ralph o Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Hi all, The free lander i have just bought needs tyres. Can anyone advise on the best option for a reasonably priced tyre. And what rating is recommended for the FL. I have seen some car tyres that are the right size (225/55/17) but unsure if they are suitable. I am hoping to keep it below £100 per corner I don't intend to go mud-plugging, mainly lane use ,some motorway miles and to be able to pull the caravan across a wet field Any advise/experience appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 What freelander is it, what size rims? I was very impressed with my General Grabber AT2's on and off road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralph o Posted August 9, 2018 Author Share Posted August 9, 2018 Hi ff its a kalahari on 17" rims (Sorry for the slow response ive been away) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralph o Posted August 9, 2018 Author Share Posted August 9, 2018 Hi FF just had a look via google and can't find my size in Grabbers 225/55/17 Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallfry Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Whatever you choose, make sure they are marked XL (extra load) and they will be fine. You COULD go up to 60 profile, or even to 65s (which I have on mine) which will give you more choice and range of prices. Only "problem" with this, is that it makes the speedo read slightly slow...…………...not really a problem as they tend to overead in any case, but you do lose a bit of grunt for heavy towing and full loads. In practice though, I have not found this a problem for me. I wouldn't like to "recommend" it as such, but its something you could consider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallfry Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Sorry, just to be clear, when I said XL, I meant car type tyres ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralph o Posted August 9, 2018 Author Share Posted August 9, 2018 Hi Smallfry, Thank you for the info. I was wondering about changing the profile and/or width, and weather the insurance would consider it a 'modification'. as you say it gives me a lot more choice . Need to to check with the insurers Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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