On or around 14 Nov 2006 06:52:25 -0800, "Richard Muscat Azzopardi"
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>Any recommendations for a new set of tyres for a Defender 90?
>
>I shall be using them mostly on the road (most of our roads are like B
>Roads at best in Malta), but want greenlaning capability.
If you're not doing any serious mud plugging, then an AT pattern will suit
you well.
From my own experience:
Pirelli Scorpion AT on 110 excellent grip on road, wet or dry, a bit lacking
in slippery mud. Wore out quite fast; about 16K miles.
Nankang Wide Conqueror on 110 Better in mud, but not a mud tyre, obviously.
Gripped OK on road but not quite so good in the wet. Bit better wear than
the Pirellis, I think they did a few more miles and cost less.
Avon Ranger AT on disco V8 good road grip, didn't have much chance to see
what they were like for wear or off-road as I sold the vehicle.
BF Goodrich AT-KO on disco V8 and TDi Road grip in the wet slightly lacking
but make up for it with much longer life. Good off-road, but again, not a
full mud tyre. expensive new; better behaved on the TDi than the V8, for
some reason.
Colway AT remould on 110: good enough for the price. Similar pattern to the
BFG and similar off-road, good grip on-road but didn't last all that long,
about 13K miles.
Pirelli Scorpion ST on disco V8: more street bias, intended as an 80/20
on/off road tyre. Surprisingly competent off-road, but obviously limited
grip in serious mud. BiL had these on his RR classic and never got stuck,
but that's at least partly down to ability and not going silly places.
>Any brands which are a sure hit? Or which I should definitely avoid?
>
>I had Kellys recommended to me... I have the standard size of wheels
>currently installed (15"?) with the original tyres. Could you also
>please recommend a size of tyres?
Original fitment on 90s is either 205R16 or 235/85R16 depending on the age
of the vehicle.
You can fit the following:
205R16, 225/75R16, 235/70R16, 255/65R16, are all about the same diameter.
going much wider than 235 width is of limited use on a 90 unless you want to
go playing in soft mud and need the flotation effect - even on the 110,
using 10.5" wide tyres actually worked against you in hard slippery
conditions.
7.50R16, 235/85R16 are taller ones. If it was originally on 205s, then the
speedo might not be accurate.
You can also get imperial-size 15" tyres, if it's had the wheels changed:
most common is 31x10.50R15, which is a bit smaller than a 7.50 in diameter
but a lot wider. There are also 30x9.50R15 which come out about the same
size as the 205R16.
Up to a point you can fit huge fat tyres, such as 33x12.50R15 or suchlike.
More diff clearance for off-roading, but it will definitely make the speedo
read wrong.
This group needs a FAQ...
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