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DaftOldGit



Member Since: 20 Sep 2015
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Arctic preparation: Tyres Question
I'm in the early stages of considering a mid-winter journey from London to Kittila in North Finland.
I'll want regular tyres for the beginning of the trip, winter tyres (from the approved list) for the middle of the trip and studded winter tyres by the time I get near to Kittila (and snow-chains for any adventures).

I'd obviously rather not have to carry a whole set of wheels & tyres with me so I'm wondering:
Would the best compromise be to get studdable tyres such as Cooper ST Maxx and screw the studds in on the way then remove them on the way home?

Alternatively, if I had studded tyres from the outset ( http://www.tyres-pneus-online.co.uk/car-ty...tta-7-suv/ ) would the studds be worn out by the time I got to the ice-covered roads?
Post #524402 16th Apr 2016 8:10am
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Cupboard



Member Since: 21 Mar 2014
Location: Suffolk
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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HT Corris Grey
It's a shame you don't seem to be able to get the Cooper AT/W in the UK, it seems like it would be pretty much exactly what you're after.

http://expeditionportal.com/cooper-discoverer-atw/
Post #525822 21st Apr 2016 8:47pm
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bpman



Member Since: 21 May 2008
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2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black
Cooper and nokians are studdable, holes moulded into tyre tread. you can buy packs of studs and a drill adopter, assume about 120 studs per tyre

I took 5 packs of studs in Jan 2013 but it was mild so I have 5 packs of studs if you are interested
Post #525866 22nd Apr 2016 5:44am
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DaftOldGit



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Thanks for that BPMan. I may well take you up on that.
Post #527104 26th Apr 2016 7:06pm
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mick



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England 2010 Defender 130 Puma 2.4 HCPU Rimini Red
Cupboard wrote:
It's a shame you don't seem to be able to get the Cooper AT/W in the UK, it seems like it would be pretty much exactly what you're after.

http://expeditionportal.com/cooper-discoverer-atw/

There similar to my Nokians
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Post #527151 26th Apr 2016 8:42pm
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Bumpymike



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United Kingdom 1992 Defender 90 200 Tdi SW Bronze Green
I used 235/70 16 106 Nokian Hakkapellitta R2 tyres when I went up there, new generation arctic studless tyre, no problems in snow with them, would take snow/ice chains next time as did 30km on sheet ice which was a little slippy.
Post #538510 8th Jun 2016 12:39pm
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jst



Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
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You can't drive stuffed tyres legally on UK roads from what I understand Cheers

James
110 XS Utility
130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making)
90 Puma Hardtop
Post #539713 12th Jun 2016 7:38pm
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Vesku



Member Since: 12 Jul 2016
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Hi from Finland!
I think you might need studded tyres all the way here in wintertime.
In my opinion Nokian Hakkapeliitta LT2 are best wintertyres ever.
Have had these in my last 10 defenders so far.
I can ask if someone could rent these so you don't have to buy one.

What is your route?
Post #548097 12th Jul 2016 11:46am
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Cold_n_Wet



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I agree Im running Nokian's LT2 as well, its not going to be my last set of nokians either. "Rafiki" 2007 110 STW - Rolling rebuild.
Post #551762 27th Jul 2016 11:12pm
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dave18



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United Kingdom 1984 Defender 110 300 Tdi CSW Portofino Red
Only used in the UK but have them Nokians on my 110 CSW did Xmass New Year in West coast of Scotland and the Outer Hebrides and got to say they are so good they are dangerous as you forget your driving on sheet ice and snow till you stop at a shop and their surprised you made it through that road !! Done about 3k miles and the 100% mark has just worn off.
Post #551779 28th Jul 2016 5:08am
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