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Location: Northampton
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BF Goodrich T/A KO2
These were waiting for me when I arrived home this evening, the new BFG KO2 265/70r17
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15th Sep 2015 6:04 pm
Discogaz
Member Since: 17 Mar 2014
Location: Bracknell
Posts: 1399
Nice
15th Sep 2015 6:18 pm
D3Ole
Member Since: 13 Sep 2013
Location: Bergen
Posts: 7
Hi Alan_T,
I`ve been looking for these tyres here in Norway, and found them available today.
But the guy in the shop did not recommend them due to the fact they are a tad to big, 5,4% to be exact.
Have you tried them on yet, would love to hear how they are ?!
Is it ok to ask for the price?
I was offered them for 10.000 Nkr converts to 800 GBP, not to bad as for norwegian prices I think.
15th Sep 2015 6:29 pm
Allan_T
Member Since: 10 Sep 2012
Location: Northampton
Posts: 1034
Hopefully they will be fitted tomorrow in time for Peterborough, I bought them from http://www.oponeo.co.uk for £512 delivered and they measure just over 31.5 inches.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
15th Sep 2015 7:16 pm
nearlee
Member Since: 15 Dec 2012
Location: where the sheep are scared
Posts: 1777
very nice.
just wish they came in 255/55/19 size
15th Sep 2015 7:38 pm
kev_blizard
Member Since: 05 May 2014
Location: worksop
Posts: 244
Whats happening at Peterborough ?
15th Sep 2015 8:05 pm
Allan_T
Member Since: 10 Sep 2012
Location: Northampton
Posts: 1034
It's the Land Rover Owner International show at the East of England Showground http://www.lroshow.comGAP 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
15th Sep 2015 8:35 pm
armalites
Member Since: 17 Aug 2013
Location: Herefordshire
Posts: 1918
There must be a good reason BFG AT aren't made in the normal D3 18 and 19 sizes, they are a fantastic tyre, without doubt the best tyre I've ever used.IID PRO
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15th Sep 2015 11:08 pm
Bushwanderer
Member Since: 27 Nov 2007
Location: Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia
Posts: 2050
D3Ole wrote:
Hi Alan_T,
I`ve been looking for these tyres here in Norway, and found them available today.
But the guy in the shop did not recommend them due to the fact they are a tad to big, 5,4% to be exact.
Have you tried them on yet, would love to hear how they are ?!
I've been running this size and make for the last 8 years without problem (except that I need to deflate the spare).
Highly recommended.
Best Wishes,
PeterThe Bearded Dragon
16th Sep 2015 8:56 am
J@mes
Member Since: 10 Nov 2008
Location: Bomber County
Posts: 4547
armalites wrote:
There must be a good reason BFG AT aren't made in the normal D3 18 and 19 sizes, they are a fantastic tyre, without doubt the best tyre I've ever used.
Strange ain't it, with the amount of 4x4 vehicles using the 18 and 19" wheels - all the Pick ups for example, shoguns land cruisers etc.2014 D4 XS
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16th Sep 2015 9:10 am
SN
Member Since: 03 Jan 2006
Location: Romiley
Posts: 13710
The 17" Cooper Discoverer ST's I had on my first D3 were slightly oversized (rolling circumference) and I had no issue with themSteve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
16th Sep 2015 9:46 am
D3Ole
Member Since: 13 Sep 2013
Location: Bergen
Posts: 7
Thats it and thats that, on order
Thanks for swift, informative and good replies to my questions.
Look forward to try them on in a couple of weeks, and to winter test them...
Also on order a set of studded Nokian Hakka 8 on 19" rims, needed on the west coats of Norway in the worst winter months....
Happy driving folks
18th Sep 2015 6:53 am
D3Ole
Member Since: 13 Sep 2013
Location: Bergen
Posts: 7
Not a good photo but needed to brag a bit
Got them on yesterday and so far very impressed. Had Michelin 255x55x19 on and can honestly not hear much difference in noise.
As for comfort, also not much of a difference.
Off on a roadtrip, Bergen - Aalesund - Lillehammer - Bergen, in just over a week so look forward to see how they will perform
24th Sep 2015 6:35 am
Sparkyspice
Member Since: 03 Nov 2015
Location: Kent
Posts: 76
I have the same 17" rims as you and want similar tyres. Goodrich don't recommend any tyres for the Discovery3 and obviously these tyres are ~5% bigger than the standard 235/70-17 recommended size.
Do they rub on full steering lock or on 'Access suspension mode"?
Does the spare fit underneath OK?
How would your insurers feel about a non-standard size tyre on your vehicle in the event of a claim?
(I had Goodrich AT's on a 110 Defender a few years ago and they're great tyres.)
11th Nov 2015 7:57 am
D3Ole
Member Since: 13 Sep 2013
Location: Bergen
Posts: 7
Hi Sparky, original size on this car from factory is 255/55/19, this gives 5,2%.....
So far so good, no rubbing in any mode.Only downside, expected, is fuel. Managed on average 8.5l/100km on the original wheels, but now its more like 11l/100km.
Drove aprox 1500km in a week on different roads in southern Norway in october and the tires worked very well.
The first snow has arrived in the mountains so I will have a go at it next weekend to give them a test and feedback to this post.
As for insurance I will try to stay away from trouble
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