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johnnyd



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
Michelin 235/85 R16 (120) S LATITUDE CROSS
Anyone put these on a Defender 90 ? They seem quite narrow compared to my GG TR's. I don't want it looking like some noddy truck Rolling with laughter

JD 2008 TDCi 2.4 XS CSW
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corgi1



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yep got them, love them great tyre, had for about 2 months so had them when we had snow, no problems
pete
Post #761004 27th Feb 2019 4:10pm
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962JOF



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Same as corgi Thumbs Up Producer / glasses-wearer / Londoner (& er Oxfordshire) 🎬 đź‘“ 💂‍♂️
Post #761016 27th Feb 2019 5:25pm
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johnnyd



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
What size rims have you got them on out of interest?

JD 2008 TDCi 2.4 XS CSW
Post #761022 27th Feb 2019 5:46pm
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johnnyd



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Is there a lot of tread on these? All the pics seem to show less tread from what I can see compared to my GG TR's

JD 2008 TDCi 2.4 XS CSW
Post #761024 27th Feb 2019 5:59pm
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962JOF



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United Kingdom 2006 Defender 110 Td5 XS CSW Tonga Green
16 boost alloys. I went from 265’s and was a bit worried that the 235’s wouldn’t fit the wheel arch and look like a dinky toy - they don’t - they look good in my opinion. No discernible difference for the tyre in the wheel arch if that’s what you were considering. Producer / glasses-wearer / Londoner (& er Oxfordshire) 🎬 đź‘“ 💂‍♂️
Post #761025 27th Feb 2019 6:01pm
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johnnyd



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
So currently I have 235/85/16 with GG TR's, if I just swap those for 235/85/16 Michelins, all will be well and I won't have a 'dinky car' ?

JD 2008 TDCi 2.4 XS CSW
Post #761027 27th Feb 2019 6:05pm
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962JOF



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I went for these from BFG’s as I wanted a smoother quieter ride on road and it was a toss up between these and the Conti Cross. The Michelin’s were about £5 a corner more expensive. All the reviews I read said that these worked fine in the snow and mud and for me most of my time is in the road with a bit of horse box trailering in fields. Pics attached.

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Post #761028 27th Feb 2019 6:08pm
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johnnyd



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Many Thanks for the pics, they look great, just ordered 4 from Costo Very Happy

JD 2008 TDCi 2.4 XS CSW
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corgi1



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out of interest how much each from Costco? I called the one in Reading they said they couldn't get them ! really pleased with them, were very good in the snow felt really sure-footed, and they are nice and quiet
Pete
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johnnyd



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Including fitting its ÂŁ120 a corner.....They can get them in Reading if you do it online, but it seems they have run out of stock again for 4, they get them in by the day apparently, I had been trying since Monday, they only had 3, but I managed 4 today, they are centrally stored and despatched to a fitting place on order.

JD 2008 TDCi 2.4 XS CSW
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corgi1



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that's ÂŁ80 cheaper than I paid, oh well, you wont regret getting them
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johnnyd



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That doesn’t include any other discounts like exec 2% and Amex 1%, not sure if that’s included in tyre purchase though.

Looking forward to them

JD 2008 TDCi 2.4 XS CSW
Post #761055 27th Feb 2019 7:50pm
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Sadi



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Re: Michelin 235/85 R16 (120) S LATITUDE CROSS
johnnyd wrote:
Anyone put these on a Defender 90 ? They seem quite narrow compared to my GG TR's. I don't want it looking like some noddy truck Rolling with laughter

JD


In the days one could still buy a “new” Defender - the above Michelins were the OEM tyres on the 90. Were known to go impressive distances before needing to be replaced. Now difficult to source locally - but can be bought from a few specialist tyre suppliers/-retailers.
Post #762626 9th Mar 2019 6:37am
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johnnyd



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So drove to Costco today to have 4 fitted.......Did an hours shop, and a guy comes out to find me in the store to say they can't fit my tyres.......not sure about jacking points and don't have high enough axle stands........

I now have 4 new tyres in the back of the truck..........I need them fitted before next weekend.

Big Cry 2008 TDCi 2.4 XS CSW
Post #762665 9th Mar 2019 1:34pm
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