Tyres

Post by **dub dub** » 08 Jan 2008, 18:30

right, i have no idea about tyres, all i know is that i want some really big knobbly off road tyres and i want them to go on standard T25 wheels, under standard arches at standard height.

anybody know how big i can go? and anyone got any pictures of any?

cheers

Post by **toomanytoys** » 08 Jan 2008, 18:46

The only "knobbly" off road tyre I know of in 14" is the blackstar Guyane, I have them on my syncro in 15" and they are bloody noisey and I dont think you would really want to drive a lot of miles on them...

Other than them, I think all you can go for are "winter" tyres in 195 or 205 14... but not many in thise sizes anymore..

Going to 15" rims opens up a large amount of tyres.. but you cant go too big as they will touch the bodywork..

I presume you are going for the "imitation" offroad look...

Post by **dub dub** » 08 Jan 2008, 19:21

yeh, and im kinda after a bit more grip, my tyres are coming to the end of their life.

Post by **syncroandy** » 08 Jan 2008, 19:29

Kumho M&S ?

Post by **toomanytoys** » 08 Jan 2008, 19:31

grip for what??? on the road knobblies are not anywhere near as good as road tyres... if you need a bit better grip for campsites etc, then a set of "winters/mud and snow" might work better, but still a compromise on the road in summer...

If you want better road grip, Continental Vanco's in 185R14 work very well until they are nearly worn out...

then get a pair of snow chains for thise sticky campsites etc...

Post by **dub dub** » 08 Jan 2008, 20:09

i was thinking more for playing in mud, i do quite like pulling down ditches as i drive along, but i didnt think of the noise factor on the road. although im not sure that will be to much trouble as all the baffles are gone in my exhaust.

Post by **toomanytoys** » 08 Jan 2008, 20:15

you would be surprised... a tired exhaust is one thing, but knobblies are a different story...

driving in ditches???? each to thier own I suppose.....

Maybe you are driving the wrong vehicle....