FREELANDER 2 (2008)

[steve_b_wales]

I bought a new Freelander 2, two years ago. It came with Goodyear Wrangler M&S tyres. I need two new ones but don't want,or need to spend a fortune.

My 'offroading' consists of farm dirt/gravel tracks and grass fields.

The tyres are 235/60/17

What would be a good tyre for mainly onroad use (10,000 miles/year) and good enough for the above 'offroading'

 

Thanks

Steve.

[al4x]

looking at it they aren't going to be cheap as seems like an expensive size. If what is on there is doing the job then it may be your best bet to stick with them, with a reasonable mileage BFG all terrrains if you can get them in the right size would pay for themselves in the long run just not cheap to start with

[steve_b_wales]

A local garage has suggested going for COOPER tyres, size 245/65/17. He says that they are good tyres with self cleaning treads. Price is £105 total.

[AlistairB]

A local garage has suggested going for COOPER tyres, size 245/65/17. He says that they are good tyres with self cleaning treads. Price is £105 total.

 

I put Avons Ranger 70's (which are Coopers i think) on my Disco for the same kind of terrain, they've been through a lot worse and still not got stuck even when it was up to it's axles in mud. Designated 70/30 road/offroad, fine on the motorway, main roads etc, not too much noise and got them for £70 per corner locally.

 

AB

[steve_b_wales]

I put Avons Ranger 70's (which are Coopers i think) on my Disco for the same kind of terrain, they've been through a lot worse and still not got stuck even when it was up to it's axles in mud. Designated 70/30 road/offroad, fine on the motorway, main roads etc, not too much noise and got them for £70 per corner locally.

 

AB

 

 

Cheers mate. I'll phone around to get the best prices. :blink:

[al4x]

A local garage has suggested going for COOPER tyres, size 245/65/17. He says that they are good tyres with self cleaning treads. Price is £105 total.

 

 

looking about Landrover in their wisdom have fitted a really wanky sized tyre which no one makes :blink:

 

As your guy suggests finding a similar more common size is the best bet, if that price is per tyre then you have a fair range to choose from and may even get close to BFG territory, otherwise the general grabbers do a more on road biased tyre. One thing I would say is check the pattern first and make sure you know what you're getting, seen some garages call very on road tyres off road just to get the sale when the customer hadn't checked them first

[ziplex]

Steve, I put General UHP's on mine, (had the Wranglers on before).....they seem to wear really well and are ok for dirt tracks, fields etc, but the Wranglers are better for wet mushy ground. My only gripe is after about 15-20,000 miles they seem a little noisy on the road but have loads of tread left. Pirelli Scorpions seem to be a reasonable tyre too. I paid £90 each for the General's inc. fitting.

 

You'd be hard pressed to get a better option than the Goodyear Wrangler's as an all round tyre providing you can get 'em at the right price

Edited May 19, 2010 by ziplex

[rubble without a cause]

fitted these to my Wifes Freelander 2 http://www.conti-online.com/generator/www/...l/home/index_en.

 

brilliant and last set lasted 27000 miles. same terrain as you describe cost £145/corner.

[badshot]

If you ever get to kent there are 3 GOOD goodyear wranglers sitting in my barn as taken off my L200. 245/65/17 Going FREE now as I am feeling in a generous mood after my ticket came back with lots of nice writing saying the right things.

[zab10]

cant remember what size my freelander was but i got yokahama geolandar ATS which were good and well capable of the things you say you will use it for .

[Vipa]

BFG ATs all the way, they will pay for themselves in the end, they are tough as anything out there and as long as you rotate them often there's no reason you shouldn't get 40,000 miles plus out of them!!!

[steve_b_wales]

If you ever get to kent there are 3 GOOD goodyear wranglers sitting in my barn as taken off my L200. 245/65/17 Going FREE now as I am feeling in a generous mood after my ticket came back with lots of nice writing saying the right things.

 

 

Thanks mate. I wish there was some way I could get them off you. I would be more than willing to pay something for them.

[badshot]

Maybe see if there is anyone going from Kent to Wales with a van? My missus is always carting small stuff around when she visits her family in the wirral. Maybe someone else would do a favour for a drink. A bit of freecycling doesn't hurt now and then.