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Tyres for off road, but quieter
I'm running on 265/60R18 BFG KO2 tyres and on road they are driving me mad. The drone at 60mph is really bad, so I need to change them unfortunately.
I do mainly road, but some green lanes as well, some of which are reasonably challenging. I'm looking at AT3s which I know several of you use. How do you find the on-road noise from them?
Does anyone have an alternative suggestion available in this odd size?
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19th Nov 2018 10:41 am
johnlad
Member Since: 02 Dec 2016
Location: blackpool
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It’s odd the KO2’s are noisy, I have them fitted and find there ask quiet as my road tyres, but are much more comfortable than the road tyres due to the bigger side walls I presume.
19th Nov 2018 11:00 am
Madrilleno
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How many miles have yours done?There are two rules for success,
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19th Nov 2018 11:04 am
Stumog
Member Since: 24 Mar 2018
Location: Bristol
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I run cooper st Maxx on my cruiser which is a great all round tyre
19th Nov 2018 11:20 am
johnlad
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Approx 4000 miles
19th Nov 2018 12:12 pm
RRSTDV8
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Re: Tyres for off road, but quieter
Madrilleno wrote:
I'm looking at AT3s which I know several of you use. How do you find the on-road noise from them?
In 255/55/19 format they are no worse than a normal road tyre for me. Mine are now down to about 50% worn (about 5-6mm remaining) and aren't really any more noticeable than when new. The Grabber AT, on the other hand, used to get noticeably noisy as it wore.Visiting from rrsport.co.uk
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19th Nov 2018 5:19 pm
Discomadness
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I ran bfg ko2’s on my d1 for years. Hardly any noise at all. Have you checked them for uneven wear ?Jarrod
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19th Nov 2018 5:39 pm
Bardley
Member Since: 02 May 2018
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Have 20" on my 2011MY and they are fine.
Went for 255/55-202011 MY D4 HSE
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19th Nov 2018 5:52 pm
Iceman08
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Location: Hereford
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Pirelli ATR's sound like what you need. Quiet and handle exceptionally well on road and good enough off road for what you want.
19th Nov 2018 7:01 pm
RRSTDV8
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Isn't the ATR being replaced by the All Terrain Plus?Visiting from rrsport.co.uk
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19th Nov 2018 7:09 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
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Yes Pirelli ATR would be perfect. I guessed that they would be replaced by the All Terrain +, however last time I looked both were on the Pirelli UK website. Although reviews from the US say that the new + is quiet on the highway.2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
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19th Nov 2018 7:33 pm
Madrilleno
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Have gone with Pirelli AT+. Ordered from Tyreleader yesterday at an eye-watering £186 each. Not as eye-watering as today's price on the same site - £197 each!There are two rules for success,
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27th Nov 2018 9:50 am
nearlee
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Personally the at3 isn't that quiet on road, can hear them a lot in my tank.Just remember:-
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Professionals built the titanic
27th Nov 2018 5:04 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
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Madrilleno wrote:
Have gone with Pirelli AT+. Ordered from Tyreleader yesterday at an eye-watering £186 each. Not as eye-watering as today's price on the same site - £197 each!
Please let us know how you find them. 2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography (now semi-retired)
27th Nov 2018 10:25 pm
Madrilleno
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Will do.There are two rules for success,
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