All Terrain Tyres for a Freelander 1

I am looking for a good AT tyre in 225/55/17 for a Freelander 1.
Anyone got any recommendations?

Jay D said:

I am looking for a good AT tyre in 225/55/17 for a Freelander 1.
Anyone got any recommendations?

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Yokohama Geolander AT 015 in 225/65/17, which fit ok, grip well in all conditions except thick mud, they are winter rated with 3 peaks symbol, have excellent wet weather grip, don't make much noise, and make the speedometer rear more accurately. All round a brilliant tyre.

Agree, have these on all my F1s.

Most people seem to go for the 65 profile Geolanders on here it seems. I think I'll probably be going for a set of those in due course as my current tyre are nearing needing replacement.

If you want to keep the original profile of 55 I think you're very limited. Cooper Discoverers are available though. Not sure on the forum's experience of those mind.

Quick question for @Nodge68 or @andyfreelandy , do you need to tell your insurance company if you go for the higher profile tyre?

Quick answer.... No!! The FL1 cme with so many different wheel and tyre sizes I am not sure that it would be viewed as a modification.
Others may say differently. My 'trade' insurance now permits modifications without having to define them so not sure how that work. What if I put a spitfire plane engine in it!?!

andyfreelandy said:

What if I put a spitfire plane engine in it!?!

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Do this Andy.

kernowsvenski said:

Most people seem to go for the 65 profile Geolanders on here it seems. I think I'll probably be going for a set of those in due course as my current tyre are nearing needing replacement.

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You could do worse James. The 60 or 65% profile on 17" rims suits the FL1 really well. Making it quieter on the road, giving better comfort and making the speedometer more accurate.

kernowsvenski said:

If you want to keep the original profile of 55 I think you're very limited. Cooper Discoverers are available though.

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The 55% profile is too small, smaller than the standard 215/65/16, which is kinda silly.
GGs are considered noisy, and definitely not worth the money they cost, by comparison to the 225/65/17 Yokohama Geolander AT 015 tyres.

kernowsvenski said:

Quick question for @Nodge68 or @andyfreelandy , do you need to tell your insurance company if you go for the higher profile tyre?

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No. The only time it would be an issue is if the tyres you fitted were of a lower load rating than the original, which of course they won't be, as the tyres are larger and rated to carry more weight.

I have used BFG's, GG, Hankook and various others on my farm vehicles but I have to say the best all round (pardon the pun!!) so far are the Cooper Discoverer's.

Semicolon said:

I have used BFG's, GG, Hankook and various others on my farm vehicles but I have to say the best all round (pardon the pun!!) so far are the Cooper Discoverer's.

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I used to like the discoverer, until I tried the Yokohama Geolander AT, at which point I was converted. The Geolander has more grip on wet tarmac, and is just as good off road, so it gets my vote now.

They last well too. Done about 40k on a set and still in use, albeit on another vehicle.

andyfreelandy said:

They last well too. Done about 40k on a set and still in use, albeit on another vehicle.

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Good to know, thanks lads. I had them on an X5 years ago and they were too soft in the sidewalls so they must have improved. Must have a look to see if they do a mud tyre too.

Thanks Guys
All very helpful. I worried that the 60% profile on a 17" rim was going to be too wide, but it seems like it works well on F1s. I have had BFG All Terrains on my last three Landcruisers, but have now come back into the LR fold.
Ideally BFG ATs are my preferred option, but the Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 sounds like a good replacement.
Any other suggestions welcome.
Cheers
Jay

Jay D said:

I worried that the 60% profile on a 17" rim was going to be too wide, but it seems like it works well on F1s

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As long as you stick to 225/65/17 as a maximum, then they will fit, but keep in mind that those who have run that size, were using Yokohama Geolander AT/S or the replacement, the 015. BFG AT might contact the struts, as not all tyres are the same dimensions, for a given size.

IMO BFG AT are OK on separate chassis LRs, where the noise is dampened out by the chassis, and handling is rubbish anyway.

Yokohama Geolander AT 015 are a much more modern tyre design, giving exceptional grip in all conditions, without compromising road holding or noise.

I don't want to max out on the diameter and take the point about separate chassis construction.
The Geolandar 225/60/r17 look like pretty good.

Cheers JD

Jay D said:

The Geolandar 225/60/r17 look like pretty good.

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The Geolander 015 fits in 225/65/17, with a few mm of space, so you'll be fine with those. The 60% version is a slightly smaller diameter, so slightly more clearance to the spring cup.