Sorry,.....Another Tyre Question!

[timiano]

Hi,

I've done my homework searching throgh the forum for tyre related threads, and its been some interesting reading.  I can see the Colway ATs are a very popular choice along with BFG.

I own RR Classic 3.9, which has been purposely bought for greenlaning and the odd trip to the dump and B&Q.  As far as my own mind has been made, I'm not really on the market for a set of BFGs, as they are designed to last, someone said 30k plus, and I really won't be doing anything close to that in the next 5 years.  So I reckon I'm after a set of MT remoulds.

Bronco Grizzly's have caught my eye, well its sales spiel anyway "new concept in rough terrain tyres. It is equally at home on the highway".  But I've also read that it maybe a bit too aggressive for some lanes.  Clearly I don't want to tear up the lanes, so is that really the case with this pattern? I'm not going to be driving about like a nutter.

If they are unsuitable, what other cheapy MT would you recommend that is good in the mud, but a bit gentler on the lanes, and would at least drive on the road if not a bit noisier?

Thanks in advance

Tim

[Digsit]

Hi Tim

Another popular choice with a lot of MC'ers (including myself) is the Technic Amazon/Greenway Macho pattern.

These people sell the Technic tyres at a good price: http://www.sportwaytyres.com/sportway_4x4_off_road_retreads.htm

[Wanderer]

Hi again Tim,

My own opinion is that it's a double edged sword. If you start sliding about on a lane because the tyres are not up to the conditions then you'll cause a lot more damage that using tyres that will maintain their grip. Unless you decide to gun it on the lane with MT tyres on. But should we be gunning it on a lane.

The worst damage on lanes gets done because the diff gets caught up causing drag and loss of grip. A higher profile AT would get you (my opinion) further than a lower profile MT if the diffs catch.

Although with all the mods you can do you'll either get through or get stuck further in. Discretion has to be the better part of valour. Walking or checking ahead will let you see if anyone's diffs have been scraping on the top of the ruts. I prefer a higher profile and then keep an eye out for diff marks.

Ed

[Colin 009]

Hello Tim, didn't know you were into laying mine-fields, :lol:

Only joking tyres is a trickie one.

I just got a set of the Technic Amazon for my Discovery used once to drive to waddon off-road weekend, around trip of forty miles I guess.

All I can says smashing set of tyres, if a bit noisy.

[muddyweb]

Hello,

I would say the most damaging thing on lanes is a loss of traction and the subsequent wheelspinning that occurs.

In that respect, a sensible amount of tread on the tyre can help to reduce erosion by keeping the vehicle moving.

Some highly aggressive tyres will have a tendency to 'pick up' chunks of the ground, which is clearly what you don't want.  Something like the Amazons or Colway MTs would be fine in my view.

The key is to only drive lanes which are suitable at the time... if they are waterlogged or heavily rutted to the extent where you will get stuck, then you will only cause more damage.

Hope that helps.

[oakeedokee]

You can get Colway MTs here:
http://www.tyresdirect.uk.com/
Nice and cheap too!

[Dr Neil]

i've got colway MT's on my series3 and although i haven't used them much yet i am impressed by them on and off road, not got stuck yet due to loss of grip anyway...

[lee celtic]

Hi All

I have Colway235/85/16's MT's on my Disco I use it for work every day and have done trips towing and solo and I have had no problems so far (aprox 1000 miles) I got them from http://www.tyresdirect.com £234 for 5 delivered inc vat.  Bargain  :D

[robbie]

I have Colway MT's on the Jimny and Colway AT's on the Disco with no real compaints, around £180 for a set of 5 from Tyres direct.

The AT's do lose traction in mud and the MT's excel in mud.... as the saying goes "it does exactly what it says on the tin"

I am so impressed with the Colways, I am after a spare set of wheels with MT's for the Disco..... best of all worlds then I guess. I do too many miles a year (20k or more) to want to drive on MT's all that time cos of the road noise, but the AT's definately lose it on mud....

If you get a set of Colways from tyres direct, they should give you free delivery... never bad

[Sharpshooter]

I have Colway 235 85 16 mt's on the Beast (110). Ive had them on there for 20000mls and they are only half worn. I will honestly say i cannot fault them. I have been out greenlaning, and offroading, And they even work on shingle, and with no probs. My brother has BFG's on his 90, and they perform no better than mine. I also got them from www.Tyresdirect.com .

[AMRDS]

Hi Tim,

I've had Colway Mt's on the old Range Rover and Bronco Grip Edge on the Disco. They both tend to cut easily on the sharper terrain and although the Colway MT are more noisey & lower fuel economy, they tend to dig in and get you out of heavy mud a lot better - climbing out of deeper ruts when necessary is fairly instant. Having said that the Grip Edge are very good although don't appear to be wearing as well.

I thought about getting the Grizzly Claw: a) they look the K9 love lumps 8) , b) relatively cheap.... but opted for the grip edge because we use the car as everyday transport & like getting it dirty. The RR came with all terrains but they weren't up to much.

The Grip Edge unfortunately only come in 235/85/R16's which required 2" lift & a short back 'n' sides on the wheel arches! However as suggested, the higher you get the diffs - the less chance you have of getting stuck & farmers don't come cheap.  :oops:  We found the extra height to our advantage at the weekend when we took the Wayfarers Route in Wales which has some nasty deep muddy ruts & drops - the Grip Edge did very well  \:D/

ROB