norseman · Apr 18, 2013

I need to replace the tyres on my '87 RRC but an exhaustive search of the forums has only thrown up comments/opinions regarding sizes & fitments. Fine if you're in to serious off-roading but what I'm really looking for is advice as to the products themselves - a 205/80 AT tyre that will perform in the snow but still give a reasonably quiet & smooth ride. My (original spec) Michelin XMS244's do all of this but despite still having an exellent tread are over 20yrs old & I feel should be replaced on safety grounds.

lorri789 · Apr 18, 2013

Aye, my tyres were 10 years old so I got a change. I just went for a generic all terrain - noise ain't too bad and I reckon it's a happy medium. They do tend to get clogged up in the snow. 205s are good for getting bite and are wide enough imho, but obviously not so great in sloppy mud or soft sand.

StuckAgainSteve · Apr 18, 2013

General Grabber ATs - superb all-rounders - quiet and competitively priced. There's a glut of good ATs these days Toyo Open Country, Cooper Discoverer AT/3, BFGs, Yokohama G012s to name a few.

stemac33 · Apr 18, 2013

Here Here general grabber ats every time excellent all rounders

ovalandrover · Apr 19, 2013

If Michelins have lasted you for 20 yrs go for the same brand i bet there arnt many other brands that will last you that long

StuckAgainSteve · Apr 19, 2013

ovalandrover said:
If Michelins have lasted you for 20 yrs go for the same brand i bet there arnt many other brands that will last you that long

Michelins are very hard wearing. The modern equivalent, Michelin Latitudes don't have a particularly good reputation as an off road tyre, but they are a good road biased all season SUV tyre - but they cost - lots.

neiltce · Apr 19, 2013

I bought a set of 5 NEXEN 235/70R16 104T
From www.tyresonthedrive.com
Fitted balanced and new valve , all done outside my house for £383.00

Seem to be a very good tyre for the money.. And very pleased with the work carried out.

They even wire brushed the alloy rim along the bead seat and applied sealant.

ovalandrover · Apr 19, 2013

StuckAgainSteve said:
Michelins are very hard wearing. The modern equivalent, Michelin Latitudes don't have a particularly good reputation as an off road tyre, but they are a good road biased all season SUV tyre - but they cost - lots.

Here is some pics of my Lattitude cross tyres
These tryes have been across Russia Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan China And Mongolia.
The pirellies I had wore out in 15000 miles and these are still going after 20000 and i am going back to Mongolia with them so are they so expensive?

StuckAgainSteve · Apr 19, 2013

ovalandrover said:
Here is some pics of my Lattitude cross tyres
These tryes have been across Russia Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan China And Mongolia.
The pirellies I had wore out in 15000 miles and these are still going after 20000 and i am going back to Mongolia with them so are they so expensive?

The GG AT2s on my classic had done 25K miles at the point I sold it, they had far more tread left than your Latitudes which are about .5mm off the wear markers.

ovalandrover · Apr 19, 2013

StuckAgainSteve said:
The GG AT2s on my classic had done 25K miles at the point I sold it, they had far more tread left than your Latitudes which are about .5mm off the wear markers.

Had your classic done the off road work these Lattitudes have done?
I met some people in Mongolia that were having to change their GG and they had not done the mileage that these had and have you any photos?
These have been through the Gobi desert and also had to wade through rivers the only thing i havnt really tested them in is snow.
the other tyres I would consider doing what im doing are Coopers or Mickey Thomsons.

goonarmy · Apr 19, 2013

Latitudes are **** off road. But we're getting close to 40k on these on our fenders. I had hankook mts on me rrc that were ok for noise and mpg and all round grip. Didnt wear too bad either but didnt have em long enough to have high milage on em.

StuckAgainSteve · Apr 19, 2013

No they hadn't done a great deal of off road driving (occasional pay and play) but plenty of high speed motorway driving (the majority of my driving) which wears tyres heavily due to constant slip. I've never thought of taking photos of my tyres to be honest! I rotate them every service.

norseman · Apr 19, 2013

ovalandrover said:
If Michelins have lasted you for 20 yrs go for the same brand i bet there arnt many other brands that will last you that long

In fact I've only had the car since Aug '08, the previous (2nd) owner had it for 20yrs & fitted the Mich's in the early '90's. Strangely enough long-life is not an issue here as I only average 1500m a year & at my age doubt I'll keep the car for more than another 5yrs, unless of course a kind-hearted government bumps up the state pension

Thanks to you & all the others on here for the replies & advice.

Thor1950 · Apr 19, 2013

neiltce said:
I bought a set of 5 NEXEN 235/70R16 104T
From Cheap tyres fitted at home or work in the North West and Birmingham | Tyres on the Drive
Fitted balanced and new valve , all done outside my house for £383.00

Seem to be a very good tyre for the money.. And very pleased with the work carried out.

They even wire brushed the alloy rim along the bead seat and applied sealant.

what is the mileage warranty

Leeg1987 · Apr 19, 2013

Try camskills for price I've used them for tyres for last 5 years
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ovalandrover · Apr 20, 2013

goonarmy said:
Latitudes are **** off road. But we're getting close to 40k on these on our fenders. I had hankook mts on me rrc that were ok for noise and mpg and all round grip. Didnt wear too bad either but didnt have em long enough to have high milage on em.

Are you talking Latitude tour or Latitude cross ?

goonarmy · Apr 20, 2013

Same pattern as yours.cross according to your pics

200tdi ayre · Apr 20, 2013

Another vote for general grabbers, either at2 or at awesome tries in general

norseman · May 14, 2013

Decision made - set of General Grabber TR's supplied & fitted at my home for £366 all in. I'm happy with the write-up on the tyres themselves, a M&S with a tread pattern similar to the 244s's previously fitted. What was interesting was the diffference in casing weight with the Generals being so much lighter than the old tyres, but a reduction in un-sprung weight is no bad thing? As a footnote Michelin were impressed by the 22 yrs. of service (4+ in my ownership) & have sent me a selection of 'merchandise' including a folding multi-tool, a nice gesture I thought.

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