Thread: Defender 110 suspension and tyre recommendations

Originally Posted by manic

The toyos are great if your in a 4ton vehicle but im at 2200kg and really dont need all that extra weight in the tyre. The BFGs flex well, quieter on the road (not that it matters much in a def), have a better tread pattern for mud slinging. AND Ive never had a puncture with a BFG. So have no reason to try Toyo - yet!

Toyo MT treads might last longer than KM2s, I dont know. This is my first set, up to 26,525km, across the gunbarell and up the cape. Still looking good with plenty of tread.

Which ones cheaper?

It’s only 2.9kg difference on the Toyo but you can see it in the side biters, tread etc...

Currently can get the Toyo for $282 each

Originally Posted by djam1

Specifically which Tyre Mike?

Toyo Open Country MT vs the KM2

Originally Posted by Tombie

The Toyo has a better compound, better tread profile - digs well in mud, walks sand and handles road use very well.

It doesnÂ’t chip like the BFG or others and isnÂ’t subject to the wire belt problems of the BFG.

If I ever experience any issues with punctures, chipping or wire belts on a BFG I will check out the Toyos as they sound brutal. Most reviews I have read declare the BFG to have the better tread profile, with Toyos more likely to clog and BFGs better at flexing for grip over rocky terrain. But let's be honest, deciding either way will barely make any difference to your off/on-road abilities. With the impressive run I have had on BFGs, Toyo would have to offer their tyres significantly cheaper to win me over. With the KM3s out, there may be some good prices on the KM2s over the next few months.

Originally Posted by manic

If I ever experience any issues with punctures, chipping or wire belts on a BFG I will check out the Toyos as they sound brutal. Most reviews I have read declare the BFG to have the better tread profile, with Toyos more likely to clog and BFGs better at flexing for grip over rocky terrain. But let's be honest, deciding either way will barely make any difference to your off/on-road abilities. With the impressive run I have had on BFGs, Toyo would have to offer their tyres significantly cheaper to win me over. With the KM3s out, there may be some good prices on the KM2s over the next few months.

Much the same with me.....weather it be sand or dirt roads, don’t do a lot in the mud.

previous defer i started with BFG AT and finished with BFG MT’s. No issues, not even a puncture. 3 sets overall.

This defer I threw a set of Pirelli’s MT’s on, cheap, wearing a little quick but other than that are doing the job. Had on puncture in high country, temporary plug is holding up.

Originally Posted by weeds

This defer I threw a set of Pirelli’s MT’s on, cheap, wearing a little quick but other than that are doing the job. Had on puncture in high country, temporary plug is holding up.

I was again today trying to solve the squeaky brake issue on the rear of my Defender and had a look over my Goodyear Wrangler M/T's (235/85/16) after the trip down to VHC.... I was shocked to see the condition of them(Rears only). I ran pressures of 25psi front and 28psi rear while offroad and they are severely cut up. Missing clunks of thread from the tyre on the LHS rear. The RHS one looked ok and I didn't check the fronts...yet
I've never really been happy with the road noise either while driving on the blacktop..... I won't be buying them again and will look into BFG M/T's myself as I know a few them and they seem quiet on the road and have lasted quite well. It will depend on price though. I would love to go with the 255/85 but I reckon they will be out of my price range

Originally Posted by Robmacca

I was again today trying to solve the squeaky brake issue on the rear of my Defender and had a look over my Goodyear Wrangler M/T's (235/85/16) after the trip down to VHC.... I was shocked to see the condition of them(Rears only). I ran pressures of 25psi front and 28psi rear while offroad and they are severely cut up. Missing clunks of thread from the tyre on the LHS rear. The RHS one looked ok and I didn't check the fronts...yet
I've never really been happy with the road noise either while driving on the blacktop..... I won't be buying them again and will look into BFG M/T's myself as I know a few them and they seem quiet on the road and have lasted quite well. It will depend on price though. I would love to go with the 255/85 but I reckon they will be out of my price range

Ranga inspected his BFG’s after VHC, no chips or chunks missing and he was carry a House on the back, the rear Detroit eliminated any wheel spin, he did notice some unusual wear on the rears.....I’d say it more from the bitumen km’s

Originally Posted by Robmacca

. I was shocked to see the condition of them(Rears only).

I'm not sure if rocks/gravel kicked up from the fronts would cause this, but after a trip through central Australia taking on a lot of high speed dirt my rear wheel arches had been sandblasted! I have since put extended mud flaps up front.

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Originally Posted by weeds

Ranga inspected his BFG’s after VHC, no chips or chunks missing and he was carry a House on the back, the rear Detroit eliminated any wheel spin, he did notice some unusual wear on the rears.....I’d say it more from the bitumen km’s

I'm not sure if its tyre specific as the mate's 80's cruiser that was running BFG KM2's & also suffered from bad clipping, missing chunks of rubber, etc as well, so it might be more to do with the tracks we went on....