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yaugher



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United Kingdom 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Galway Green
replacement tyres for 2010 FL2

Will winter tyres size question

205/60/R16

fit my fl2 2010 hse?

is there much to gain from using winter tyres in the UK ? or are the standard factory fitted ones just as good? Sept 1 2010 Now the PROUD owner of Galway Green Auto Diesel HSE

Post #124529 21st Dec 2011 6:23 pm
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bigalf1961



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factory tyres are perfect for the job Thumbs Up save your money for a rainy day unless you are px your freelander for a bmw or a merc then winter tyres may help you a little Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter rainy-city
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Post #124530 21st Dec 2011 6:29 pm
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yaugher



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United Kingdom 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Galway Green

Big Alf...Ok great thanks then I will just keep the original tyres on her .....
thanks for the advice Bow down Sept 1 2010 Now the PROUD owner of Galway Green Auto Diesel HSE

Post #124545 21st Dec 2011 7:39 pm
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rchrdleigh



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England 2011 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Baltic Blue

Agree with BigAlf standard tyres are classed as All Season Mud & Snow and will give a reasonably good performance in all but the most extreme winter conditions - the sort not often found in the UK. I would save your money, stick with the OEM tyres and possibly invest in a set of snow socks at about £60 for the odd occasion when you need them.

I've had a pair of snow socks for 3 years but never needed to use them and that includes trips to the Alps in the depth of winter so even they are probably an unnecessary addition to my equipment.

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The Doctor



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I had some fitted to my 2010 GS size 235/65/17

Avon Ranger Ice with (for the observant members) 'patented serrated snow groove' Whistle

http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic10276.html

They come in for cold icy days and wet roads not just snow and I am informed by members here that 7C or below is where they come into their own. LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
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rchrdleigh



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The Doctor: Correct they are optimised for temperatures below 7C and in such conditions will be better than the OEM tyres. However, OEM tyres will be good enough for 90 - 95% of the time and it comes down to whether or not you can justify the cost of a second set of wheels and tyres to cover the last 5-10%. As I've mentioned before I've never needed winter tyres on my 2 Discoveries and 2 Freelander 2's in the Alps or UK but I do have snow chains and snow socks for the odd occasion when I might need them but to date never have.

I will not criticise those who opt for winter tyres and if I lived in the Alps, Peak District, North York Moors, Highlands etc I would opt for them but living in the relatively flat East of England I've made the choice not to bother.

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The Doctor



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I agree mate. Until the kind offer from my parents as per the link I posted, I was happy to stick with the Wranglers but I was well pleased with some free winter tyres Very Happy LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
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MartynB



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United Kingdom 2009 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Auto Zermatt Silver
Re: replacement tyres for 2010 FL2

yaugher wrote:
Will winter tyres size question

205/60/R16

fit my fl2 2010 hse?

is there much to gain from using winter tyres in the UK ? or are the standard factory fitted ones just as good?


that size is for the 16" wheels on the S version I think, don't HSEs come with 18" wheels? however in winter 16 or 17 inch wheels are much less likely to get damaged thaan 18 or 19 inch wheels due to the higher sidewall, All terrains tyres in those sizes tend to have wheel rim protection beads 2009 GS Auto Zermatt Silver - Sold June 21 after 10 years of ownership

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Junior



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16in Freelander 2 Tyres size is 215/75 R16

Coincidently I have an unused/new set of Michelin composite snow chains is this size for sale @£70 (donation to forum etc.)

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MikeM46



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Yaugher ... back to your original specific query, looks like the answer is no, even if you had 16" wheels.

I don't think the thinking on 16" or 17" wheels being better for off-road application applies so much to on-road winter conditions. & it's very much not just about 4x4 traction on acceleration with winter tyres, it's also vey much about braking & cornering foot off the accelerator in low temperatures particulalry on wet as well as slushy & snowed on surfaces (sheet ice needs studs/chains to be effective)

Having said all that I am rather tee'd off with the lack of snow or even low temps here in the S West ... my 2010 HSE's 18" Ranger Ice winter boots with yes, the 'patented serrated snow groove' have yet to prove themselves!

Post #124582 22nd Dec 2011 3:59 am
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