SpiderBaby
Joined: 21 Sep 2007
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| Best option for a second set of wheels / tyres |
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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 drink, therefore I am.
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POINTYED
Joined: 22 Mar 2008
Location: BURY,LANCS
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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.
dunc life is tooooo short.enjoy the moment.dont worry be happy
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| Sun Sep 28 2008 8:21pm |
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yawlboy
Joined: 23 Feb 2007
Location: Cork/Waterford border
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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. The Double D's
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| Mon Sep 29 2008 12:43pm |
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CFB
Joined: 02 Dec 2005
Location: Thackley, 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  TDV6 HSE Auto in Arctic Frost - Hers
TDV6 SE Manual in Java Black - Mine
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| Mon Sep 29 2008 1:00pm |
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jowett110
Joined: 13 Jul 2007
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
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Does this mean that the D3 will be used in November Andy or the Defender?
Unnecessary quote removed Java Black, 20" Stormers, Privacy Glass, Full Leather, Bright Pack, Chrome Side Tubes, Light Protectors K77TTL Now with Auotlogic power upgrade somewhere near 240bhp.
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| Thu Oct 02 2008 8:49pm |
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RLD
Uncle Ray
Joined: 18 Jul 2005
Location: lancs
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19" with mud t on all the time good wearing tyre you could all ways pick up some others for spares they non to expensive now is it me your looking for i am back now but for how long is anybody's guess
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| Thu Oct 02 2008 8:53pm |
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ronp
Joined: 29 Nov 2006
Location: over the edge!!
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an I got a set of 5 x 17's/BFG's going cheap! slowly re-building my gallery after the wipe out !!!!
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| Thu Oct 02 2008 8:55pm |
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90BHP
Joined: 18 Oct 2006
Location: Half way along the road on the right
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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 ...."
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| Thu Oct 02 2008 8:58pm |
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n1cktdv6
Joined: 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 A few extra's.....
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| Thu Oct 02 2008 9:09pm |
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CFB
Joined: 02 Dec 2005
Location: Thackley, West Yorkshire.
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jowett110 wrote:Does this mean that the D3 will be used in November Andy or the Defender?
The D3, had to let the Defender go, credit-crunch starting to bite  TDV6 HSE Auto in Arctic Frost - Hers
TDV6 SE Manual in Java Black - Mine
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| Thu Oct 02 2008 9:46pm |
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SpiderBaby
Joined: 21 Sep 2007
Location: "That would be an ecumenical matter!"
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Nick - pm sent... I drink, therefore I am.
I'm pink, therefore I'm spam.
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