What Tyres Have You... - Page 2 - Land Rovers Only

SCSL · 02-24-2006, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by p76rangie

However, BFG has an agressive tyre now that a lot of the competition trucks are using. I just can't remember the name. But at $600 a tyre, they are too expensive for my task.

That's the Krawler that Hank referred to above. Like I said, I have no 1st hand experience with it but it dominates the pro scene & is VERY expensive for the unsponsored weekend rock crawler. From what I hear, the sidewalls are indestructable.

Discrover · 02-24-2006, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hank

I agree with SCSL almost 100%, except the MT/R's suck balls, and I think the Krawler is the best non-radial rock tire. The best radial rock tire I've seen is the Swamper TSL.

Having owned two set's of Interco MT's, I don't see them any better than a BFG Mud, but the BFG lasts a lot longer. The sipping is nice, though.

If the road manners on the TSL were better, I think that would be the ideal tire. The Trxus tires are nice off-road, but don't get the grip like a TSL.

I can't wait for this new BFG!!!

Hank what did you think of the Interco's Trxus on the road? I have heard they suck monkey nutts on the road and that if I remember right that they sometimes can't even be balanced properly by a balanching machine.

Everyone I have talked to that is running them switched over from the BFG AT or MT's and love the damn things and say that even though their ride comfort isn't as good....the offroad advantage to these tires over the BFG MT are hands down a better offroad tire...but they wear quickly in lots of highway driving.

p76rangie · 02-25-2006, 10:47 PM

It must be an American thing, but is "sucking balls" a goog or bad thing.

Ian

Bene · 02-26-2006, 01:13 AM

does sucking some dude's balls sound attractive to you?*

so far all i can say is that 31x10.50 BFG ATs are far superiour to 3 235/75 BFG Long Trails (all season) and one bald 235/70 Michelin XPC (or whatever Mich comes with these trucks).

*not that there's anything wrong with that.

Ferrarislave · 02-26-2006, 02:47 AM

BFG A/T's, I think they are the best AT! I have been using them for a while now on my Jeep and I love them, for my Rover it will only be MT/R's 255/55/19 (yea i know 19's are big) Im trying to find a 16" that will fit the L322.

p76rangie · 02-26-2006, 04:11 AM

No it doesn't Kevin, that's why I thought it was use in the context of something being no good. But on re-reading the posts it appears that may mean that the product is good. But whatever turns you guys on I suppose.

Ian

p76rangie · 02-26-2006, 04:19 AM

I will tell one tyre I had that sucked, they were Interco Thornbirds. Found a sucker to buy them though and that paid for two of my Simex.

Ian

FrankyRizzo · 02-26-2006, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by p76rangie

It must be an American thing, but is "sucking balls" a goog or bad thing.

Ian

I think in Canada it's a term of endearment.

Nomar · 02-26-2006, 10:09 AM

I've got the SS TSL LTB's 34x10.5-15 Bias plys. Very good in VA so far; great in mud-pretty good on Va rocks , not so good in snow/ice.
Got Michelin Cross Terrains? on the street RR. Seem pretty good-

I wish that SS TSL Radials came in a few more sizes-I have 33x10.5-15 TSL radials and those are actually pretty nice even on road!

Bene · 02-26-2006, 04:03 PM

i thought of one thing i cant stand about my BFG ATs, that lame "rim gaurd" or whatever its called. the raised strip of rubber that goes along the edge of the rim to protect it from curbs. when you air down it can push the bead off of the rim and can let dirt and mud get inbetween the rim and tire, letting it leak slowly. or worse, poping the bead off the wheel. i got a crap load of mud in the bead at hollister last weekend, Keptin had the same problem with his BFG MTs. if they still have those cursed things the next time i buy tires, i may have to look for something that doesnt have them.

roverX · 02-26-2006, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrankyRizzo

I bought the Dunlop 265/75/16s because the price seemed attractive. So far I really like them. A few guys out here have run them with very good longevity. I also like the fact they say Rover on the sidewalls as well. Kind of a cool match. I was out in the sand last weekend and without airing them down they seemed to work very well. For 120 a tire I couldn't pass it up. I got the unlimited coverage on them as well so I can tear them up.

And I am running the generic version of those - the Remmington Mud Brutes for about $100 a tire. I have over 35K miles on them - good mix of on and off road - and they still have quite a bit of tread left. For that price, I was expecting to replace them in about a year but I am going on 2 years now. Pretty damn good tire and I'll keep using them until she becomes a dedicated offroad rig...then time to ship in some Simex.

02disco2 · 02-28-2006, 09:56 AM

I am surprised you (SCSL) have a negative report on the Nitto's. I have run BFG's AT KO's, Goodyear ATS's, Goodyear HP's and these Nitto Terra's and I love them. Granted, the the ATS's and BFG's were on my Jeep so I may be a little biased

I wanted to keep the 18's on my Disco and was VERY limited on my available selections, and I have to say I am very pleased. Although, I will admit that I do not wheel my Disco the same way as you do. If I had 16's then my selection would have been different. BUT, for a multipurpose vehicle, these work perfectly for me.

