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ChrisDefender

Member Since: 29 Oct 2015
Location: Midlands
Posts: 454

Wrangler MTR's

Hi,

I am running Goodyear Wrangler MTR's 235/85 on my 90. Is there any advice on what depth the tread becomes no use. Not used for a huge amount of serious offroad, just quite rough and very muddy stuff at times.

They are decent at the moment but just wanted to know what folks think so I am ahead of the game, ie before it's too late and I have no grip!

Thank you.

2nd Jul 2020 9:59am

DSC-off

Member Since: 16 Oct 2014
Location: North East
Posts: 1403

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Aintree Green

Hi, most people seem to recommend around 6mm to be the time to change MT tyres, if the performance in mud is important.
They'd be fine on the road for a few more mm, but won't claw their way through mud very well.

3rd Jul 2020 8:54pm

ChrisDefender

Member Since: 29 Oct 2015
Location: Midlands
Posts: 454

Hi mate,

Right, thank you, that's useful to know, I've got a fair bit more than that so I'm good for a while.

I know the obvious answer is wait till you loose any grip, but it's a bit late then!!

Cheers

6th Jul 2020 2:08pm

BogMonster

Member Since: 05 Feb 2008
Location: Stanley
Posts: 400

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Corris Grey

Anything more than 50% worn is pretty useless in mud. Sell them on to a cheapskate and buy some new ones if off road grip is important! ---
2006 Defender 110 SW 300Tdi • 2011 Ford Ranger XLT crewcab • 2015 Defender 110 Station Wagon Utility TDCi

7th Jul 2020 10:31am

ChrisDefender

Member Since: 29 Oct 2015
Location: Midlands
Posts: 454

7th Jul 2020 10:47am

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17374

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

BogMonster wrote:
Anything more than 50% worn is pretty useless in mud. Sell them on to a cheapskate and buy some new ones if off road grip is important!

Exactly this. I move mine on around 10mm usually.

7th Jul 2020 11:58am

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