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CEEGEE



Member Since: 02 Oct 2013
Location: Yorkshire
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United Kingdom 2006 Defender 90 Td5 HT Cairns Blue
Tyres...some help please
I have just got my TD5 90 and I am not sure it is "tyred" as I want it.

It has the Smiths 5 spoke 16" alloys which are fine, but then has Camac Terra 4x4 205/80/16 on the front and Michelin Latitude Cross 205/80/16 on the back.

I will be doing some off road, but not extreme, and then also want them to perform on road.

What does everyone suggest is a "good compromise" and what size - 235/85/16 seems to be the most popular, and sit in the arches well - let me know.

Thanks
Post #273391 13th Oct 2013 4:53pm
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GUM97



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Location: Cheshire
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United Kingdom 1997 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Stornoway Grey
You can't go wrong with a set of BF Goodrich All Terrains Thumbs Up An engine to TDi for!
"Land Rover- Proudly turning drivers into mechanics since 1948"
Post #273420 13th Oct 2013 6:14pm
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excossack



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United Kingdom 1999 Defender 110 Td5 SW Caledonian Blue
x2 and 235/85 16's as well. Very Happy 1999 Defender TD5 110

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Post #273422 13th Oct 2013 6:19pm
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BigWheels



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Location: Somerset
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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Tonga Green
Toyo Open Country 255/85 R16s Thumbs Up Land Rover Defenders. 67 years heritage, minimal appearance changes, still going strong all over the world. Not a fashion vehicle, but fashionable to own. Made for the needy, not the greedy. Ta ta Defender
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Lou Sparts



Member Since: 15 Apr 2012
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United Kingdom 2005 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Zambezi Silver
Another vote for BFG All Terrains great allrounder good in snow too.235/85/16 or 265/75/16 if you want a wider stance. 2005 Td5 90 XS

Steve
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david mitchell



Member Since: 01 Jul 2012
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Ireland 2003 Defender 90 Td5 HT Epsom Green
I agree with GUM97, Thumbs Up I recently got mine, 265/75/16 bf Goodrich all terrain and find them excellent both on and off road.
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Lambley



Member Since: 20 Apr 2013
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United Kingdom 2006 Defender 90 Td5 HT Java Black
Get some Goodyear Wrangler Dura-Trac's, best tyres I've had on my Defender
Post #273456 13th Oct 2013 7:02pm
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CEEGEE



Member Since: 02 Oct 2013
Location: Yorkshire
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United Kingdom 2006 Defender 90 Td5 HT Cairns Blue
Thanks for the feedback - I am going to keep an eye out for some nearly new tyres - not sure I can justify another big spend at the moment, so my wife tells me Whistle .
Post #273519 13th Oct 2013 9:42pm
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dorstsmith2



Member Since: 06 Aug 2012
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United Kingdom 2003 Defender 90 Td5 HT Caledonian Blue
90/110 speedo drive gears
frc3310 blue --------- 20 teeth -- 7.50,235/85 or 255/85 tyres 20D & 22D transfer box
frc3311 green ------- 21 -- all 90 vehicles excepth the 50th ann edition.
frc3312 yellow ------ 22 -- 90 with 205 x 16 tyres
frc3313 red ---------- 24 -- 32D transfer box

Discovery 1 [200Tdi/V8]
frc3310 blue ------- 20----diesel
frc9339 ------------- 23----[see note]

frc3310 blue ------- 20 ---- V8 efi
frc9339 ------------- 23 ---- V8 twin carb
Post #273564 14th Oct 2013 12:02am
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Dave-H



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England 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Tonga Green
Eh? Rolling Eyes Guns and Landrovers .... anything else is irrelevant.
Post #273688 14th Oct 2013 4:36pm
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m_plewes



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If the 90 was originally fitted with 205 tyres then when changing to taller 235/85 16 or 265/75 16 you need to change the speedo drive gear so that the speedo still reads correctly.
Post #273791 14th Oct 2013 8:07pm
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AJS4X4



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General AT2 265/75x16 is a nice fit and gives great all round grip, a better tyre in the wet than most.

I have been using the newish General MT on my 110 racer and can't believe how tough they are, Rallye de Cimes and now the Dunes et Marais with no tyre problems and no punctures. Thumbs Up Andy.

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Junction 8 M25 Surrey.
Post #275189 20th Oct 2013 8:15am
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jaketravels



Member Since: 12 Feb 2012
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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 110 Td5 HT Chawton White
Tyres
I changed from BF Goodrich All Terrains to Cooper ST, the Cooper are brilliant tyres and would go for 265,75 which will look good on your 90.
Post #275191 20th Oct 2013 8:36am
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