My FL2 is currently fitted with Kuhmo M+S tyres but would like to replace these with BFG AT but the nearest size available to original spec is 245/65/17 (10 mm wider) can anyone tell me if these will fit without any problems?

I have always had these on Defenders and the grip in deep snow and mud is very very good plus the fact they never seem to wear out and they are very civilised on road.

If anyone has put these on their FL2 I would like to hear any comments.

Thanks.

Rommel. 2013 FL2 XS.
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Defender 90 300 TDi CSW.
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So where is all this deep snow ? Get some Crossclimates, you know it makes sense on a FL2. FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
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I have relatives in North Scotland the snow there is often heavy. 2013 FL2 XS.
Defender 90 300 TDi.
Defender 90 300 TDi CSW.
1964 MGB Roadster.
1944 Willys MB "Jeep" with bullet holes. (gone)
17 hand Irish Drought Thoroughbred (mostly lame)
Nagging Old Boiler.

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surely a sand tyre would suit your strategic goal . driving from Sandhurst to N Scotland, on course tyres wouldnt be my cup of tea. At work
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A separate set of aggressive Winter wheels and tyres then as part of your Scottish holiday kit may be best then but most of Scotland these days gets next to no snow but no doubt now I have said that it will want to prove me wrong.

Met Office

On average, the number of days with snow falling varies from less than 30 per year along the west coast to over 100 days over the Grampians. The number of days with snow lying has a similar distribution, with less than 6 over the westernmost islands, about 20 in Shetland and more than 50 days over the higher ground. On the highest summits, such as Ben Nevis, snow cover typically persists for 6 or 7 months each year.

Back to your original question:

http://www.freel2.com/forum/post38608.html

http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic12350.html FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current

Pirelli Scorpion AT are a good compramise , decent mileage , decent MPG, and will work well in mud and snow long after the all seasons have given up . They also have an excellent rim protection bead . Probably the quietest AT tyre which is a big plus . Available in stock 17" Freelander size. 2009 GS Auto Zermatt Silver - Sold June 21 after 10 years of ownership

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I dont know what makes you think that Scotland gets more snow than the rest of the UK but i've never had my Freelander 2 in snow in the last two years

Back to my original Question I want to fit BFG AT but these are only made in 245/65/17 ALL I WANT TO KNOW IS will they fit without any problems to a FL2 ????? I have them on both my Defenders so know how they perform both on and off road. 2013 FL2 XS.
Defender 90 300 TDi.
Defender 90 300 TDi CSW.
1964 MGB Roadster.
1944 Willys MB "Jeep" with bullet holes. (gone)
17 hand Irish Drought Thoroughbred (mostly lame)
Nagging Old Boiler.

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You need to bear with other FL2 forum members, they do go off at tangents at times.

Not aware of anyone who's fitted this tyres size.
However, if it's of any help I'm running 275/45/20 Cooper Zeon LTZ (AT) tyres on Evoque wheels and there's absolutely no rubbing issues.
So if you do the maths (don't have a calculator with me) you'll find out if they'll fit or not.

Good luck, oh and welcome to the forum.

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Thanks ronp and others who wrote positive replies. I have now found the answer on this link.


http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic29404.html 2013 FL2 XS.
Defender 90 300 TDi.
Defender 90 300 TDi CSW.
1964 MGB Roadster.
1944 Willys MB "Jeep" with bullet holes. (gone)
17 hand Irish Drought Thoroughbred (mostly lame)
Nagging Old Boiler.

Mahatma Gandhi said if there is an Idiot in power those who elected him are well represented