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Welshy



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Wales 2010 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey
Advice on winter or all terrains

Hi all my wife has spoke so it must be done Sad she has her freelander 2 2011 sd4 auto, and i have to find 4 new tyres for her, we need all terrains as we live of the beaten track, and its killing the pirellis, the current tyre size are 235-60-18" can i go slighlty bigger or not needed? i dont want to strain the old haldex unit. any ideas on what to look for? i am based in South Wales

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MartynB



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United Kingdom 2009 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Auto Zermatt Silver

Pirelli Scorpion AT + ( All Terrain Plus ) . I’ve got those on now and I’ve had their predecessor the ATR as well . Great in mud , snow, and off the tarmac . They have the uncanny ability to drive beautifully, very very quiet and yet perform marvellously in the rough stuff . They also have an aggressive tread , very pronounced rim protector bead and a very strong sidewall . My Freelander gets used weekly in conditions that most will never put their car through .

All season SUV tyres are great , but as you need an AT tyre the likes of the Michelin Cross Climate or the Bridgestone weather control that I have on my Scooby just can’t cut it , whereas the AT+ will also give you performance in winter as they carry the European 3 peak symbol which allows them to be certified as a winter tyre in regions where they are required by legislation.

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oldgeezer



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United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Baltic Blue

if you want winter tyres you wont beat vredeinstien Wintrac extreme 4s
Unbelievable in snow in the winter
I have had a set for winter for both my FR2s and never fail me Jaguar x-type sport gone
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Post #396303 29th Aug 2020 7:45 pm
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ozjeff62



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Australia 2011 Freelander 2 SD4 SE Auto Ipanema Sand

I would second MartynB's comment. The right tyre, not a bigger one.
I'm running Pirelli ATR at the moment, keen to go a bit more off road oriented with the tread. Like many here I went from 18 inch to 17 inch to get the right tread pattern.

I'm based in NEW South Wales. MY11 SD4 SE Auto

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Lightwater



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Ukraine 2013 Freelander 2 2.0T SE Auto Fuji White

I have Pirelli AT plus 255/60 R18 (they don't do a 235/60 R18) The advantages of a wider tyre is a bit more protection for the rims from kerbs. The diameter a bit closer actual speed.

Disadvantages lower torque due to larger diameter. Higher fuel consumption with wider tyre.

I wanted more sidewall for corrugated roads. Didn't necessarily want a wider tire but it has made the car feel a bit more stable.

If you haven't had AT before, they are noisier & like all tyres will get even noisier with age as the sipes get smaller.

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Post #396321 30th Aug 2020 1:06 pm
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3landertwo



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To me Tyres are like Shoes.

each driver/wearer will have their own preference.

I have seen some really low profile tyres and one guy had a huge set of 'chunkie treads' each to their own.


edit : just found photo




I believe these were on 17" steel wheels.

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Lightwater



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Ukraine 2013 Freelander 2 2.0T SE Auto Fuji White

What you see on a lot of 4WDs down under.

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