Tyres didn't fail. I cut them to see the thickness. The crack by the ruler was a gg at2. That was a real split. Done oft road so yer can't blame the tyre too much but it does show how weak they are.
big tyre fred:
http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f9/what-tyres-do-you-have-your-freelander-182778.html
cheers mate , will have a read
yes a nice warm heater, quiet, and can go over 50 mph without screaming , lol