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Chat & Social => The Bar - General Chat => Topic started by: schuee on December 16, 2007, 22:48:17

Title: Goodyear Wrangler AT/R
Post by: schuee on December 16, 2007, 22:48:17

Have been looking at getting some new tyres soon, have looked at some Goodyear Wrangler AT/R on the web, what's the general concensus on these?
Running on 215 65 R16 Michelin 4X4 Synchrone which are factory fitted, and in general have been good tyres, I also do quite a lot of motorway miles, any other suggestions would be helpfull :D

Cheers

Title: Goodyear Wrangler AT/R
Post by: Thrasher on December 16, 2007, 22:51:00

We had AT2's on our Freelander. They seemed good.

Title: Goodyear Wrangler AT/R
Post by: Niel on December 16, 2007, 22:55:40

Goodyear Wrangler, er, no. Nothing but bad experience with Wranglers, Levi's are better!
The M/T's might be ok, but the soft carcass on the other Wranglers leands to some very odd wear patterns, BTDT.

Title: Goodyear Wrangler AT/R
Post by: Thrasher on December 16, 2007, 23:00:02

MT/R's are great, 50,000 miles no problem.

Title: Goodyear Wrangler AT/R
Post by: Thrasher on December 16, 2007, 23:00:56

...that's 235/85 R16 and 255/55 R19's

Title: Goodyear Wrangler AT/R
Post by: The Smiths on December 16, 2007, 23:02:50

I had 225/75/15 Wrangler AT on - the tyres were OK on road and off.

Now swapped to Insa Turbo Sahara 31/10.5/15 because using a lot more for mud.

Keeping the Wranglers for any long journeys though :lol:

Title: Goodyear Wrangler AT/R
Post by: Hangover on December 16, 2007, 23:03:19

I fitted some to my 90 which is used every day and for long distances,no problems,good offroad also,one thing i will say though is i will be fitting Goodrich All terrain next time.

Title: Goodyear Wrangler AT/R
Post by: schuee on December 16, 2007, 23:09:20

Have seen I can get BFG 215 70 R16 AT,and have had these recommended  though would they cause any probs being a different size, ie catching bodywork also what would be the difference on the speedo?

Title: Goodyear Wrangler AT/R
Post by: Hangover on December 16, 2007, 23:21:46

May be a slight difference on the speedo but minimal,should be no problem otherwise.

Title: Goodyear Wrangler AT/R
Post by: Range Rover Blues on December 17, 2007, 14:31:47

I've heard they can be soft too, not good for towing or high speed.  I'd go back to Michelins if the price is right.

Title: Goodyear Wrangler AT/R
Post by: DEANO3528 on December 17, 2007, 20:51:12

Hmm, if I'm honest they were a good performing tyre both on and offroad. However there was talk of carcass problems sometime back and I have to say the mention above of strange wear is borne out and i'm sure, connected.
Would I have them again?
Yes I think so as I found them very capable in all conditions, towing or at speed and cornering. They wear well and I felt they wouldn't let me down.
I have to say I might prefer to go for MTR instead given the choice...