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alantd

Member Since: 14 Dec 2008
Location: Northamptonshire
Posts: 1513

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Tonga Green

Sourcing new boots for the Defender

I'm thinking I'll get the LR some new boots - probably 265x75x16 BFG AT.

I'll take the opportunity to swap the old avonmasters on my Sankey with my current GG TRs so I'm running more compatible tyres and take the opportunity to get an extra spare.

I figured I'd get
5 x BFG for the 110 (which I'll fit to my current boost alloys);
3 x black modulars (which I'll mount the GGs on for the trailer + an extra spare)

Q1) do you recommend anywhere particular to buy the above? I was thinking of going to Silverline in Warwick - are they any good?

Q2) I notice that some places do combinations of tyres and wheels. Do you reckon I should just get 4x BFG on black modulars and the add a 5th? Any experience of which might be cheaper (obviously I'll phone up for a price).

Q3) what do you think the chances are of me being upsold to a set of Blindo wheels

One that started out as a 2.4 TDCi 110 XS
+ New Defender 110 First Edition

25th Jan 2011 10:45pm

bm52

Member Since: 04 Apr 2010
Location: Kent
Posts: 2189

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Havana

when i changes my tyres i did quite a lot of research on prices etc. i then went ot my local Indie and asked for a price fully fitted and balanced etc and told them the prices i was looking for. i do try and support my local Indie so worth the effort.

they offered a goof price and used a well known mobile fitter that's used to balancing big landy tyres.

result - good price, good service, very well balanced tyres = happy customer

BM52

25th Jan 2011 11:05pm

fekete

Member Since: 24 Dec 2008
Location: Here on the other end of the computer
Posts: 3626

2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Bonatti Grey

Alan the only place to get a good service and delivered on time is this guy....give him a bell he will sort you out and beat any quote
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/265-75-16-NEW-BFG-KM...1018wt_905 NEVER TAKE LIFE SERIOUSLY. NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE ANYWAY

25th Jan 2011 11:19pm

party monkey

Member Since: 31 Dec 2010
Location: Oxon.
Posts: 1311

2005 Defender 110 Td5 XS CSW Cairns Blue

Hi Alan,

I've just got 4 x BFG AT's 235/85 16's fitted by RCP Services in Great Milton (just off junction 7 of M40) at £145 a corner fitted balanced etc on to original boost alloys.

If nothing else, gives Fekete's chap something to aim at

Stopped short of changing wheels. Although it is valentines days soon !

Jon - 110 td5 [sold]. Currently Defenderless.

25th Jan 2011 11:30pm

mse

Member Since: 06 Apr 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 5024

2016 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Scotia Grey

Silverline isnt too far away from me - the few times ive used them they are OK - nothing better nothing worse...very helpful to a friend when the supplied nuts as part of a wheel package -

nuts that rusted (2 sets worth!

I would more than likely use them, depending on price and they can be hit and miss...the owner used to live round the corner until we moved house! Mike

26th Jan 2011 12:04am

fekete

Member Since: 24 Dec 2008
Location: Here on the other end of the computer
Posts: 3626

party monkey wrote:
Hi Alan,

I've just got 4 x BFG AT's 235/85 16's fitted by RCP Services in Great Milton (just off junction 7 of M40) at £145 a corner fitted balanced etc on to original boost alloys.

If nothing else, gives Fekete's chap something to aim at

Were on about 265 mate not the ice cream van wheels you've got 235

Shut up NEVER TAKE LIFE SERIOUSLY. NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE ANYWAY

26th Jan 2011 1:54am

alantd

Member Since: 14 Dec 2008
Location: Northamptonshire
Posts: 1513

Thanks for the prompt replies. I'll give them a ring later today.

My wife's wondering what to get me for my Birthday next week so "a new pair of boots" seems reasonable

One that started out as a 2.4 TDCi 110 XS
+ New Defender 110 First Edition

26th Jan 2011 7:32am

party monkey

Member Since: 31 Dec 2010
Location: Oxon.
Posts: 1311

fekete wrote:
party monkey wrote:
Hi Alan,

I've just got 4 x BFG AT's 235/85 16's fitted by RCP Services in Great Milton (just off junction 7 of M40) at £145 a corner fitted balanced etc on to original boost alloys.

