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Jack frost



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[quote="Steve D"]

p_gill wrote:
jules wrote:


In the UK apparently what I did would not be allowed unless you disclose the change to the insurance company.


I can’t really see that happening or being illegal. I would imagine that there are many FL2 owners, even on here, that if they bought a FL2 with those size tyres fitted, wouldn’t even notice them - especially on a vehicle that comes with so many different wheel/tyre sizes as standard.

Come on, how many on here have bought a vehicle, any vehicle, and then checked to ensure that it has tyres fitted in line with all possible manufacturers wheel and tyre size combinations?


I would put my bottom dollar on the insurance assessor would check if you had a bump or run someone over Whistle Whistle Whistle

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p_gill



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Here is a picture after I cleaned up my Land Rover


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Lightwater



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[quote="Jack frost"]

Steve D wrote:
p_gill wrote:
jules wrote:


In the UK apparently what I did would not be allowed unless you disclose the change to the insurance company.


I can’t really see that happening or being illegal. I would imagine that there are many FL2 owners, even on here, that if they bought a FL2 with those size tyres fitted, wouldn’t even notice them - especially on a vehicle that comes with so many different wheel/tyre sizes as standard.

Come on, how many on here have bought a vehicle, any vehicle, and then checked to ensure that it has tyres fitted in line with all possible manufacturers wheel and tyre size combinations?


I would put my bottom dollar on the insurance assessor would check if you had a bump or run someone over Whistle Whistle Whistle

How many people who have bought a second hand car have checked the date the tyres were made. WW/YY. If 6 years old replace them, including spare. Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

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MotionInc



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p_gill wrote:
Here is a picture after I cleaned up my Land Rover



She's a pretty girl! Wink Very Happy Very Happy

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p_gill



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Motion,

Thanks

My LR2 is almost 13 years old but she still cleans up well.

Someday I might modify mine like Lite-Water has done for his.



Lite-Water,

6 years of service life is conservative.

The company that I bought the Michelin's from recommend 6 to 10 years, but they don't provide guidance as to how to decide which tires should be replaced sooner (6 years) or later (10 years).

If I keep driving like I have been for in these COVID time in 6 years I will have under 20,000 miles on these tires.

I read what you wrote about getting your Freel2 and heading off camping immediately.

That is a great story that you can tell your grandchildren someday.

I am impressed that you have modified your Freel2 so heavily and you've only owned it for a short period of time.


I am starting to think that you opinion is better than the tire store.


6 years it is!!!!!


Thanks

Paul

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Lightwater



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6 years is not conservative if you have to get a new tyre freighted to the Gibb River Road from Perth & get the new tyre on the rim yourself. Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

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p_gill



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Are you using bead lock wheels?

If not then how did you remove and replace the tire? Pry bar?

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Lightwater



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We have 2 spares & plenty of tyre plugs. It's hard enough just swapping a wheel & or plugging a tyre.

I wouldn't want to get one off & on a rim.

Having a second spare provides a lot more peace of mind. If you keep plugging the tyres in use you have the 2 best ones as spares.

Also use TPMS, if you catch a flat tyre early you can repair it before it's destroyed so you still have 2 spares. Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

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razorgaze



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p_gill wrote:
Freel2 Readers,

Its done!!!!

The Michelin's are on my Land Rover.

And they are so nice......

I couldn't be happier with my purchase




hey paul, thanks for the assist - as always! mine are en route. Question: Tire pressure. Tire rack made a note recommended PSI is 42 lbs. I'm running EAGLE SPORT ALL-SEASON (H- OR V-SPEED RATED) - SIZE: 235/60R18 and keep them around 32. What are you running?

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LR2 Mike,

I am running 2.4 Bar, which is 35 PSI.

If you are driving long distance at speeds above 85 MPH or if you are carrying a lot of cargo then I would go to 38 PSI.

But for normal use 35 will be fine.

If the ride is too stiff at 35 you can back down to 32 for in town driving and use 35 for high speed travel

Take care

Paul

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