Hi gents,
Looking to get a new set of tyres for the wagon and would like recommendations. As it's my only car I do everything in it - commute to work, gym etc as well as touring and general adventuring around Scotland. As a result it does a lot of road miles but also needs to be effective in severe Scottish winter conditions. I'm also planning on doing a trip through the Pyrenees (via a few greenlanes in England and Wales), taking in as many non tarmac tracks as possible . So basically I'm looking for an all terrain tyre (I think?) that is a bit of a jack of all trades that doesn't break the bank.
I'm also unsure as to which size to go for - the car is currently on General Grabber AT2's that the previous owner had put on but they seem over sized to me (265/70R17) and I'm scared that they will be causing extra component wear.
At the moment I'm looking at BF Goodrich All Terrains or General All Terrains. The Goodrich's seem a little more aggressive in tread pattern leading me to think they'd be better off road but less useful on the tarmac? Can anyone with experience of both give me their opinions? Not too worried with handling etc as I dont drive fast but I am concerned with fuel economy.
Sorry for the long thread chaps, just want to get as much info as poss before forking out a fair few notes..!
Cheers
Looking to get a new set of tyres for the wagon and would like recommendations. As it's my only car I do everything in it - commute to work, gym etc as well as touring and general adventuring around Scotland. As a result it does a lot of road miles but also needs to be effective in severe Scottish winter conditions. I'm also planning on doing a trip through the Pyrenees (via a few greenlanes in England and Wales), taking in as many non tarmac tracks as possible . So basically I'm looking for an all terrain tyre (I think?) that is a bit of a jack of all trades that doesn't break the bank.
I'm also unsure as to which size to go for - the car is currently on General Grabber AT2's that the previous owner had put on but they seem over sized to me (265/70R17) and I'm scared that they will be causing extra component wear.
At the moment I'm looking at BF Goodrich All Terrains or General All Terrains. The Goodrich's seem a little more aggressive in tread pattern leading me to think they'd be better off road but less useful on the tarmac? Can anyone with experience of both give me their opinions? Not too worried with handling etc as I dont drive fast but I am concerned with fuel economy.
Sorry for the long thread chaps, just want to get as much info as poss before forking out a fair few notes..!
Cheers