If nothing else, gives Fekete's chap something to aim at

Were on about 265 mate not the ice cream van wheels you've got 235
Shut up

Yep I know - was just for comparison. No idea what RCP would be for the 'inadequate in other departments' 265's

Jon - 110 td5 [sold]. Currently Defenderless.

26th Jan 2011 7:39am

Glynparry25

Member Since: 16 Feb 2009
Location: Miserable Midlands
Posts: 3015

2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS DCPU Tonga Green

alantd, just to throw this into the mix:

You are looking at 5x265s and 3x235. Have you considered doing what I and a couple of others on here have done. Go for 7x265 and 2 modulars.... that way you only need one spare that will fit both your Landy and your trailer- it might cost you a little more on rubber but you will also have a full set of 5 235 tires to sell on at the end

Glyn

26th Jan 2011 10:02am

alantd

Member Since: 14 Dec 2008
Location: Northamptonshire
Posts: 1513

Hey Glyn.

I thought about that but I figure my GGs won't be worth that much. They've done 20k and although they probably have another 20k left in them I won't get much for them. For the trailer, however, they'd be perfect.

Ideally I'd have all wheels the same width so they're all interchangeable but I was figuring it would be much more expensive (and way over spec for what I really need). At least they'd all be the same diameter

I think the best thing is for me to give the guys a ring and get a price. I'll get them to price up both options

Cheers all

Alan One that started out as a 2.4 TDCi 110 XS
+ New Defender 110 First Edition

26th Jan 2011 11:44am

jst

Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 7700

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey

i paid £113 a corner for my 235.85s BFG ATs from ATS, fitted Cheers

James
110 XS Utility
130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making)
90 Puma Hardtop

26th Jan 2011 10:11pm

110SEB

Member Since: 29 Jan 2009
Location: Essex, England
Posts: 1444

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black

235s = ice-cream van tyres, eh?! Aren't you 265 boys sure you'd be happier driving X5s with bodykits and 18' alloys with spinners

27th Jan 2011 12:15am

alantd

Member Since: 14 Dec 2008
Location: Northamptonshire
Posts: 1513

110SEB wrote:
235s = ice-cream van tyres, eh?! Aren't you 265 boys sure you'd be happier driving X5s with bodykits and 18' alloys with spinners

Can I take it that you're a 235 man yourself?

I thought about sticking with 235 (better cut through and they wouldn't stick out the side of the Sankey so much) but given that I don't REALLY need to change my GGs if I'm honest, it didn't feel different enough for £1000.

As my wife says, my Defender is my mistress: I lavish it with gifts, daydream about spending time time with it and feel guilty when I prioritise it over my family.

I'm replacing the tyres because it's on my roadmap of steady improvement. I've never been completely stuck anywhere with my GG TRs and certainly nothing that a set of tracmats or a hand winch couldn't get me going again.

I do need to replace the trailer tyres and that's a spur to action but if I'm going to spend 1k, I figured I might as well try something a bit different.

One that started out as a 2.4 TDCi 110 XS
+ New Defender 110 First Edition

27th Jan 2011 10:58am

party monkey

Member Since: 31 Dec 2010
Location: Oxon.
Posts: 1311

jst wrote:
i paid £113 a corner for my 235.85s BFG ATs from ATS, fitted

Flamin' heck that's cheap.

I thought I'd done well until I saw that...... you are including VAT in that price right ? Jon - 110 td5 [sold]. Currently Defenderless.

27th Jan 2011 4:36pm

TC

Member Since: 21 Nov 2010
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 715

110SEB wrote:
235s = ice-cream van tyres, eh?! Aren't you 265 boys sure you'd be happier driving X5s with bodykits and 18' alloys with spinners

235's are for jokey wheels and 265's are clearly poofs tyres. Real men use 305's

27th Jan 2011 4:48pm

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