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Hi
I have the same problem- urgently need to replace some 14" chunky tyres (27x8.50R14LT) and don't want to lower the gearing too much (or make the plot look too weedy).
I phoned Southam Tyres today and they directed me to a local dealer who can get Cooper Discovery tyres in 205/75x14. No prices but check out ST for your local dealer.
Colway probably do 14" M+S pattern remoulds but the accent is on low profile to lower the gearing as much as possible for rally car use- not really what a jeep needs !!!
Hope this helps
Cheers
Ian
Southam Tyres Southam Drive Southam Warwicks CV33 0JH Products : car, 4x4, van, Brands BFGoodrich 4x4, General Tire, Roadhog, Autogrip, all other major brands Tel: (44) 1926 813888
I have the same problem- urgently need to replace some 14" chunky tyres (27x8.50R14LT) and don't want to lower the gearing too much (or make the plot look too weedy).
I phoned Southam Tyres today and they directed me to a local dealer who can get Cooper Discovery tyres in 205/75x14. No prices but check out ST for your local dealer.
Colway probably do 14" M+S pattern remoulds but the accent is on low profile to lower the gearing as much as possible for rally car use- not really what a jeep needs !!!
Hope this helps
Cheers
Ian
Southam Tyres Southam Drive Southam Warwicks CV33 0JH Products : car, 4x4, van, Brands BFGoodrich 4x4, General Tire, Roadhog, Autogrip, all other major brands Tel: (44) 1926 813888
Hi
Check out the Cooper Discoverer SST tyre at
www.coopertire.com/tire_cooper/ltsuv.asp?id=28
Certainly looks the business.
Cheers
Ian
Check out the Cooper Discoverer SST tyre at
www.coopertire.com/tire_cooper/ltsuv.asp?id=28
Certainly looks the business.
Cheers
Ian
Hi All
I've just ordered some Cooper Discoverer SST 205/75 x 14" tyres from Sinton Tyres in Milton Keynes on 01908 665591. They're costing £64 each and are on 4 weeks delivery from USA. Sinton bring over a container load of Cooper Tyres every 4 weeks or so. They have a great website at www.sintontyres.co.k where you can get all of the specs and see pics as well. They have 4 off 27x8.50R 14" tyres in stock but only in the "less aggressive" standard Discoverer pattern.
I've left a 10% deposit and will let you know how I get on. These tyres have the nearest tread pattern I've seen to the "Desert Dog" radials I need to replace.
Cheers for now
Ian
I've just ordered some Cooper Discoverer SST 205/75 x 14" tyres from Sinton Tyres in Milton Keynes on 01908 665591. They're costing £64 each and are on 4 weeks delivery from USA. Sinton bring over a container load of Cooper Tyres every 4 weeks or so. They have a great website at www.sintontyres.co.k where you can get all of the specs and see pics as well. They have 4 off 27x8.50R 14" tyres in stock but only in the "less aggressive" standard Discoverer pattern.
I've left a 10% deposit and will let you know how I get on. These tyres have the nearest tread pattern I've seen to the "Desert Dog" radials I need to replace.
Cheers for now
Ian
Well, the Cooper Discoverer STT 205/75R14 tyres have arrived and I had them fitted today. The tread on the road is not as wide as I'd expected but these are serious off-road tyres for muddy conditions. I would not like to get stuck somewhere that these wouldn't get you out of.
Driving impressions in due course. If anyone has questions about dimensions or wants a pic, email me off-list.
Cheers
Ian
Driving impressions in due course. If anyone has questions about dimensions or wants a pic, email me off-list.
Cheers
Ian
So now I have 4 Formula Radial Desert Dog tyres going spare. They are 27x8.50R LT 14" with an aggressive chunky tread and are only half worn (if that). That bad ozone has caused some cracking on the inner sidewalls so they won't MOT but would be great off road. Only £30 for the 4. I live near Oxford.
