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timiano:
Hi,

I've done my homework searching throgh the forum for tyre related threads, and its been some interesting reading.  I can see the Colway ATs are a very popular choice along with BFG.

I own RR Classic 3.9, which has been purposely bought for greenlaning and the odd trip to the dump and B&Q.  As far as my own mind has been made, I'm not really on the market for a set of BFGs, as they are designed to last, someone said 30k plus, and I really won't be doing anything close to that in the next 5 years.  So I reckon I'm after a set of MT remoulds.

Bronco Grizzly's have caught my eye, well its sales spiel anyway "new concept in rough terrain tyres. It is equally at home on the highway".  But I've also read that it maybe a bit too aggressive for some lanes.  Clearly I don't want to tear up the lanes, so is that really the case with this pattern? I'm not going to be driving about like a nutter.

If they are unsuitable, what other cheapy MT would you recommend that is good in the mud, but a bit gentler on the lanes, and would at least drive on the road if not a bit noisier?

Thanks in advance

Tim

Digsit:
Hi Tim

Another popular choice with a lot of MC'ers (including myself) is the Technic Amazon/Greenway Macho pattern.

These people sell the Technic tyres at a good price: http://www.sportwaytyres.com/sportway_4x4_off_road_retreads.htm

Wanderer:
Hi again Tim,

My own opinion is that it's a double edged sword. If you start sliding about on a lane because the tyres are not up to the conditions then you'll cause a lot more damage that using tyres that will maintain their grip. Unless you decide to gun it on the lane with MT tyres on. But should we be gunning it on a lane.

The worst damage on lanes gets done because the diff gets caught up causing drag and loss of grip. A higher profile AT would get you (my opinion) further than a lower profile MT if the diffs catch.

Although with all the mods you can do you'll either get through or get stuck further in. Discretion has to be the better part of valour. Walking or checking ahead will let you see if anyone's diffs have been scraping on the top of the ruts. I prefer a higher profile and then keep an eye out for diff marks.

Ed

Colin 009:
Hello Tim, didn't know you were into laying mine-fields, :lol:

Only joking tyres is a trickie one.

I just got a set of the Technic Amazon for my Discovery used once to drive to waddon off-road weekend, around trip of forty miles I guess.

All I can says smashing set of tyres, if a bit noisy.

muddyweb:
Hello,

I would say the most damaging thing on lanes is a loss of traction and the subsequent wheelspinning that occurs.

In that respect, a sensible amount of tread on the tyre can help to reduce erosion by keeping the vehicle moving.

Some highly aggressive tyres will have a tendency to 'pick up' chunks of the ground, which is clearly what you don't want.  Something like the Amazons or Colway MTs would be fine in my view.

The key is to only drive lanes which are suitable at the time... if they are waterlogged or heavily rutted to the extent where you will get stuck, then you will only cause more damage.

Hope that helps.

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