Tires

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Thu, 26/07/2018 - 13:29
gabbani
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Any and all advice on tire sources appreciated!!

 

Hello.........

Currently running off road heavy (imperial size) 15x10.5x3's on SWB 300GE 1991 model year. Looking for road tires in equivalent 255/265 x 75 R15 sizes.

 

Seem not so easy to come by!!!!!!

 

ANY RECOMMENDATIONS.....??

 

Thanks!!

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Thu, 26/07/2018 - 14:14
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Re: Tires

I have exactly the same model (assuming yours is petrol and automatic).

Mine has General Grabber AT2 tyres fitted (265/75/15). They were already on when I purchased it three and a half years and 20,000 miles ago. Stil plenty of tread. Nearly all my mileage is on roads although I live down a 2 mile long unmade track.

Nice comfortable drive on roads including motorways at 70/80mph.

Sorry, I don't have anything to compare them with on this vehicle but I'm happy. I suppose I might look around for an alternative when they do wear out but would then do what you have and  seek out recommendations.

Where abouts in the world are you based?

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Thu, 26/07/2018 - 17:47
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Cambridgeshire

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Thu, 26/07/2018 - 17:50
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Petrol and auto yes. Original alloys.

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Thu, 26/07/2018 - 18:01
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Cant find the AT2's but saw HTS 60's in that size

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Fri, 27/07/2018 - 07:28
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I believe 30 x 9.5 x 15 are the same size as 255/75 R 15 C and are far easier to find than the 255/75 size.

I have an unused BF Goodrich A/T 30x9.5x15 if needed pm me.

 

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Fri, 27/07/2018 - 15:45
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Are these of roaders or road tread?

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Fri, 27/07/2018 - 15:57
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All terrain - probably the most suitably pattern for the car.

Good off road and good on tarmac.

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Sun, 29/07/2018 - 09:14
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Re: Tires
I always liked the original Semperit tires - drove well. Good for road and light off road. Do they still make them?
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Sun, 29/07/2018 - 20:59
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They are still available to buy, not sure of size ranges though

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