Thread: Best mud tyres for Defender

Originally Posted by bond

I've been trying to track down Mich XZL, but they are very expensive
XSY's seem to be non-existent

Really looking for a high-ply LT tyre, wish I could find some in 8.25-16.
I don't yet have another motorbike, so the 130CC is still my daily driver, so decent life on tarmac is a major plus.

Now looking at importing Toyo's in 255/85 to fit onto a set of wolf rims I have here.

Need to find out what shipping's like - as to whether I do 2 orders of 3 tyres to avoid import duties, or if shipping cost on the second set would offset the cost of GST, thus making one order of 6 tyres the better option.

Have you tried contacting Michelin Australia directly (see http://transport.michelin.com.au/Home/About-Us/Contact-Us). MA certainly lists both XZLs and XZYs in their catalogue. Not sure what sizes are imported though. Some tyre dealers can be very lazy when it comes to something a bit unusual.

Have you considered importing these: http://www.michelin.co.za/za/front/a...20060301154613. Not the size you want but, from what I have read your can't kill them, and they live forever!

Michelins are expensive to buy, but my experience with a range of vehicles and tyre sizes, is, in the long run, you will be way in front.

Cheers
KarlB

The 4X4 O/R is the new name for the Michelin XZL I believe, and yes they're meant to be very very good, but I gathered they'll still get chewed up quickly on tarmac.

I've contacted Michelin, no response yet, also contacted several tyre dealers, averaging around ~370 per tyre fitted for XZL 7.5-16 (370 x 6 tyres hurts ) I've read of people getting brand new take-offs for much less, but I don't think I'll find a deal like that

Looking at the Toyo M55 at the moment, looks pretty delicious

hey there ive got a 110 300tdi 98 defender we work in the gulf so we see
a lot of mud just stuck on a set of mtr mud teraains great in the mud and dirt great for ruts but dangerous on fast dirt roads as they through up debri.
i think you cant go past bf goodridge muddys better wear quiter on road
awsome off road wish i hadnt changed

Have to agree with Mudders, first noticed the amount of debris flying up from the KM2s 255/85 on my 98 110.

Originally Posted by Allan

Ive got Toyo's on mine, horrid on the road,seem ok off road. Not much mud around this time of year here (100 odd days without rain) will try in the winter and report.

Allan

you want try karratha Allan

Originally Posted by KarlB

They do look good but they don't seem to have been rated highly in comparisons to quite a few other MTs. See Overlander 4WD :: View topic - 4WD Monthly Mud Terrain comparo.....Results for some discussion. I have Geolander ATs on my Disco and I have been very happy with them but they are a very differnet beast to the MTs.

Cheers
KarlB

Interestingly enough I was looking at three sets yok's bfg and thomo's yok's seemed the softer compound of the three whilst bfg came in middle and Thomo's had a firm compound I am guessing these would have a more resistant wear ??!!Andy

I have been running Mickey Thompson MTZ's on various trucks for the last 5 years and have been very with the performance and life.

Even the dealer commented on how much better the ruck drove with the MTZ's compared to the stocks.

I run Mickey Thompson MTZ's, cant fault them, best all round traction tyre IMO, closely followed by BFG KM2s, KM2s have a high wear rate so with that alone i put them second.

Way way back to 3rd, i say Goodyear MTR Kevlar.

I dont like Coopers, i believe they are overrated.