Freelander 1 225/65/17 Tyres will they fit?

Nodge68 said:

I have Maxxis Bravo AT 771 in 225/60/17 on my Trek rims.View attachment 118469

I like the 60 profile as they give me slightly better steering response.
I bought my Maxxis in 2012 for about £65 each fitted. I've been 35K miles on then since then.

Next time I change them, I'll get Yokohama Geolander AT-S 102.
These are better in the wet and have slightly softer side walls.

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Landytd4 said:

Do you have a link to these?

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Nodge68 said:

The 225/65/17 Geolanders are £86 each from here.http://www.oponeo.co.uk/tyre-detail...gin=shopping&gclid=CNqLhYLPs9ICFUWVGwodltsFtA.

Strangely the 225/60/17 are more expensive at £99 each.
http://www.oponeo.co.uk/tyre-detail...gin=shopping&gclid=CO7prcfPs9ICFbYW0wod0E8J7A

Both fit so it's up to you. As I said. I prefer the stiffer side walls of the 60% tyres.

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Landytd4 said:

So, I have got some 17inch rims sorted and now got to decide about tyres, have got 215/65/16 on at present these are approx 26inches tall with current tyres, how much taller will a 225/60 & 225/65 be? I don't like the massive gap in the wheel arches would like to fill it as much as possible,
I still can't decide on tyres does an AT loose much grip when wet on road, I would guess I am around 80% road use and then just on mud and grassy roadways.

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