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New tyres please?

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Frankie-Boy:
I have two sets of wheels and tyres for mine, for road use I have a set of 235/70x16 Avon Ranger AT's on "Boost" alloys and a set of 225/75x16 BFG mud tyres on deep dish modulars for the mucky stuff.

It can be a bit of a pain changing them over and I mostly use the BFG's at the moment, I don't find them noisy on tarmac or difficult in the wet, but I prefer the AT's when towing.

Good luck with whatever you choose and don't forget to let us know which way you decide to go.

Regards

Bush Tucker Man:
Agree on the Colway factor.
I've got 235/70 All-Terrains on the Discovery.
Superb all round tyres, just so long as you remember they have limits on-or offroad.

10,000miles+ with no discernible wear showing.

Range Rover Blues:
If you have a trawl through the older strings on the forums you will see that opinion is split on the remould versus new arguament.  As you use the car mainly on the road I would agree that you should fit ATs, there are plenty around at various prices new, personally I think remoulds are only any good for playing, there are better ways to save money without risking the small patch of rubber that stops you leaving the road.
You may notice that 205/16 tyres are way cheaper than 225/75 or 235/70.  They are fine but look a little skinny, newer cars have 235/70 as standard and you'll find these cheaper than 225/75 simply because of the numbers sold.

It's time to get on the phone and start ringing round for some quotes, as far as brands go, if you've heard of them then you should be ok.

Stripes:
i was in the same place you were and did what you did mate :?
what i ended up getting was a set of colways at 235/70/16 they arrived at the tyre dealer in two days fitted the same day they were 35.50 each
this was a choice that i was glad of as within a week i put a six inch nail in the sidewall whilst out on the lanes :x  (would have happened to anyone)
the cost of a new tyre all depends what you are going to use it for and also the useage of the landy
there has not been a marked differance in the handling of her and no extra noise etc
at least there cheap if your on a budget :D

Benji:
The is the one question that you will never find the right answer to as EVERYONE has different opinions!

I spent weeks researching the best tyre when i first got my Disco, went for the Goodyear Wrangler A/T's, nearly £90 each fitted.  Perfect on road, pretty good off road in most situations and there is hardly any sign of wear after 25000 miles which i think is amazing!!!

Good luck in you quest   8)

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