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Mike c

Member Since: 11 Aug 2017
Location: Maldon, Essex
Posts: 905

Renewing tyres

Hello all,

I will need to renew my front tyres soon, is it ok to renew just the two or will I need to renew all four to prevent damage to transmission?

I currently have the standard grabber trs and quite happy with them so would replace like for like. Tempted to upgrade all four to conti cross contact ATS but will obviously cost lots more!

Thanks
Mike

20th Jan 2019 4:42pm

BogMonster

Member Since: 05 Feb 2008
Location: Stanley
Posts: 389

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Corris Grey

Fine to just change the fronts. Only the daft models like the Freeloader and the other plastic tripe with rubber band transmissions is that precious about tyre swaps. Permanent 4x4 vehicles usually wear the fronts out noticeably quicker. ---
2006 Defender 110 SW 300Tdi • 2011 Ford Ranger XLT crewcab • 2015 Defender 110 Station Wagon Utility TDCi

20th Jan 2019 8:05pm

Caterham

Member Since: 06 Nov 2008
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 6264

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

have you considered going for a 'new' set of wheels / tyres and selling yours?

someone on here has a set, done 100 miles.

I have a set also which are cheaper but they've done more miles - I suspect the new tyres might be the better option?

could be cheaper overall?

I'll see if I can find the link for you.

https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic65074.html

20th Jan 2019 8:22pm

Mike c

Member Since: 11 Aug 2017
Location: Maldon, Essex
Posts: 905

Thanks for the responses and the link caterham but I have decided to save a bit longer and replace the four so they are all new. The conti cross contacts ats that where on the last Defenders are still available and fitted locally so will keep a standard look

Mike

21st Jan 2019 5:07pm

scotsstag

Member Since: 17 Jun 2012
Location: D+G
Posts: 534

Put your fronts on the back and you'll get a bit longer out of the set.

04' 90 Td5 CSW..

22nd Jan 2019 12:42am

Mike c

Member Since: 11 Aug 2017
Location: Maldon, Essex
Posts: 905

Thanks, yes I could

I am hoping that I can replace in the next couple of months so not a huge issue to be honest, seeing as I do low mileage.

22nd Jan 2019 10:01am

discomog

Member Since: 09 May 2015
Location: Notts/Lincs Border
Posts: 2495

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black

I quite like the Continental Cross Contacts, I think they're a good all round AT tyre. I had BFG's on my 300Tdi and had a couple of bad experiences under braking in the wet on tarmac. Most of my off road driving is on wet grass and light mud towing a horse trailer and the CCC's definitely cope better than the BFG's. Defender 90XS SW
Mini Countryman Cooper S
Morgan Plus 8

22nd Jan 2019 10:35am

Mike c

Member Since: 11 Aug 2017
Location: Maldon, Essex
Posts: 905

That's good to hear, I have only read positive comments on them so must be good. I don't do much off road, occasional green lane is about it so don't need an agressive tyre.

I was quite happy with the general trs but seem to be getting hard to come by, or expensive when you do. Contis seem the natural progression and understated to look at.

22nd Jan 2019 10:42am

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