Thread: Best mud tyres for Defender

[QUOTE=Fraz;1188070]New 255/85/16 BFG MT KM2

Even sitting with weight on them, they are about 4cm taller than the old ones - 235/85/16s

Hi there Fraz, is there any rub with standard suspension with this size? Different threads seem too have differing views...

They werent cheap, $340 fitted and balanced but I think you'll be pushing to find that price anywhere at the moment. Seems there was a sudden increase in supply costs somewhere. Im glad I kept my quote

As for the rubbing, Ill be able to let you know after this weekend hopefully. Havent had a chance to use them properly yet
Theyre on a 130, so the back shouldnt rub at all, unless they scrub the spring towers. Im a little concerned about the front though, I estimate about a 1inch sag

I don't know if they are legal in Australia, but here in Colombia Military type (like used in original Willys) are the best for mud.... a good compromise are General Super All Grip (only in 7.50R16), unbeatable in mud for Land Rover Defender and Series, no matter the brand or model. Even tried against Trepador, BigHorn, Super Swampers...... they don't have a chance unless there is a problem of ground clearance....

A couple of the Central Qld mines I visit have been using Firestone MT's (265.75 I think) on Patrols, and comments made suggest they are better than others used recently. I think Dueller MTs were common before.

Firestone's Destination MT are considered the best MT's.........

Firestone Destination M/T

Across here in muddy scotland i am using insa sahara mud tyres 235/85/16 on a D90 1998 300TDI. get me most places and arnt to bad on the road

I had a set of ELDORADO trailcutter M/T, had them on a nissan patrol, went with the car when sold it, best tyres ever had, hard wearing, great on the beach, quiet on the road, fantastic in the mud, wish i still had them, they are made in the same factory as coopers, but the company that owns the factory sell them under the ELDORADO brand.
there is a write up in the 4wd action with the other tyres, recommended. I would recommend them to anyone wanting a great all rounder.Eldorado Trailcutter M/T

After a bit of research I have just put a set of maxxis bighorns on my defender (255/85 r16). The car looks a lot more 'in proportion' than it did with the 235 85 16 ATs that have just come off.
Initial impressions are that there is no noticable difference in gearing or any real difference in noise (not that you can tell by the time I have the music loud enough to hear over the 300tdi).
Not had chance to test them off road yet but I am going to a mates property out west (of Brisbane) this weekend so I dont think there will be any shortage of mud to test them out in!
I will let you know how they go compared to the other 4wds out there, I will try and get some photos of them in action too!