Over here the FL2 comes with Michelin 17' tyres and Pirelli Scorpion 18" tyres for the HSE.
Have seen that in the UK they come with Continental ?
Wondered if LR chooses different makes for different countries? FREELANDER 2 TD4 SE (XS UK) IZMIR BLUE SIDE STEPS COLD PACK BI-XENON TINTED WINDOWS - AND PROUD OF HER

Don't think so, I've seen UK with Contis, goodyear wranglers and Michelins.

I have Contis, and a goodyear spare, work that one out

Rich

rmbillington wrote:

Don't think so, I've seen UK with Contis, goodyear wranglers and Michelins.

I have Contis, and a goodyear spare, work that one out
Rich

Cannot. This really does not sense  FREELANDER 2 TD4 SE (XS UK) IZMIR BLUE SIDE STEPS COLD PACK BI-XENON TINTED WINDOWS - AND PROUD OF HER

Goodyear Wranglers on mine all round including the spare. ______________________
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I think they just fit what they get best deal on at time of manufacture.

Before deciding to get the FL2 I was acctualy considering a Jag . Liked the looks of the X Type and even of the S Type. So dis some research and found out that that Continental was claiming that Jaguar has dedcided that their tyres were the best for the X type . Therefore I assumed that LR did the same research and came up with the best factory tyre.
In the LR handbook it says that when you replace the tyres you shoud try to get the same tyres. So if they just get what is available why should we keep the same tyres?
As the FL2 is off-road trained and focused I would have assumed that the FL2 selled in say Dubai has more sand capable tyres than the one sold in Canada or Rusia where the tyres should have more snow abilities.
This is pobably a problem related with the dealears as they order the specific cars.
For here the tyres semm to be in order with their mud and snow abilities. FREELANDER 2 TD4 SE (XS UK) IZMIR BLUE SIDE STEPS COLD PACK BI-XENON TINTED WINDOWS - AND PROUD OF HER

Matei wrote:

Before deciding to get the FL2 I was acctualy considering a Jag . Liked the looks of the X Type and even of the S Type. So dis some research and found out that that Continental was claiming that Jaguar has dedcided that their tyres were the best for the X type . Therefore I assumed that LR did the same research and came up with the best factory tyre.
In the LR handbook it says that when you replace the tyres you shoud try to get the same tyres. So if they just get what is available why should we keep the same tyres?
As the FL2 is off-road trained and focused I would have assumed that the FL2 selled in say Dubai has more sand capable tyres than the one sold in Canada or Rusia where the tyres should have more snow abilities.
This is pobably a problem related with the dealears as they order the specific cars.
For here the tyres semm to be in order with their mud and snow abilities.

I had a Jag X Type Estate last time - after 3 LR's because I felt the Disco 3 was too expensive - and ugly at the back!

The Jag was terrible - lethal in snow/ice and had no suspension.

I sold it after a year and accepted the depreciation to get a FL2 because it was that good

I think the recommendation of getting the same tyre as existing is to ensure the tyres perform the same - i.e, if you replaced all 4 it would not matter as much, but 3 existing Good Year with 1 new Michelin may upset the grip, etc.

You have a point on tyres for different climate/terrain - would make sense but not sure if LR thought that through

Talking about tyres, is there anyone who runs any AT or MT tyres on their FL2 yet?

Any one got and views on this?

Rich

Sorry what does AT and Mt tyres mean? FREELANDER 2 TD4 SE (XS UK) IZMIR BLUE SIDE STEPS COLD PACK BI-XENON TINTED WINDOWS - AND PROUD OF HER

Sorry Matei, all terrain and mud terrain

I quite fancy having something more suited to offroading, but wouldn't be able to afford 2 set of wheels and tyres.

I'm worried that running all-terrain or mud-terrain tyres would mean it isn't as nice, or safe to drive on the road.

The only thing is that I'm not sure if anyone has put these tyres on an FL2 yet.

Rich

Changing to AT/MT could affect your insurance and warranty as well as handling on road.

I would check before doing anything like that unless you had 2 sets - i.e, 1 off road and 1 on

I once had a FL1 "Camel" courtesy car with off road tyres and was lethal - nearly lost it on a roundabout

Matei wrote:

As the FL2 is off-road trained and focused I would have assumed that the FL2 selled in say Dubai has more sand capable tyres than the one sold in Canada or Rusia where the tyres should have more snow abilities.

This is an unfortunate choice for Canada. Coming soon: LR2 HSE; Alaska White; Nav; Premium Sound; Bluetooth; Lighting Package

Rev wrote:

This is an unfortunate choice for Canada.

Have you checked some of the threads where Viking expounds on winter tires
I think he has done some good research on winters
The Continentals on my test vehicle were 6 ply rated which means that they won't be punctured by the first piece of blasted shot rock on the trail. The tread wasn't at all aggressive and there where almost no cipes in the tread for winter driving.
However the tread depth was inadequate to last for very long off road in a working situation here.
I would carry 2 big cans or aerosol tire sealant for off roading here or trade the tires off immediately.
standard policy for any OEM tire

I had one Ford exploder shread 3 OEM tires in 3 weeks during the early 90's, Same for a GM product, and am now forever sceptical of OEM tires

Landrover in Vancouver/Canada have s d up by only offering the HSE version with rims which together with the minimal inside clearance to the shock/strut mount severly limit the options for AT tires

The vehicle is probably too light to mount a 6 ply off road tire on it without making it ride like one of chicken Georges tractors ( and the tire wear patterns would be a bit strange)  4x4's and skis