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nikdim82



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Anyone tried Bf Goodrich KM3
Hi,
Has anyone tried Bf Goodrich KM3 275/65 r18 for the new defender? Seems to have the same diameter with the proposed 255/70 r18 (eg Duratracs and KO2)
Post #876749 6th Jan 2021 9:29pm
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camelman



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They are only speed rated to 100mph. (Q)
Post #876751 6th Jan 2021 9:36pm
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nikdim82



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Correct. Intended to be used only off-road and have a second set of 20' wheels for everyday use.
Post #876755 6th Jan 2021 9:46pm
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Retroanaconda



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camelman wrote:
They are only speed rated to 100mph. (Q)


So are the Land Rover approved Duratracs, so I doubt that would be an issue.
Post #876759 6th Jan 2021 10:01pm
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custom90



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Why would a 100mph speed rating be of concern when our speed limit is 70mph?

I guess the exception may be if you go abroad I suppose, but generally speaking I don’t think many people would even contemplate over 80 in a Defender not to mention the legal ramifications that would entail too. Diesel$ Live$ Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨‍🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧
Post #876785 6th Jan 2021 11:39pm
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vogue se



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I live close to the German border and their Autobahns Very Happy . I'm going to try to do 119mph.
But not with offroad tyres.
Post #880690 24th Jan 2021 11:32pm
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miker



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custom90steve wrote:
Why would a 100mph speed rating be of concern when our speed limit is 70mph?

I guess the exception may be if you go abroad I suppose, but generally speaking I don’t think many people would even contemplate over 80 in a Defender not to mention the legal ramifications that would entail too.


You're in the new defender section Wink Significantly faster than our old tractors.
Post #880696 25th Jan 2021 12:53am
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AJC



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i've seen 95 out of the td5 110 Embarassed
Post #880720 25th Jan 2021 9:20am
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Digger2000



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I saw someone put Maxxis RAZR mud terrain 275/65/R18 on some TuffAnt 18” wheels without any lift or other modifications and they looked very good but not sure how they performed.
Post #880754 25th Jan 2021 12:18pm
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Tom_T



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I’m planning on putting 275/65R18 Cooper Discoverer STT Pro mud terrains on my 90. I’ve run Maxxis mud terrains on my pick up and they are a good tyre but more aggressive then the Cooper. Noisy on road, but not unbearable and worth it when crossing muddy fields / forests and you don’t get stuck!!
Post #881486 28th Jan 2021 7:45am
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camelman



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Tom_T, its been mentioned before but the cooper STT PRO in that size, and many others, is only speed rated K (therefore legal) up to 68mph.
Post #881492 28th Jan 2021 8:33am
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Digger2000



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Tom_T wrote:
I’m planning on putting 275/65R18 Cooper Discoverer STT Pro mud terrains on my 90. I’ve run Maxxis mud terrains on my pick up and they are a good tyre but more aggressive then the Cooper. Noisy on road, but not unbearable and worth it when crossing muddy fields / forests and you don’t get stuck!!


Will they fit on the LR steel wheels without rub or need of a lift rod kit?
Post #881521 28th Jan 2021 11:22am
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Tom_T



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Ahh I thought they did a Q rated tyre but that only seems to be the 275/65R20 which I don’t think will fit as it’s 45mm bigger diameter than the 18” version. Back to the Maxxis I go then as they are Q rated!!! I genuinely don’t go more than 70 in my truck I tend to just sit at 60/65 in the inside lane and I’d do the same in my defender but I’d like a bit more comfort on the speed rating. Thanks for the tip 👍
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