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| kenzle8a Member Since: 12 Feb 2020 Location: None Posts: 1074  
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I was more than happy with my General Grabbler AT3's in that size on my 110, I only swapped to KO2's as I wanted a different set of wheels that had them in a size I wanted.
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29th Aug 2022 8:16pm |
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| Scotm Member Since: 28 Feb 2014 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 640  
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I have just swapped from KO2 to GG AT3 in same size on wolfs. Much quieter and feel better on road.
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29th Aug 2022 9:27pm |
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| Angus_Beef Member Since: 30 Apr 2015 Location: Oslo Posts: 434  
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Seems like this happens every summer with BFG... Last August there were no KM3s to be found. Roaming around 🇳🇴🇨🇠|
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30th Aug 2022 8:49am |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 16879  
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I have been told that BFG makes these tyres in batches and I imagine estimate the number that it will sell before the next batch is scheduled. If the estimate is under the sales volume then there is a drought before the next batch comes along.
It seems to happen with KOs and KMs regularly. |
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30th Aug 2022 9:26am |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5765  
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As an alternative, and having an absolute requirement for three peak/snowflake qualification, I’m looking at upgrading my BFGs with Mickey Thompson Baja Boss. Looks to have outstanding reviews despite being only a recently launched tyre. Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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30th Aug 2022 10:29am |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11240 
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Another vote here for the GGAT3. An excellent all round tyre that's particularly good in the wet.
Click image to enlarge Darren 110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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30th Aug 2022 10:36am |
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| Gasket Member Since: 30 May 2020 Location: Manchester Posts: 629 |
Interesting - I hadn't considered the AT3. Like the OP I've been having difficulty getting a set of tyres in the current market.
My preferences were: 1) Wrangler MT/R (I think these look fantastic, are an OEM fit and seem to get good reviews on the forum) 2) BFG AT2s (hard getting them at a sensible price) I'll confess I do prefer a tyre that has the shoulder knobbles as is becoming more common on the AT/MT hybrids However the grabber AT3 does look good. My use would be predominantly road, with some off road, a little sand and occasional snow. Its striking the balance between the great looks of a knobbly tyre and the road manners of a much more sensible (but less visually appealing) true AT. |
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30th Aug 2022 12:50pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7873 
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Whilst I highly rate the KO2's and no other AT 'looks' as good IMO
You might want to look at the Cooper Discoverer® AT3 4S™ seems to be highly recommended. 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 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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30th Aug 2022 1:27pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11240
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The MT/R's are great tyres - I had them before - but they're NOISY, especially compared to the AT3, which is essentially silent. Darren
110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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30th Aug 2022 2:38pm |
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| ChrisDefender Member Since: 29 Oct 2015 Location: Midlands Posts: 445
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I have the Wrangler MTRs, as I do occasionally do some very muddy off road stuff, however I have them more because I like the look of them. They are reasonably priced and as for noise I actually quite like the rumble, plus as I drive for 90% of the time with the window down it makes no difference to me at all
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30th Aug 2022 5:13pm |
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| Ianh Member Since: 17 Sep 2018 Location: Essex Posts: 1762
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Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac LT’s on my 110, 265/75R16. https://www.goodyear.eu/en_gb/consumer/tir...DTRAC.html
You get many different and varied tyre reviews when you search on any particular tyre. However I think this one is accurate given my experience of dry, wet and snow use on the road, so the mud use will hopefully be as accurate.https://canadiangearhead.com/best-offroad-tire-for-winter/ The author reviews his 245s and 285s but his general view is consistent for both, and the 265s sit in the middle of that range so I think the review may be helpful. They are an AT tyre, that looks more aggressive than a std AT. Snow rated, good on the road and in the wet. 9 years, 61k miles, 10mm of tread left and no cracks in the sidewalls. Only just started to get a little noisy, but not that noisy on dry tarmac. They look the same as the wrangler MTR’s side on. I’ve been searching as would like another set in a couple of years time, however there does not seem to be any stock in the UK, so wondering if they stopped selling them in the UK, but may still be available in France. Have a look at this topic to see what they look like fitted https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic79139...t=duratrac Last edited by Ianh on 30th Aug 2022 7:53pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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30th Aug 2022 7:28pm |
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| Jabberwocky Member Since: 27 Oct 2021 Location: Luxembourg Posts: 195 
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GG At3 are hard to come by as well, I wanted some for the 130 I’m in the process of buying but was told end of September, maybe. I need snowflake/3 peak rated tyres but none of the better tyres that match this requirement are available in the UK where I’m buying the vehicle
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30th Aug 2022 7:46pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7873
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The Duratracs are a great looking tyre, but virtually impossible to find in stock. Are they any easier to find these days? 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 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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30th Aug 2022 8:17pm |
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| Mitch16 Member Since: 07 Nov 2020 Location: Surrey Posts: 25 
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Another vote for General grabber AT3,. Had mine about 700 miles. I am very pleased with them on road dry and wet weather grip, silent and also work on grass and sand. Not done any deep mud yet…..
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31st Aug 2022 9:23pm |
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