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Re your link are they remoulds?
BFG KM2s spring to wine soaked mind.
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28th Jan 2014 9:03 pm
LT
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Location: South West
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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
28th Jan 2014 9:06 pm
Brian-H
Member Since: 10 Nov 2010
Location: Chippenham
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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.
28th Jan 2014 9:34 pm
Brian-H
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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?
28th Jan 2014 9:39 pm
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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.
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...Bodsys Brake Bible
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.I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
28th Jan 2014 10:09 pm
LT
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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.
28th Jan 2014 10:16 pm
Allan_T
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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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28th Jan 2014 10:17 pm
LT
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Allan, they look fierce But do they not rub on full lock?
28th Jan 2014 10:36 pm
Allan_T
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I haven't noticed any rubbing so far.GAP IID Pro Multi Vehicle Defender L316 2007-2015 - Discovery 3 - Discovery 4 - Discovery Sport L550 - Freelander 2 - Range Rover Evoque L538 - Range Rover L322 - Range Rover L405 - Range Rover Sport L320 - Range Rover Sport L494 Electrical Fault Diagnostics
28th Jan 2014 11:08 pm
waterbuoy
Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: Argyll
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I'm with DEL - the BFGs are the way ahead Currently 2009 Disco 3 SE, 2013 MY D4 HSE and 2016 D4 SE
Previously:
TD5 Defender 110 CSW (230k miles)
300TDi Disco 1 (289k)
4 RR Classics (300-350k each, 2 manual, 2 auto)
110 V8 CSW (220k)
S3 109 hi cap pickup (ex RN)
S2A 88 Safari SW with lpg conversion (bloody lethal)
28th Jan 2014 11:45 pm
Brian-H
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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??
29th Jan 2014 12:31 am
discocity
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Do BFG meet the correct speed rating for disco 3
29th Jan 2014 11:30 pm
waterbuoy
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Location: Argyll
Posts: 2884
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 Currently 2009 Disco 3 SE, 2013 MY D4 HSE and 2016 D4 SE
Previously:
TD5 Defender 110 CSW (230k miles)
300TDi Disco 1 (289k)
4 RR Classics (300-350k each, 2 manual, 2 auto)
110 V8 CSW (220k)
S3 109 hi cap pickup (ex RN)
S2A 88 Safari SW with lpg conversion (bloody lethal)
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