Discovery 2 tyres?

CobraPaul · Oct 1, 2010

I've just ordered a set of 18" alloys for my Discovery 2. We use the car 80% road, the rest of the time in the field and towing a horse box. Can anyone recommend a suitable tyre for all round performance? Cheers

Disco01 · Oct 1, 2010

Any all terrain tyre

CobraPaul · Oct 2, 2010

Thanks for the reply, is there any prefered make of tyre or is it simply down to price?

Disco01 · Oct 2, 2010

I think most would probably say BFGs or General Grabbers. Remember that just because a tyre is cheaper doesn't make it better value.

barczyk · Oct 3, 2010

I've got General Grabber UHP 255 55 18 and am very impressed. They are road biassed but also rated M & S so should be ok in the field

standardmoose · Oct 3, 2010

check out 4x4 Tyres :: The Ultimate 4x4 Tyre Website :: just choose your the tyre to fit the alloy as in 15" etc then click sizes and it goes through all ranges of prices and makes plus theres a little bar to the right of the pic of the tyre which shows you what they are best suited for e.g if there is more grey and sandy colour its meant more for on road use and vice versa plus its free delivery over £100 i think and it shouldnt tke too long for them to get to you as they are located right on the m1 a1 check it out might save you some money and will help you out and its got the nifty little on road off raod bar gauge thing, good luck

newlander · Oct 3, 2010

From what I have learnt so far the more off-road oriented tyre for 18'' wheels (athough it is a road biased tyre) is the General AT Grabler. Available for 255 width, which fits nicely 18'' wheels. Which I happen to have too.

Apparently BFGoodrich does not offer anything decent for 18'' wheels. No AT for 18''. This was my first choice. No more.

I have been told about Khumo tyres, but don´t know anyone that used them.

Currently I wear 235 Pirelly Scorpion on 18''. But wear down very quickly if taken mildly off-road. I would not recommend them unless you would stay on tarmac all the time...

I know this far on tyres for 18'' wheels.

If anyone can recommend any other make or model for 50%-50% use I would appreciate. What seems to be the norm is that tyres for 18'' wheels offer quite poor latteral protection. And thus suffer a lot with rocks or gravel.

spanishlair · Oct 4, 2010

Dont know if your on UK or Spanish plates. Watch out for the correct speed rate if your on Spanish or intend to change. ITV will bounce it if they are not manifacturers speed rate.

BIG MATT · Oct 4, 2010

I got these from camskill, i tow a caravan so wanted 20% off road 80% on road sort of mix, they are simply superb and look good too if your into looks?
GENERAL TYRES / 4X4 / GENERAL GRABBER UHP - 255/55R18 109W XL TL :: £101.20 :: 4x4 Tyres - SUV Tyres - All Terrain Tyres - Off Road Tyres - 18" :: R18" - 255/55/18, 255/55 R 18 ::

Everyone here raves about AT2s, and the look the dogs too

GENERAL TYRES / 4X4 / GENERAL GRABBER AT2 AT 2 - 255/55R18 109H XL TL :: £124.00 :: 4x4 Tyres - SUV Tyres - All Terrain Tyres - Off Road Tyres - 18" :: R18" - 255/55/18, 255/55 R 18 ::http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m26b722s260p11312

jonathanp · Oct 4, 2010

General Grabber AT2 will be the best choice for your car and wheel size , a true All terrain tyre . They perform very well off road , and very well on the road and are great in the winter .

CobraPaul · Oct 4, 2010

Thanks to all for the info' much appreciated

newlander · Oct 4, 2010

spanishlair said:
Dont know if your on UK or Spanish plates. Watch out for the correct speed rate if your on Spanish or intend to change. ITV will bounce it if they are not manifacturers speed rate.

I am on Spanish plates. I will check. Thank you for the info, Spanishlair

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