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andy_mukherji

Member Since: 12 Aug 2013
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 3

2010 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Auto Ipanema Sand

Suggestions for purchasing off road tyres for 2010TD4SE

Hi All

After purchasing my Freelander 2, I took it to Moreton Island and realises that the factory fitted 255/55/R19 tyres on the factory fitted 19" rims are not ideal for off-road deep sand driving.

I am looking at getting a second set of off-road tyres. While I don't doubt the off-road capability of the car (in comparison with the likes of Hiluxs, Patrols, Landrucruisers etc), I do believe that good tyres make a big difference.

Has anyone faced a similar situation. I am based in Brisbane and I am looking for suggestions for purchasing a second set of wheels. I don't mind buying second-hand wheels. Any information would be much appreciated.

Kind regards
Andy Vagabond

14th Aug 2013 3:12 am

wheelen

Member Since: 05 Aug 2013
Location: QLD
Posts: 3

Highly recommend the Pierelli Scorpian ATR's. Very nice, just expensive.

14th Aug 2013 4:29 am

Cutch

Member Since: 25 Feb 2009
Location: Sydney
Posts: 13

2008 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Auto Rimini Red

My rear Scorpion ATR's are still going at nearly 100k. I think that is good value. Fronts were replaced at about 70k. Wheels haven't been aligned!

19th Sep 2013 8:20 am

pab

Member Since: 28 Aug 2012
Location: Now in Mid-Wales
Posts: 2005

2009 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Lago Grey

For off-road use I'd drop to 17" wheels - that extra sidewall helps off road.

In the UK a number of us are using the General Grabber AT, which is a good all-rounder (not a mud-plugger) at a very reasonable price. I don't know if it's available in Australia though.

19th Sep 2013 10:57 am

cli

Member Since: 02 Aug 2007
Location: Wandering and Occasionally lost
Posts: 56

245/75 R17 working extremely well after fitting spacers/bushes
Refer http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic12350-15.html for pics
A tight squeeze in the spare wwheel well
The factory jack no longer goes high enough

26th Sep 2013 1:10 pm

mikehzz

Member Since: 04 Sep 2009
Location: Springwood
Posts: 749

Where did you get your spacers and bushes? I like it.

27th Sep 2013 10:44 pm

cli

Member Since: 02 Aug 2007
Location: Wandering and Occasionally lost
Posts: 56

A forum member called Martas
See this thread
http://www.freel2.com/forum/post133675.html#133675

28th Sep 2013 12:34 am

mikehzz

Member Since: 04 Sep 2009
Location: Springwood
Posts: 749

I think Martas has sold his FL2. Did he make them or supply drawings etc?

29th Sep 2013 9:48 am

cli

Member Since: 02 Aug 2007
Location: Wandering and Occasionally lost
Posts: 56

That is sad
He made them
I believe there was a South Africa forum member involved at some point in time

30th Sep 2013 5:56 am

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