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offroad tyres
After purchasing a new set of 19" hse alloys with mtr's i've been advised not to take them on the forthcoming offroad excursions due to damage/scratching, so i have the following options;
Replace the worn out tyres on my old 18" se rims and swap over when offroading, advise needed on suitable offroad tyres as there doesn't seem to be a 19" mtr equivalent in the 18's?
Or go hunting for a second set of used 19" hse rims with mtr's.
It will be the used market on both options as there are already complaints about the fact that i've already purchased a new set of tyres/rims , and a sump guard , and a jack , and an adaptor
Ian
I am being advised that there is a third option 'don't go offroad' Java black D3 HSE 2004 - Gone
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22nd Dec 2009 3:51 pm
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Is that because you might scratch the alloys??? Occupational hazard but easily solved by having a dedicated set of offroad wheels/tyres that U don't mind scratching. Who advised you not to use them?
U could use your existing 19"ers, risking damage, and search at leisure for a "good" set.
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22nd Dec 2009 3:59 pm
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The cost of refrubing the alloys when you want to move them on/ they are totally scratched is far less than the cost of a second set of rims and tyres.
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22nd Dec 2009 4:02 pm
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True, but it doesn't help fill the dining room!!!
22nd Dec 2009 4:03 pm
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if you dont want to damage the new 19's why did you buy MTR's for them?
edit: so stop being a poof, it's a landrover not a bmw.... one wife.......livid
22nd Dec 2009 4:34 pm
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The alloys were a combined ebay buy with mtr's already fitted and balanced at a price to good to say no to
It took a long time to find them but they replaced my well used 18" se with nearly bald tyres.
The 19"hse's are only 2 months old and covered only 600 miles, seems a shame to damage them!!!Java black D3 HSE 2004 - Gone
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22nd Dec 2009 7:29 pm
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Stop being a girl and just use them! Yougot a bargain for them last time, you'll easily get a bargain when it comes to replacing the tyres in 40,000 miles Bodsys Brake Bible
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22nd Dec 2009 7:43 pm
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Agree with bodsy, bought brand new FFRR rims with MTRs on, was offroading the next weekend with fair few scratches. Never thought about the condition in the 3.5 years since!
22nd Dec 2009 7:50 pm
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22nd Dec 2009 8:06 pm
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KL71 is a good offroad tyre. Here's a photo of one of them well off-road
Only available for the D3 in 17", though.
22nd Dec 2009 8:11 pm
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Shame no good in sand!!!
Only kidding, honest!
22nd Dec 2009 8:22 pm
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Betcha couldn't follow me, Derek.
22nd Dec 2009 8:41 pm
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Followed you for many hours in Tunisia, most of it stationary and waiting!!!
Only kidding. Honest!!
To be fair, delivered one of those tyres down to NJF at marseille and had loads of time to poke & prod it while waiting for the jetboil to do its stuff. Certainly looks like it would be mean in the mud!
KL71 is a good offroad tyre. Here's a photo of one of them well off-road
Only available for the D3 in 17", though.
Hi there, would you send an exact specification of thr alloy and the KUMHO tyres you use on your DISCO 3, please? I am currently using GENERAL GRABBER AT but it is not a great choice for mud roads. I am planning a trip to Romania and Albania and want to be well prepared. Many thanks AlesakAlesak
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, and a sump guard 