Cheers
Ian
Cheers
Ian
Well, I've finally got some mud on the Discoverer tyres and they are impressive. I'd forgotten just how much difference a new chunky tread tyre can make.
I've tried not to be over confident, especially as I was alone, but the local byways remain passable after weeks of rain.
The treads cleared well in the water splash before getting back on the road where they are comfortable and not at all harsh.
Overall- money well spent.
Cheers
Ian
PS the Desert Dogs have been sold.
I've tried not to be over confident, especially as I was alone, but the local byways remain passable after weeks of rain.
The treads cleared well in the water splash before getting back on the road where they are comfortable and not at all harsh.
Overall- money well spent.
Cheers
Ian
PS the Desert Dogs have been sold.
So what is it with me and tyres???
Having told you about the 205/75x14 Cooper Discoverer STT tyres on my 1700 5spd, I've just fitted a pair of new tyres on the rear wheels of my 1600 4spd. This has 15" wheels so I went for a pair of C-Trax MT in 235/75x15 (9.50x30x15)from Colway. A snip at £38 each (+VAT), I bought them through C.A.R.S. in Matlock and had them shipped to a local tyre dealer who I knew would not be afraid to fit and balance them.
I went down my local muddy track today and got through OK (!!!) but not without some wheelspin. I put this down to the lower diff ratio and the gonzo size of the tyres. They certainly look the business but without some ballast in the back, there's just not the contact pressure to do them justice. It's a common problem with "over-tyred" cars in slippery conditions. The 10x15 Ridge Runners on the front now need to be replaced to regain some extra directional stability now that the traction is sorted.
Happy mudpluggin' in 2003
Ian
Having told you about the 205/75x14 Cooper Discoverer STT tyres on my 1700 5spd, I've just fitted a pair of new tyres on the rear wheels of my 1600 4spd. This has 15" wheels so I went for a pair of C-Trax MT in 235/75x15 (9.50x30x15)from Colway. A snip at £38 each (+VAT), I bought them through C.A.R.S. in Matlock and had them shipped to a local tyre dealer who I knew would not be afraid to fit and balance them.
I went down my local muddy track today and got through OK (!!!) but not without some wheelspin. I put this down to the lower diff ratio and the gonzo size of the tyres. They certainly look the business but without some ballast in the back, there's just not the contact pressure to do them justice. It's a common problem with "over-tyred" cars in slippery conditions. The 10x15 Ridge Runners on the front now need to be replaced to regain some extra directional stability now that the traction is sorted.
Happy mudpluggin' in 2003
Ian
Hi
Well I've just completed the set of Colway C-Trax MT 235/75x15 with a pair on the front and a spare. The plot now goes where it's pointed and doesn't wander about all over the road. Tread width on the road is about 8" and they are good on the tarmac with a pleasing hum and very comfortable on the repair (!) bumps.
Off road they inspire confidence but see my previous comments about lightweight cars on wide tyres. Some ballast required for best traction. The only negative thing I noticed was that I seemed to bring a lot of mud home with me. Yes the mud was deep- over the tyres and into the wheelrims but whilst the gaps in the treads cleared, there was a good deal of clag left on the shoulders.
Take it out & get it dirty !!!
Cheers
Ian
Well I've just completed the set of Colway C-Trax MT 235/75x15 with a pair on the front and a spare. The plot now goes where it's pointed and doesn't wander about all over the road. Tread width on the road is about 8" and they are good on the tarmac with a pleasing hum and very comfortable on the repair (!) bumps.
Off road they inspire confidence but see my previous comments about lightweight cars on wide tyres. Some ballast required for best traction. The only negative thing I noticed was that I seemed to bring a lot of mud home with me. Yes the mud was deep- over the tyres and into the wheelrims but whilst the gaps in the treads cleared, there was a good deal of clag left on the shoulders.
Take it out & get it dirty !!!
Cheers
Ian
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