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BigSi Lifetime member
Joined: 01 Jan 2009 Posts: 179 Location: Cornwall
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Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 19:02 Post subject: My New boots |
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After hours of internet research, I decided to replace my old and tired road going tyres with a set of new shiny (for now) BFGoodrich Mud tyres.
Decided to go with 265/75 R16 as they were cheaper than the original 265/70 R16 tyres. The only rubbing was on the inside edge of the mud flap, but a few seconds with a spanner soon sorted that problem! Now I can turn full lock on both sides without any rubbing or catching.
Trouble is, I think it needs a suspension lift and a snorkel to complete the image! _________________ "And God said, 'Let there be light', but the Electricity Board said He would have to wait till Thursday to be connected!" |
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Crispin *****
Joined: 09 Jun 2009 Posts: 685 Location: Welham Green, Hertfordshire, England
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Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 20:29 Post subject: |
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If you don't mind - how much were they? _________________ Cheers,
Crispin
Have Snorkel, Will Swim |
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BigSi Lifetime member
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Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 20:45 Post subject: |
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I think they were a tad over £133 each from Camskill.
http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m26b0s493p11217
From what I can gather some companies are now selling the new BFG KM2, but I wanted the old style KM tyre because I think it looks better.
_________________ "And God said, 'Let there be light', but the Electricity Board said He would have to wait till Thursday to be connected!" |
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Landcrusher Lifetime member
Joined: 21 Oct 2005 Posts: 2689 Location: Chesterfield, East Midlands
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Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 0:10 Post subject: |
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Ahh, Brother Si, that's looking mighty fine. I remember when mine looked nice like that. Err you couldn't spare me an off side wing could you? What with mine being the same colour and us both being 'special' members. it's part of the code you know.
A nice lift and a snorker would be ideal to start with.
LC _________________ HDJ 80 but still a 90 owner at heart (yeah right!) |
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BigSi Lifetime member
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Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 9:56 Post subject: |
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Thanks Landcrusher. If I had a spare off-side wing, you would be the first to know!
Thats a mighty fine snorkel you have there! What do you think of it? If I get one, thats the one I would choose as you don't have to move the side indicator. _________________ "And God said, 'Let there be light', but the Electricity Board said He would have to wait till Thursday to be connected!"
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lennytoyota ****
Joined: 25 Aug 2004 Posts: 404 Location: Liverpool
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Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 12:52 Post subject: |
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I know what you mean about the new ones looking better,looks like it has a more aggresive Shoulder,what are the muds like on the road do they make much noise,is the grip ok in the wet,can you notice any more noise,My fronts are looking a bit worn and may be looking for replcments in the near future.
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BigSi Lifetime member
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Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 14:02 Post subject: |
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lennytoyota wrote: |
the new ones looking better,looks like it has a more aggresive Shoulder. |
Do you mean the old style looks better?
I’ve just come back from testing them out at a local Pay & Play site, and they didn’t miss a beat! They coped with everything that was asked of them, mud, clay, loose stones, etc.
And what’s even better, my rear LSD decided to work as well!!!!!! After months of the flashing red light, it has finally turned solid…..for how long thou I don’t know!
On the road there is a slight rumble at low speed but that’s only expected for this type of tread, most of the time they feel like a normal tyre. They even behave themselves in the wet when going around round-a-bouts….for a mud terrain tyre that is.
I know there are cheaper tyres out there, but in my opinion, you can’t go wrong with BFG’s.
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Landcrusher Lifetime member
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Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 15:24 Post subject: |
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Sorry to rain on your parade there Big Blue, but you DO have to move the indicator. You get a template and all that. It's an easy job. There is a very good fitting guide available. Be brave, get that saw out. I got mine from DIProtade. They're national I think. Snorkel is the Safari. Very well made. Fits nicely around the body. No wind noise or anything.
I like the look of the new muddies. Whatever, they wont be rubbish. Glad your locker is functioning. Now look after it!
LC _________________ HDJ 80 but still a 90 owner at heart (yeah right!) |
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BigSi Lifetime member
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Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 15:36 Post subject: |
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Landcrusher wrote: |
Sorry to rain on your parade there Big Blue, but you DO have to move the indicator. |
My mistake, I think it was the Airtec snorkel I was thinking off. I dont think you have to move the indicator on that model as it runs along the top side of the wing.
This is the one I was thinking off. What do you think?
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24Seven *****
Joined: 13 Jan 2007 Posts: 734 Location: Poole, Dorset
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Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 16:43 Post subject: |
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Good choice BigSi, I also think the old style look better. |
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suvsteve Lifetime member
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Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 17:19 Post subject: |
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si makesure you engaige your rear axel lock severl times then e few times a week should keepit working _________________ regards steve
you have only one life, enjoy. |
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BigSi Lifetime member
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Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 17:34 Post subject: |
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Good advice Suvsteve. I normally try and engage four wheel drive (Hi & Lo), at least a few time a week just to make sure everything is still working. Every time I’ve tried to engage the rear LSD, all I got was the flashing red symbol on the dash. Which was why I was quite surprised today when the red light stayed solid and stopped flashing! _________________ "And God said, 'Let there be light', but the Electricity Board said He would have to wait till Thursday to be connected!" |
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BigSi Lifetime member
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Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 17:35 Post subject: |
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24Seven wrote: |
Good choice BigSi, I also think the old style look better. |
My only concern is how much longer they will continue to sell the old style, if I ever need to replace a tyre. _________________ "And God said, 'Let there be light', but the Electricity Board said He would have to wait till Thursday to be connected!" |
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24Seven *****
Joined: 13 Jan 2007 Posts: 734 Location: Poole, Dorset
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Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 17:53 Post subject: |
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BigSi wrote: |
24Seven wrote: |
Good choice BigSi, I also think the old style look better. |
My only concern is how much longer they will continue to sell the old style, if I ever need to replace a tyre. |
Already hard getting the old style, or it was for our works Landrover we have one new style and 3 old style now on it now. |
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lennytoyota ****
Joined: 25 Aug 2004 Posts: 404 Location: Liverpool
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Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 19:09 Post subject: |
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I did mean the old ones.
Lenny |
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