[Michelin 4x4 O/R]

HI all Finally got round to taking the plunge,followed the advice re BFG M/t's in the standard Landrover size , very very impressed -not much more noise than the General Grabbers and they seem to be better in the wet at the moment .Lots of grip on the road and the icy conditions of North Yorkshire ,cant wait to play in the mud this weekend .Thanks for the recommendation cheers Richie

[Michelin 4x4 O/R]

Thanks for all your posts and info ,looks like the old favourites BFG m/t will win ,just need to get down to my local mates garage then ! Cheers to all who Replied Richie

[Michelin 4x4 O/R]

Many years ago I had a set of O/R's - NEVER again, they were rubbish.

However, other people seem to get on with them, but their overall diameter is small and ground clearance compromised so if you are in soft mud not long before you have grounded and then it's time for a rope

I use BFG MT's 255/85/R16 for tarmac, greenlaning and weekend offroading. Anything more serious and I fit something more aggressive than the MT's.

MT's are good in the wet on tarmac, have long service life, good in mud and sand, just so good you need a set

Thanks for all your posts and info ,looks like the old favourites BFG m/t will win ,just need to get down to my local mates garage then ! Cheers to all who Replied Richie

[help needed africa trip]

hoping to drive to africa and back in the next couple of years,

so i need some advise from some advise from some experts, so is there any were to avoid, go, advise on fuel advise on prep anything is desperatly needed PLEASE

josh

o and is there anyone in africa that would like to meet and travel with us for a bit

A few of us did South Africa Into Saziland and up into Mozambique and back to Durban two years ago ,Best advice for borders is lots of photo copies never hand over originals,always be polite and dont lose your rag/argue the toss big smiles help, take sun glasses off when talking to officials ,Fill up with fuel at every opportunity -petrol seems to be prefered fuel , and know how your vehicle works -we got stuck in sand until the natives came and got us out later we found out all we had to do was click in the free wheeling hubs into the lock position , dont drive at night as the road is full of locals walking about sometimes drunk ,if you come across an accident dont stop !!!!! youll get the blame . Otherwise have a great time ,Oribi gorge ,Durban , Hlane ,Imhanbane ,Tofu And Sodwana bay are well recommended cheers Richie

[Michelin 4x4 O/R]

It seems michelin now does BFG as was also looking at their 4x4 all terrain but when contacted Michelin they quoted BFG all terrains, Otherwise its BFG muds vs Cooper STT Whats the consensus on these two makes ????? Regards Richie

[Michelin 4x4 O/R]

Thanks for the info ,looking for a set in 235 85 16 to be my all day and play tyres also need to be good on the sand , was told by michelin that these had replaced their specialist XS tyre . Cheers Richie

[Michelin 4x4 O/R]

Just a new boy to this web so Hi to all am Looking for info regarding the Michelin xzl or as now called 4x4O/R tyres as fitted as standard to defender 130's,any feedback would be appreciated Cheers Richie