My 61-Reg Freelander XS is shod with its original Contiinental Contact M+S 235/65 R17 tyres. I've bought a n extra set of wheels and want to fit winter-grade tyres. However, I haven't been able to source winter tyres of the same size. I'd appreciate any help in finding some and also advice as to whether fitting a narrower profile would be a practical solution, as narrower tyres seems to be more readily available.

Thanks..............Adrian

Google is your friend:-

Clicky --> Avon Ranger Ice Tyres

EDIT: This was just an example.....I have no experience of winter tyres, and so cannot recommend any particular brand/type.....

There are many threads on here regarding winter tyres, including this one which is active at the moment:
http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic17497.html

If you read the above and maybe also use the search facility you will find everything you need to know.

Or just follow the link above to the Avon Ranger Ice - I use them and they're excellent!

^^^ me too! 10MY (Sept 09) TD4 HSE Auto in Stornoway Grey (Now Gone)

08 FL2 TD4 SE Manual in Rimini Red (Now Gone)

Only a few but there are lots more

http://www.camskill.co.uk/m102b0s1519p0/Wi...65R17_inch p****d off with a Digital Keyboard Warrior

Trying to source Winter Tyres myself, non of the local bods want to supply anything else other than Matador, looking at the Nokian winters, so might have to get them deliverd and see about getting them fitted in one of the back street establishments
Looking at My tyres.com at the moment !

Try these two

www.tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

www.oponeo.co.uk

Hi Adrian,

i just purchased a set of Vredestein Wintrac 4 Xtreme 235/60R18 107 H XL from
OPONEO.CO.UK £135 each with free delivery

Oh delivered in three days of order great service

Gary

Many thanks for useful leads on winter tyres. I live at the top of a slippery Lake District hill and, having run Discoveries for the last 15 years, I don't yet know how the Freelander will cope, so winter tyres might be a necessity.
Adrian

Have gone with 4 Nokian WR3's supplied and fitted (mid next week) for £140 a corner supplied and fitted

What size are they?

There 18’s Xtralarg

Damn good price!

Thought so

toeknee

2012 SUV 4x4 Winter Tyre Test - size 235/55/R17 - here's what the experts said about those great value Nokian:

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Nokian/WR-A3.htm

No guessing which tyre and manufacturer was in No1 spot

And for all those that bought the cheapo Marangoni - the conclusion was "lethal"