Tyres

[Jesters Td5]

Okay so I am possibly going to create storm and apologies for that.

I wanted to replace my BFG AT KO, with the new BFG AT KO2, sadly there is none available WA until late August in the size I want to run on my 16" rims. I could change size, but that means my 4 spares are now useless and as I am about to disappear into the bush that's not an option.

I would like to know what rubber you have on your defender. And three facts. Wear, noise, would you buy them again. Please I don't want to start a big series of discussions about why A is better than B but not as good as C. I am looking simply for basic facts to help me make my decision. I have a number of alternatives in mind but don't want to sway this discussion at all.

Thanks in advance.

[TheGrumpy]

I've done 13,000km on the stock Wrangler muddies. Pretty quite for a mud tyre though not super aggressive. Perform well in gravel, mud and sand. I Lost one to a twig (I mean a tiny twig) punchering the tyre 15mm outside of the tread so not repairable (with a guarantee). Lucky to find a replacement as not available in OZ (so my comments area a bit irrelevant!).
I have previously done around 100,000km on the old BFG ATs and couldn't fault them. I suggest trying to source the KO2s on the east cost and freighting them over ($$$) or maybe looking at the BFG MT if available. I also have coopers on a work ute that aren't the best performers and haven't worn well (I'm sure someone will have the exact opposite experience to this!).

[davisshannon]

I've got BFG AT KO2 235/85R16 on my 90. They are a great tyre so far (only about 6000kms on them). Road noise isn't bad, and the limited offroad done to date they've been great.

I bought them through tyresales.com.au and they were delivered to a local fitment centre. Not sure if there are any fitment centres in WA, but worth a look.

[harro]

Toyo M55 236/85/r16's, on the camper as well.
A great all round tyre and absolutely bulletproof but a little noisy once they wear.
Would I buy them again?
YES!

And I will.

Cheers,
Paul.

[Michael2]

I've got the Michelin LTX AT2 in 235/85R16 on the 110.

The last set did 100,000km, and were still legal. At least 20,000km of that was on unmade surfaces, covering the Tanami, Pilbara, Gibb River Rd, Cape York, and Gulf.

They are quiet, with good wet weather traction.

I'm now on my 2nd set.

[EastFreo]

I have got 40,000 km so far out of the Michelins I got with my 110. I would say they are about half way down on the usable tred and I have had no punctures.

Had a reasonable amount of off road but mainly down south so no not as hard as what you may be expecting.

As I also drive a lot on gravel my main gripe initially was how much they threw stones out with some loud noises. But you seem to get used to it.

On the Tarmac they are very quiet.

So far I would replace them with the same. But let's see how the next year of so goes

[BigBlueOne]

235/85/16 Cooper Discoverer at3 - done just over 20,000km on them now. Nice and quiet, decent off road (I don't do anything too extreme) and excellent wear so far. I'm getting more k's per tank compared to my previous mud terrains aswell so that's a bonus.

[MrLandy]

For the trip you're about to do, Bridgestone D661 235/85R16. You'll find that everyone up north is running these tyres. They are excellent and available anywhere up there.

[Jesters Td5]

I will definitely be running 235/85/16. Jury is still out and I have an hour left to make the call.
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Thanks everyone for input and not turning it into a this is better than that forum

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[Beery]

7.50/R16 Michelin XZL.
Great in the scrub and to my surprise, no nasty surprises on road. Wet or dry, they are predictable. As long as you understand what sort of tyre you're driving on and dont carry on like a boy racer.

The noise is also surprisingly low for such an aggressive tread. I mainly put this down to the brand that is on them.

Wear is reportedly not the greatest, I'll be happy to get 50,000 - 60,000km out of them. Depends on use of course.

I think they'll only go on the steel wheels though.