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  1. 9th May 2007, 01:32 PM #1
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    32x9.5R16 Simex ET Pedes on a Defender

    Hi all

    Staked my Cooper STT last weekend through the sidewall and can't seem to find a replacement (second hand) on the old STT pattern so am contemplating a new set of rubber.

    Does anyone see a problem with me running 32"x9.5"R16 (actually measure 33") centipedes on a stock defender with D1 rims ? I've heard of guys running 255 85 R16s (33") on stock defenders OK but finding a decent mud in that size is becoming harder and harder as manufacturers drop the size from their range.

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  2. 9th May 2007, 02:25 PM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by isuzu110 View Post
    but finding a decent mud in that size is becoming harder and harder as manufacturers drop the size from their range.

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    saw a few BFG's this past weekend at the Springs on fender/county's in that size, would'nt mind going that size myself
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    They should fit ok

    But don't expect it to drive or wear like a radial. This really is a specialist tyre.

    Get used to earplugs, flatspots in the morning, interesting wet weather grip, ordinary dry grip with big slip angles, sloppy handling at low pressures, rapid crown wear if you run radial pressures, rolling off the rim at really low pressures, 4 rooster tails in sand.. but jeez thery're great in the loose stuff.

    Have fun with them

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  4. 9th May 2007, 02:42 PM #4
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    on my second set of 255/85's BFG's on the stock 6.6" rim. Corrects the speedo and odometer (LT230/R380) really well and buggers up the turning circle.
    Big rumour was six months ago that BFG had dropped the size, but it could just have been a supply issue.
    Maxxis also have the Big Horn 762 MT in that size, at least in the catalogue.
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  5. 9th May 2007, 02:55 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tusker View Post
    They should fit ok

    But don't expect it to drive or wear like a radial. This really is a specialist tyre.

    Get used to earplugs, flatspots in the morning, interesting wet weather grip, ordinary dry grip with big slip angles, sloppy handling at low pressures, rapid crown wear if you run radial pressures, rolling off the rim at really low pressures, 4 rooster tails in sand.. but jeez thery're great in the loose stuff.

    Have fun with them

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    That just about sums it up.
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  6. 9th May 2007, 03:13 PM #6
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    Yep like rick said the maxis bighorn in the 255x85x16 is avaibale thats what il be going for next when the buckshots im runing are dead
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  7. 9th May 2007, 07:01 PM #7
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    Are you talking about the Simex Extreme Treckers or just the Mud Centipede?? the Mud Centipede looks like an agressive BFG Mud.

    If its the later, then you will find it alot like the BFG mud, but its not as nice on road, Cheap for a reason.

    If its the Extreme trecker your talking about. DONT USE IT ON ROAD.... the contact area for tread is so small you have no stopping or handling capability. On Road the ET is down right dangerous.

    My 30c from a guy with ET's and BFG Muds and BFG AT's
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