Poscott Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 Has anyone else tried swapping the 215/65/R16 tyres for a 75 profile. Much cheaper, 12mm tread depth, reinforced, transit commercial tyres. They look much better too and don't rub at any angle. Only difference I noticed was the extra inch climb into the car. Win, win?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poscott Posted January 9, 2015 Author Share Posted January 9, 2015 Am very surprised nobody else has tried this option. Better fuel economy. And good tread for light off road use. Am I giving away the best kept secret among Freelander owners? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwhacker Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Nice tip, thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minilander86 Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Hello do you know of any one selling a set of wheels for a freelander? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poscott Posted January 16, 2015 Author Share Posted January 16, 2015 Gumtree is good. Be wary though. I bought a set of 15" wheels with good tyres cheap and apart from the offset being wrong they looked awfully skinny. You can get a set of 16's with bald tyres for less than £100. Go with the bigger tyre option then. Transit tyres cost as little as £50 each for a budget option when fitted. Austones for example are excellent in the wet and will last twice as long as a standard road tyre. Don't forget to change the spare as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minilander86 Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Thanks well have a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minilander86 Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 I want a set for off roading I've got 18"s on my lander now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacr2man Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Conti Xcontact AT in 215/65 r16 come with 12mm tread . Van tyres will be higher ply rating and therefore harsher ride, although running lower pressure may offset that. If buying 16'' rims early rims wont fit later vehicles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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