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Scotland 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Rimini Red

when I searched for the tires I found the prices to be between £80 and £130 each depending on the size, I would expect the 235/65/17 to be around £115

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Scotland 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Rimini Red

6 Months of waiting later.... I got my Wrangler AT SA tyres!

Excellent tyre, no lose of grip on the road which I thought I was going to get from AT tyres.
Silent armour really is silent and cuts out road noise.
Not tried off road yet but by the look of them I'm sure they will be good.

Will load up photos tomorrow once I wash the car! Very Happy

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Post #69043 23rd May 2010 1:56 pm
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Sweden 2007 Freelander 2 TD4_e HSE Manual Zermatt Silver

General Grabber AT2 255*55*18 here, works fine, not noisy as you would imagine by the looks

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United Kingdom 2011 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Rimini Red

Hi

are those Volvo alloys or some other aftermarket type? Tyres look good!

DR There's always a way forward!

2008 Freelander Td4 GS - Stornoway Grey - Now Gone - Sob
2011 Freelander Td4 GS 150 - Rimini Red - in its place - Better x far x 4!!

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torssell



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Sweden 2007 Freelander 2 TD4_e HSE Manual Zermatt Silver

Yes, Volvo R type, actually I think they are copies. I have glossy aluminiums for the studded winter wheels and dark grey for summer.
Sometimes they appear on Ebay. The grey ones have wide offset, i think it widens about 2 inches on each side, the wheels end up way out on the corners like a go-cart.

Post #104625 7th Jun 2011 10:05 pm
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Jimmyb79



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2008 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Sumatra Black

Please excuse my ignorance, the original post mentioned fitting 255/55/19 Goodyears, fro. That am I right in thinking that any 255/55/19 will fit? I want to put some General Grabber ATs on mine and this is the closest size I can find...

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joseruela



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Australia 2011 Freelander 2 i6 XS Auto Santorini Black

thinking about doing the same on my fl2 by using the 255/55/r19 pirelli scorpion tyres, does Ratatatat place any pictures? wondering if it can create any damage or if it will improve off road performance.
cheers
Jose LR2 Si6 XS Sport

Post #127979 19th Jan 2012 7:57 am
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Jimmyb79



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2008 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Sumatra Black

I had a conversation about this with my local LR specialist when my FL2 was in for servicing. His advice was to stay clear of 255 wheels when originals are 235 as it could potentially cause drivetrain problems. I'm no expert, but given that advice, I won't be taking the risk myself. Incidentally, he did recommend Pirelli Scorpion Zeros as the best tyre for my vehicle, and it is available in 235/55/19 from certain retailers. Quite hard to come by though it seems.

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Australia 2011 Freelander 2 i6 XS Auto Santorini Black

Even with the scorpion zero at this size, it not an AT tyre, the 255/55/R19 is the closest tyre size i could find on 19"rims.
Also scorpion zero is very hard to find, i guess thats the only upgrade you can get from the continentals
Cheers LR2 Si6 XS Sport

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Australia 2011 Freelander 2 i6 XS Auto Santorini Black

Adding to that tyre calculators(i tried a few) gives a 2.9% diameter increase which is 22mm, it should definetly fit. But unless someone that actually used the bigger tryres says so, its still a bit risky. LR2 Si6 XS Sport

Post #128166 20th Jan 2012 6:52 am
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Jimmyb79



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2008 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Sumatra Black

Agreed. Frustrating that Landrover didn't build the FL2 with an extra 2cm on the wheel arches!
I have also contacted General tyres who have said they have no plans to manufacture 235 AT tyres.
Lovely wheels- pain in the a*rse though!

Post #128178 20th Jan 2012 8:03 am
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South Africa 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 Sport Auto Lago Grey
Re: The quest for decent off road wheels & tyres

Ratatatat wrote:
So there I was, for several months contacting a host of companies to try and get a proper combination. I was originally told nothing would fit the standard 19" rims that come with the HST. Sad

Seems like it was the hardest thing to do, and only a combination of old 16" LR wheels would work. Eventually I thought back o my old D3 which had 255x55x19 Goodyear MTR's. Confused Went to my local tyre specialist who ummm'd are arhhhhh's, but thought we'd try it anyway. Hey Presto!!! it works and they're fab. Very Happy

Just thought I'd share that one with others contemplating same...........

P.S. F2 is far better drive than D3[/b]


Hey Ratatatat

How are those 255/55/19's fairing now that it's been more than 6 months on the road with them?

I'm in the same situation having also bought my Frl2 with 19' tyres and the OME conti's are not the best for off road so want to repace them with something more capable.

Any feedback?

Cheers
Dave

Post #130661 5th Feb 2012 11:54 am
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Lyndon3177



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Manual Zermatt Silver

Same problem here would love to get some feedback as I need to sort some 19" AT tyres. The wranglers shown above look interesting.

Post #159571 2nd Nov 2012 7:54 am
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