kernowdragon
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Haven't tried them myself but I've seen several posts suggesting Sahara's aren't as good in mud as you might think, and saying Special Tracks are better.
Recently got some Saharas and although I havent given them a proper test off road they have done a couple of easy lanes, snow etc. and have held up well so far. Road noise isnt bad and oddly I would say they feel better than my old michelin road tyres in the wet but that could also be moving from 205/16 to 235/16 sizes too 
Are you planning or have you modified the arches to take the tyre size? 235/85 16 wont fit under standard arches.
Are you planning or have you modified the arches to take the tyre size? 235/85 16 wont fit under standard arches.
I have Saharas and I'd agree, they're good but not amazing in mud. I also don't like the handling on the road, it's very vague. There's a wee bit of road noise but it's not too bad.
thebiglad
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The reduction in size of tyre will make very little difference in mpg - it's much more about the type of tyre ie road, at, mud full mud, extreme mud, etc.
Changing to a smaller tyre will however increase instability on corners with the car.
I changed to 205/80/16 on my previous Disco, Continental road tyres bought because they were cheap and absolutely CRÄP !!! Dangerously unstable. I had a couple of 180° spins with them and decided bollôcks to the money and changed them for BFG AT's of 235/70/16 and all was perfect handling again.
Seriously, don't reduce the tyre size just to get better mpg - you'll crash !!!!!!!
