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Custard1640



Member Since: 24 Nov 2017
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TD5 Used for Long Distance Road Driving
Hello Everyone

Best Tyres for 110 TD5 used 90% of the time for long distance A road and Motorway driving? It is on 235 85 r16 on boost alloys at the moment.... I would like to keep the alloys.
Post #673609 27th Dec 2017 3:38pm
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geobloke



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I guess the question is; How important is that 10% off road ability?

If really not very important then I would go no more aggressive than an AT, in fact if the vehicle is a cruiser then I would consider a very road biased tread pattern, something like the BF Goodrich Long trail or Michelin Latitude.

At a push the Cooper AT3 as it is a 60/40 or the BFG AT KO2 which I love to bits, fabulous all round all year all conditions tyre.

As for sizing the standard 235/85/16 would work very well. If you wanted a slightly more chunky look then the 265/75/16 would work as well. I would not go any bigger than that.
Post #673613 27th Dec 2017 3:47pm
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Custard1640



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Hi Geobloke

thank you for coming back so quickly. Looks like 2 great minds as I was thinking along the lines of the Michelin Latitude, which I think I will go with, however I will give the BFG Long Trail. Size wise I think that I will stick with the 235/85/16 unless I get an amazing deal on 265/75/16.

The off road really is not that important for the TD5 as I am lucky enough to have a 110 300 TDi that will take those duties on if needed.

Thank you.
Post #673624 27th Dec 2017 4:30pm
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geobloke



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Hi Custard. Great minds indeed Thumbs Up The real benefit to the Michelin Latitude is that it is one of the very few SUV/4x4 tyres that has good tyre noise and performance specs...

https://www.camskill.co.uk/m64b0s234p13529...se%3A_72dB

I do not think you will go far wrong with these on your TD5.
Post #673625 27th Dec 2017 4:42pm
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AJC



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Have you got cruise control fitted for these long journeys?
Post #673677 27th Dec 2017 9:06pm
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Custard1640



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Hi AJC

No Cruise control... I know that I must be mad, I have had a variety of cars including M3 / M5 and a 911, however the Defender gives me that practicality that is so useful. The maintenance costs are not that high, engine oil will be changed every 2 months and the transfer case oil every 4.

I am going to change the ratio of the transfer box and put a Disco 2 unit in it which should serve to drop the cruising revs a bit, when this is done I will get the Alive tuning remap with larger intercooler and stainless exhaust.

Once you get used to plugging along at 70 mph on the motorway it really is not to much of a problem. I do have additional sound deadening though which helps. It is also pretty nice being a little different and parking the 110 in the various corporate car parks that are awash with BMW / Audi / Mercedes. Rolling with laughter

Thanks
Post #673762 28th Dec 2017 10:47am
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Vogler



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Belgium 2015 Defender 110 Td5 HT Chawton White
Been very happy with the Cooper A/T3's. Never ever have experienced the impression of limited grip, even on wet cobblestones. Having sipes will probably have something to do with it.
They're silent too, and they do much better on terrain as initially expected.

Greetings,

Joris
Post #673776 28th Dec 2017 12:12pm
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jimmyvonk



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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Epsom Green
Our TD5 110 is used on road 99% of the time - I've just fitted a set of 235/85/16 Michelin Latitude Cross all round on new black boost alloys and it's soooo much better - huge noise reduction and the braking feels better in the wet, corners better - all great!
Admittedly the previous tyres were a right mongrel mix and some old and hard, but it's deffo been the best change I've done so far.
Just need to get round to getting shot of the old Boosts now as they don't half get in the way in the garage! Smile
Post #673783 28th Dec 2017 1:00pm
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tookaphotoof



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Netherlands 2013 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 HCPU Santorini Black
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Post #673788 28th Dec 2017 1:48pm
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jst



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2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey
contis - as in the latest production supplied tyres work really well for your application. Cheers

James
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130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making)
90 Puma Hardtop
Post #673933 28th Dec 2017 9:21pm
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seatosky



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Canada 2000 Defender 130 Td5 HCPU Coniston Green
Custard1640 wrote:

I am going to change the ratio of the transfer box and put a Disco 2 unit in it which should serve to drop the cruising revs a bit, when this is done I will get the Alive tuning remap with larger intercooler and stainless exhaust.


If you opt for larger diameter tires than stock that will almost negate the need for the Disco 2 transfer box swap. It may also result in a more comfortable ride.

For tires I'm not sure if you have those in the UK but the BFG Commercial T/A Traction is a fantastic cross between road worthy and off road worthy.
Post #678846 16th Jan 2018 2:16am
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jst



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2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey
^^^ i tried to get that specific tyre a while back and couldnt in the UK.

is correct above a 255.85R16 would be similar to a 1.2 t box gain. Cheers

James
110 XS Utility
130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making)
90 Puma Hardtop
Post #679021 16th Jan 2018 8:59pm
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grafty99



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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 90 Td5 HT Caledonian Blue
I think a tuned Td5 could pull higher gearing still. Mine has 285/60r18 with puma Qcut transfer box and disco V8 5th ratio in the gearbox and I would still like to drop the revs further for motorway work.

Currently 80 mph is around 2700 rpm. It would be better, I feel, if was closer to about 2200 rpm.

Cruise control is an absolute must in my opinion. Very useful in the 50 mph average roadworks as well Thumbs Up 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
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Post #679123 17th Jan 2018 7:02am
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jst



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2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey
GKN overdrive from mem on my td5 brought it down to around 2300rpm. Cheers

James
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130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making)
90 Puma Hardtop
Post #679620 18th Jan 2018 2:00pm
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Laurie



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England 2005 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Bonatti Grey
I got about 80,000 miles from my front BFG MTRs and my rear ones are still going strong at 85K.
Theyre as well behaved as a road tyre.
Can't beat BFGs. 
Post #679644 18th Jan 2018 4:00pm
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