Tyres...

[Mustelid]

Hi there,

I drive a 15 plate L200 and get along just fine with it. It's on BFG's at the minute and the front set need replacing.

I don't do a lot of offroad driving... wet grass, stone tracks, occasional snow. I do however drive 200 miles per week on roads.

Therefore I'm considering an all weather tyre. Have members got experience of running something like Michelin Cross Climates on a truck? I don't wish to get stuck at any point, but perhaps all terrain tyres are overkill.

Cheers.

 

[levigsp]

I have always used all weather road tyres on one truck and never had an issue with tracks and grass etc.

 

[Harv308]

I have had 3 L200‘s and have had Bridgestone Duallers on all and found them very good.
My use is very similar to yours with mostly on road with the occasional field, track etc
The L200 is supplied with these tyres so I assume they have been tried n tested

 

[muddy42]

I have used Cross Climates on a previous car before and certainly had no complaints. Normally all weather tyres are simply a compromise - for example pattern and rubber that is somewhere between soft winter tyres and harder summer tyres. But there is some marketing type about Cross Climates being formally rated for both, not sure I entirely understand it!

 

[weejohn]

The one thing about the bfg tyres is how long they last , they may be overkill for what you may need but they last forever (over 80,000 miles)
On my last set .

You will probably save around 3mpg by changing to a more road orientated though.

 

[Rory]

Avoid the Bridgestone Duellers! Cheap and nasty.
Have a look at the Cooper AT3's, we'll priced and excellent rubber.

 

[308tikka]

Avoid the Bridgestone Duellers! Cheap and nasty.
Have a look at the Cooper AT3's, we'll priced and excellent rubber.

Ive just had a look at pricing - around £152 fitted per tyre. Last year in the £120 mark I think.

Suitable for weekly 100mile (each way) trips? Didnt see much on efficiency etc

Only for fields and tracks and road use on a double cab. Overkill?

 

[Mustelid]

Thanks for the replies gents.

I think I'll go for a decent all season tyre.

 

[roaring_stag]

I have a set of Cooper AT3s on mine. Really happy with them . Good gravel/track/off road grip when required, but not a huge amount of road noise. Also, they are pretty well priced usually - think I booked mine in through Black Circles, and fitted by ATS euromaster in Perth - no complaints.

RS

 

[Rory]

Ive just had a look at pricing - around £152 fitted per tyre. Last year in the £120 mark I think.

Suitable for weekly 100mile (each way) trips? Didnt see much on efficiency etc

Only for fields and tracks and road use on a double cab. Overkill?

Don't just believe the 'paper' specs. See Roaring_stag's experience with them.
The Cooper AT3's are a bit like a .308 - seems pretty mediocre on paper but is reliable and covers a broad remit well.

 

[roaring_stag]

these are also on my Skoda Yeti as a bit of extra grip and texture for farm/estate tracks. Cooper really make excellent tires!

 

[Smellydog]

If you get stuck just let the air out.

 

[roaring_stag]

the above (ATT) is advertised as a 60% road 40% off road tyre - which might fit the bill for you?

RS

 

[YoungGun]

Recently put cross climate SUV on my SUV based on a recommendation on here. Really pleased with them, more grip than the factory set and minimal effect on mpg. Slightly noiser though, but nothing terrible.

 

[GrahamK998]

Take a look at Vredestein or Nokian, both make 'all season' tyres.

I've had Vredestein on an XC90, X-Trail & BMW 5 series touring, running from Wiltshire chalk to wet ground in Ireland to ice & snow in the North pennines. They have a asymmetric tread pattern that gives good grip and stability in both warm, wet and cold weather.

You aren't going to get the same performance as moving between dedicated off road / winter rubber and on road rubber, but it's far less faffing about with storage of wheels and the additional costs.

 

[Essex stalker]

I have put Geolanders on my wife's Vitara, they perform quite well but don't have anywhere near the life of the BFG's that I have on my Amarok.

 

[wytonpjs]

Falken Wildpeak AT3 - yes an AT but very mild and good on the road. Did a run from Bristol to Loughborough and back on Sunday and another yesterday from Bristol to Cambridge and back. I'm very pleased with them and now on a prematurely replaced set on the fronts (Blackthorn from main tread through sidewall) but the backs have been on for 50k plus and are still excellent off-road. Much better than General Grabber AT3s!

 

[weejohn]

Avoid the Bridgestone Duellers! Cheap and nasty.
Have a look at the Cooper AT3's, we'll priced and excellent rubber.

Funny you should mention the Cooper's , I tried a set as a cheaper alternative to the bfg's ...they lasted less than 20,000 miles as opposed to 80,000 + out the bfg's

 

[Rory]

Funny you should mention the Cooper's , I tried a set as a cheaper alternative to the bfg's ...they lasted less than 20,000 miles as opposed to 80,000 + out the bfg's

I'm quite surprised - my ST MAXX lasted well over 50k, still had 4-5mm tread on them.

 

[jimo]

Falken Wildpeak AT3 - yes an AT but very mild and good on the road. Did a run from Bristol to Loughborough and back on Sunday and another yesterday from Bristol to Cambridge and back. I'm very pleased with them and now on a prematurely replaced set on the fronts (Blackthorn from main tread through sidewall) but the backs have been on for 50k plus and are still excellent off-road. Much better than General Grabber AT3s!

Another vote for these. I put a set on my Freelander 2 about 18 months ago and am very pleased with them. Don’t notice any difference with road noise over previous road tyres, mpg might be down by 0.1 mpg or it could be down to an ageing vehicle. Never had to brake hard in the wet so can’t comment on that.