Suggestions for off-roaders needed

[300bhp/ton]

The BFG’s are nice. But man the price is crazy on them these days. I struggle to recommend them vs others.

The Goodyear Duratrac is a nice looking AT. It’s on the aggressive side of AT’s but still run nice on the road. They are also OEM fit on several vehicles. Sadly only odd sizes available In the UK. So you’d need to check availability.

https://www.goodyear.eu/en_gb/consumer/tires/wrang...


Maxxis do quite a nice AT in a similar style to the BFG. But generally a fair bit cheaper. Again you’ll have to check sizes for an FL2. Biggest limitation is you generally can’t fit very big tyres which often limits a lot of choice.

https://www.maxxis.co.uk/catalog/tyre-572-21-wormd...

[mikeyb1987]

Thanks for that info. I’ll have a look at sizes

[GravelBen]

Hancook RF10 have a good reputation here as an AT, worth checking out too.

[mikeyb1987]

GravelBen said:

Hancook RF10 have a good reputation here as an AT, worth checking out too.

Will do, cheers.

[camel_landy]

300bhp/ton said:

mikeyb1987 said:

Hi all,

I thought I’d update the thread- I’ve purchased a 2014 Freelander 2 GS. I’ve test drove quite a few over the North East but settled on a local car.

Many thanks for the suggestions. I’ll no doubt have questions on FL2s now!

Good vehicles. Petrol or diesel?

Get some reasonable AT tyres on it and it’ll be just as good on road and very capable off. You might have to learn how to make the most of the traction control. It works brilliantly but best if you are smooth on the throttle. Don’t back off when it activates and flooring it in most cases won’t help either. Just roll into the throttle to make the system work as it activates. And you’ll be amazed at how capable they are on slippery terrain.

^^^ This... Well, assuming it's a diesel auto. If it's a manual, you have to drive with a little more 'passion' & commitment!!

The Freelander is a cracking off-roader and far more capable than most people give it credit for. Learn how the traction systems work, then you can exploit the capabilities fully. FWIW - The Freelander is my 'weapon of choice' for snow & ice.

M

[Avdb]

Good choice. I really liked my Freelander (until it was written off after a no-fault accident).

[BenPG]

Have a look at Nissan Pathfinder Tekna, post 2010. Mine has never let me down in any situation including 18 inches of snow on my 25% steep drive, and steep wet fields etc.
Averages 36MPG on At tyres, basic 190bhp can be tweeked in minutes to 220 bhp with a tunit type gadget. Nothing equivalent for the price with all the extras. Have had mine for three years and will not swop it for anything else at this stage.

[Test driver]

Value for money as a used buy you can’t beat Jeep. The WJ is well within budget but make sure you get quadra drive in Limited or Overland spec.

Chuck some good tyres and a lift on and you’re sorted; preferably a V8.