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Which tyre would you choose?
Federal Couragia
2%
 2%  [1]
Goodyear Wrangler/Efficient Grip
73%
 73%  [25]
General Grabber UHP
23%
 23%  [8]
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simont



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which of these tyres would you pick?

I know tyres have been discussed a great deal recently - but - I was wondering in a simple poll which of these the general concesus would go for....

I'm only considering the standard 235/65/17 V size here !!!!

I was told by one place I called into that the Goodyear 'Wrangler' is being replaced by the 'Efficient Grip'

The tyres on at the moment are 108V - is 104V OK to use as an alternative? 2002 Honda VFR800
2002 Toyota Celica 140 Silver (mid life crisis - again!)
2007 FL2 GS Manual Army Reconnaissance Green + freel2.com sticker Smile
2004 Toyota Celica 140 Black - Gone
2000 Toyota Celica 140 Silver - Gone
1998 Toyota Celica ST Pearl Green - Gone
1996 Nissan Primera 1.6 - Gone
1994 Rover Montego 1.6 Auto - Gone

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WarriorBez



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Nice one Thumbs Up

I am new to the freelander 2 world and will need two tyres soon so I will be watching, I have wranglers currently Black FL2
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The Doctor



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Wranglers Thumbs Up LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
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simont



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The Doctor wrote:
Wranglers Thumbs Up


with or without 'patented snow groove' Very Happy 2002 Honda VFR800
2002 Toyota Celica 140 Silver (mid life crisis - again!)
2007 FL2 GS Manual Army Reconnaissance Green + freel2.com sticker Smile
2004 Toyota Celica 140 Black - Gone
2000 Toyota Celica 140 Silver - Gone
1998 Toyota Celica ST Pearl Green - Gone
1996 Nissan Primera 1.6 - Gone
1994 Rover Montego 1.6 Auto - Gone
Post #131835 13th Feb 2012 7:02 pm
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landy19840



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none of the above! Genereal Grabber AT In 236/65/17
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WarriorBez



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landy19840 wrote:
none of the above! Genereal Grabber AT In 236/65/17


Do you find the extra 1mm width noticeable?? Wink Black FL2
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Post #131845 13th Feb 2012 7:47 pm
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Speedway



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Simont, there is a lack of choice in V speed rating, I would go for General Grabber AT but it's only available in H rating.
Not sure about the 104 load rating, maybe have a word with your insurer. Gone, 2007 TD4 SE Auto Baltic blue, clear side repeaters, full sized alloy spare.

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Post #131854 13th Feb 2012 8:27 pm
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D99



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None of them! General grabber A/T for me too! Thumbs Up
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Goodyear for me. Smile 2015 BMW
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simont



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I quite like the look of the General Grabber AT tyres.

Is there any problem with insurance in changing from V to H tyre rating?

I don't drive anywhere near 100mph never mind 130 or 149 Confused isn't our top speed 114 anyway....

I'd contact my insurance company but last time they didn't speak the same language as me - or anything close to be honest (and I'm not talking 'Makem' Whistle ) 2002 Honda VFR800
2002 Toyota Celica 140 Silver (mid life crisis - again!)
2007 FL2 GS Manual Army Reconnaissance Green + freel2.com sticker Smile
2004 Toyota Celica 140 Black - Gone
2000 Toyota Celica 140 Silver - Gone
1998 Toyota Celica ST Pearl Green - Gone
1996 Nissan Primera 1.6 - Gone
1994 Rover Montego 1.6 Auto - Gone
Post #132004 14th Feb 2012 5:36 pm
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I would not bother really, if there were any issues the tyre companies would not fit them or make you sign a disclaimer.

So just do it you will be ok! Thumbs Up
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simont



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landy19840 wrote:
I would not bother really, if there were any issues the tyre companies would not fit them or make you sign a disclaimer.

So just do it you will be ok! Thumbs Up


That's good enough advise for me Thumbs Up 2002 Honda VFR800
2002 Toyota Celica 140 Silver (mid life crisis - again!)
2007 FL2 GS Manual Army Reconnaissance Green + freel2.com sticker Smile
2004 Toyota Celica 140 Black - Gone
2000 Toyota Celica 140 Silver - Gone
1998 Toyota Celica ST Pearl Green - Gone
1996 Nissan Primera 1.6 - Gone
1994 Rover Montego 1.6 Auto - Gone
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landy19840



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But if your car explodes in a fireball and rolls 29 times down the motoway dont blame me!!!
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simont



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landy19840 wrote:
But if your car explodes in a fireball and rolls 29 times down the motoway dont blame me!!!



At least the tyres would burn so no worries there!!!! Smile 2002 Honda VFR800
2002 Toyota Celica 140 Silver (mid life crisis - again!)
2007 FL2 GS Manual Army Reconnaissance Green + freel2.com sticker Smile
2004 Toyota Celica 140 Black - Gone
2000 Toyota Celica 140 Silver - Gone
1998 Toyota Celica ST Pearl Green - Gone
1996 Nissan Primera 1.6 - Gone
1994 Rover Montego 1.6 Auto - Gone
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