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EdSnow



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United Kingdom 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Santorini Black

Yeah ok. I'll get some tomorrow with any luck. Freelander 2 XS 2.2 TD4 Met Black, with Winter pack, 18" alloys with General Grabber AT2 wellies, MANTEC Sump and Tank Guards
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redlabel



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Norway 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Manual Tambora Flame

Reeventu wrote:
What do you think the benefit will be of a wider tyre on this vehicle ? Confused

AWESOMENESS!!!
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The flaming Orange!
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EdSnow



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United Kingdom 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Santorini Black

Reeventu wrote:
What do you think the benefit will be of a wider tyre on this vehicle ? Confused


It's not about wanting a wider tyre, although it will help you float across boggy ground slightly better, it's simply the fact that the AT2 is a more agressive looking and (in my eyes) has a better road / off road split than the standard issue 'All terrain' tyres. If they where available in 235 width I would have gone for them.


Reeventu wrote:
what does this tyre provide , is it extra grip in mud/snow or whatever or is it a more cost effective option ?


The initial cost is perhaps slightly cheaper, but the advantage I see is 1) the off road grip is a vast improvement over the factory fit tyres and 2) They are expected to last twice as long as a factory fit tyre. In America the General Grabber AT2 comes with a 60,000 mile guarantee. Freelander 2 XS 2.2 TD4 Met Black, with Winter pack, 18" alloys with General Grabber AT2 wellies, MANTEC Sump and Tank Guards
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nikileoncupra



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Stornoway Grey

PICS! PICS! PICS!
Post #95560 17th Mar 2011 11:14 pm
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EdSnow



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United Kingdom 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Santorini Black

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Front wheel clearance is as above

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Rear Wheel clearance now viewed from Front to back. (The pic on the previous page is viewing the rear wheel clearance looking from the back.)

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General overview showing tyres fitted Freelander 2 XS 2.2 TD4 Met Black, with Winter pack, 18" alloys with General Grabber AT2 wellies, MANTEC Sump and Tank Guards
Post #95597 18th Mar 2011 11:39 am
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redlabel



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Norway 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Manual Tambora Flame

Love those tires on our cars Ed. Smile
Before I put on the HST kit I wanted to go for the 16" and some fat mud tires.
Here is mine fitted with 275\45\20.......... Rolling Eyes

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lele



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2009 LR2 TD4 XS Auto Stornoway Grey

Last Friday I fitted the new tire (Toyo open country H/T 255-60-1Cool. All ok!!!

Thanks everybody
Post #99041 18th Apr 2011 10:47 am
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sro



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United States 2008 LR2 i6 SE Auto Zermatt Silver

EdSnow - thanks to your report I've just bought a set of 255/60R18 General Grabbers. They're supposedly rated for severe snow (even though they don't have the snowflake symbol) so I'm looking forward to using them this winter.

Have they ever bottomed out for you (ie, while off roading)? I'm slightly worried that I won't have enough clearance when the suspension fully articulates. Installed a hitch, stock roof rack, mantec skid plates, General Grabbers AT2 255/60/R18, and a rear access ladder. Also made a hitch-mount for the winch. Looking to install a front hitch, rooft-top basket, and lift kit.

Tracking modifications and off-road experiences here: http://sam.odio.com/lr2/
Post #118316 28th Oct 2011 6:56 am
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lele



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2009 LR2 TD4 XS Auto Stornoway Grey

Don't worry the clearance is enough also for offroad use
Post #118336 28th Oct 2011 12:26 pm
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EdSnow



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United Kingdom 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Santorini Black

I've had full cross axle articulation and no issues. All Should be good Thumbs Up Freelander 2 XS 2.2 TD4 Met Black, with Winter pack, 18" alloys with General Grabber AT2 wellies, MANTEC Sump and Tank Guards
Post #118409 28th Oct 2011 8:49 pm
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otík



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Czech Republic 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Manual Sumatra Black

which fuel consumption?255/60r18
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lele



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2009 LR2 TD4 XS Auto Stornoway Grey

A little bit more... (11,5-12,5 lt*100km) but I am very satisfied
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EdSnow



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United Kingdom 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Santorini Black

I've not had my Freelander for a few years but from memory used to get 28-30mpg (UK gallon / 10.1-9.4l/100km) running around town, and 33-35mpg (8.6-8.1l/100km) on a run. This was with the GGAT2 255/60/18's fitted. With standard Goodyear Wrangler's I used to get 2-3MPG better. Freelander 2 XS 2.2 TD4 Met Black, with Winter pack, 18" alloys with General Grabber AT2 wellies, MANTEC Sump and Tank Guards
Post #268874 6th Jul 2015 9:26 am
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