Can my FL go off road?

RichM · Apr 3, 2010

Hi guys,

Firstly, I use the term "off road" lightly.

I've recently got a 51 plate Freelander TD4. It has a few issues which I'm aware of. (broken sunroof, central locking issues etc) I also did a tippex test for the VCU and as far as I can see, it seems ok. *touch wood*. I will have to keep an eye on that I guess. One issue I have is that my Freelander has the nice looking 17" alloy wheels on it. Great for the road, but not so good off road. Due to their size, there's a lack of AT tyres on the market for them.

My question is, will my Freelander still be capable for light off-roading? Or is it only good for the road right now? I will get proper wheels & tyres for it eventually. However, right now, my rear tyres are new and the front ones still have about 70% tread on them.

Cheers

Rich

Cmdr_Keen · Apr 3, 2010

Well, it's still all wheel drive. So light off roading should be doable. Think grassy fields, light sand trails, that sort of stuff. Stay clear of big pools of mud, bumpy rocks and those things. But you'll be able to cross a meadow or two...

Missing Link · Apr 3, 2010

Despite the p!sstakes from the tractor boys they are fairly capable, as is said above don't be too ambitious but tracks are normally good. Watch out for deep ruts as the ground clearance is limited compared to dependers and strangers.

oil dripper · Apr 3, 2010

this says yer can

Davec · Apr 3, 2010

Remember the "lack" of ground clearance (look at the figures, it's not much less than a Discovery 2) so pick your line carefully, but it is surprising where they will go with care.
I wouldn't choose 17's, but have have used them extensively off road.

juiceyv8 · Apr 3, 2010

Can my FL go off road?

got any other jokes for us?

garythegrass · Apr 3, 2010

use mine on fields and down muddy tracks love it in the snow got 17 inch wolf racer wheels on mine not been stuck yet and towed a caravan on soaked campsites . once pulled a bmw a cross a muddy car park no trouble go for it be surprise lots on utube going off road

Hippo · Apr 4, 2010

I take my v6 off road. Videos below in my signature. As said above be careful of ground clearance. Also don’t try anything too demanding and you’ll be ok. My advice to anyone, with any car, would be to stay away from water. The mud/sand in it plays havoc with bearings and oil seals. The great thing about driving a Freelander off road is you have to choose the best path, and work in partnership with the car to get over/through obstacles. I test drove a disco 4 off road recently and it did a lot more than what my Freelander could do, but with it being so easy it was a little boring not to have the challenge. Get a recovery rope and some D shackles to take with you in case you get stuck, or find a stuck rust rover that needs pulling out.

fanatic · Apr 4, 2010

car boot field and your last name not morris is it?

thainy · Apr 4, 2010

if it snows, you may make it to the shop. maybe. but i have to ask, why did you buy a lander if you want to go offroad? where are you from? if you want to see what it does then im sure someone on here with a more 'capable' off road vehicle would be happy to take you somewhere to test your vehicles limits.

thainy · Apr 4, 2010

how about it fanatic, fancy going as far as a freelander?? pushing the limits of the old girl?

fanatic · Apr 4, 2010

I'm curious if it is someone I know?
I'm sure certain sections of the plain would have been okay for a freelander, ground clearance the main issue.

with care of route yes it can go laning.

lr110 · Apr 4, 2010

i will try and push my landy off road

thainy · Apr 4, 2010

lr110 take a good look at your display pic and then picture a freelander following you!!

fanatic · Apr 4, 2010

chain or rope

lr110 · Apr 4, 2010

chain everytime

thainy · Apr 4, 2010

helicopter air lift out

lr110 · Apr 4, 2010

no no keep the chain attached and we will keep going foward

ratty · Apr 4, 2010

thainy · Apr 4, 2010

well ratty, im open to most things, but them pics suprise me. i have been driving with a zuki and they cant go anywhere i can, and i always put landers under even them, turns out i am wrong. i applaud the bloke driving that lander, good job, is he on road tyres aswell??

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