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Old Aug 29, 2023 | 10:17 AM
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Is this it? And will the look good with my add-on fender flares? I'm wondering if I need wider wheels so the tires match the width of the flares..?
Yes & No ,,, Let me explain. Yes the one pictured are the Goodyear Wrangler Adventures but with Kevlar. Same tires but the ones that come from LR do not have the Kevlar, I have no idea why? I was able to purchase a like new set from offer up. The guy replaced them shortly after getting his defender with a different brand. Therefore I got a great deal on 5 like new OEM tires from Land Rover without the Kevlar. If I was to buy new, I would purchase the ones with Kevlar,I mean why not? Hope this helps.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2023 | 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by PaulLR
I'll agree that the GY Wranglers are good in rain and with a less aggressive tread pattern, they are also quiet on the road and really good in soft beach sand. However, be aware that they are terrible on ice and snow. Other mild AT tires like the Falken Wildpeak will be better in winter if you're not running dedicated winter tires.
A perfect choice for a Floridian, such as myself! Lol
 
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Old Aug 29, 2023 | 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by PaulLR
Both of our Defenders will need tires next spring when I take off the winter tires. Plan on putting Falken Wildpeaks on one and Vredestein Pinza AT's on the other one. Those Pinza AT's have excellent reviews as a light duty AT tire.
And I'm impressed on how far a light duty AT tire will take you. They're just missing the tough looks that are important to many.


 

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Old Aug 29, 2023 | 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by mrrodger
Is this it? And will the look good with my add-on fender flares? I'm wondering if I need wider wheels so the tires match the width of the flares..?
which add on flares are you going with? Do you know how much wider they are? That can determine if you want to go with a lower offset wheel or try and run a wider the man stock tire.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2023 | 09:18 AM
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Just OE style: https://www.ebay.com/itm/234820256882
 
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Old Aug 30, 2023 | 12:19 PM
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Be aware that the sidewalls on the LR GY Wranglers are paper thin. I had a set and on a mild off-road trail cut through the sidewalk on two tires. I replaced with BFG KO2. Other thing to be aware of with the GY Wrangler - they are terrible in snow / ice. I live in CO and would not recommend them for anyone in a colder climate.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2023 | 01:12 PM
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Hows the road noise on the Wranglers?
 
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Old Aug 30, 2023 | 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by mrrodger
Hows the road noise on the Wranglers?
As far as road manners go, Excellent!
 
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Old Aug 30, 2023 | 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by wlindsey@gmail.com
Be aware that the sidewalls on the LR GY Wranglers are paper thin. I had a set and on a mild off-road trail cut through the sidewalk on two tires. I replaced with BFG KO2. Other thing to be aware of with the GY Wrangler - they are terrible in snow / ice. I live in CO and would not recommend them for anyone in a colder climate.
2nd KO2 for snowy climates. I have run them on my old wrangler and Raptor and they have been fantastic. If you want a Goodyear tire that’s good in the snow the Duratrac is also really good. But noisier then the KO2
 
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Old Aug 30, 2023 | 04:56 PM
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Oh very cool. Those look great.
 
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