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Location: Liverpool
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Best option for a second set of wheels / tyres
With pay day looming I'm toying with the idea of getting a second set of wheels / tyres for use green laning / off-road. I'm currently on 19" wheels (with Goodyear Wranglers - seem OK so far).
I've read through the forum but am undecided what combination would be best - they would only be used off-road.
I'm guessing 18" as this size seems to offer quite a wide choice of tyres - I'd probably want something like an MT/R?
Or will 17" fit and do they offer any advantages? (like being cheaper / more readily available)
I'm not concerned about looks etc as they'll not be used on the road - practicality is much more important.
Also any ideas on a reasonable price - with or without tyres.
Many thanks............... I see no ships........
28th Sep 2008 8:17 pm
POINTYED
Member Since: 22 Mar 2008
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hi
put some mtr's on your 19's then you dont have to swap and change which is ok at first but gets to be a pain in the a e.i know, been there done that.
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28th Sep 2008 8:21 pm
yawlboy
Member Since: 23 Feb 2007
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I've run mine on 19's with MTR's for 30,000kms now and not a problem. My 18's that came with the car are in the shed as I never found the need to put them back on.1993 Defender 110 300tdi - many mods
29th Sep 2008 12:43 pm
CFB
Member Since: 02 Dec 2005
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
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I am running 265/65/17 General Grabber AT2's, they are a good all-rounder and very good off-road. Reason I went for them is that the rims are cheap as are the tyres at around £120 each as opposed to MTR's at £165 'ish
I've actually got 2 sets so might be persuaded to let one set of 5 go if the price is right 2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
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2nd Oct 2008 8:53 pm
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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an I got a set of 5 x 17's/BFG's going cheap!...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
Just for off road. For starters you want 6, as two spares is a good plan !!
I run HSE 19's on Scorpions and have 6 x 17" rims with Cooper STT's. Amazing off road, look pretty cool, Chris Tyler has them on 24/7 but I prefer the silence of road tyres.
Changing can be a pain, but 45 mins to an hour has it sorted. Good trolley jack, clarke torque gun. Good opportunity to clean up the arches and backs of wheels etc after a good weekend off road.
17's with STT's x 6 will probably work out a bit cheaper than the 19 / MTR solution. 18's offer a good 50/50 tyre but you want off-road."To finish first, one first has to finish ...."
2nd Oct 2008 8:58 pm
n1cktdv6
Member Since: 20 Mar 2007
Location: Warrington
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I have some 19" rims that will look good clad in MTR's ...you have a pm D4 HSE....Probably, but not quite decided yet.
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2nd Oct 2008 9:09 pm
CFB
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jowett110 wrote:
Does this mean that the D3 will be used in November Andy or the Defender?
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2nd Oct 2008 9:46 pm
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