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Teegee

Member Since: 12 Feb 2016
Location: St Helens
Posts: 36

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 Landmark LE Montalcino Red

Any recommendations

Hi everyone I’m having great difficulty in getting replacement tyres for my 2015 Landmark 90
It’s currently got Goodyear Wrangler MTR 235/85 16
These seem now to be impossible to find anywhere! Can anyone recommend a replacement i value any advice that you’ve got. My Defender is used for the main part on tarmac roads, I work for the nhs and it’s used in the community. Thank you for any advice given.

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10th Mar 2023 11:10pm

LR90XS2011

Member Since: 05 Apr 2011
Location: bickenhill
Posts: 3641

2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green

BFG would be my go to DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy

11th Mar 2023 7:20am

driver9

Member Since: 15 Oct 2012
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 111

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

Michelin Latitude Cross was my choice because the vehicle is used mainly on the road and driven occasionally on farm tracks. Found them good in both situations.

11th Mar 2023 8:13am

Mike c

Member Since: 11 Aug 2017
Location: Maldon, Essex
Posts: 928

Lovely looking Defender you have there

Another vote here for michelin latitude cross, very pleased with the ones I have fitted to mine. 2004 Defender 90 Td5 CSW
2002 Discovery 2 td5 GS (gone)
1994 Defender 90 300Tdi CSW (gone)

11th Mar 2023 8:41am

Scotm

Member Since: 28 Feb 2014
Location: Aberdeenshire
Posts: 666

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Orkney Grey

I have General Grabber AT3 which I am finding much better on the road than the BFG KO2 I had previously. Cheaper and quieter too.

11th Mar 2023 8:49am

Evil Elsie

Member Since: 25 Feb 2023
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 201

Just to add to your confusion/choices;
A couple of weeks ago I fitted a set of 'Davanti Terratoura a/t - 265/75 r16' and I've found them to be excellent ( so far).
They're good on wet/slushy roads and also the light off road use they've had.

And they're relatively cheap 👍👍👍 2002 Land Rover 110 Td5 Utility
1990 Suzuki GSXR 1100L
1980 Yamaha RD 350LC
1976 Yamaha RD 400C

11th Mar 2023 9:39am

chek

Member Since: 17 Sep 2015
Location: ZRH
Posts: 182

I've had those Wranglers too, factory fitted and went with BFG KO2s 265/75/16 after 3 or 4 years. Not impressed, especially not on wet surfaces. I trusted the Wranglers more. My personal conclusion: I think 235mm is the ideal width for a 90 tyre.

11th Mar 2023 2:02pm

LandRoverAnorak

Member Since: 17 Jul 2011
Location: Surrey
Posts: 11324

Scotm wrote:
I have General Grabber AT3 which I am finding much better on the road than the BFG KO2 I had previously. Cheaper and quieter too.

I'll second the AT3's. They're an excellent all round tyre and winter rated, too. Darren

110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak

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11th Mar 2023 3:52pm

Oldowner

Member Since: 26 Dec 2018
Location: South west
Posts: 620

2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Aintree Green

chek wrote:
I've had those Wranglers too, factory fitted and went with BFG KO2s 265/75/16 after 3 or 4 years. Not impressed, especially not on wet surfaces. I trusted the Wranglers more. My personal conclusion: I think 235mm is the ideal width for a 90 tyre.

90’s have always driven better fitted with 235/85 compared to 265/75

11th Mar 2023 8:16pm

Plumbers91

Member Since: 30 Jul 2020
Location: Manchester
Posts: 56

1989 Defender 110 200 Tdi HT Rutland Red

I've always had toyo open country 285/75R 16s, really pleased with them. Must be close to 5 years old now.

2nd Apr 2023 8:24pm

InsulaAvallonis

Member Since: 04 Apr 2023
Location: Oxford
Posts: 3

I've recently moved from some old and worn Michelins to the GoodYear Wranglers - I was struggling to find anyone with available stock in 235/85/16 for almost any all terrain tyre.

In the end I was recommended Costco tyres - great price and fairly trouble free experience. You have to pay up front and then they ship the tyres to your chosen site. From a quick check of their site it looks like they still have them at the same price - might be worth trying.

Great upgrade, good grip, noise and ride.

5th Apr 2023 10:27am

kenzle8a

Member Since: 12 Feb 2020
Location: None
Posts: 1074

LandRoverAnorak wrote:
Scotm wrote:
I have General Grabber AT3 which I am finding much better on the road than the BFG KO2 I had previously. Cheaper and quieter too.

I'll second the AT3's. They're an excellent all round tyre and winter rated, too.

3rd'd

While my usual preference is a bit more Carlos Fandango, I had a set in 235 85 16 on mine when I got it and I have to say they were faultless.

5th Apr 2023 11:55am

NoLimits

Member Since: 29 Dec 2022
Location: Somerset
Posts: 58

I have Falken Wildpeak A/t3 on my 110 and they have been great in the wet

5th Apr 2023 1:29pm

MercianRover

Member Since: 07 Apr 2022
Location: Culworth
Posts: 141

1998 Defender 110 300 Tdi CSW Java Black

Oldowner wrote:
chek wrote:
I've had those Wranglers too, factory fitted and went with BFG KO2s 265/75/16 after 3 or 4 years. Not impressed, especially not on wet surfaces. I trusted the Wranglers more. My personal conclusion: I think 235mm is the ideal width for a 90 tyre.

90’s have always driven better fitted with 235/85 compared to 265/75

I think that with the larger contact patch you get with 265 and the load on each wheel you are starting to see the contact pressure with the ground drop off and thus available lateral grip.

5th Apr 2023 1:37pm

X4SKP

Member Since: 29 Nov 2013
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 2295

2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Stornoway Grey

Hello Teegee

When you've made your choice, may I suggest shop around for the best Price, then compare that
to buying from this supplier, getting them shipped to you and then getting the Tyre's Fitted and
Balanced at your best local shop.

I've gone down this Route for both our 90, 110 and Caravan each timing saving enough...
to make it worth it.

https://www.camskill.co.uk/m62b0s0p0/Car_T..._-_16_inch

Good Luck...

SKIP
https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic83242.html

5th Apr 2023 1:45pm

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