Yudda Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Hi Everyone. I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Rob, I am an American and i live in Jerusalem, Israel. After many years of wanting and searching, I am now a Defender owner. Most Defenders here in Israel are ex-Police/ Border Patrol vehicles.....once they have finished service, they are sold at a blind auction. Now i dont have to tell you all the pitfalls in buying a used LR.... so, i searched and searched....and after 2 years i found mine. Its a 1997 300TDI Started out life as a leased vehicle, leased to CNN for 3 years. Then into the hands of a very nice man for the past 7 years. Now into mine. It runs sound....and everything is straight, but needs a little work. Like a leaky steering box and clutch cylinder. but all in all......IM ONE HAPPY Boy. i guess all i really wanted to say was HI and thank you all for your knowledge and patience. Ive learned so much just lurking on this forum hopefully one day i can add something.....thank you. rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantd5 Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Welcome Rob.. Hope you enjoy it in here... Nice Landy too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headhunter Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Welcome Rob We await the questions as you discover more about your 110. Don't be shy to ask, we will help if we can. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alantd Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Welcome aboard. Nice 110. I look forward to hearing about your adventures in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Welcome to LR4x4, looks a smart 110 with decently stromg wheels on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Very nice, all it needs is the "UN" stickers on the side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yudda Posted December 10, 2008 Author Share Posted December 10, 2008 Thank you for the warm welcome everyone ! First of many questions: Western: I think the wheels are stock LR steel....at least stock for Israel. the tires are Goodyear G90s. From what i understand...super tough tire but a kind of rough riding tire. being this is my first Defender, i dont have anything to compare it to. (other than Dads 430 hp HEMI Dodge RAM) Do you think that a more modern tire will give a quieter ride ? My friends in the military here absolutly love the goodyear MT/R on the issue Defenders. Fridge: yeah i keep a spare set of Decals in the truck, just incase i find myself in one of the villages near my neighborhood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bm52 Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 hello fellow lurker i lurked as well for a while, i am new to LR's as well, had mine since Feb '08 and i have also found this forum full of very useful information and helpful advice from the members. enjoy your defender cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Thank you for the warm welcome everyone !First of many questions: Western: I think the wheels are stock LR steel....at least stock for Israel. the tires are Goodyear G90s. From what i understand...super tough tire but a kind of rough riding tire. being this is my first Defender, i dont have anything to compare it to. (other than Dads 430 hp HEMI Dodge RAM) Do you think that a more modern tire will give a quieter ride ? My friends in the military here absolutly love the goodyear MT/R on the issue Defenders. Goodyear MTR's would do the job as would BFG MT's, your wheels are use on the 130 & military 110's in the UK & are know as XD or more commonly Wolf wheels, there are very strong, I've got a set on my 1989 110. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yudda Posted December 15, 2008 Author Share Posted December 15, 2008 Goodyear MTR's would do the job as would BFG MT's, your wheels are use on the 130 & military 110's in the UK & are know as XD or more commonly Wolf wheels, there are very strong, I've got a set on my 1989 110. Thank you Sir. I was already starting to look for new wheels....then i searched and searched and after reading your post on the BFG MTs your running.... im done....now i just need to save up some Sheckels. thanks, rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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