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Grenadier



Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
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France 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Corris Grey
Other way round. DON'T like the 16". Too much tyre.

I'm happy with what they said to me and would consider myself 100% covered. Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey
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Riverboy



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Location: French sector, Earth
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2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Corris Grey
Bow down Bow down Bow down THAT is very good news!!!! And so bloody typical of the ruddy French!!! Rolling Eyes
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Riverboy



Member Since: 16 May 2016
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2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Corris Grey
Grenadier wrote:
Other way round. DON'T like the 16". Too much tyre.

I'm happy with what they said to me and would consider myself 100% covered.


I stand corrected. It was someone else who said that. Rolling Eyes
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Grenadier



Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
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France 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Corris Grey
Riverboy wrote:
Bow down Bow down Bow down THAT is very good news!!!! And so bloody typical of the ruddy French!!! Rolling Eyes


Pop up to Chamonix for a bite of lunch and insure your Def 'au même temps...' Thumbs Up Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey
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Riverboy



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Pop up,? pop up? Shocked Tis a long way from Provence to pop up ya know! Rolling Eyes is your wine good? Rolling with laughter
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Grenadier



Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
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France 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Corris Grey
Yes, it would be in a 90. And the wine's not very good. Beer is though, with a small handful of micro breweries... Thumbs Up Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey
Post #536565 1st Jun 2016 5:39pm
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pjb



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this thread is worthless without pictures Thumbs Up 2020 P300 HSE
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TJ101



Member Since: 30 May 2007
Location: Taunton Somerset
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Isle Of Man 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red
Pictures then,,

My 18" Bowlers in Black Very Happy



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Grenadier,, In hindsight,, Would i chose the same again ??? You bet i would Laughing California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1

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Post #536573 1st Jun 2016 6:08pm
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CarMan



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Bow down but do the 18's make the ride harsh? Mine's bad enough on 16's Laughing Rob

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1998 300tdi 90 soft-top
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TJ101



Member Since: 30 May 2007
Location: Taunton Somerset
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Isle Of Man 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red
Not, that i have particularly noticed California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1

Main Brian James Trailer Dealer for South West UK
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jomara



Member Since: 26 Oct 2009
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I have 18" Bowlers just like TJ101 and can't say I've found the ride any harsher than the standard 16" wheels Thumbs Up 2014 110 2.2TDCi XS Station wagon
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2022 110 250D XS
Post #536592 1st Jun 2016 7:00pm
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pjb



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So much better with photos

I really like the look 👍 2020 P300 HSE
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Pickles



Member Since: 26 May 2013
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TJ101 wrote:
Pictures then,,

My 18" Bowlers in Black Very Happy



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Grenadier,, In hindsight,, Would i chose the same again ??? You bet i would Laughing

Defeinitely a top class wheel.
18"?.....You now have plenty of room to fit a nice set of AP Brakes behind them?!
Pickles.
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Riverboy



Member Since: 16 May 2016
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Have you considered black nuts?
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MuddyChris300tdi



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Riverboy I don't think defender2 is the right forum to be asking those questions.
Post #536754 2nd Jun 2016 7:47am
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