Depends if you want WINTER tyres or SNOW tyres.


Every year this “winter” versus “snow” tire statement comes back and confuses me. I don’t think specific snow tires exist anymore. Even here in La Suisse they are unheard of. Found the below explanation which puts it all right I think.
https://www.google.ch/amp/s/www.theglobean...cle558791/

Just installed a new set of Nokian Hakkapeliitta LT2 on genuine Wolfs to replace my 8 year old LT. Think this is as good as it gets as winter boots for a Defender. The more recent LT2 is very quiet on the road, big difference with the older LT. This combo until recently also was sold by JLR as a genuine LR accessory in Switzerland and in Nordic countries. Now that there are no Defenders in the model line up anymore this combo has also disappeared from the LR winter brochure. Nothing offered anymore for Defenders... Rolling Eyes

When now our new ordered Yamaha snow blower will be delivered in November, we’ll be ready for what winter may throw at us here on our mountain... But today still went biking up here in t-shirt and 20°C. Cool
Eric


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edo



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useful info thanks all.
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red
BFG All Terrain KO2 have the snowflake and mountain logo on them and have been recommended elsewhere here.  1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top
2015 D90 XS SW
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