I don't know if this is of any interest but I found the following link Tyre test ratings, which is specifically for, as the American's say, Light Suv's.

I cant get hold of any Vred wintrac 4 extremes until january so has anyone tried the Goodyear ultra grips ?

Ive just spoken to vredestein and there are some tyres coming into the country this week.
Most of the stock is preordered but there are some available.
Vredestein recommended speaking to Chris at http://tyremen.myshopify.com/products/2356...-xtreme-xl or call them on 08456 807 808.

nza wrote:

Thought I would post up Transport Canada's official Winter Tires selection. These tires meet or exceed the severe winter driving conditions rating:
http://www.betiresmart.ca/buying/winterlist.html

And then our Automotive Protection Associations's ratings:
http://www.apa.ca/template.asp?DocID=97

I have the Toyo Open Country G02 's

Still got a few 17" steels available and 16" and 17" Alloys for your winter tyres.

Also back in stock Hankook snow tyres and the Wintracs very soon.

Andy. Andy.
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Wintrac's available now. Andy.
www.ajstyres.co.uk www.ajs4x4.co.uk
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235/65x17 Vredestein Wintrac 4 Xtreme available at £115.15 inc VAT fitted each.

Andy. Andy.
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Nice to see they have gone down in price now the cold is here

AJS charged me £117.50 each WITHOUT fitting just six weeks ago

Good to see that I could get a set of four now for £10 less with free fitting

When we can pass on a saving we will as in this latest price, sorry.

Depends on where they come from, EU or UK.

Could be the next price goes up if we have to pay more.

But at least we pass on the saving.

Andy. Andy.
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Hankook's are now back in stock.

Still good stock on Wintrac 4 Xtreme.

Andy. Andy.
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Have just returned from Northern France in my LR2, encountering very heavy snow. My Pirelli Ice and Snow tyres gave fantastic traction; and had it not been for other vehicles dancing around the auto routes then my journey would have been like a summer outing !!

However, I also have a set of Land Rover Wheel chains specially designed for the Freelander; which I will need to take with me on a trip to Switzerland next February. These are very difficult to fit, and require each of the front wheels to be lifted. I dread the thought of struggling in adverse weather conditions, trying to fit these. Has anyone any experience of this problem; and whether or not I would be able to get proffesional assistance in an emergency. Many thanks. John

JOHNTYWYN wrote:

.... I also have a set of Land Rover Wheel chains specially designed for the Freelander; which I will need to take with me on a trip to Switzerland next February. These are very difficult to fit, and require each of the front wheels to be lifted. ....

Just had 30 235/65x17 Wintrac 4 Xtreme's delivered this morning.

Please call to order on 01737 241370.

Andy. Andy.
www.ajstyres.co.uk www.ajs4x4.co.uk
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I know it is a odd time of year (and its bleedin' 'ot) but this applies to other types of tyres as well.
I am looking to get a spare set of 16" steel rims for off road/winter tyres and have found a couple of sites with calculators to get the right profiles to maintain the rolling diameter/spedo accuracy.

The question is what spec they should be to fit and prevent fouling, i.e. PCD, boss diameter and offset and where to get them?

Incidentally I used to fit chains by laying them over the tyres with the join down and roll the car forward half a rev. Same way to fit tank tracks  Prog rock is cool!
2012 XS SD4 Indus Silver

I have four new take off 16" F2 alloys in stock. Andy.
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