SCSL · 03-03-2006, 05:35 AM

I'm not really dogging the Nittos, and clearly there is subjectivity in any tire review. I guess all I'm saying is, if BFG ATs came in the 18" wheel size you need, would you still have Nittos or run the ATs? (honestly)

02disco2 · 03-03-2006, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCSL

I'm not really dogging the Nittos, and clearly there is subjectivity in any tire review. I guess all I'm saying is, if BFG ATs came in the 18" wheel size you need, would you still have Nittos or run the ATs? (honestly)

Honestly? That is a good question. I loved my BFG's and they served me quite well. BUT, I always like to try new products and for the price, I would have kicked myself for not trying the Nitto's. For what I am using them for now, they more than serve my needs and I do not have a single complaint.

gordo · 03-03-2006, 07:11 PM

[quote=p76rangie]I will tell one tyre I had that sucked, they were Interco Thornbirds. Found a sucker to buy them though and that paid for two of my Simex.

Ian[/QUOTE

Isnt that the truth! Gordo

02-26-2006, 01:13 AM	#19 (permalink)
Bene Magicly Delicious Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,030 Gallery: 0	does sucking some dude's balls sound attractive to you?* so far all i can say is that 31x10.50 BFG ATs are far superiour to 3 235/75 BFG Long Trails (all season) and one bald 235/70 Michelin XPC (or whatever Mich comes with these trucks). *not that there's anything wrong with that. __________________ Kevin Owning a Land Rover is like dating a super model. Sure she has expenive tastes, complains a lot, and requires constant attention... but damn... 1994 Discovery

02-26-2006, 10:09 AM	#24 (permalink)
Nomar Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: in Virginia Posts: 260 Gallery: 0	I've got the SS TSL LTB's 34x10.5-15 Bias plys. Very good in VA so far; great in mud-pretty good on Va rocks , not so good in snow/ice. Got Michelin Cross Terrains? on the street RR. Seem pretty good- I wish that SS TSL Radials came in a few more sizes-I have 33x10.5-15 TSL radials and those are actually pretty nice even on road! __________________ The mere fact that a flame thrower even exists is proof that sometime, somewhere, somebody said to themselves, "You know, I'd like to set those people over there on fire, but I'm just not close enough to get the job done."

02-26-2006, 04:03 PM	#25 (permalink)
Bene Magicly Delicious Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,030 Gallery: 0	i thought of one thing i cant stand about my BFG ATs, that lame "rim gaurd" or whatever its called. the raised strip of rubber that goes along the edge of the rim to protect it from curbs. when you air down it can push the bead off of the rim and can let dirt and mud get inbetween the rim and tire, letting it leak slowly. or worse, poping the bead off the wheel. i got a crap load of mud in the bead at hollister last weekend, Keptin had the same problem with his BFG MTs. if they still have those cursed things the next time i buy tires, i may have to look for something that doesnt have them. __________________ Kevin Owning a Land Rover is like dating a super model. Sure she has expenive tastes, complains a lot, and requires constant attention... but damn... 1994 Discovery

02-28-2006, 09:56 AM	#27 (permalink)
02disco2 Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 827 Gallery: 0	I am surprised you (SCSL) have a negative report on the Nitto's. I have run BFG's AT KO's, Goodyear ATS's, Goodyear HP's and these Nitto Terra's and I love them. Granted, the the ATS's and BFG's were on my Jeep so I may be a little biased I wanted to keep the 18's on my Disco and was VERY limited on my available selections, and I have to say I am very pleased. Although, I will admit that I do not wheel my Disco the same way as you do. If I had 16's then my selection would have been different. BUT, for a multipurpose vehicle, these work perfectly for me. __________________ Land Rover-less. -------------------------------- 2006 Infiniti QX56 - Loaded 2002 Discovery II SE - SOLD! 1999 Audi A6 Avant Quattro Tiptronic - Slammed on RS4 18's 1996 Mariah Talari w/350 Mercruiser and Ron Hill Marine Go-fast parts.(Presently in Dry Storage)

03-03-2006, 07:11 PM	#30 (permalink)
gordo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 308 Gallery: 0	[quote=p76rangie]I will tell one tyre I had that sucked, they were Interco Thornbirds. Found a sucker to buy them though and that paid for two of my Simex. Ian[/QUOTE Isnt that the truth! Gordo __________________ Gordo www.floridalandroverclub.com 00 P38 4.6 blinging 92 stocker RRC 73 hybrid wheeler

Remove Advertisements Sponsored Links
Land Rovers Only - Land Rover Forum Advertisement

02-25-2006, 10:47 PM	#18 (permalink)
p76rangie Ian Matthews Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 2,157 Gallery: 0	It must be an American thing, but is "sucking balls" a goog or bad thing. Ian

02-26-2006, 02:47 AM	#20 (permalink)
Ferrarislave Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 46 Gallery: 0	BFG A/T's, I think they are the best AT! I have been using them for a while now on my Jeep and I love them, for my Rover it will only be MT/R's 255/55/19 (yea i know 19's are big) Im trying to find a 16" that will fit the L322.

02-26-2006, 04:11 AM	#21 (permalink)
p76rangie Ian Matthews Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 2,157 Gallery: 0	No it doesn't Kevin, that's why I thought it was use in the context of something being no good. But on re-reading the posts it appears that may mean that the product is good. But whatever turns you guys on I suppose. Ian

02-26-2006, 04:19 AM	#22 (permalink)
p76rangie Ian Matthews Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 2,157 Gallery: 0	I will tell one tyre I had that sucked, they were Interco Thornbirds. Found a sucker to buy them though and that paid for two of my Simex. Ian

03-03-2006, 05:35 AM	#28 (permalink)
SCSL Wheeler Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,841 Gallery: 0	I'm not really dogging the Nittos, and clearly there is subjectivity in any tire review. I guess all I'm saying is, if BFG ATs came in the 18" wheel size you need, would you still have Nittos or run the ATs? (honestly)

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode