Member Since: 23 Aug 2006
Location: Sandton
Posts: 23
Tyres for Disco 3 - 17"
I've just returned from Zambia and need to replace my tyres - Cooper
Discoverer ATR's.The sidewalls and tread have proved a little
disappointing!
I think that BFG's are probably the answer
The vehicle runs on 235/70/17's and I'm told that I
can use either 245's or 265's in the BFG's, but I would be grateful
for any comments and advice from the forum.
Cheers
Alan Calenborne
24th Oct 2008 3:16 pm
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15264
If your D3 is a 2005 [as in your avatar/sig strip] then Yes, 265 BFG's will fit with no rubbing if using the standard 17" D3 wheels.
24th Oct 2008 3:28 pm
Wex
Member Since: 16 Apr 2007
Location: Knackeragua
Posts: 5173
From what I've read here on the forum BFG's compound seems to be a lot softer than what it used to be and people were complaining that they weren't up to scratch.Alternative to BFG's are General Grabber AT2's that are getting better feedback and aren't as expensive.I havent used either but run ( occasionally) on 265/70/17's ( Maxxis) with no rubbing issues ( well nearly none )
Theres plenty of others if you trawl through the Wheels & Tyres section.
24th Oct 2008 3:29 pm
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15264
DW, the BFG's on the link you posted were the ones I bought from Ken.
There were some slight rubbing issues with his D3 cos it was a newer model.
I belive there's a chassis extension in the newer models that intrudes more into the front wheel well.
However on mine, absolutely no rubbing issues - even in access mode.
24th Oct 2008 3:33 pm
Wex
Member Since: 16 Apr 2007
Location: Knackeragua
Posts: 5173
Ah I see Ron never knew that. Well mines a 06 MY ( I think) with no " chaffing" probs except when I hoor it over dips at full tilt.
24th Oct 2008 3:37 pm
SJR
Member Since: 09 Aug 2006
Location: East Manchester
Posts: 4030
I have just fitted AT2's (albeit on 18" rims) , can confirm that they are superb tyres
24th Oct 2008 4:09 pm
SpiderBaby D3 Decade
Member Since: 21 Sep 2007
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 1411
I bought the 'Ken' set from RonP.
I've had them on a couple of weeks (~300 road miles plus an excursion off-road) and had no problems.
Mine's an 05 model.I see no ships........
24th Oct 2008 6:09 pm
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15264
SB
thought I might have confussed the thread if I added that part in.
24th Oct 2008 6:13 pm
AJS4X4
Member Since: 30 Mar 2008
Location: Surrey
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Member Since: 20 Feb 2006
Location: Here
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BFG are better
25th Oct 2008 6:32 pm
SJR
Member Since: 09 Aug 2006
Location: East Manchester
Posts: 4030
Ken
I'm confused now! Doesn't take much
BFG's are better but they rub
AT2's don't rub but are supposedly not as good.
How does that work then
I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
Buzz Aldrin (1930 -
25th Oct 2008 6:38 pm
Ken
Member Since: 20 Feb 2006
Location: Here
Posts: 10865
Best advice is to talk to AJS they do both
My Pref and not just on LR's are BFG's but Generals are great in 18's never tried any other
I run 19" Pirelli ATR's and are a great fan but I'm also waiting / trying to import Coopers xeons
25th Oct 2008 6:45 pm
urhunden
Member Since: 15 Jan 2010
Location: Stockholm
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ronp...
tell something about the car on your profile picture.
9th Jan 2019 4:29 am
Sidestick
Member Since: 22 Apr 2012
Location: Rome
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BFG are also available in 265/65r17 size, have them on mine (MY2008) and no rubbing at all
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