My rear wheel drive wannabe syncro (OK, its a standard T25) is rubbish off road i.e campsites etc.
Just returned from Boardmasters where i couldn't even reverse up a slight grassy incline without spinning up.
I need new tires and thought yiu guys could suggest good tires that will deal with glasto mud to Newquay long grass with a bit of tamac inbetween.
At present i have 195/70 15s fitted but 205/70 15s would fit fine. I was looking at Geolanders?
Tire choice
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Re: Tire choice
On a budget I've just shod the van with Goodyear Wrangler AT/SA+ from tyreleader. Delivered from France in a few days and for ~£55 each it made a lot of sense. Sure they're not as pretty as the BFGs and have a fair bit less depth of tread .... but the likelihood is that for me they'll perish through UV before I get through the tread ....
Re: Tire choice
I've been looking at GoodYear vs BFG vs Toyos. suggestion on what are recommended for my van? any help would be appreciated
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Re: Tire choice
You get a better choice of AT/MT tyres if you switch to 15" Mefro wheels (available from Brickwerks). A common swap on Syncros.
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Re: Tire choice
I've just put Kuhmos on but had a set of Hankook AT's on for years- £74ish a tire. The Hankooks were good.
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Rob.
You only live once, but if you work it right, once is enough.
1987 2.9 litre VR6 powered Syncro - Westy wannabe.
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Re: Tire choice
These work great for me - http://www.general-tire.co.uk/Van-Tyres/Eurovan-Winter" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
1986, RHD EJ22 Syncro