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Teegee



Member Since: 12 Feb 2016
Location: St Helens
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England 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 Landmark LE Montalcino Red
Any recommendations
Hi everyone I’m having great difficulty in getting replacement tyres for my 2015 Landmark 90
It’s currently got Goodyear Wrangler MTR 235/85 16
These seem now to be impossible to find anywhere! Can anyone recommend a replacement i value any advice that you’ve got. My Defender is used for the main part on tarmac roads, I work for the nhs and it’s used in the community. Thank you for any advice given.

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LR90XS2011



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green
BFG would be my go to DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy
Post #985109 11th Mar 2023 7:20am
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driver9



Member Since: 15 Oct 2012
Location: Suffolk
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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
Michelin Latitude Cross was my choice because the vehicle is used mainly on the road and driven occasionally on farm tracks. Found them good in both situations.
Post #985110 11th Mar 2023 8:13am
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Mike c



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England 2004 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Belize Green
Lovely looking Defender you have there Cool

Another vote here for michelin latitude cross, very pleased with the ones I have fitted to mine. 2004 Defender 90 Td5 CSW
2002 Discovery 2 td5 GS (gone)
1994 Defender 90 300Tdi CSW (gone)
Post #985112 11th Mar 2023 8:41am
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Scotm



Member Since: 28 Feb 2014
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Scotland 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Orkney Grey
I have General Grabber AT3 which I am finding much better on the road than the BFG KO2 I had previously. Cheaper and quieter too.
Post #985113 11th Mar 2023 8:49am
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Evil Elsie



Member Since: 25 Feb 2023
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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 110 Td5 HT Alpine White
Just to add to your confusion/choices;
A couple of weeks ago I fitted a set of 'Davanti Terratoura a/t - 265/75 r16' and I've found them to be excellent ( so far).
They're good on wet/slushy roads and also the light off road use they've had.

And they're relatively cheap 👍👍👍 2002 Land Rover 110 Td5 Utility
1990 Suzuki GSXR 1100L
1980 Yamaha RD 350LC
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Post #985120 11th Mar 2023 9:39am
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chek



Member Since: 17 Sep 2015
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Switzerland 2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Havana
I've had those Wranglers too, factory fitted and went with BFG KO2s 265/75/16 after 3 or 4 years. Not impressed, especially not on wet surfaces. I trusted the Wranglers more. My personal conclusion: I think 235mm is the ideal width for a 90 tyre.
Post #985151 11th Mar 2023 2:02pm
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LandRoverAnorak



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Orkney Grey
Scotm wrote:
I have General Grabber AT3 which I am finding much better on the road than the BFG KO2 I had previously. Cheaper and quieter too.

I'll second the AT3's. They're an excellent all round tyre and winter rated, too. Darren

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Post #985162 11th Mar 2023 3:52pm
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Oldowner



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Aintree Green
chek wrote:
I've had those Wranglers too, factory fitted and went with BFG KO2s 265/75/16 after 3 or 4 years. Not impressed, especially not on wet surfaces. I trusted the Wranglers more. My personal conclusion: I think 235mm is the ideal width for a 90 tyre.


90’s have always driven better fitted with 235/85 compared to 265/75
Post #985195 11th Mar 2023 8:16pm
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Plumbers91



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United Kingdom 1989 Defender 110 200 Tdi HT Rutland Red
I've always had toyo open country 285/75R 16s, really pleased with them. Must be close to 5 years old now.
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InsulaAvallonis



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United Kingdom 
I've recently moved from some old and worn Michelins to the GoodYear Wranglers - I was struggling to find anyone with available stock in 235/85/16 for almost any all terrain tyre.

In the end I was recommended Costco tyres - great price and fairly trouble free experience. You have to pay up front and then they ship the tyres to your chosen site. From a quick check of their site it looks like they still have them at the same price - might be worth trying.

Great upgrade, good grip, noise and ride.
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kenzle8a



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LandRoverAnorak wrote:
Scotm wrote:
I have General Grabber AT3 which I am finding much better on the road than the BFG KO2 I had previously. Cheaper and quieter too.

I'll second the AT3's. They're an excellent all round tyre and winter rated, too.


3rd'd

While my usual preference is a bit more Carlos Fandango, I had a set in 235 85 16 on mine when I got it and I have to say they were faultless.
Post #988007 5th Apr 2023 11:55am
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NoLimits



Member Since: 29 Dec 2022
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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Havana
I have Falken Wildpeak A/t3 on my 110 and they have been great in the wet
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MercianRover



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United Kingdom 1998 Defender 110 300 Tdi CSW Java Black
Oldowner wrote:
chek wrote:
I've had those Wranglers too, factory fitted and went with BFG KO2s 265/75/16 after 3 or 4 years. Not impressed, especially not on wet surfaces. I trusted the Wranglers more. My personal conclusion: I think 235mm is the ideal width for a 90 tyre.


90’s have always driven better fitted with 235/85 compared to 265/75


I think that with the larger contact patch you get with 265 and the load on each wheel you are starting to see the contact pressure with the ground drop off and thus available lateral grip.
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X4SKP



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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Stornoway Grey
Hello Teegee

When you've made your choice, may I suggest shop around for the best Price, then compare that
to buying from this supplier, getting them shipped to you and then getting the Tyre's Fitted and
Balanced at your best local shop.

I've gone down this Route for both our 90, 110 and Caravan each timing saving enough...
to make it worth it.

https://www.camskill.co.uk/m62b0s0p0/Car_T..._-_16_inch

Good Luck... Thumbs Up SKIP
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