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Brian-H
 


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M/T tyre choices

Hi all

I have a second set of std 17" s wheels that id like to fit some m/t tyres to for some off road fun.

anyone used these below?



http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?...G&nidw
  
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Re your link are they remoulds?

BFG KM2s spring to wine soaked mind. Thumbs Up

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I know you stated that they're just for off road. But they are horrible on road. Been in a few Jap 4x4's with them fitted. Iirc they're retreads.
Personally, I'd pay not much more for a set of Cooper STT's.

Just seen Del's post. Or those Thumbs Up
  
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The BFGs are around £640 for a set of four which is a hell of a lot more!

Bear in mind if I am using them they'll be fitted for the day I'm going off road and not left on, so road noise and or vagueness is not a worry for me.

Will have a look at the prices of the coopers.
  
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And the coopers are around £600 for a set.

Seems such a difference and I wonder if the extra all comes in on road performance and longevity?
  
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Re: M/T tyre choices

Brian-H wrote:
Hi all

I have a second set of std 17" s wheels that id like to fit some m/t tyres to for some off road fun.

anyone used these below?



http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?...G&nidw


I'd just be a bit careful on how much clearance you will have. The km2's have about 13mm tread, those insa turbos have 18mm tread, so I'm not sure if the tyres are slightly smaller so the overall diameter is the same, or if you'll find yourself with 10mm more diameter than you really want...
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I've seen Insa Turbos shredded from a motorway run at 55mph - complete delamination and blowout. These were not secondhand, just the nasty remoulds that they are. Wouldn't put them in the boot of my D3, far less on the wheels. Last thing you want is to lose it on the way to or from an offroad event.

KM2s are awesome - I have a set and love them in the gloop.
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Spend some time on Google. I reckon you'll find cooper STT's for around £130ish plus fitting.
Try John Craddock, but remember to add VAT and they often list tyres that they don't have in stock.
They'll probably last longer and be much better on road. Plus I reckon they'll be tougher off road so less chance of wrecking them. So might well work out cheaper in the long run.
Insa's also really carve up the terrain. That's ok at a pay & play site, but not so good on lanes where you want to cause the least damage as possible.
  
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I have a second set of 17" alloys fitted with Maxxis Bighorn 764 265/70/17 for off-road use.

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Allan, they look fierce Very Happy But do they not rub on full lock?
  
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I haven't noticed any rubbing so far.
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I'm with DEL - the BFGs are the way ahead Thumbs Up
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Still £520 plus postage for stt's

found the maxxis bighorns at £430 posted, have you used them much yet Allan??
  
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Do BFG meet the correct speed rating for disco 3 Whistle
  
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I think the ATs do,

If the M/Ts don't they will still be a lot closer than the original remould that was first proposed Thumbs Up
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