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Michlin xzl in 7.50r16-finally got mine(after much deliberation) 5k ago :):):) excellent around farm in wet - been ok on wet roads(due care taken),I do 100km school run every day.Downside is they like to throw around rocks on gravel road.Always found personally this the best size in mud -till you belly out anyway,then it's time to get the tractor.
Brett
i've had MTZ's and personally didn't rate them, have 2 sets 235/85's on the disco and 35x12.50's as road tyres on my fender and are waaaaaayyyy better then mtz's on road, haven't played with them yet much off road but i think the tread pattern is better then most for rock and even mud, the yanks are rating them. they are super quiet on road, and have a open tread pattern, but are a tad exy. ave a look!!
Am leaning towards BFG MT KM2 on the back of what seems to be a chorus of praiseon the web. Size: 255/85 seems to be the new size of choice to maximise tread pattern with eliminating rubbing/guard issues and necessitating switch to alternative wheels...
Yep, that'd be my choice too...in fact it is. When it comes time to replace my 235/85 BFG AT's, I'll be going for BFG MT KM2's in 255/85. I've heard only good from mates that are running the KM2's - and one of them gives his tyres hell! :twisted:Quote:
Originally Posted by Gavster
Claws... No question about it..
Excellent Road matters for what they are... (Never slipped mine in the wet)
Fantastic traction on everything else.
Tombie - As in Baja Claws? Spent a day in the sand with Kerry last weekend...
Yeah... Bajas...Quote:
Originally Posted by BigJon
Never had a traction issue in Sand, Mud or Clay... And great on rock too...
The MT-117s would come a close second, but not as nice onroad in the wet and a little noisier to boot.
I have wrangler mud terrains the older type and they are great 33x12.5x15.
my mate has mickey thomsons mtz they are good but I think they are way to soft,
another mate has the new bfg muddie and I don't like it the tread is closer togerther then the old tyre, he has 255/85/16 so a little skinner than mine but mine work heaps better.
New 255/85/16 BFG MT KM2
Picked them up today. Done a quick run on the F3 with them - nothing offroad or in the wet as yet.
Speedo is now 100% correct to gps :)
They are louder, but its a defender so who cares :cool:
First impressions are tops, and they look great!!!
Will break them in through The Barringtons this weekend. Cant wait!
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There is a little overhang on the rears. looks good
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Even sitting with weight on them, they are about 4cm taller than the old ones - 235/85/16s
Cheers
Ooh, they've got that cage fighter/ 5 o'clock shadow/ macho look about them but like the businessman says to the prostitute " How much?" lol
ps isn't that the standard size the boffins at landrover england recommend?
