Tyres - car or 4 x 4

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Mantamad

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Ok so we need new tyres for the Freelander TD4 - searching around for prices some are cheaper but either are specified for a car or have no spec at all in respect of car or 4x4. The car or unspecified ones have the correct speed rating and load index so meet the Land Rover spec but what is the difference - apart from price :rolleyes: Is it only in the tread pattern that is more suitable for off-road - this is not really needed as its never off road!

They are 225 55 17s and feckin expensive especially as I need 4!
 
Hi,

I am of the opinion that it's not only that the tread pattern is suitable for off-road. Some off them actually say they are biased for 80% road and 20% off-road for example. The higher the bias towards off-road the more 'aggressive' the tread pattern. Almost all of the 4X4 tyres are marked M+S so would be suitable for all year use.

I would be wary of running standard 'Summer' car tyres all year round as they are not suitable for low temperatures, slush and snow.

I run Conti 4X4 Contact tyres (which are not particularly knobbly) in the winter as my house is well and truly off-road, and I have to contend with heavy mud and/or snow just to get to work or the shops. They are very long lasting, but I only use them for 6 months of the year anyway.

From April to November for long journeys to the other side of Europe, I run car tyres - ContiSport2 - which are a standard Mercedes-Benz fitment! I certainly wouldn't try to use them in the snow or in temperatures of less than about 7 degrees C as the rubber becomes too hard and grip is greatly reduced.

If I was only going to have one set of tyres I would go for a 'gentle' 4X4.

I replaced the 225/55 17s with 235/55 17s to get a bigger choice of tyre.

Hope this helps you decide.
Singvogel. :cool:
 
Need some tyres myself. Can't decide between Pirelli Scorpian STR and General Grabber UHP.
Both seem to be a reasonable price at blackcircles at the moment.
 
Ive just fitted 4 Continental Contact LX tyres - only done about 250 miles on them all on tarmac so far. Road hold is great, no road noise (that i notice), really happy so far.
 
zoolander said:
Ive just fitted 4 Continental Contact LX tyres - only done about 250 miles on them all on tarmac so far. Road hold is great, no road noise (that i notice), really happy so far.
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Hi,

Let us know what you think of them off-road when you manage to try them on mud or grass.

I wanted these Conti LXs but my local dealer said he couldn't get them my size.

What size are yours?

Singvogel. :cool:
 
I've happily run Kumho KL78 / Marshall Powerguard on both our vehicles for 3 years + with no complaints. Good on tarmac and decent enough when it gets messy underfoot. BFG AT's they're not, but at £70 a corner..... Highly recomended.

Done 25000km in the Syncro on them and impressed enough to buy a set for the FL as soon as we got it. Previously I ran Maxxis on my Disco & the Syncro - again very good tyres at reasonable money
 
Hi,

Let us know what you think of them off-road when you manage to try them on mud or grass.

I wanted these Conti LXs but my local dealer said he couldn't get them my size.

What size are yours?

Singvogel.
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Sizes are 215/65 R16 98H. I'll let you know how they handle when I take them on mud, or if we get any snow this year down in Kent.

regards

Dave
 
Singvogel said:
Hi,

I am of the opinion that it's not only that the tread pattern is suitable for off-road. Some off them actually say they are biased for 80% road and 20% off-road for example. The higher the bias towards off-road the more 'aggressive' the tread pattern. Almost all of the 4X4 tyres are marked M+S so would be suitable for all year use.

I would be wary of running standard 'Summer' car tyres all year round as they are not suitable for low temperatures, slush and snow.

I run Conti 4X4 Contact tyres (which are not particularly knobbly) in the winter as my house is well and truly off-road, and I have to contend with heavy mud and/or snow just to get to work or the shops. They are very long lasting, but I only use them for 6 months of the year anyway.

From April to November for long journeys to the other side of Europe, I run car tyres - ContiSport2 - which are a standard Mercedes-Benz fitment! I certainly wouldn't try to use them in the snow or in temperatures of less than about 7 degrees C as the rubber becomes too hard and grip is greatly reduced.

If I was only going to have one set of tyres I would go for a 'gentle' 4X4.

I replaced the 225/55 17s with 235/55 17s to get a bigger choice of tyre.

Hope this helps you decide.
Singvogel. :cool:
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would 235 65 17 go on a 03 plate 3 lander
 
ive just had a set of General Grabber UHP 225/55/17 fitted only done about 60 miles so far so cant comment too much about them but they seem grippy and have a low road noise :)
 
Singvogel said:
Hi,

Let us know what you think of them off-road when you manage to try them on mud or grass.

I wanted these Conti LXs but my local dealer said he couldn't get them my size.

What size are yours?

Singvogel. :cool:
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Just had our first snow in Kent. Drove 15 miles on fresh snow car didnt miss a beat. Tested up steep hills not a problem at all. Traction control only flashed on once. Breaking was good, and ABS helped to deal with a few of the worse bits. Have also tested it on compacted snow this afternoon and no problems at all - very pleased with car and the new tyres.

Dave
 
zoolander said:
Just had our first snow in Kent. Drove 15 miles on fresh snow car didnt miss a beat. Tested up steep hills not a problem at all. Traction control only flashed on once. Breaking was good, and ABS helped to deal with a few of the worse bits. Have also tested it on compacted snow this afternoon and no problems at all - very pleased with car and the new tyres.

Dave
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Pleased to hear that, Dave. :)

But you forgot to tell us what size they are, you forgetful rascal. :(

Cheers, Singvogel. :cool:
 
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