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gaelbhan:
Hello. I'm new here. Been reading all the previous threads about tyres. Thanks to all the contributers.. I may have made my mind up about what set I need to buy already. Getting sick of getting stuck in the mud. I'm finding the bog standard radials that came with when I bought my 110 TD5 are really only good for growing tatties in my situation.

Need something that handles alright on the road and farm use off the road stuff. Was thinking of going for BFG Mud Terrain after reading the other posts.. plus I see alot of local defenders with the same. This a good choice?

What size? I think my 110 is at normal suspension and want a size that will go on straight away without any other enhancements or mods.

What air pressure too? And what's the sitch with lowering the pressure in certain terrain? Can anybody explain?

Thanks in advance!

Xtremeteam:
if you have the £ then 235/85/16 BFG muds

jjsaul:
100 a corner delivered on ebay

Budgie:
BFG's are good tyres and will last you a long time.
I would also consider General Grabber MT's as another option. They have same on and off road capabilities as the BFG but can work out about £20 a corner cheaper if you look around.  :wink:

As Mikee said, 235x85R16 would be a good swap and will go straight on. If you want something a little wider but roughly the same diameter then there's the 265x75R16 but I would check on the rim width for these if you intend putting them on the standard wheels.
You will also have to check the turning circle once fitted and make sure they don't catch the radius arms on full lock. If they do then it's just a case of altering the length of the steering stops.

As for tyre pressures, it's been a while since I ran 235x85R16's but IIRC I ran then at about 30psi for the road and 22psi off road.
The reason for the reduced pressure off road is so that you get a larger footprint and better floatation on softer ground.

smo:
BFG MT's are an excellent choice and they handle very well on the road and preform off road too.

Not the cheapest but you do get what you pay for, as for size my personal preference is 265/75 over the 235/85 but both will go on no probs.

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