Grabber AT2 sizes ??? - Will these fit ??

2.0_hippo · May 3, 2010

Hi,

Can someone confirm if a grabber AT2 215/70 will fit on my freelanders standard 215/65 rims ok ???

I know its not much of an size increase i just need to make sure before i order them up ?

Thanks

Hippo · May 3, 2010

If they tyre is the same size as the rim, then yes. 16inches?

2.0_hippo · May 3, 2010

Yes thats correct, im only not sure as they are a different size of 70 instead of the standard 65's that are allready fitted ?

I think iv heard that 70's on 65's will be fine ?

I just want to confirm this, the 65's are harder to find.

lerk · May 3, 2010

that's the height you're looking at, not the width! :doh:

lerk · May 3, 2010

The 215/70 will be 22mm larger diameter than the 215/65 so check your clearance to the arches!

thainy · May 3, 2010

Omg!!!

2.0_hippo · May 3, 2010

Oopsy me, well what do i know, thats why im on here asking.

Still havent managed to get a decent answer from someone who knows for sure

anyone else ?

Hippo · May 3, 2010

2.0_hippo said:
Yes thats correct, im only not sure as its a different width of 70 instead of the standard 65 that are allready on my rims ?

I think iv heard that a 70 on a 65 will be fine ?

I just want to confirm this, the 65's are harder to find.

I've just had some grabber at2's fitted. 215/65R16 are easy to get hold of. If you buy them from a tyre fitter, they'll need to order them in and they won't stock local, or at the ware house.

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2.0_hippo · May 3, 2010

Thanks for the helpfull reply.

Will have to go to my locals and get some prices then.

Iv been looking online at black circles.com they only do the 70R16's. I could probably get away with the 70's.
on that calculator you sent, it showed a 3% increase where they reccommend a maximum of 2.5% increase only.

So will have to hunt around.

Thanks for the help

Torsen · May 3, 2010

215/70-16 looks good and is nice to drive. It will not be any problems with the arches.
I have Cooper Discovery 215/70-16 on mine. Next time I will try 225/70-16.

freebiker · May 3, 2010

I have the AT2's in 215/70/16 on mine, perfect fit. Go ahead and get your 70 profile tyres, it'll give you a bit more clearance as well. Not much more but enough.

mudcrawler · May 4, 2010

I have the AT2's in 215/70/R16 fitted to mine too! Fit no problems and as Freebiker said they will give you a little bit more clearance

You can see them fitted in my profile photo!

2.0_hippo · May 5, 2010

Cheers For all your help guys.

Ordered all whole new set of tyres for my hippo. got them from black circles.com

not a bad price, and included fitting costs.

How do you guys find the AT2's on your freebies ???

ie on road traction and off road ?

Cheers

freebiker · May 5, 2010

I also actually ordered mine from Blackcircles.com too. Had them fitted at one of the partnered garages.

In the dry they're ok, in the wet though you have to be a little careful.

Small roundabouts in the wet need to be taken with car else you'll just keep going forward.

To be honest, i drive my girl like she's an F1 car and the tyres do me well. Not lost traction once. Perfect tyres for the snow as well.

mudcrawler · May 5, 2010

I haven't had any problems with mine in the dry or the wet! Grand off-road too!

Saying that I don't drive like an eejit when the roads are wet and greasy!

Hippo · May 5, 2010

I get a rumble on mine from 20 to 30mph. They rumble a bit all the time, but more noticable at 20 to 30mph. All 4 tyres are at 30psi. Does anyone else have this, and what psi do you run yours at?

freebiker · May 5, 2010

Aye forgot to mention off road, will certainly get you out of sticky situations.

I run mine at 32psi, i find 30psi to be a bit too erm soft?

2.0_hippo · May 5, 2010

They dont sound too bad

I never drive quick or sharply anyway, being a motorcyclist, you really do learn how slipperythe roads get at times.

Anyway there not really the type of cars to chucked about, saying that iv just ordered a synergy kit, i cant wait to see what difference it will make to the old girl. from what i have heard there great

Anyway will let you know what i think when i get the new shoes fitted. then i can really get her muddy

Anyone know of any decent greenanes in hertfordshire ? Iv never been proper off roading yet, i would still like to give it a go, just need some other freebie owners to go with

freebiker · May 6, 2010

2.0_hippo said:
Anyway there not really the type of cars to chucked about, saying that iv just ordered a synergy kit, i cant wait to see what difference it will make to the old girl. from what i have heard there great

The freeby is the perfect 4X4 to 'chuck about' It's great fun, handles very well and takes everything you could possibly throw at it in it's stride. Of course you've got to know the limits, but thats the same with every car.

Pic related. Not be the pic above or below (Andy Drummond and Jon Chester) but apparently Colin McRae used slightly modified freebys to dry run rally courses before doing them in the Focus.

2.0_hippo · May 11, 2010

Well, tyres all fitted and must i say im impressed.

There actually more quiet than my last road tyres !!!

Grip is goo aswell, and there much better in the mud.

Well pleased

And they look like beasts !

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