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Vehicle & Technical => Defender => Topic started by: corrosiverob on October 19, 2008, 13:06:15

Title: Defender tyres
Post by: corrosiverob on October 19, 2008, 13:06:15

Whats everyone thoughts on Insa Turbo remolds?

Undecided on tyres yet with the current climate and cash flow do i go for these...
http://www.paddockspares.com/pp/WHEE...Tyre_Only.html

Or these.....
http://www.paddockspares.com/pp/WHEE...Tyre_Only.html


What do you guys think????

Title: Re: Defender tyres
Post by: craigderby on October 19, 2008, 15:18:52

I've had a set of Insa Dakars from Paddocks, and so far they've been fine.  There was alot of vibration at first, but that's settled down now.

Title: Re: Defender tyres
Post by: ciganka on October 19, 2008, 15:33:28

i use saharas in 235/85/16. Your links didnt work for me so I am not sure which pattern you are considering.

I have been extremely happy with the performance off road. imvho better than bfg mud pattern (insa dakar pattern). I've been out with guys with BFG muds and often seemed to fair better - even they were commenting.  i've used them in mud and extensively over sharp rock (shredded a Niva mud tyre in 5 minutes  :shock:) and never managed to slice one open so the quality must be pretty reasonable especially for the price. Impressed with the on-road behavior too - no excessive noice or cornering problems. Some of the sholder lugs have come off now but they do get some pretty harsh use  :evil:. 

From my experience to date (1 year of very frequent off roading)  they are extremely good value for money. Like you, I was very much on a budget when i bought them so I appreciate your situation. I only anticipated a years use out of them before I managed to destroy them (they are cheap!) but looks like they will do me a second year after all.

Title: Re: Defender tyres
Post by: corrosiverob on October 19, 2008, 15:40:11

maybe changing my mind the more i read about these

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESCX:IT&item=200265326009

Title: Re: Defender tyres
Post by: corrosiverob on October 22, 2008, 18:22:22

Bit the bullet and picked these up today...

(http://inlinethumb58.webshots.com/42873/2808105230101765352S500x500Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2808105230101765352OVXpvN)

(http://inlinethumb59.webshots.com/20922/2847471000101765352S500x500Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2847471000101765352YCwqoz)

(http://inlinethumb31.webshots.com/9950/2071011790101765352S500x500Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2071011790101765352aQyOjO)

Title: Re: Defender tyres
Post by: craigderby on October 22, 2008, 18:41:02

Nice tyres them.  I had a set on my old Pajero and I couldn't fault them  ;)