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04-08-2019, 23:55 | #1 |
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Tyre Talk
Looking at replacing the tyres on our WK Jeep they are 245/65 R17 the existing ones are Cooper A/T they are very noisy especially on some concrete surfaces. Also the sidewalls seem very soft and are showing white on both nearside tyres from previous owners scuffing - not cord but looks odd. The tyres have raised white lettering.
At the moment I like the Vredstein Quadrac 5 and the General Grabber GT I want all season road use tyres not chunky block treads like the existing tyres. Anyone here got any suggestions or experience of the above makes ? Most important is low road noise & wet grip I have looked online and am getting more confused! |
06-08-2019, 03:02 | #2 |
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I felt sure someone here had Grabbers ?
No response I guess the high proportion of off road drivers here want chunky like the existing Cooper Tyres I have!
I think the Vredsteins are the ones for me although Nokian Hakka Blue 2 have better wet grip price is too much. |
06-08-2019, 07:30 | #3 |
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On my 15 inch road wheels I have Nexen all terrain tyres. I bought them off a mate who scrapped his truck just after buying them. They're 275 75 15 so wider than standard, fit ok and have been fantastic. They're cheap too, in comparison.
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06-08-2019, 13:00 | #4 |
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All depends what you want from a tyre.
So much choice these days and yes I'm an avid off roader so don't tend to look at anything other than chunky tyres. |
06-08-2019, 13:01 | #5 |
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They the one's you've got on the Wellers you had off me?
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06-08-2019, 19:24 | #6 |
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09-08-2019, 22:10 | #7 |
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Fitted Cooper Discovery 3 A/T tyres on my Terrano a few years back and wouldn't put anything else on her (should she outlive the tyres ) The tyres I had before caused me a few 'moments' in the wet coming off a roundabout (managed to catch it, no 180s).
The tyres I had before when I bought tyhe truck were some very budget road tyres. Anyhoo, the world would be boring if we all liked the same thing Or would it..... |
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