Corlea said:

Hello...this is my first (question) post...please be gentle!

I bought my first ever Landy exactly 12 months ago when I acquired a new Defender 90 SW. Solihull fitted Continental Cross-Contact ATs as the OE tyres. The vast majority of my use of the Defender is on tarmac with only about 5% being off road fun. I've now covered 8500 miles. Can anyone offer a view on the likely mileage that I'll get from these tyres before they need replacing. Also, what alternative tyres would you recommend as an all terrain option.

Thanks a lot

Corlea

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Corlea said:

I'll drive over there right now!

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Corlea said:

Turboman...just spotted that you're from Kernow...hail to you Celtic cousin.

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Retroanaconda said:

I fitted a set of Continental Cross Contact to my 90 last June. 14 months and 33,000 miles later they are worn out.

However I do a lot of miles on gravel forest roads so I am assuming this is the reason for the short life as everything else I have read has lead me to believe they would have a good life expectancy. I think used on the road they probably will.

Just this morning I have fitted a set of BFG All Terrains, we'll see how long these last.

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Retroanaconda said:

I fitted a set of Continental Cross Contact to my 90 last June. 14 months and 33,000 miles later they are worn out.

However I do a lot of miles on gravel forest roads so I am assuming this is the reason for the short life as everything else I have read has lead me to believe they would have a good life expectancy. I think used on the road they probably will.

Just this morning I have fitted a set of BFG All Terrains, we'll see how long these last.

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