Rank Amatuer

Rank Amatuer

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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.
 
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.
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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.
 
biketeacherdave said:
Get your self a set of wildpeaks at they will do everything you need
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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.
 
Wildpeaks on F2. Looking at about £500 for 4.

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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
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symbol. How much of that is marketing hype I don't know.
 
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
 
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.
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In my experience, Yokohama don't market hype their tyres. They do what they're supposed to do.
 
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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