Need some decent tyres, mostly for road use, but capable if i want to get giddy....

Freelander 1, 1.8, 3 door, 52 plate
The tyre size i have is 225/55/17
I'm looking for some decent tyres that aren't ridiculously priced but can last a reasonable amount of time. i mainly use them for simple road use but i would like some that would be capable if i decided to get giddy and went off road, or in fields etc, i don't wanna be the n*b who gets stuck in a field because i've got **** tyres. Obviously buying cheap is ultimately buying twice but then again i can't really afford £150 per tyre, so kinda need a good compromise. The front tyres are what the garage fitted when i bought it and are not very good at all, and the back tyres are Toyo proxes t1 sport.

You should have the same on all 4 corners or you will sh@g your IRD. If they are different then measure them and make sure the bigger ones are on the back wheels.

thanks, i thought you could have the same set on the front and a different set on the back. cheers for advice, i'll need to buy a set of 5

You can have different on the back. As long as the bigger ones are at the back. And they will be different diameters even if the are 'the same size'.
Essentially, the back wheels need to rotate at the same speed as the front, or slightly slower. Otherwise the VCU will drive the back wheels all the time and die, probably taking the IRD along for company.

ah right i get ya, thanks for all ya advice i'm new to this 4x4 lark, there's quite a bit to learn with having a freelander, making sure all tyres are same, checking vcu, checking ird etc. but glad i can ask people on here for advice

Event ML698 are going on mine next ...plenty of threads on here to help make your mind up...just search

it's just hard finding tyres to fit mine that aren't a ridiculous price.

The Events are about £55 each on Camskill plus £3 delivery, try black circles and oponeo.....lots of sites around.

See "what tyres have you got" thread ...a few threads down from yours

That's cos you've got 17" wheels! Tyre size issues may explain your 4x4 problems

I got these £80 each fitted on 18" rims

what tyre size would you recommend i have?

http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/showthread.php?t=182778

Have a read of this. 17" are limited for choice

look sick them wheels

Wouldn't recommend this size cod its a lot of work to make them fit.

love it, looks good that dude, what size wheels you rocking?

If you want more tyre choice. It's easier to change to. 16" rim

Think i'm better off trying to find a set of 16" wheels with some decent tyres on them.

Sorry, never noticed you had 17's on I'll shut up now :behindsofa: