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Stacey007



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Another what tyre choice...
Ok it seems its not even perhaps the choice it could be as there are no stocks.


The truck its going on is now a use it now and again car... so I don't need a road tyre (currently 235 continentals)


I'm changing to 18" wheels and chose these options, BFG purely and no other reason as they look cool. Sorry but its true.. Thumbs Up

However I have been sent another option as there seems to be little choice.


BF Goodrich 265/65/18 KO2

Yokohama Geoloander A/T G015 265/65/18 – none in stock

General Grabber AT3


Forget price, what would you choose...


Thanks
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LandRoverAnorak



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General Grabbers get my vote. I've been running them for a while and they're cracking tyres. Darren

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Post #940812 3rd Feb 2022 5:13pm
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judders



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BFGs because you're right, they do look cool. Cool

I'm planning 18s (probably XTR1s) + BFG KO2s for mine this year.

Can't decide if it should be white lettering on display or not though. Guess it's no big deal to swap 'em around either way.
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Roy5695



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I've gone with the Cooper discoverer AT3 Sport 2's (still awaiting for them to arrive)

Cant justify the £80 extra a corner for the BFG's for a tyre I wasn't pleased with before. 2011 Defender DCPU 2.2 - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic30623.html

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Likeomg



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Cooper run rings around BFG, shame we can't get Zeon's anymore as I love them and when they run out I'd want another set.

There's also a fair few offerings from Micky Thomson who would get on my short list...
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Co1



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I’ve used both cooper AT3’s and BFG AT2 extensively. The BFG is in a different class off road as you might expect. However on road, there isn’t much in it at all, I’ve never struggled for grip with either but that might be more about driving style. The coopers are a tad quieter. The BFGs lasted a lot longer so while they might be more per corner, the cost for the life of the tyre will be less. From memory they were knocking on for 20k miles more life in them.
Post #940889 4th Feb 2022 7:09am
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kenzle8a



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Use now and again for what though? Mud plugging, green lanes, the odd trip to Waitrose?

I went from GG AT3's to BFG's (wheels came with BFG's) and TBH I've not noticed a difference in the cold or the wet, then again its also a our farm truck but its mostly used between fields.

If I were running 18's I'd be tempted by the Pirelli Scorpion AT+ as a few folk I know rave about them on their various Range Rovers.
Post #940899 4th Feb 2022 9:08am
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Stacey007



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Hello

Interesting,


Most of the trips will be a short trip to work 14 miles each way down A roads, then the odd holiday to the Lakes, Scotland 2 weeks touring round. The odd green lane but nothing too lumpy.

In that respect its annual millage will probably be less than 3000 now..


So like a few I don't need a quieter road based tyre. I was concerned about the wet weather grip but I've searched this and seems it was an early batch? it also seems they put them on the LS3 engined Twisted so should be ok for a Mapped diesel Thumbs Up


I will have another quick look at options.


Thanks
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TC909



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I run 275 70 18 Cooper discoverer STT Pro on 18" Sawtooths.

I think they look cool Cool

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Post #940928 4th Feb 2022 11:22am
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Stacey007



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No going to lie they do look cool Thumbs Up


Black 110 same as mine also so gives me an idea...
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Likeomg



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Stacey007 wrote:
Hello

Interesting,


Most of the trips will be a short trip to work 14 miles each way down A roads, then the odd holiday to the Lakes, Scotland 2 weeks touring round. The odd green lane but nothing too lumpy.

In that respect its annual millage will probably be less than 3000 now..


So like a few I don't need a quieter road based tyre. I was concerned about the wet weather grip but I've searched this and seems it was an early batch? it also seems they put them on the LS3 engined Twisted so should be ok for a Mapped diesel Thumbs Up


I will have another quick look at options.


Thanks


Maybe things have changed but twisted never liked putting BFG AT on the LS3's that's a direct quote from James at twisted.. was a few years since I was last down..
Post #940946 4th Feb 2022 2:11pm
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kenzle8a



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I don’t think any at tyre is going to be that amazing on an LS3 Defender, a bit like trying to use super g skis in a resort, great fun in the right conditions, certain death in others 🤣
Post #940953 4th Feb 2022 2:51pm
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Stacey007



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Seems Twisted and Arkonik use the BFG's on the LS3's


Either way this time as Its for Looks over almost any other criteria they are quite high on the list Smile





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JOW240725



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
STT PRO's or KM3!!! Thumbs Up Both look the business, who cares how they perform! Shocked

I have to say though the STT Pro's REALLY howl! James
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JOW240725



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
Also don't rule out Toyo Open Country MT if you want a cheaper tyre!

Or stop messing about and go for a set of 37" trepadors!! Whistle James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
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