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| bob neville Member Since: 30 Apr 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 3247   
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My BFG 265*75*16 AT's plus ZU's fitted on the DC have been excellent in the snow
I tried the 90 yesterday that has the same size Cooper STT's and it was not much fun. I think the STT's (muds) would be fine on new fresh deep snow but they don't work for me on the compacted stuff. Bob 2015 Jaguar XE240 R Sport - goes like ....... !! 2013 Defender 90 CSW - sold 2009 Defender 110 Double Cab - sold 2001 TD5 90 CSW - offroad project - sold to a forum member 2011 Porsche Boxster - for the sunny days ! |
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19th Jan 2013 2:22pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 19637 
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Sounds about right to me Bob. KM2's on mine great in fresh stuff but compacted icy stuff they are far worse that GG's IMHO. Once they lose grip that's it. I found that out the hard when a moron car driver made me stop on a icy hill and reverse. Next thing I knew I had done a 90 degree slide..  On the mud though and in every other aspect they beat the GG's hand's down every time even on road as far as I'm concerned. Diesel$ Live$ Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧 |
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19th Jan 2013 2:50pm |
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| Defender-Stu Member Since: 14 Jun 2012 Location: South West England Posts: 1320
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Same on my X-Tech and will be changing to 265-75-16 BFGoodrich KM2 M/T as the best tyre I know for road and offroad and snow :thumbsup: Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated :mrgreen: |
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19th Jan 2013 2:55pm |
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| sparkylee Member Since: 06 Nov 2010 Location: surrey Posts: 1455 
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Yep half way up the hill to our house due to abandoned cars I had to stop at which point it did a 180 ' spin
So I just carried on the way I was pointing to the other way in Dare I say it my the Navara with AT2's on never did that But then I've never had to stop half way before So time for winter wheels and tyres I think It's good to be back from the dark side
DC110 -2012 Black with black hood and black x-tech FFRR 4.2 vogue Renault traffic auto PT crusier convertible Laika x700 Motorhome |
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19th Jan 2013 2:59pm |
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| bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069 
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satin black ZU's and Cooper discoverer M&S Snows .... such fun!
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19th Jan 2013 3:44pm |
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| sparkylee Member Since: 06 Nov 2010 Location: surrey Posts: 1455
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Have you any pics you could post, not seen them before It's good to be back from the dark side DC110 -2012 Black with black hood and black x-tech FFRR 4.2 vogue Renault traffic auto PT crusier convertible Laika x700 Motorhome |
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19th Jan 2013 3:51pm |
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| g13non Member Since: 27 Oct 2011 Location: BIFFO Posts: 31 
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Hi Sparky,
This is my first winter with the Nokian Hakkapeliitta LT2's. I took my 110 out both yesterday (fresh snow) and today (compacted snow) and semi-off road (a rough stony lane, steep in places). I was blown away with the level of grip in all conditions above. Braking was sure and confident. I tried to see how much quick acceleration it was going to take for the TC to kick in and it took a lot of revs in 2nd gear before it finally kicked in. Overall, I am very impressed. It's worth saying that conditions are not exactly challenging where I am in Surrey at the moment so I am reluctant to get too carried away until I use the tyres in deeper snow and icier temperatures.  Click image to enlarge |
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19th Jan 2013 5:01pm |
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| AlisterC Member Since: 25 Apr 2012 Location: Somerset Posts: 116  
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Just had 2 days of fun with GG AT2s. 235/85/16s. Really impressed with them in the snow.
Alister |
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19th Jan 2013 5:02pm |
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| ken Member Since: 18 Aug 2009 Location: Banging Birds with my bitches !! Posts: 4328
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GoodYear Dura Trac ask AndrewS
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19th Jan 2013 5:24pm |
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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018 
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Got these fitted to mine and not experienced any issues - when you say disappointing grip, under what circumstances?
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19th Jan 2013 5:35pm |
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| sparkylee Member Since: 06 Nov 2010 Location: surrey Posts: 1455
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Rocky went sideways in a small single file lane which I was only he second car through straight on at a tee junction and into kerb and then the incident up the hill
I've had 4 jap pickups ive used for work over the last 10 years and the wife's had 2 jeeps still owning a new grand Cherokee these have all been autos and I've not ever had the doubt in my mind about sliding like I had yesterday in the defender May be I was driving like I was invincible, because it was so good, I was without knowing pushing it a little too hard and fast 
Not been out today but will give it a go tomorrow It's good to be back from the dark side DC110 -2012 Black with black hood and black x-tech FFRR 4.2 vogue Renault traffic auto PT crusier convertible Laika x700 Motorhome |
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19th Jan 2013 6:11pm |
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| bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069
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they're not chunky and sexy, but are great in the snow ... make sure they are snow-groove ones |
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19th Jan 2013 6:13pm |
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| Killer90 Site Sponsor Member Since: 09 Oct 2011 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 6478 
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lee what ever you do dont get 255/55/18 general uhp's
 as i found out the other day there not the best when you want the car to go straight CSK Automotive
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19th Jan 2013 6:21pm |
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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018
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Without being rude, I was wondering if this could be a factor... |
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19th Jan 2013 6:25pm |
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