Fatboy Slim
Member Since: 16 Dec 2007
Location: Bridgend
Posts: 197
  
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Has anyone fitted these yet? Used BFG's for years now on my defenders with excellent results and will be my first choice, would be nice to know if anyone has any experience with them on the D3!
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 31st Jan 2008 10:24 pm |
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Martin Krutli
Member Since: 17 Apr 2007
Location: Adelaide
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Yes, had them fitted from brand new by the dealer.
So far have not had a chance to give them a decent workout off-road (only done 3,000Km's), but no rubbing or problems on-road. Had a set on my previous Pajero which had done 85,000Km's and still going when I sold it (not one puncture) - so I'm a bit of a fan also. They are much quieter on the Disco than they were on the Paj.
Compared to the demo vehicle (with standard tyres) that I had for a day, the ride seems softer - but it's not really comparing like with like.
Cheers,
Martin MY08 TDV6 SE. White/Alpaca. BFG265/65/18 At's
Autologic, Trackside Dual Battery syst., Remote GME UHF, 4X4 Intelligence rear wheel carrier, Boab removable rear drawer system w National Luna fridge, Mitchell Bros hitch.
Rasta Plate. 110L LRA long-range fuel tank.
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| 1st Feb 2008 7:16 am |
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jwest
Member Since: 09 Jun 2006
Location: USA
Posts: 114
  
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I have them on mine:
http://www.jwestproductions.com/lr3/
On rear tires fully up inside wheel arch, they apparently rub the plastic bulge in the front of the arch that conceals the AC tubes for the rear HVAC system. Without this lump, I don't think any rubbing at all would occur but it hasn't worn through, only scuffing. 96 Disco I, 210,000 miles - still going strong
04 Disco II, Vienna/Tundra, +2" lift, onboard air, 120V...
07 LR3 HSE
2008 Audi S4 Avant mt6
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| 21st Feb 2008 4:24 am |
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hiltonbe
Member Since: 27 May 2007
Location: Cape Town
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Just put a set on my V8 - comments as follows;
Car is less quick off the mark but this isn't a trainsmash!
No rubbing at full stearing lock but haven't used them off road yet?
Ride is smoother then the AT2's that I had but they were 55 profile not 60 so this isn't a true comparison?
Fuel consumption seems higher but may just be the computer misreading - haven't done enough milage to be sure?
Dry road holding seems fine - can't comment on wet yet?
Spare tyre doesn't fit underneath anymore - heard thet it will fit deflated but haven't tried this yet but planned on fitting a long range tank anyway
Spare is a heavy bast*rd to lift onto the roofrack! - time for a rear swing arm!
Car looks better with a more chunky tyre in my opinion and they can only give much better milage then the wrangler pieces of cr*p!
HB
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| 21st Feb 2008 5:02 am |
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Fatboy Slim
Member Since: 16 Dec 2007
Location: Bridgend
Posts: 197
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Awesome! Thanks all, they're next on my shopping list for things D3! Glad I can remain faithful to the BFG brand to be honest, ive been dreading having to try something different! Sad or wot?? 
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| 22nd Feb 2008 11:10 pm |
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Squirrel
Member Since: 29 Jan 2008
Location: Abu Dhabi
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HB - can you post a picture of your LR3 showing the new tyres?
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| 2nd Mar 2008 4:35 pm |
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