Freelander 2 (LR2) Tyres (again)

Rank Amatuer · 2024-11-22T09:25:38+0000

The time has come for me to look at tyres again. The choice of 235/65 R17 V 104 (or 108) tyres now includes terms such as 'Summer', 'Winter', 'All Season', 'M&S' and '3PMSF'. And then there's fuel efficiency, wet grip and noise level to consider. Not mentioned is longevity.

Bearing in mind most of my driving is on B roads, in the wet (rains a lot here in Argyll), with occasional forays down the M6 and across the Pennines, and I no longer push the car to it's, or my, limits (both of us are knocking on a bit).

Leaving 'Summer' out of the equation, what are the tyres to avoid.

biketeacherdave · 2024-11-22T09:49:08+0000

Get your self a set of wildpeaks at they will do everything you need

Nodge68 · 2024-11-22T09:51:04+0000

Rank Amatuer said:
The time has come for me to look at tyres again. The choice of 235/65 R17 V 104 (or 108) tyres now includes terms such as 'Summer', 'Winter', 'All Season', 'M&S' and '3PMSF'. And then there's fuel efficiency, wet grip and noise level to consider. Not mentioned is longevity.

Bearing in mind most of my driving is on B roads, in the wet (rains a lot here in Argyll), with occasional forays down the M6 and across the Pennines, and I no longer push the car to it's, or my, limits (both of us are knocking on a bit).

Leaving 'Summer' out of the equation, what are the tyres to avoid.

You'll struggle to better Yokohama Geolander 015 for all round performance in all conditions. They are available in that size, and work well on the Freelander. From memory they are also 3 peaks rated, so can be used in Europe over the winter.

Freddie17 · 2024-11-22T09:53:16+0000

biketeacherdave said:
Get your self a set of wildpeaks at they will do everything you need

Literally fitted these a month or so ago. So far, really nice, not noisy at all and good in the wet. Good grip off road.

I fitted Geolander 015’s on the F1 - they also perform well in all conditions including green laning.

I think the Wildpeaks look a little more aggressive, which I like - suits the FL.

Freddie17 · 2024-11-22T09:59:44+0000

Wildpeaks on F2. Looking at about £500 for 4.

Freddie17 · 2024-11-22T10:01:58+0000

Geolander G015’s on F1

kermit_rr · 2024-11-22T13:06:40+0000

Freddie17 said:
Wildpeaks on F2. Looking at about £500 for 4.

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Mine are rubbish in the wet, especially now part worn. They hold the water in the tread

Rank Amatuer · 2024-11-22T15:15:26+0000

Not sure I like the look of those Falken Wildpeaks. They look a bit 'blocky' to me, and in my experience that translates into road noise. Okay on dirt roads, grass and muddy farm tracks I expect, but on wet tarmac?

Current tyres are Yokohama Geolander CV G058. They've been good, but when it's sub-zero they take a few miles to loosen up. Their A/T G015 looks more suited to the colder weather as they have the TPMS

symbol. How much of that is marketing hype I don't know.

kermit_rr · 2024-11-22T15:21:43+0000

The wildpeaks are all season with the tpms symbol and are good in snow, but once worn down a bit there's no siping to let water out of the tread. It's a solid band of rubber on the inside and outside edges of the tyre

Freddie17 · 2024-11-22T15:21:59+0000

The Wildpeaks also have the 3 peaks marking.
I’ve been up and down the motorway on them and can honestly say I find them no different to the G015, and wouldn’t call them noisy.

biketeacherdave · 2024-11-22T18:16:00+0000

So far fitted to my 4.2 sc sport the wife's d3 v8 my mates Ford ranger oh and for giggles a porche cayenne 4.5 v8 ulez car with no issues what so ever.

biketeacherdave · 2024-11-22T18:37:42+0000

And I do get it dirty

Nodge68 · 2024-11-22T18:42:20+0000

Freddie17 said:
Wildpeaks on F2. Looking at about £500 for 4.

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Those look better than the Chinese budget tyres that wouldn't wear out for me.

Nodge68 · 2024-11-22T18:44:28+0000

Rank Amatuer said:
Not sure I like the look of those Falken Wildpeaks. They look a bit 'blocky' to me, and in my experience that translates into road noise. Okay on dirt roads, grass and muddy farm tracks I expect, but on wet tarmac?

Current tyres are Yokohama Geolander CV G058. They've been good, but when it's sub-zero they take a few miles to loosen up. Their A/T G015 looks more suited to the colder weather as they have the TPMS View attachment 330549 symbol. How much of that is marketing hype I don't know.

In my experience, Yokohama don't market hype their tyres. They do what they're supposed to do.

Spanky-spangler · 2024-11-22T19:49:30+0000

I got a set of four General grabber AT little while ago. Local tyre company did them for £540. Despite having an aggressive tread, they make little noise.

Appear to work well in mud (i've tried) and good on road.

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